Please note: Flex parking permits represent only about 10% of available parking permits. The program is very popular and regularly fills very early in the application process. Long waitlists are common.
The less you park, the less you pay.
Can you bike, bus, carpool, vanpool, or walk most of time? The Flex parking program is for those few times when driving is necessary. By combining the commute alternatives that work best for you with infrequent driving, you save money and improve the campus environment. Flex users are automatically eligible for the Emergency Ride Home Program.
With Flex, you only pay for when you park and there is no up-front cost. Flex payment is accepted via an automated phone system by a third party vendor called Parkmobile. Approximately 1,500 employees participate in the Flex parking program.
To apply for a Flex permit, refer to the permit application section. Please reference the Flex permit policy (PDF) for full permit details and rules.
Questions? Contact the Flex Program Coordinator at (608) 263-6667 or
flexparking@fpm.wisc.edu.
Parkmobile Resources
Parkmobile website | (877) 727-5457
helpdesk@parkmobileglobal.com
Flex Rates and Payment
| Day | Time | Trip Charge | Hourly Charge | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday – Friday | 7 a.m. – 4:29 p.m. | $4 for first 4 hours | $1 / hour after 4 hours | $8 |
| Monday – Friday | 4:30 p.m. – Midnight | None | $0.75 / hour | $3.75 |
| Saturday – Sunday | 7 a.m. – Midnight | None | $0.75 / hour | $3.75 |
You are responsible for any charges from your cellular service provider or fees from your credit card company.
Flex parking is free on State of Wisconsin legal holidays, including: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve.
Rate Maximums
- If you pay for parking during the day and reach your $8 max, there is no additional charge if you park for the rest of the evening.
- If you begin your parking session before 4:30 p.m. and do not reach your daily maximum, your rate per hour will switch over to the evening rates after 4:30 p.m. You will not pay more than the $8 daily maximum.
- If you begin parking after 4:30 p.m., you will pay the evening rates and you will not pay more than the $3.75 evening maximum.
IMPORTANT!
- You must display your permit AND pay via phone, web, or mobile app to park lawfully.
- You are responsible for:
- being in paid status, during the lot’s hours of control,
- using the correct location code,
- knowing the necessary hours of control, and
- paying for the correct license plate.
As in years past, after 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and on weekends Flex permit holders will be able to park in certain lots that are not their primary lot. If enforcement hours are in effect when you park in a different lot, you must have your permit displayed and be in paid status using the zone code from your primary lot. If a certain lot is free to park in after enforcement hours, you don’t need to be in paid status. To check lot hours of control, please see the lot locations and hours page.
NOTE!
If paying online or in the mobile app, the system will prompt you to choose the number of hours to park OR to select the daily maximum. If you intend to park 8 hours or more (for sessions beginning before 4:30 p.m. on weekdays OR >5 hours after 4:30 p.m. on weekdays/weekends), it is important to select the daily maximum to be shown in paid status beyond 8 hours. If you select a flat 8 hours, you are only in paid status for 8 hours from the time you start the session.
When paying over the phone (not via the app), the system will tell you the max number of hours available to park. Select the maximum if you intend to park beyond the lengths of time described above.
Setting up Parkmobile
- Create a Parkmobile Account
- Through the Parkmobile mobile app
- Online at parkmobile.com
- By phone at 877-PARK-003 (877-727-5003)
- To start a parking session, you’ll need the following:
- Your license plate number
- The Parkmobile Zone number (on sign at stall)
- The amount of time you want to park
Flex Parking Lots and Payment Codes
You can also find Flex lots and codes on the Flex parking map. Hours of control are on the lot locations and hours page.
| Flex Lot | ParkMobile Zone # | Garage / Ramp Name |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 25006 | HC White Garage |
| 7 | 25007 | Grainger Hall Garage |
| 16 | 25016 | |
| 17 | 25017 | Engineering Drive Ramp |
| 29 | 25029 | North Park Street Ramp |
| 34 | 25034 | |
| 36 | 25036 | Observatory Drive Ramp |
| 38 | 25038 | Microbial Sciences Garage |
| 39 | 25039 | |
| 41 | 25041 | |
| 46 | 25046 | Lake and Johnson Ramp |
| 51 | 25051 | |
| 59 | 25059 | |
| 60 | 25060 | |
| 62 | 25062 | |
| 64 | 25064 | |
| 75 | 25075 | UW Hospital & Clinics Ramp |
| 76 | 25076 | University Bay Ramp |
| 82 | 25082 | |
| 83 | 25083 | Fluno Center Garage |
| 91 | 25091 | |
| 95 | 25095 | Health Sciences Garage |
| Disabled | 25099 |