About this Location

Facility Overview

The Furnas Parking Lot is situated at 1 White Road on the University at Buffalo (UB) North Campus in Amherst/Buffalo, NY (zip code 14228). Historically serving as one of the primary academic parking zones on the engineering spine of campus, the facility is configured as an open-air, ground-level surface asphalt lot. Because it is an open-air surface area without multi-story deck ceilings, there are no overhead clearance height restrictions, making it physically accessible to full-size pickup trucks, passenger vans, high-profile SUVs, and standard commuter sedans. Note that the lot has been integrated into the university\'s master facility expansion for the construction of Agrusa Hall, prompting active parking mitigation across adjacent campus zones.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Furnas Parking Lot occupies an exceptionally strategic position at the heart of the University at Buffalo North Campus academic core, directly adjacent to major STEM and administrative hubs:

Furnas Hall & Davis Hall: Positioned immediately adjacent, serving UB\'s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences within a 1- to 2-minute walk.
UB Student Union: Located approximately 3 to 4 minutes on foot, providing convenient access to university dining, conference spaces, student activities, and retail.
Capen Hall & Silverman Library: Just 5 minutes walking distance along the campus spine, housing administrative offices, academic advisement, and university library resources.
Center for the Arts (CFA) & Alumni Arena: Within a 7- to 10-minute walk or a quick ride, making campus arts performances, Division I Bulls athletics, and regional events easily accessible.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Vehicle entry is accessed via White Road and Mary Talbert Way, connecting seamlessly to Lee Entrance, Coventry Road, and Audubon Parkway. Drivers approaching from outside the immediate campus can reach the area via Interstate 990 (Exit 1) and Interstate 290 (Youngmann Expressway), which connect quickly to the broader Western New York highway network. For public transit users, the location is served by the university\'s UB Stampede campus bus system, as well as NFTA-Metro Route 44 and Route 35 buses connecting to the University Metro Rail Station on Main Street.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-air surface parking layout with clear stall striping.
No vertical clearance limitations, comfortably fitting high-profile personal vehicles.
Designated accessible ADA parking stalls with immediate level curb cuts and ramp connections to Mary Talbert Way and Furnas Hall.
Illuminated parking aisles with high-output campus pole lighting and emergency blue light safety stations.
Patrolled continuously by University at Buffalo Police (UBPD) and Parking & Transportation Services.
Campus-wide enforcement utilizing virtual license plate recognition (LPR) and digital hangtag permits.

Ideal For

Engineering and computer science students attending lectures in Furnas Hall, Bell Hall, and Davis Hall.
University faculty, adjunct instructors, and departmental staff based along the northern spine.
Campus visitors, guest lecturers, and recruitment partners visiting the UB School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
Attendees headed to nearby events, presentations, and student showcases at the Student Union.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Campus parking regulations are strictly enforced on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM when classes are in session. Visitors must obtain a valid guest permit through UB Parking and Transportation Services or utilize designated ParkMobile pay-by-cell visitor meters. Due to ongoing campus capital projects, including the construction of Agrusa Hall, motorists are strongly advised to check the latest UB Parking mitigation advisories and consider nearby alternatives such as Jarvis Lot, Slee Lot, or Hochstetter Lot during peak morning arrival periods.