About Us
Our Purpose
Supporting Our City
Buffalo Civic Auto Ramps (BCAR) is a nonprofit entity, independent of the City of Buffalo, formed to manage downtown Buffalo parking facilities. This plan has been in existence since 1954 and became a reality due to the cooperation of the Downtown Merchants, the Board of Parking and the officials of the City of Buffalo through the office of the Mayor, the Common Council and the office of the Comptroller.
Buffalo Civic Auto Ramps (BCAR) is committed to managing downtown parking facilities to enhance public convenience and contribute to the development of Buffalo's infrastructure.
Convenient parking ramps, lots and standard low rates are the hallmark of Buffalo Civic Auto Ramps (BCAR). But we've got one other benefit no one else can claim. Park your vehicle in a BCAR lot or ramp and you're also supporting the City of Buffalo.
Our goal? To work in partnership with the City of Buffalo to provide safe, affordable, high quality public parking at the most reasonable cost to you, the consumer.
Our Service to You
Downtown Buffalo is an ever-evolving community and the need for parking evolves with it. BCAR is focused on staying keeping up with the changing parking demands for the people that work downtown, live downtown, and visit downtown. We also understand the need for parking for the development of downtown and work with all types of businesses to provide those spaces that in turn benefit all in and around the City of Buffalo.
Parking For You
- BCAR sites are among the most convenient locations to all major downtown Buffalo landmarks, event centers and office centers.
- BCAR parking rates, including event parking rates, have been and continue to be the most reasonably priced parking rates in downtown Buffalo.
- We take great pride in ensuring the very best upkeep and maintenance of our properties for our customers and all Buffalo guests.
To most people, a parking spot is a parking spot. But look around the next time you’re in downtown Buffalo and you’ll notice a difference in ramps operated by Buffalo Civic Auto Ramps (BCAR).
Benefits of a Buffalo Civic Auto Ramp
LOW COST/EFFICIENT
Having a single operator allows for coordinated, consistent downtown parking programs and continuous reinvestment in quality assurance.
FOCUS
Our focus is purely on downtown. BCAR serves only downtown. And our Board is composed of downtown stakeholders.
NONPOLITICAL
BCAR's governance avoids problems often associated with municipally run businesses.
Join Us in Supporting Buffalo
Your Parking Makes a Difference
BCAR is a non-profit organization that reinvests all profits right back into the City of Buffalo’s transportation/parking improvements for you. That’s right! BCAR’s mission is all about you.
When you choose a BCAR lot or ramp, you’re not only saving money due to our consistently fair rates. You’re also putting your money right back into the City of Buffalo so we can continue to provide quality, convenience and value to you for years to come.
Our saying, "Better Rates, Better Buffalo," is not just a slogan. It's the way we do business. So spread the word about the BCAR difference. And choose BCAR locations every time you’re downtown for work or play.
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