TDS Announcements

Special Event Transportation and Parking 

Move-In Transportation & Parking Guidance 

For students moving in and their guests

Shuttle Map 2025

Shuttle Map - Tuesday Only
 

Parking on Central Campus: August 18-22, 2025

After unloading belongings at your on-campus residence, you will be asked to move your vehicle to Central Campus where you can park while you finish unpacking your room and settling in. 

These parking lots include Alumni Fields lot, Crescent lot, Bartels lot, Peterson lot, and TRB lot. From these parking lots, you may take the TCAT bus or Move-In shuttle back to key areas of campus.

Some residential areas of campus have other parking options available closer to their specific buildings. Please refer to your individual area’s Move-In Instructions page for further details after unloading your vehicle. 

Parking options will vary based on area of campus and/or building unloading zone. Please refer to your specific Move-in instructional page for your parking locations.
 

Move-In Shuttles 

In order to assist students and families as they move-in on campus, shuttles are being provided that will run between Central Campus parking lots and key areas of campus, including residential buildings. See the map above to learn more about the available routes and stops.

• Move-In Shuttles - Free shuttle service from parking approx. every 30 minutes. This dedicated shuttle service will run Aug. 18-19, 8a-10p and Aug 20-22, 8a-7p
  • Red Line Shuttle – Destination North Campus
  • Blue Line Shuttle – Mall shuttle running between Robert Purcell Community Center on North Campus and the Shops at Ithaca Mall
  • Green Line Shuttle – Destination West Campus
• TCAT Bus Routes serving campus: Ride Free on TCAT Routes 10, 30, 81, and 82 Aug. 18-22. Visit https://www.tcatbus.com/Apps to download a transit app, or use google transit.

Students with ND permit 

Look for follow-up email with temporary Move In permit
Your virtual ND permit is linked to your vehicle’s license plate number. This is how we determine where the vehicle is valid to park on campus. There is no physical ND permit to display. However, due to additional limitations and parking restrictions needed during the Fall 2025 Move-In event, August 18-22, ND permit holders are required to display a temporary ND permit placard for vehicle access to restricted parking locations. The annual virtual permit purchased will be intact for the duration of time assigned but a printed dashboard placard must be displayed and visible to staff managing restricted locations during the move in process. 

Regular permit and parking regulations will be in effect starting Monday, August 25 at 7:30AM.

Please ensure the correct license plate information is registered with Transportation for your parking permit prior to arriving on campus. To add or update your vehicle information, please visit www.myparking.cornell.edu.

For Cornell Faculty and Staff

On-Campus Traffic and Parking

Significant traffic circulation and parking adjustments are being made to facilitate new student move-in, Aug. 18-22, 2025. Please consider these conditions when planning your commute and, if possible, avoid driving on campus.

• North Campus parking lots, Jessup Rd and Cradit Farm Dr will be closed beginning at 5 p.m. on Aug. 17 and will reopen at 8 p.m. on Aug. 22.
• West Ave will be one-way southbound and limited to move-in traffic Aug. 18-22.
• Roadways, parking lots, and buses will become congested. Please allow yourself extra time to travel to your destination if you must be on campus.
• Several parking lots will be reserved for or shared with event permit holders.
• Displaced permit holders may park without a permit or payment in lots not dedicated to move-in activities. Please comply with reserved lot and/or space, MT, and ADA requirements when choosing where to park.

Community members are encouraged to plan their commute with this event in mind and avoid driving on campus if possible. Alternatives to parking on campus include using a park-and-ride, working remotely (if permitted), sharing the ride, taking transit, cycling or walking to campus.

We thank you for your cooperation and partnership.

For more information on campus events and parking options, visit www.parking.cornell.edu. Please feel free to contact us at transportation@cornell.edu.
 

Permit renewals for the 2025/26 year is open. Please check your email and visit the Permit Sales and Renewals information site for updates, how-to guides, and downloadable required forms.

We’re excited to introduce a more streamlined, mostly electronic process this year to help make renewals faster and more efficient.

As some of these changes are new for both our permit holders and our customer service team, we appreciate your patience and understanding during this transition.

Thank you from the Parking Team and Customer Service Department.

EFFECTIVE AUGUST 25, 2025, Cornell Transportation Services is making changes to short-term parking. 

*No changes to annual parking permit rates* 

This plan focuses on improving access and turnover for short-term and occasional parking needs on campus.  

