Update on Madison Metro Service Changes – 2021 – Transportation Services

Madison Metro Transit reduced service levels at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic and will continue operating at reduced capacity into 2022. Routes familiar to many in the campus community may not be the same as they were before March 2020.

Be sure to review Metro’s current route information and preview your trip before any planned bus travel. Check the Metro website (cityofmadison.com/metro) for the most up-to-date details on riding expectations (i.e., mask requirement), detours, and other route information.

Madison Metro has a very limited ability to make route changes due to budget constraints and staffing shortages. However, certain service updates will start August 22, 2021, which will improve some service to and from the UW campus and UW Hospital. View Metro’s August Service Update announcement

See the information below for changes (or absence of changes) to popular Metro routes to/from campus. Check the Metro Transit website for specific details.

Route 7

Route 7 schedule and map

No longer serves Tokay-Speedway-Regent area; Route 6 covers similar service area.

Route continues to run approximately every 30 minutes.

Route 10

Route 10 will not be in service after August 22, 2021.

Route 2, Route 28, and Route 38 will cover the former Route 10 service area.

Route 14

Route 14 is no longer in service.

Route 15 runs in much of the same area as Route 14 did, arriving at approximately the same time. Individuals may need to walk ~5 minutes farther to a bus stop.

Route 19

Route 19 is no longer in service.

Route 18 provides similar service but does not provide direct service to campus. Riders can transfer buses at Metro’s West Transfer Point to one of several routes that travel to campus. Route 7 is one option with similar stops to the former Route 19.

Route 32

Route 32 schedule and map

A connection route to Metro’s East Transfer Point. Hours of service expanded earlier in the morning by three (3) hours. No other major changes.

Route 44

Route 44 schedule and map

Earliest service time moved ahead 15 minutes; other times remain the same. No major changes.

Full list of discontinued routes

The following is a list of discontinued routes, either suspended following the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic or as of August 22, 2021:

Route 1: Capitol Square – UW
Route 3: WTP-ETP
Route 10: Schenk / Atwood – UW Campus [suspended Aug. 22, 2021]
Route 14: Richmond Hill – Wexford Ridge / Junction Ridge
Route 19: Red Arrow Trail – Capitol Square
Route 25: American Center Commuter
Route 27: NTP – UW Campus Commuter [suspended Aug. 22, 2021]
Route 29: Sherman Commuter
Route 34: ETP-MATC
Route 35: Richmond Hills/Acewood – ETP
Route 37: Pflaum Rd – Sheboygan Ave Commuter
Route 47: Arbor Hill Commuter
Route 56: Pilgrim-Reetz Commuter & Muir Field Commuter
Route 57: Pilgrim-Reetz Commuter & Muir Field Commuter
Route 58: Greentree Commuter
Route 71: Middleton – Capitol Square via Marshall Park Commuter

Feedback for Madison Metro

Madison Metro is asking for feedback about service levels, especially in preparation for the Metro Transit Network Redesign. Questions and comments about Metro service can be directed to Metro Transit using their feedback form or by email at mymetrobus@cityofmadison.com.

Custom Route Planning

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