Accessible parking and transportation options are available for students, employees and visitors.
Accessible parking permits
UW Accessible parking permits provide flexible cross-campus access. They are available for eligible employees and students. Visitors may be eligible for temporary accessible and accessible moped permits.
Employees, students and visitors who park on campus are required to pay for the parking they use. Accessible parking rates are the same as standard parking rates.
Transportation Services is authorized to collect parking fees under State Statute [346.50(2A)].
For full eligibility and usage details, please review the accessible and reasonable parking accommodations policy.
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UW Accessible permit for employees
UW Accessible permits allow parking in these locations across campus:
- UW Accessible (disabled) stalls
- State of Wisconsin disabled stalls
- ParkMobile stalls (30 minutes or longer)
- Unreserved permit stalls
Eligible employees with a valid Department of Transportation (DOT) disabled permit may apply for a UW Accessible permit online or in person at any Transportation Services office.
UW Accessible Flex permit for employees
UW Accessible Flex permits allow parking in these locations across campus:
- UW Accessible (disabled) stalls
- State of Wisconsin disabled stalls
- ParkMobile stalls (30 minutes or longer)
- Unreserved permit stalls
UW Accessible Flex permit holders must use the ParkMobile app to pay when parked in approved stalls during lot hours of control.
Eligible employees with a valid Department of Transportation (DOT) disabled permit may apply for a UW Accessible Flex permit online or in person at any Transportation Services office.
UW Accessible permit for students
UW Accessible permits allow parking in these locations across campus:
- UW Accessible (disabled) stalls
- State of Wisconsin disabled stalls
- ParkMobile stalls (30 minutes or longer)
- Unreserved permit stalls
Students may purchase a UW Accessible permit at any Transportation Services office with a valid Department of Transportation (DOT) disabled parking permit.
If you require parking accommodations but do not have a state-issued disabled parking permit, please contact the McBurney Center.
Temporary UW Accessible parking permit
Temporary UW Accessible permits are available to employees, students and visitors.
Temporary UW Accessible permits are valid for the same length of time as a temporary state disabled permit, or up to two months with a doctor’s note.
Renewal requires a valid Department of Transportation (DOT) disabled parking permit.
Permits can be purchased with a valid Department of Transportation (DOT) temporary disabled parking permit or valid physician’s note at any Transportation Services office.
UW Accessible moped permits
UW Accessible moped permits allow parking in designated moped lots across campus.
Employees and students and visitors with a valid Department of Transportation (DOT) disabled parking permit may purchase an annual UW Accessible moped permit at a Transportation Services office.
For general moped parking information, visit the moped parking page.
Temporary UW Accessible moped permit
Temporary UW Accessible moped permits are available to employees, students and visitors.
Temporary UW Accessible moped permits are valid for the same length of time as a temporary state disabled permit, or up to two months with a doctor’s note.
Renewal requires a valid Department of Transportation (DOT) disabled parking permit.
Permits can be purchased with a valid Department of Transportation (DOT) temporary disabled parking permit or valid physician’s note at any Transportation Services office.
For general moped parking information, visit the moped parking page.
Accessible visitor parking
Drivers with a valid DOT disabled permit or DIS/VET DIS license plates may park in:
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Accessible (disabled) stalls—unless signage indicates a UW Accessible permit is required.
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ParkMobile timed stalls (30 minutes or longer)—without paying an additional fee.
For more information about DOT disabled permits, visit the Wisconsin Department of Transportation website.
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Check which lots include DOT-accessible stalls on the lot stall types page or refer to the accessible (disabled) stall map (PDF).
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For text-based lot locations, refer to the lot locations and hours page.
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On weekdays before 4:30 p.m., most accessible stalls are available only in gated lots (ramps and garages).
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After 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends, there is usually more accessible parking availability in surface lots.
Real-time visitor parking counts are available for gated UW garages and ramps on the real-time visitor parking availability page.
Please note: these counts show overall visitor parking availability and do not specify whether accessible stalls are available.
Coming for a special event such as a UW Badger game?
Visit the event parking page to find lots open for accessible parking. Some lots are reserved exclusively for accessible parking during large events.
Temporary UW Accessible permits may be available for eligible campus visitors. Refer to the accessible parking permits section for more information.
Accessible transit
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All Metro Transit buses, including UW campus routes, are kneeling buses capable of transporting wheelchairs and other mobility devices.
- Refer to Metro Transit’s accessible services.
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A bus pass can be used for both regular and paratransit service:
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, public transit agencies must provide paratransit service for individuals who cannot access the regular bus system due to a disability.
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Paratransit service mirrors the coverage area and hours of the regular city bus system.
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Riders must complete a Madison Metro Transit application and be a registered paratransit rider to use the service.
Resources
The UW accessible shuttle is a fare-free, shared-ride service that provides door-to-door transportation between UW–Madison campus buildings.
Service is provided by Via. Call (608) 890-1352 to schedule a ride, or go to their website for more shuttle information >>
- Eligibility: UW community members with mobility needs, including university employees, students and visitors.
- Registration is not required.
- Rides can be pre-scheduled or requested on demand.
Accessible pedestrian routes
- Accessible pedestrian routes map
- Internal ADA passageways (PDF)
- To find accessibility details for buildings, go to the FP&M Facility Access Program webpage.
- Contact the FP&M Facilities Access Specialist via email or at (608) 263-3021 for more accessibility details and internal passageway information.
- Individuals with a disability who are not able to use these maps may wish to contact the FP&M Facilities Access Specialist via email or at (608) 263-3021.
More accessibility resources
UW resources
- McBurney Disability Resource Center – student classroom related accommodations/resources. Voice (608) 263-2741, Text (608) 225-7956
- Employee Disability Resources – for employees; call (608) 263-2407
- UW Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) Disability Resource Guide;
- Facility Access Specialist available by email or at (608) 263-3021
- UW Office of Compliance – ADA Information and Resource List
- Report a physical or digital accessibility barrier
External resources
- Mobility Training and Independent Living Program, Inc.
- Dane County Transportation Resources
- WI Council for the Blind & Visually Impaired
- UW departments can hire wheelchair accessible vehicles and drivers through the existing UW Charter Bus contract and UW Taxi Cab Service contract. Departments can contact companies that provide service through the contracts to discuss their specific needs and then speak with their purchasing departments to arrange for contract related purchases.
- These private companies provide various types of accessible transportation: