Public Safety Policies

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Buffalo Campus
18 Agassiz Circle
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 880-2000
(800) 292-1582

Amherst Campus
30 Wilson Rd.
Amherst, NY 14221
(716) 631-1061
(888) 252-2235

Rochester Campus
1880 S. Winton Rd.
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 272-0030
(866) 212-2235

        

Smoke-free Areas and Designated Smoking Areas

Effective August 22, 2005

The College has implemented smoke-free areas and designated smoking areas. Please review the Smoking Policy.

 

Parking Policy, 2012-2013

 

Parking Information

 

  1. For academic year 2012 - 2013, all new incoming freshmen, Commuter
    Students will park at the auxiliary parking lot located at the Buffalo
    Zoo, Parkside Avenue and Jewitt Parkway.  Shuttle service will be
    provided between the lot and Campus from 7 am - 6 pm, Monday-Friday
    leaving approximately every 15 minutes. Public Safety Officers will
    provide security at the Zoo Lot from 7 am - 6 pm or until the last car
    leaves.Note:     After 6 pm on Monday - Friday call Public Safety for an
    escort to the Zoo Lot.Space permitting, new freshmen and commuter
    students will be permitted to park on campus after 2:00 pm

  2. Every Student, Faculty or Staff member's personal vehicle parked
    on Campus or at the auxiliary Buffalo Zoo lot MUST display a valid
    parking permit.  These permits may be obtained from the Public Safety
    Office.  Student parking permits must be renewed each academic year. 

  3. Prior to the issuance of any parking permit, an application
    (Public Safety Information sheet) needs to be completely filled out and a
    valid Driver's license and vehicle registration must be presented. 

  4. The Faculty/Staff hanging parking permit shall be hung from the
    inside rearview mirror in a manner which is readable from the outside of
    the vehicle.  Student stick-on-decals must be affixed to the back of
    the rearview mirror and be seen from the front windshield. 

  5. Parking Permits, with the exception of first time Freshmen
    Students (Zoo parking) are valid in any legal parking space on campus
    which is not specifically marked for some other purpose.  Parking spaces
    are not guaranteed.  Once the lots are full everyone must park at the
    auxiliary Buffalo Zoo lot.

  6. Vehicles parked in Handicapped spaces must display a NYS handicapped plate or handicapped tag.

  7. Vehicles must park inside the clearly marked parking spaces. 
    Vehicles occupying more than one parking space or parked diagonally will
    be ticketed.

  8. Parking is not permitted in the following areas:
  • -Reserved Office of the President    
  • -Delivery/Loading Zones   
  • -Visitor Parking     
  • -Commercial Vehicles Only        
  • -Reserved Residence Life   
  • -No Parking Zones
  • -No Overnight Parking 11pm-7am     
  • -Near Fire Hydrants       
  • -In Fire Lanes
  • -No Parking on the GRASS          
  • -Reserved College Vans    
  • -No Standing Zones
  • -Barricaded/Coned off spaces               

9.    Vehicles illegally parked may be
towed at the owner's expense.  This will include the parking summons,
the tow and storage charge

10.    All
bicycles are to be locked in bike racks.  Bicycles are not permitted in
any of the buildings.  You are responsible for securing your own
bicycle.

Adjudication Policy

 

  1. Anyone with a legitimate
    reason for not parking legally who wishes to contest the issuance of a
    Parking Summons must do so in writing within 10 days from the date the
    summons was issued.  NO DISPUTES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 10 DAYS!  Forms
    are available at the Public Safety Office or the Information Office.

  2. A committee with representatives from Public Safety, Office of
    Student Affairs and Residence Life will hold a hearing and render a
    decision after all facts are presented.

  3. Tickets can be paid by cash or check at the Public Safety
    Office, 8am-3pm Mon. - Fri.  If paying by Debit or Credit Card payment
    must be made at the Student Account Office room 130 of the Main
    Building.

  4. Fines range from $20.00 to $50.00 depending on the violation. 
    Non-payment will result in the fine doubling and a hold will be placed
    on your account.  This hold will result in the violator being unable to
    register for classes, receive grades and/or transcripts.   

 

Snow Removal Policy:

 

  1. From November 1st - April 15th, "No Overnight Parking" is allowed
    between the hours of 11:00pm - 7:00am on all Roadways, Front Parking
    Lot, Admissions House, and the Rear Parking Lot (behind the Main
    Building from Huber Hall to the roadway along side of the Sullivan
    Campus Center) for snow removal.

  2. A snow removal map is posted in each Residence Hall, the Main Building and Campus Center for your information.
  3. Any vehicle found in violation of this policy will be subject to a parking summons and/or towing at the owner's expense.

Bus Shuttle Information

For academic year 2012 - 2013, all
new incoming freshmen, Commuter Students will park at the auxiliary
parking lot located at the Buffalo Zoo, Parkside Avenue and Jewitt
Parkway.  Shuttle service will be provided between the lot and Campus
from 7 am - 6 pm, Monday-Friday leaving approximately every 15 minutes.
Public Safety Officers will provide security at the Zoo Lot from 7 am - 6
pm or until the last car leaves.

Note:     After 6 pm on Monday - Friday call Public Safety for an escort to the Zoo Lot.
Space permitting, new freshmen and commuter students will be permitted to park on campus after 2:00 pm

Bus Pass Information

"Effective
Fall 2012, the College will offer discounted monthly NFTA-Metro passes
through the Student Affairs Office, located on the second floor of the
Kevin I. Sullivan Center.  The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
provides bus and Metro rail (subway) service throughout the Western New
York Region.  Their website includes routes and schedules, special
services for accessibility, and other essential information." 
Note:    Contact Student Affairs Office at (716) 880 - 2218 for information on obtaining Bus Passes

Forms

Resident Freshman On-Campus Parking Request - Employment Verification

Parking Permit Appeals Process - Health/Medical Issues Worksheet

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