Parking & Transportation
Parking on Mercy's Campuses
All vehicles on B´ÎÔª campuses must be registered with Campus Safety and display a valid decal, including those parked in Westchester and Bronx shared facilities. Unregistered vehicles may be ticketed or fined.
Parking at the Westchester Campus
The gatehouse at the Westchester Campus uses a cloud-based License Plate Reader system to regulate campus access. Properly registered vehicles will automatically be granted entry.
Parking at the Bronx Campus
To meet obligations to all organizations and businesses at the Hutchinson Metro Center, management has reserved the following spots for Mercy between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday:
- Parking Garage B (3 upper floors immediately after passing guard booth)
- Parking Garage A (directly in front of building)
- North Open Parking Lot (north side of Mercy building)
Those arriving after 9:00 AM should plan to park in Parking Garage B. After 6:00 PM and on weekends, Mercy cars will be allowed to park in any available spot.
Vehicle Registration
Vehicles must be registered and approved online exclusively via . Changes and adjustments can also be made online.
How to register:
Students: Go to Student Hub and find Applications tab (orange bar). Select the Vehicle Registration option.
Faculty and staff: Go to the Employee Hub and select the Vehicle Registration tile underView and Manage Quick Links.
Once approved, you must place a general B´ÎÔª decal on your vehicle. Decals are individual and vehicle specific.
Decals
- Valid for five years
- Pick-up locations:
- Main Hall, Room 234 (Campus Safety Office) – Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Mercy Hall (Office of Student Accounts) – Monday–Friday, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
- Hudson Hall (Security Post) – After hours or weekends (arrangements required; email safety@mercy.edu)
- A valid ID is required at pickup
Fees
- No charge for a single vehicle
- $25 fee for registering more than one vehicle simultaneously
Please note that hangtags will no longer be issued at the Bronx Campus. Only decals will be issued. Decals may be obtained from Office of Student Accounts at the Bronx Campus.
Parking Permits
- Commuter – Available to students living off campus only. All commuter students are eligible for parking, regardless of class year. Overnight parking is not permitted.
- Resident – Residents of the Westchester Campus are assigned to the H Lot and may only park in the upper lots from 7:00 PM on Friday to 2:00 PM on Monday. Freshmen residential students are not eligible to park on campus. Sophomore, Junior and Senior residents may apply for permits through the Office of Residential Life after being cleared for housing by Student Financial Services. All residential parking applications must be approved by Residential Life, and permits are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Spaces are limited and not guaranteed. Once approved, students can complete registration using the B´ÎÔª online vehicle registration form and pick up decals from Campus Safety.
- Faculty/Staff/Union/Vendors – Allowed to park on campus during business hours. Overnight parking is not permitted without the proper authorization. Please call Campus Safety to make the necessary arrangements.
Carpool Incentives Program
Employees, full-time faculty and commuter students who participate in the program for a full semester, Monday through Thursday, can receive a financial award deposited directly into their payroll or student account.
Designated carpool parking spots are available on the Westchester Campus to make your commute even easier. Please note that employees carpooling from Tarrytown will not qualify as carpooling from home for the incentive.
The carpool program is based on the following tiers and each person in the carpool will be given the incentive, regardless of whose vehicle is used.
Ride and Earn:
- Tier 1: 2 or 3 people per car – each person receives $100 per semester
- Tier 2: 4 or more people per car – each person receives $200 per semester
- All participants must sign up together at the Office of Campus Safety in Main Hall (Room 234) by September 12, 2025.
- Applicants must reapply each semester to continue receiving the incentive.
- Must have a B´ÎÔª Parking decal.
- Commuter students can pick up decals from the Office of Enrollment Services, located in Mercy Hall on the Westchester Campus.
- Faculty and staff can pick up decals from the Office of Campus Safety, Main Hall, Room 234.
- Only one vehicle can park on campus at a time (Monday–Thursday). Parking is monitored.
- Three days will be allowed in the semester for those days that you are unable to ride in a carpool. Automatic disqualification for all carpoolers if more days are taken.
Carpool permit hangtags MUST be returned at the end of the semester.
Parking Enforcement
All, including but not limited to students, faculty, staff, vendors and visitors, are expected to adhere to the B´ÎÔª Parking Policy, found on the B´ÎÔª policies webpage.
