Tag Traffic

Center helps identify economic impact of traffic on truck-borne freight

January 21, 2011

The 2010 Urban Mobility Report, the most accurate picture of traffic congestion in 439 U.S. urban areas, now includes information about truck delay and the economic impact of congestion specific to trucking.

Pedestrians asked to consider their safety on campus

January 14, 2011

Since the construction fencing went up around the site of the School of Human Ecology's addition last spring, many pedestrians at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have paid little or no attention to the signs telling them that the sidewalk on the north side of Linden Drive is closed and urging them to use the sidewalk on the south side of the roadway.

Officials update campus-area road projects

October 22, 2010

The summer construction season on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus is finally drawing to a close after more than five months of traffic detours and delays. The work on several major utility projects began in mid-May following spring commencement weekend.

Details announced on President Barack Obama’s Library Mall event: If you plan to attend

September 27, 2010

All those planning to attend President Barack Obama’s Democratic National Committee political rally on the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Tuesday, Sept. 28 should keep in mind several important logistical details.

Buildings affected by President Obama’s Library Mall event

September 27, 2010

State Historical Society of Wisconsin: The building will be closed to the public on Tuesday. Events have been canceled or relocated. Memorial Union: The Union…

Be prepared for traffic congestion around campus

September 10, 2010

Fans heading to Camp Randall Saturday, Sept. 11, for the first Badger home game of the season should be prepared for heavy traffic congestion in the campus area.

Fall move-in presents challenges

August 23, 2010

Approximately 6,500 University of Wisconsin–Madison students will move into their university residence halls this week with the help of their families and friends.

Linden Drive closure planned beginning Aug. 18

August 13, 2010

Utility work for the School of Human Ecology’s renovation and expansion project will require the closing of Linden Drive in front of the Nutritional Sciences Building.

UW-Madison uses green approach to Linden Drive paving project

August 12, 2010

On Friday morning, Aug. 13, weather permitting, a 900-foot long section of Linden Drive between Babcock Hall and the UW–Madison Horse Barn will be going green.

East Campus construction work delayed

August 10, 2010

Construction crews that have been working on the East Campus Utility Project since late May have encountered a setback due to numerous unforeseen conflicts with underground utility pipes that have been in that area for a very long time.

SOAR 2010 navigates campus construction

June 3, 2010

The first summer SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising and Registration) session begins today, Thursday, June 3.

Construction season arrives, campus traffic detoured

May 18, 2010

Traffic patterns will be altered on several campus-area streets again this summer as the final phase of the East Campus Utility Project begins on Monday, May 17. The work is expected to continue through mid-August.

Police urge pedestrians to heed construction warnings

November 18, 2009

University police are asking employees, students and campus visitors to heed the messages on construction signs and fences and resist that temptation to take shortcuts through those areas.

Halloween traffic advisory

October 29, 2009

The UW Athletic Department reminds Badger fans and visitors coming to campus for Saturday’s football and men’s hockey games to be aware of road…

UW Homecoming run/walk, parade alter downtown traffic patterns

October 8, 2009

Several street closures will be in effect during Homecoming activities near the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus.

Ironman Wisconsin to disrupt campus traffic this weekend

September 9, 2009

Ironman Wisconsin, featuring a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike and 26.2-mile run, will descend upon Madison on Sunday, Sept. 13, and several campus roads will be closed to accommodate the event.

Badger fans: Be aware of construction areas on Saturday

September 4, 2009

Close to 80,000 Wisconsin football fans are expected to descend upon Camp Randall Stadium for the Badgers’ season-opener with Northern Illinois Saturday evening and UW Athletics officials are advising fans to be aware of areas of construction in Madison and around the stadium.