Spring 2025 OCCT and BC Transit service
OCC Transport (OCCT) will begin full service for the spring semester Tuesday, Jan. 21. A limited Welcome Back service will run Sunday, Jan. 19 and Monday Jan. 20. The OCCT schedules are posted on the OCCT website. Download the ETA SPOT application for real-time bus tracking information.
Broome County (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.
Reminder, it is required to scan your University ID upon entering OCCT or BC Transit buses.
Lower LT parking lot closed Jan. 6 – 19
The lower section of Lot LT will be closed Monday, Jan. 6 through Sunday, Jan. 19, for parking lot repairs to both vehicles and pedestrians. During this time, ADA accessible parking spaces will be temporarily moved to the upper section of Lot LT. See the campus map for additional parking options.
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
Spring 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 time frame.
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.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Bikeshare
The Binghamton University bikes are stored away for the winter. Weather depending, the bikes will be available again in March. An announcement will be made when the bikes return in the spring. Visit the bikeshare website to find out more about the program.
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.
