Transportation Services
Division of Facilities Planning & Management

Park and Ride

Many faculty, staff, students, and visitors inquire about their transportation options, but feel they are too far away to avoid driving alone. We have found park and ride solutions often expand people’s options in a variety of ways. Choosing a park and ride option has the potential to save you money, hassle, and possibly improve your health.

You can bus, bike or walk from park and ride locations! Contact the Commuter Solutions team for personalized route planning assistance.

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UW park and ride permits provide a low-cost parking option for employees to park off campus and use alternative forms of transportation to campus. One park and ride location is currently available:

Lot 202 is serviced by a park and ride shuttle that drops off at designated stops around campus. A UW park and ride permit is required to use the shuttle.

Want to bus, bike, or walk? The Commuter Solutions team provides personalized route planning assistance.

Find permit information (including how to apply for and purchase a permit) on the permit types and information page. Park and ride permit rules and additional details can be found in the park and ride permit policy.

Question or comments about UW park and ride shuttle service should be sent to tdm@fpm.wisc.edu and can also be directed to the service provider at uwshuttlecomments@goriteway.com or (262) 221-2302.

Park for free and ride Madison Metro to your destination. Complimentary bicycle parking is also available. Check the Madison Metro website for complete and up-to-date park and ride lot details, route information, and service schedules.

UW and UW affiliate employees may be eligible for a discounted bus pass—check your bus pass eligibility status. See the campus and city bus routes page for additional bus information.

Want help planning your route? The Commuter Solutions team provides personalized route planning assistance.

  • North Transfer Point

    1213 Huxley St. (167 parking spaces)
    Served by routes 2, 4, 17, 20, 21, 22, and 27
    Lot Closed from 1 – 5 a.m.

  • Dutch Mill

    Hwy. 12 & 18/Hwy. 51 (227 parking spaces)
    Served by routes 11, 12, and 31
    Cars may be parked at this lot for up to 7 days

  • Northside Towncenter

    Sherman Ave. & Northport Dr.
    Served by: Routes 21 and 22

  • American Center

    East Park Blvd. (141 parking spaces)
    Route 26 stops one block to the west of this location
    Cars may be parked at this lot for 48 hours

  • Verona

    Intersection of US 18/151/Old PB (2565 Old PB Co. Road)
    Served by: Routes 55 and 75
    Cars may be parked at this lot for 48 hours

The Department of Transportation (DOT) manages the following locations, which provide free parking. Madison Metro does not serve these lots, but they make good carpool meeting spots or places from which to park and bike. For more details visit the DOT’s Park and Ride page.

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