The rate increase is due to increasing costs for vehicle parts, repairs, and maintenance. New rates are effective July 1, 2026.
Rates
Transportation Services announces 2026-27 parking rates and program changes
There will be a 2% rate increase for most parking permits. Flex, visitor, and bus pass rates will not change. Eligibility for the reduced cost parking program will not change. Campus electric vehicle (EV) charging stations will require new fees. There will be changes to Lot 204 rates, and Lot 206 is being relocated.
New fees for campus electric vehicle charging stations coming this fall
The university is standardizing electric vehicle charging rates across campus EV stations due to state and municipal requirements.
UW Fleet rental rates to increase in fiscal year 2026
The daily rental rate is increasing to ensure that the motor pool rental program balances its revenues and expenditures in light of increasing costs for vehicle parts, repairs, and maintenance.
Transportation Services announces 2025-26 parking rates and program changes
There will be no increase in parking rates for the upcoming parking year, which runs from September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025. Information about parking permit applications for the 2024-25 parking year will be released the first week of May.
Transportation Services announces 2024-25 parking rates and program changes
There will be no increase in parking rates for the upcoming parking year, which runs from September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025. Information about parking permit applications for the 2024-25 parking year will be released the first week of May.
Transportation Services announces 2023-24 parking rates and program changes
Parking rates and program changes for the 2023-24 parking year have been approved and released. Many parking permits and passes will see a 1% price increase. The hourly rate to qualify for the reduced cost parking program will increase from $18.35 to $18.72 per hour.
Transportation Services announces 2022-23 parking rates and policies
Parking permit rates and policy changes for the 2022-23 parking year (Sept. 1, 2022 – Aug. 31, 2023) have been approved and released.
2021 campus parking and transportation survey launch
A new survey asks UW–Madison community members to provide feedback on parking and transportation-related products and services. Please take this survey if you received an invitation–your participation is very important!
New Fleet and Vehicle Services rates and fees to start in fiscal year 2022
UW Fleet and Vehicle Services will charge adjusted garage labor rates and administrative fees starting in fiscal year 2022, which begins July 1, 2021.