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Bus shelters to get solar-powered displays
In a collaboration with student organizations interested in sustainability, Transportation Services will start installing solar panels, lights and screens with real-time arrival information on bus shelters in 2022.
UW-Madison earns Best Universities for Commuters designation
The Center for Urban Transportation Research is recognizing UW–Madison as “one of the top universities in the nation offering high-level commuter benefits to employees and students," such as discounted bus passes, carpooling and reduced-rate BCycle memberships.
Transportation Services announces 2021-22 parking rates and policies
Revenue funds parking lots and facilities, bus service, and federal- and state-mandated alternate transportation activities.
Reduced cost parking options available to graduate, professional students and some employees
Given the current public health situation, UW–Madison campus administration has collaborated with Transportation Services to temporarily expand parking options for graduate and professional students and lower-paid employees.
Arboretum Drive reopening to motor vehicle traffic July 31
In May, the street was temporarily closed due to the high volume of pedestrian and bicycle usage during the initial months of the coronavirus pandemic. When the road reopens, the speed limit will be reduced from 25 mph to 20 mph.
Arboretum Drive closes temporarily to motor vehicle traffic
Arboretum Drive will remain open to pedestrians and cyclists, who are encouraged to maintain at least six feet of distance from one another on the road. All visitors should practice appropriate physical distancing .
UW–Madison named platinum-level Bicycle Friendly University
The UW is one of eight universities and colleges so honored by the League of American Bicyclists as part of its mission to create a “bicycle friendly America for everyone.”
Road closures will affect central campus weeks of July 22, 29
Beginning July 23, the northbound lane of Charter Street from University Avenue to Observatory Drive will be closed. Expect traffic delays and bus detours.
Major Bascom Hill utility project getting underway this month
Bascom Hill is getting a makeover — or more like a makeunder. Beneath the hill are antiquated utility lines, some of which date back to the 1890s and must be replaced. Grounds crews, landscape architects and arborists are all being consulted to keep impact to the hill at a minimum.
Transportation Services sets 2017-18 policies, raises rates for parking, bus passes
Rate adjustments will help cover rising costs, like the upkeep of aging lots and parking structures and construction of new parking facilities.
Wisconsin proving ground paves way for driverless vehicle research
The racing circuit at Road America in Plymouth, the sprawling headquarters of Epic Systems in Verona and UW–Madison’s own streets are among the testing areas.
Campus Master Plan open house Sept. 13
The presentation will include improvements anticipated in the decades to come as well as major planned initiatives and recommendations in building redevelopment, transportation, stormwater and green infrastructure, and landscape development.
Campus area streets closed during UW–Madison move-in
Numerous streets around campus will be closed to accommodate the more than 7,400 University of Wisconsin–Madison students moving in to university residence halls starting this week.
Report: Bicycling deaths have decreased, but adults remain at elevated risk
Overall rates for U.S. biking deaths decreased 44 percent from 1975 to 2012, according to a new report published Aug. 14 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and led by Jason Vargo, an assistant scientist with UW–Madison's Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and Global Health Institute.
On sale, online: Bus passes and transportation permits
Online sales of employee bus passes and transportation permits for the 2015-16 academic year has begun at the Transportation Services website.
Pedestrian bridge to be demolished next week
Demolition of the pedestrian bridge over University Avenue between the George L. Mosse Humanities Building and Vilas Hall is scheduled to begin Monday, Aug. 10, and continue throughout the week.
Commuter Solutions offers spring biking tips
It really is springtime – finally! Many people find one of the best ways to shake off winter and get outside is to jump on a bicycle. Staff members from Commuter Solutions, part of UW–Madison’s Transportation Services, share nine top tips for making those early rides safe and fun.
No increase for parking rates, bus passes for 2015-16
All parking rates will remain unchanged for the 2015-16 permit year, effective Sept. 1, 2015, through Aug. 31, 2016.
Transportation Services releases campus commuting report
Transportation Services has released the results of its latest biennial survey of UW–Madison faculty, staff and students and UW Hospital employees.