TAPS News

Parking during break for residents leaving vehicles on campus

Resident students with a parking permit that choose to leave vehicles on campus over break must be parked in these lots during break: G1, M1, O2, S1, Y4, ZZ North or South. See the campus map for lot locations

Parking on campus during snowfall

TAPS reminds the campus community that, even during snowfall, vehicles are prohibited from parking in commuter lots between midnight and 5 a.m. In addition, the Visitor's Paid Lot and Lot LT must be empty between 5 and 7 a.m. if the green light is on. These rules are in place for snow removal purposes.

Vehicles parked in commuter lots during these times will be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense. If you need to leave your car on campus overnight, there are 24-hour “R” lots available for parking. See the parking map for 24-hour “R” lot locations.

TAPS updates 2024-2025

TRANSIT

Fall transit schedules
OCCT schedules are posted on the OCCT website. Download the ETA SPOT application for real-time bus tracking information.

BC Transit operates between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. BC Transit routes and schedule information are available at the BC Transit website. Download the DoubleMap application for real-time bus tracking information.

PARKING

Purchase your parking permit
You can purchase your parking permit online at the Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) portal. It’s easy and convenient! To log in, you will need your Binghamton University ID and Two Factor Authentication (2FA). 

First time permit buyer? You must first register your vehicle online with the University. If you are a returning customer, log in, follow the step-by-step instructions and confirm that your vehicle and contact information is up to date. 

TAPS utilizes License Plate Recognition (LPR), a plate-recognition technology that virtually associates Binghamton University parking permits to a license plate. Vehicle information can be updated from your online account at any time. See the campus map for parking lot locations and which lot designations correspond with your permit type. Parking Services will closely monitor lot availability and will update the TAPS website with which parking lots have available space during peak times on campus.

Parking availability
TAPS closely monitors parking lot availability. TAPS surveys and counts unoccupied parking spaces every two hours, Monday through Friday. With this data, TAPS updates a parking availability table. The table shows which parking lots have available space during peak times on campus and an average of how many open spaces are in a lot during a timeframe.

Parking on campus is busiest during peak class times, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. There is always available space, but it is not always right next to a destination. If you are having trouble finding a spot, parking spaces are available in Lot G1 and ZZ North/South. See the campus map for parking lot locations. The campus shuttle stops near each of these locations to transport you closer to your specific destination.

The University also offers convenient alternative transportation options. OCCT, BC Transit and carpooling with 511NY Rideshare make it easy to get around campus and the community.

Lot G1, it's not far

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Bikeshare

Want to ride a bike without having to bring your own to campus? Binghamton University Transportation and Parking Services has partnered with Koloni to bring a bikeshare program to campus.  There are now 30 new Binghamton University bikes located in four locations on the main campus. Visit the bikeshare website to find a location nearest you. Bikes can go to any destination, but need to be returned to one of the four bike hubs when the ride is complete.

So how does it work? Download the free Koloni app to join and reserve. Once you've reserved a ride, the app will provide instructions on how to unlock a bike. Bikes may be reserved at no charge by students, faculty and staff for two hours a day. It will cost $5 an hour after the two-hour time period. When you download the app, credit card information is required. No charge will be made unless a bike is in use after the free two hours.

Ride a bike on your way to class or around the campus community! Enjoy everything this campus has to offer.

Free bike repairs on campus
Two bicycle fix-it stations are now on campus, located at the bike rack next to the Lecture Hall and the bike rack in front of C4.  These stations have common tools needed to do bike repairs yourself. 

Another option is the Binghamton University Bike Shop. The Bike Shop, located in UU-112 across from Dunkin' in Tillman Lobby, offers free bike repairs and maintenance. Bikes can be brought to the shop by appointment by emailing bicycle@binghamtonsa.org.

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