News
Articulated electric buses coming to campus this summer
The 60-foot vehicles with an accordion in the middle will begin serving UW campus bus routes this summer and are expected to be fully operational for the fall 2024 semester. The buses have more passenger capacity and are fully electric. And yes, they can handle the hairpin turn on Observatory Drive!
May 6, 20242024-25 parking permit applications open May 8
Faculty, staff, and students may apply for base lot, Flex, UW Accessible, park and ride, and business alternate permits. The deadline for early consideration is May 31, and there will be additional deadlines to apply throughout the summer. UW department and vendor permit applications opened May 1. Other permit types and bus passes will be available August 1.
May 6, 2024Segment of Southwest Commuter Path closed behind Kohl Center, May 6 – 10
Detour signage is in place during the closure. Go to the City of Madison website for more details and a detour map.
May 6, 20242024-25 department, service, vendor, and reserved stall applications open May 1
The deadline to apply for early consideration is June 7. Applications received after June 7 will be processed in later rounds of parking offers. These parking options provide different levels of access for UW–Madison departments, eligible UW-affiliated departments, and non-UW vendors conducting university business.
April 30, 2024Construction projects to cause campus-area travel delays this summer
Preview the projects that will affect travel for motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, and buses. Major impacts are expected on University Avenue, W. Johnson Street, Campus Drive, and more. Dates and traffic configurations are approximate and subject to change.
April 29, 2024- More News
2024-25 parking permit applications
We are accepting applications for base lot, carpool, Flex, UW-Accessible, park and ride, and business alternate parking permits for the upcoming parking year. The deadline to apply for early consideration is May 31.
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Locations & Hours
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Construction Impacts
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Report Lot Full
Permit holders unable to find a spot in their assigned lot should park in the next closest surface lot and submit this form.
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