Applications for base lot, Flex, UW Accessible, park and ride, carpool, and business alternate permits open May 11. The deadline for early consideration is May 29, and there will be additional deadlines to apply throughout the summer. UW department and vendor permit applications also open May 11. Other permit types and bus passes will be available August 1.
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Roadway and path detours at Lakeshore Nature Preserve to affect drivers, buses, bicyclists and pedestrians
In November, site preparation for the future Lakeshore Nature Preserve Frautschi Center will require intermittent road and path closures near the entrance to Picnic Point, causing detours for motor vehicles, Metro Transit buses, and people on foot and bicycles.
Parking and transportation feedback survey to launch week of October 5
Randomly selected groups of students, faculty, and staff will receive an invitation to take the 2026 Campus Parking and Transportation Choices feedback survey. Responses will help Transportation Services understand how students, faculty, and staff currently experience campus parking and transportation, and how they make decisions to travel to or access campus.
Highland Avenue closed for railroad crossing replacement Oct. 9–13, 2026
A railroad crossing replacement project will close Highland near Campus Drive to both vehicles and pedestrians. Any travelers in this area will need to detour around the work zone.
Ironman 2026 to affect campus traffic, parking, bus service
The Wisconsin Ironman event is Sunday, September 13. Part of the marathon course passes through the UW–Madison campus, including Lakeshore Path, Walnut Street, the Campus Drive overpass and Camp Randall Stadium. Areas just south and east of campus will also be affected.
Fall 2026 back to school construction forecast
New and ongoing construction projects will affect travel across the UW-Madison campus this fall. Employees, students and visitors should expect roadway, sidewalk and bicycle facility closures.
New fees for campus electric vehicle charging stations coming this fall: update
The university is standardizing electric vehicle charging rates across campus EV stations due to state and municipal requirements.
Some parking restrictions waived June 19
In observance of Juneteenth, parking permits will not be required in most surface parking lots on Friday, June 19. Parking in these lots will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. All garages and ramps will be under normal weekday operation.
UW Fleet rental rates to increase in fiscal year 2027
The rate increase is due to increasing costs for vehicle parts, repairs, and maintenance. New rates are effective July 1, 2026.
Department and vendor parking applications open May 11
May 29 is the early consideration deadline for reserved stall and department limited, service, and vendor parking permit applications. Applications submitted after May 29 will be accepted and processed in later rounds of parking offers.