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Buffalo State is piloting a program that can offer faculty, staff, and students a 20 percent discount on the cost of a Buffalo State parking permit if they commute to campus in a vehicle rated as SmartWay Elite. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) created SmartWay Elite certification as a way to rate vehicles based on their emissions levels and fuel economy values. The Elite status holds the highest standards and is earned by those vehicles that rate 9 or better on both the Greenhouse Gas and Air Pollution scores.

By implementing the SmartWay Elite program, Buffalo State hopes to reduce the environmental impact of vehicles used to drive to and from campus.

For more information on how to apply and to see if your vehicle qualifies as SmartWay Elite, visit the Parking Services website.

IMPORTANT: Your application will not be processed until the Parking Services Office receives your documentation verifying your SmartWay Elite status. Documentation must be received by Parking Services before you apply for your parking permit. No refunds will be issued for documentation submitted after the permit has been issued.