Background:
After a four-year review of the Daily Decision Parking Program, with stakeholders and through data analysis, it was found that the low costs of the program led to unsustainable demand and did not meet the program's goals - to offer flexible access to those without annual permits (occasional commuters), such as faculty, staff, and students with variable or hybrid schedules, as well as for short-term employee access, visitors, and departmental business needs. The following rate changes are based on the above-mentioned evaluation.

  
⏱ Hourly Parking Rate Updates
To promote space turnover, manage parking availability, reduce congestion in high-demand areas and support operational costs, select campus lots will see updated hourly pricing:

•    Crescent Lot (Zone 4131):
o    $3.00/hour (10 AM – 3 PM), $1.50/hour off-peak
•    Bartels Lot (Zone 4112):
o    $3.00/hour (10 AM – 3 PM), $1.50/hour off-peak

📅 Daily Decision Program Adjustments
To manage demand in high-use lots, the following rate changes will apply:
•    Oxley Lot (Zone 4111): $5.00/day; $0.75/hr
•    TRB Lot (Zone 4108): $5.00/day; $0.75/hr

NEW: The Occasional Commuter Parking (OCP) program for faculty and staff allows flexible, daily parking access for employees who do not hold annual permits in employee-only lots. 

 FAQS

Cornell University’s Transportation Services is now offering the OCP program which is aimed at enhancing campus accessibility and improving the availability of parking for occasional and short-term needs. The OCP is offered to staff and faculty members who infrequently visit campus, without a need for annual long-term parking. This is part of an ongoing effort to balance flexibility, sustainability, and efficiency in campus transportation.

The OCP Permit

This opt-in program is designed for faculty and staff members who DO NOT hold an annual permit but occasionally need to drive to campus.

• How it works: Users can purchase one-day permits for designated lots.
• Eligible Parking Locations and Daily Rates:
  • A Lot: Free
  • B Lot: $3/day
  • Hoy Garage: $6/day
  • 120 Maple Avenue: $3/day
  • University Avenue: $3/day

FAQ's

Eligibility & Enrollment

Program Use & Limitations

• Plant Science Building Renewal - Tower Road: through December 2025

Keep up to date on changes that can impact your commute using these channels:

Questions or concerns can be directed to transportation@cornell.edu. Project-related concerns will be routed to the appropriate personnel.

Effective immediately, C2C will no longer provide after-hours support. If you are looking to purchase or modify your C2C ticket, kindly visit the C2C website. For further assistance, please contact C2C via phone at 607-254-8747 or via email at C2Cbus@Cornell.Edu and a representative will promptly contact you during normal business hours. 

**DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION IN A VOICEMAIL OR SEND VIA EMAIL**

Effective October 10, 2024, C2C passengers parking in the B Lot will be exempt from parking fees. To claim this benefit, kindly submit an email to c2cbus@cornell.edu, providing your License Plate Number and a detailed description of your vehicle. Additionally, please include the dates for which you intend to park. We kindly request that you park your vehicles as close to the Bus Shelter as possible.

We appreciate your continued patronage of Campus-to-Campus services.

Terms and conditions.

Expanded Access to EV Charging on Campus & New Fee Structure Starting July 1, 2025

Electric vehicles (EVs) are quickly becoming a more popular and sustainable mode of transportation. As adoption increases, so does the demand for accessible and reliable charging options. At Cornell, the Transportation Department is committed to supporting this transition through continued investment in campus charging infrastructure.

Currently, there are 12 Level 2 ChargePoint EV chargers available on campus. However, with growing usage, the existing structure is no longer able to meet demand. In support of Cornell’s sustainability goals and to improve availability for all users—including students, employees, and visitors—the Transportation Department will implement a new fee structure beginning July 1, 2025.

What’s Changing?

The updated pricing model is designed to:

• Improve turnover and reduce EV idling time at chargers
• Expand access for more users
• Support ongoing maintenance and future infrastructure improvements
   

New Charging Rates Effective July 1, 2025:

Active Permit Holders: $3.50 per hour – Standard rate for locations requiring an annual parking permit; This flat rate applies if you hold a valid annual permit where the charger is located.
Non-Permit Users in High-Demand and Permit Required Areas: An additional $3.00 per hour ParkMobile fee will apply on top of the $3.50/hr. charging rate.
Free Parking Zones: Only the $3.50/hr. charging fee applies—no additional parking fees.
 

These changes aim to make EV charging more efficient and equitable, while enhancing the overall experience for our campus community and guests.

Questions?

For more details on charging locations, visit the ChargePoint website. Visit the Cornell Parking website for additional parking information, or contact us via email at transportation@cornell.edu.

Thank you for supporting a greener future and keeping Cornell on the move.