Campus safety is everyone’s responsibility. Security will be present at each campus to ensure each entering vehicle has a valid decal displayed. A parking patrol will ensure enforcement of parking rules. If a vehicle is in violation, it is subject to ticketing, monetary fines, vehicle booting, and towing.
Vehicles parked in accessible spaces without a clearly displayed state permit will be subject to immediate removal.
Parking is not permitted on side streets around campus in accordance with an agreement between Mercy and the surrounding communities.
Those granted the privilege of parking on campus are expected to drive responsibly and always adhere to campus speed limits.
Citations
A parking citation issued by Campus Safety can be paid online at or in person at the Office of Student Accounts, between Monday and Friday from 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM, located at 555 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522.
A citation must be appealed or paid* within 10 working days from the date the citation was issued.
*Effective 8/27 credit or debit card payments will be assessed a service fee. Refer to the Student Accounts webpage for all payment methods.
Please review the Appeal Instructions (PDF) and complete the Citation Appeal Form (PDF).
Visitors
When visiting B´ÎÔª, please do not park in non-university parking areas on the perimeter of campus. Please park in the Visitor spaces or any available space on campus.
Parking for visitors to the campus is limited, and designated spaces are few. A visitor who cannot find a parking space in a visitor area may park in any other available unreserved parking space, providing a visitor permit has been obtained from the Gatehouse.
If you have additional questions about parking for a special needs visitor, please contact our office at (914) 674-7225.
Guest permits are available on Friday afternoon for persons visiting campus residents for the weekend. Guest permits can be obtained from the Office of Campus Safety on Fridays. Guests are not allowed to park overnight during the following days Monday through Thursday.
Although B´ÎÔª prefers that neither vehicles nor personal property be left on the premises overnight, we understand that it is occasionally necessary to do so. Though we provide security to all lots, we do not assume responsibility for any damage or theft which may occur to your property.
If you intend to leave your vehicle parked overnight, you will need prior written approval from the Office of Campus Safety. This information will alert the officers of your vehicle. Only vehicles with a B´ÎÔª decal are allowed to use B´ÎÔª lots. Any vehicle parked on B´ÎÔª property that is not registered with the Office of Campus Safety will be towed or booted at the owner's expense.
If approved, please utilize the lower lot behind the basketball courts, unless approval has been given to utilize a different lot.
Please complete the Overnight Parking Form
Cars exceeding 48 hours are required to leave vehicle keys with the Office of Campus Safety. Please know that in times of extreme weather conditions, Campus Safety may be forced to move your vehicle to another lot to allow the lot to be cleaned. In the event your vehicle needs to be moved, a call will be placed to the numbers provided in the form below informing you of the need to move your vehicle.
Disability Parking
Accessible spaces are available in multiple locations on campus. Individuals with permanent physical disabilities will be accommodated in accordance with B´ÎÔª, State of New York, and federal regulations. Parking in designated accessible spaces require a state-issued disability plate or placard in addition to a B´ÎÔª Permit.
If you have special requirements for mobility, you must contact the Disability Services Office. The Disability Office will coordinate with the Office of Campus Safety and Human Resources to determine the best solution for your needs. They can be reached at (914) 674–7523.
Transportation
Campus Shuttles
Check here at the start of each semester for the latest shuttle schedules.
- Service is available when classes are in session, except weekends.
- Capacity on the Mav Express is limited due to NYS Parkways laws. Seating is on a first-come basis. Allow yourself ample time to travel.
- Have your Mercy ID available to show the driver if requested. All passengers must sign-in after boarding.
- In keeping with CDC recommended cleaning protocols, all Mercy run shuttles receive enhanced cleaning at the end of each day and are wiped down after every trip.
Mav Express Shuttle: To and From Westchester and Bronx Campuses
The Mav Express shuttle runs between the Westchester and Bronx campuses. In the Westchester campus the drop off/pick up location is the bus stop on the side of Main Hall. In the Bronx campus, the drop off/pick up location is in the north parking lot. Please follow the signs located throughout the main entrance that point towards the north parking lot.
Westchester Campus: To and From Dobbs Ferry and Tarrytown
For staff required to park in the Tarrytown lot and use the shuttle to the Westchester Campus, there is a special shuttle every 30 minutes.
