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Bus shelters to get solar-powered displays

January 20, 2022

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. Read More

UW-Madison earns Best Universities for Commuters designation

January 6, 2022

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. Read More

Transportation Services announces 2021-22 parking rates and policies

April 21, 2021

Revenue funds parking lots and facilities, bus service, and federal- and state-mandated alternate transportation activities. Read More

Reduced cost parking options available to graduate, professional students and some employees

November 5, 2020

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. Read More

Arboretum Drive reopening to motor vehicle traffic July 31

July 24, 2020

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. Read More

Arboretum Drive closes temporarily to motor vehicle traffic

May 15, 2020

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 . Read More

UW–Madison named platinum-level Bicycle Friendly University

October 17, 2019

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.” Read More

Road closures will affect central campus weeks of July 22, 29

July 18, 2019

Beginning July 23, the northbound lane of Charter Street from University Avenue to Observatory Drive will be closed. Expect traffic delays and bus detours. Read More

Major Bascom Hill utility project getting underway this month

April 17, 2019

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. Read More

Transportation Services sets 2017-18 policies, raises rates for parking, bus passes

May 4, 2017

Rate adjustments will help cover rising costs, like the upkeep of aging lots and parking structures and construction of new parking facilities. Read More

Campus area streets closed during UW–Madison move-in

August 24, 2015

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. Read More

Report: Bicycling deaths have decreased, but adults remain at elevated risk

August 20, 2015

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. Read More

On sale, online: Bus passes and transportation permits

August 18, 2015

Online sales of employee bus passes and transportation permits for the 2015-16 academic year has begun at the Transportation Services website. Read More

Pedestrian bridge to be demolished next week

August 4, 2015

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. Read More

Langdon Street closing between Park and Lake streets

May 21, 2015

Langdon Street between Park and Lake streets will be closed through November 2015 starting next week as phase two of the Memorial Union construction project continues. Read More

Commuter Solutions offers spring biking tips

April 8, 2015

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. Read More

No increase for parking rates, bus passes for 2015-16

March 19, 2015

All parking rates will remain unchanged for the 2015-16 permit year, effective Sept. 1, 2015, through Aug. 31, 2016. Read More

Transportation Services releases campus commuting report

February 10, 2015

Transportation Services has released the results of its latest biennial survey of UW–Madison faculty, staff and students and UW Hospital employees. Read More