UW Transportation Services offers many commuter solutions for faculty, staff, and students to encourage use of active and alternative transportation methods. These solutions include the campus bus and discounted employee bus passes, cost sharing through carpool and vanpool parking, the emergency ride home (ERH) program, comprehensive assistance and route planning for any mode(s) of alternative transportation, and more. While these programs do not generate revenue, they help reducing the demand for parking and associated parking costs.
Our support for active and alternative commutes earned UW-Madison a Best Universities for Commuters designation by Best Workplaces for Commuters, a program operated by the Center for Urban Transportation Research. Read more about this designation.
Want information on any of the commuter solutions programs? Use the custom route planning/information request form or email the Commuter Solutions Team.
Looking for additional resources? See the “Your Driving Costs” report from AAA for cost calculations on annual driving costs. LIFT Services of Southwest Wisconsin can recommend the most cost-effective transportation available in your community.
Commuter Solutions Programs
Bicycle Information
Wondering about the ins and outs of biking on campus? Look no further!
Carpool
Have some friends to drive with? We administer a carpool program for faculty and staff. Benefits available for small and large groups.
Emergency Ride Home
The Emergency Ride Home (ERH) Program supplies emergency cab vouchers for employees who don't drive to campus.
SAFEwalk
SAFEwalk is a walking companion service available to all students, faculty, staff, and UW visitors! Call/text 608-262-5000.
Bikeshare
Did you know UW, UW Health, and UW affiliate employees and students are eligible for discounted bikeshare memberships?
Carshare
Did you know there are cars to rent on campus? Zipcars are located throughout campus.
Flex Parking Program
Can you bike, bus, carpool, vanpool, or walk most of time? The Flex parking program is for those few times when driving is necessary.
Vanpool
Large groups (8-15 people) can rideshare in a state-owned passenger van, sharing costs.
Campus Bus
All things bus! Fare-free campus buses are coordinated by Transportation Services.
Custom Route Planning
Submit this form to get a customized transportation info based on your preferences and interests.
Employee Bus Pass
Transportation Services administers an employee bus pass program, available at a greatly subsidized cost. Students can get passes through ASM.