Pick-up is located at the bottom of the main lot in Tarrytown, as indicated by campus signage. The Dobbs Ferry bus stop on the side of Main Hall is the pickup location for returning to Tarrytown.
Tarrytown Shuttle Schedule for Offsite Parking
Westchester Square: East Tremont Avenue Subway Station (Bronx) to Mercy Bronx Campus
Mercy has entered a partnership with the Hutchinson Metro Center, to create a Mercy/Hutch Shuttle from the Westchester Square–East Tremont Subway Station to the Bronx Campus. Students, faculty and staff can use this shuttle, which is open to the public and makes stops throughout the Hutchinson Metro Center. It runs every 30 minutes.
All schedule times are approximate. Timetables and other information on this page are subject to change. We make every effort to post an accurate schedule; however, travel times may change as a result of school activities and traffic conditions including road construction and inclement weather. Please allow for extra travel time during these instances.
Shuttles are a free service for students, faculty and staff, with presentation of a valid Mercy ID card.
RIDING RULES
- Have the required Mercy ID card ready when boarding the shuttle bus. This ensures that the shuttle will remain on schedule and not delay fellow passengers. Drivers are instructed to be firm on the ID policy especially for the Bronx campus shuttle.
- Allow passengers to exit before boarding the bus. If you stand to the left of the door, passengers can disembark to the right, and it will reduce boarding time.
- There is no standing when capacity is reached. The use of seat belts is recommended for each passenger.
- No open food or drink, littering or smoking allowed on the bus.
- Drivers will not allow passenger to board and disembark the bus unless it is at an established stop.
- Keep your volume down as not everyone shares your interest in music or conversation.
- Please check for all personal possessions before disembarking the vehicle.
If you want to share some feedback about your shuttle experience, please share it with Transportation Services and not directly with the driver. Some comments can make it stressful for the driver. With safety in mind, any feedback is better shared when the driver is not driving on a route. Contact Transportation Services at transportation@mercy.edu, (914) 888-5230.
Public Transportation
B´ÎÔª and NJ Transit have partnered to offer full-time undergraduate and graduate students 25% off the regular price of a monthly rail, bus or light rail pass.
To receive this special pricing, students must enroll through NJ Transit's Quick-Tik program. The link can be found in your Mercy Connect Account.
What is Quik-Tik?
Quik-Tik offers the convenience of auto-pay combined with online account management. You will receive your student monthly pass directly through the mail and your credit card will be automatically billed.
It's Important to Remember:
- You must sign up by the 10th of the month to receive your monthly pass for travel during the next month. (Enrollment must be completed on or before the 10th of the previous month to receive the pass for the next month)
- A non-refundable $3 processing fee will be applied each month, in addition to the fare for the pass
- After you enroll for Quik-Tik, you will receive a new monthly pass in the mail each month unless you choose to suspend your account
- If you choose to suspend your monthly pass (winter or summer break), you will need to reactivate your account once again through Mercy Connect (this will verify enrollment)
- Students who participate in this program agree that the monthly pass is for their exclusive use only. Each student is eligible to receive one discounted monthly pass per month. Passes are non-transferable. Any abuse or purposeful deception will result in the cancelation of the student's monthly pass account and (s)he will be unable to participate in the program in the future. This will also apply to any other student who is knowingly involved.
For any additional questions about Quik-Tik, contact: Quik-Tik (866) Quik-Tik
Westchester Campus is located just a short walk from the Ardsley-on-Hudson on the Hudson Line.
Shuttle service available to the New Rochelle campus. Please refer to schedule.
- Mobile ticketing app that lets you purchase and use Metro-North Railroad tickets directly on your smartphone or mobile device.
B´ÎÔª has partnered with to offer carpooling match services for our community. offers a that is hassle-free and easy to use at no cost (limitations apply).
Contact Us
Report any suspicious activity immediately.
Non-emergency situation (Staffed 24/7)
Westchester - (914) 674-7225
Non-emergency situation (Staffed during work hours)
- Bronx - (718) 678-8983
- Manhattan - (212) 615-3319
Locations
The Office of Campus Safety is located in Main Hall 234 and is open 5 days a week from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
The Command Center in Founders Hall is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.