Park and ride Lot 202 is located near the intersection of S. Park Street and W. Wingra Drive. Permit holders may park only in the area marked in red on the map.
A shuttle serves Lot 202 with designated stops throughout campus. Permit holders may also choose to bike, walk, carpool, or use Metro Transit to reach campus.
Lot 202 shuttle information
A fare-free shuttle is available to Lot 202 permit holders Monday through Friday, except when Lot 202 is closed on UW state-observed holidays and the last week of December:
- You may park on campus these holidays when permits are not required: Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day.
- Permit holders will be emailed about on-campus options for the last week of December.
Shuttles run every 20 minutes at peak times and every 40 minutes at off-peak times.
Times are approximate. The shuttle schedule is subject to delays due to construction, weather, heavy traffic, or other factors. Track the shuttle location at transportation.wisc.edu/pnrshuttle.
For shuttle questions, call Badger Bus at (608) 310-4864.
Please note: Lot 202 shares stops with other shuttles. Each shuttle will have an identifying sign on the windshield.
Lot 202 campus shuttle stops
Lot 202: Shelter located within lot
N. Mills Street at Fahrenbrook Court: Directly across the street from the 30 N. Mills building entrance (northbound) (21 N. Park stop closed indefinitely and replaced by this stop)
Charter Street at University Avenue: Bus stop #0757 (northbound)
Observatory Drive at Elm Drive: Bus stop #2978 (westbound)
Health Sciences Learning Center: Shelter at Highland Avenue (southbound), north of Observatory
Lot 75 (UW Hospital Ramp): Shelter at Highland (southbound), south of Observatory
Lot 202 shuttle schedule
| Lot 202 | Mills | Charter | Elm | HSLC | Lot 75 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 a.m. | 6:05 | 6:10 | 6:13 | 6:16 | 6:17 |
| 6:20 | 6:25 | 6:30 | 6:33 | 6:36 | 6:37 |
| 6:40 | 6:45 | 6:50 | 6:53 | 6:56 | 6:57 |
| 7:00 | 7:05 | 7:10 | 7:13 | 7:16 | 7:17 |
| 7:20 | 7:25 | 7:30 | 7:33 | 7:36 | 7:37 |
| 7:40 | 7:45 | 7:50 | 7:53 | 7:56 | 7:57 |
| 8:00 | 8:05 | 8:10 | 8:13 | 8:16 | 8:17 |
| 8:20 | 8:25 | 8:30 | 8:33 | 8:36 | 8:37 |
| 8:40 | 8:45 | 8:50 | 8:53 | 8:56 | 8:57 |
| 9:00 | 9:05 | 9:10 | 9:13 | 9:16 | 9:17 |
| off-peak begins | |||||
| 9:40 | 9:45 | 9:50 | 9:53 | 9:56 | 9:57 |
| 10:20 | 10:25 | 10:30 | 10:33 | 10:36 | 10:37 |
| 11:00 | 11:05 | 11:10 | 11:13 | 11:16 | 11:17 |
| 11:40 | 11:45 | 11:50 | 11:53 | 11:56 | 11:57 |
| 12:20 | 12:25 | 12:30 | 12:33 | 12:36 | 12:37 |
| 1:00 | 1:05 | 1:10 | 1:13 | 1:16 | 1:17 |
| 1:40 | 1:45 | 1:50 | 1:53 | 1:56 | 1:57 |
| 2:20 | 2:25 | 2:30 | 2:33 | 2:36 | 2:37 |
| 3:00 | 3:05 | 3:10 | 3:13 | 3:16 | 3:17 |
| off-peak ends | |||||
| 3:20 | 3:25 | 3:30 | 3:33 | 3:36 | 3:37 |
| 3:40 | 3:45 | 3:50 | 3:53 | 3:56 | 3:57 |
| 4:00 | 4:05 | 4:10 | 4:13 | 4:16 | 4:17 |
| 4:20 | 4:25 | 4:30 | 4:33 | 4:36 | 4:37 |
| 4:40 | 4:45 | 4:50 | 4:53 | 4:56 | 4:57 |
| 5:00 | 5:05 | 5:10 | 5:13 | 5:16 | 5:17 |
| 5:20 | 5:25 | 5:30 | 5:33 | 5:36 | 5:37 |
| 5:40 | 5:45 | 5:50 | 5:53 | 5:56 | 5:57 |
| 6 p.m. | 6:05 | 6:10 | 6:13 | 6:16 | 6:17 |
Parking on campus after hours
Your Lot 202 permit is valid on campus during off-peak hours: weekdays from 4:30 p.m. to 7 a.m., and all day Saturday and Sunday.
Refer to lot signs for enforcement details: some lots require a displayed permit, and lots may occasionally be closed due to events or construction.
Parking on campus on weekdays
If you need to park on campus during peak hours (weekdays from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.):
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You can buy a half-day or daily permit in advance (up to one week ahead) at any Transportation Services office.
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Public parking is available in select UW garages. For locations and real-time availability, visit map.wisc.edu.
Emergency Ride Home
Lot 202 permit holders are eligible for the Emergency Ride Home program (ERH), which provides a cab ride from campus to your home or vehicle in case of an emergency.
Commuting tips
The shuttle is one of many ways to complete your journey to campus. You can also supplement your commute with Madison Metro Transit bus service, campus bus service, or bicycling.
Madison Metro Transit, including campus bus
Eligible employees may purchase a new bus pass throughout the year, or renew an expiring pass between August 1 and 31.
The annual pass is valid from September 1 through August 31, with prorated pricing for passes purchased after September 1. For current rates, visit the rates page. UWHC and UW Medical Foundation employees are not charged; UWHC covers 100% of the cost.
- Learn more, order your pass, or get campus bus service info (fare-free Routes 80, 81, 82 and 84): transportation.wisc.edu/bus
- Metro Transit routes, schedules, planning tools, real-time tracking, and text alerts: mymetrobus.com or call (608) 266-4466.
Bicycling
The Wingra Bike Path helps connect Lot 202 and campus by bike. The ride is about 2–4 miles (10–20 minutes), depending on conditions and campus location. Check Google Maps for your best route in each direction.
Let’s talk about options!
Our knowledgeable Commuter Solutions team offers personalized trip planning to optimize your commute and explore other transportation choices. This free service is available to all UW community members.