Transportation Services Rates
Refer to the charts below for permit and visitor parking rates, fines, and administrative fees. Permit and pass rates are prorated monthly.
2024-25 Rate Chart (PDF)
2024-25 Program & Rate Changes Brief (PDF)
This page is best viewed in landscape orientation on mobile devices.
Permit and Pass Rates
For detailed information about parking permits and passes on this list, go to the permits options page.
This is an accordion element with a series of buttons that open and close related content panels.
New! 2025-26 Permit and Pass Rates (valid from Sept. 1, 2025 through Aug. 31, 2026)
wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | Permit or Pass Type | wdt_created_at | Valid Locations | wdt_last_edited_by | 2025-2026 Rates | wdt_last_edited_at |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | llhawley | Madison Metro Transit employee bus pass | 10/04/2025 10:40 AM | Metro Transit buses, BRT routes, and paratransit vehicles | llhawley | $48 / year | 10/04/2025 11:41 AM |
2 | llhawley | Madison Metro Transit UW-affiliated employee bus pass | 10/04/2025 10:45 AM | Metro Transit buses, BRT routes, and paratransit vehicles | llhawley | Rate as set by affiliate | 10/04/2025 10:45 AM |
3 | llhawley | Madison Metro Transit student bus pass | 10/04/2025 10:46 AM | Metro Transit buses, BRT routes, and paratransit vehicles | llhawley | No charge. Funded by student segregated fees. |
11/04/2025 11:41 AM |
4 | llhawley | Level 1 base lot parking permit | 10/04/2025 10:47 AM | Lot-specific in 2, 4, 12, 16, 19, 33, 34, 35, 37, 39, 40, 41, 44, 45, 48, 50, 51, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 64, 65, 68, 69, 72, 78, 81, 86, 87, 91, 92, 93, 94, 106, 112, 123, 124, 125, 127, 130, 131, OR 134 | llhawley | $944 / year | 11/04/2025 11:29 AM |
5 | llhawley | Level 2 base lot parking permit | 10/04/2025 11:36 AM | Lot-specific in 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 21, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 36, 38, 46, 55, 63, 67, 74, 75, 76, 80, 82, 83, 85, 95, 101, 102, 105, 107, 109, 110, 114, 115, 116, 120, 132, 133, 135, 136, 137, 138, OR 139 | llhawley | $1,350 / year | 11/04/2025 11:29 AM |
6 | llhawley | Park and ride permit | 10/04/2025 11:37 AM | Lot-specific in 202 or 206 | llhawley | $298 / year | 11/04/2025 11:29 AM |
7 | llhawley | Remote lot permit | 10/04/2025 11:39 AM | Lot-specific in 204 | llhawley | $618 / year | 11/04/2025 11:30 AM |
8 | llhawley | UW Accessible parking permit | 10/04/2025 11:40 AM | Valid in UW-Disabled, WI-DOT disabled, unreserved, and timed parking stalls (over 30 minutes) across campus | llhawley | $944 / year | 10/04/2025 11:40 AM |
9 | llhawley | Reduced cost base lot parking permit | 10/04/2025 11:41 AM | Lot-specific in any lot where level 1 and level 2 base lot permits are available. | llhawley | $618 / year | 10/04/2025 11:42 AM |
10 | llhawley | Reduced cost UW Accessible parking permit | 10/04/2025 11:42 AM | Valid in UW-Disabled, WI-DOT disabled, unreserved, and timed parking stalls (over 30 minutes) across campus | llhawley | $618 / year | 10/04/2025 11:53 AM |
11 | llhawley | Flex parking permit | 10/04/2025 11:43 AM | Lot-specific in 6, 7, 17, 29, 36, 38, 46, 67, 76, 83, OR 95. Lot-specific in 2, 16, 34, 39, 41, 51, 59, 60, 64, 82, 91, 204, OR 206. Valid after-hours w/payment in alternate surface lots where permits are required. |
llhawley | Flex gated: $12 (applied to permit upfront); pay-per-use thereafter. Flex surface: Pay-per-use. No upfront charge. Refer to Flex rate chart. |
11/04/2025 12:49 PM |
20 | llhawley | UW Accessible Flex parking permit | 10/04/2025 12:02 PM | Valid in UW-Disabled, WI-DOT disabled, unreserved, and timed parking stalls (over 30 minutes) across campus | llhawley | Pay-per-use. Refer to Flex rate chart. | 10/04/2025 12:17 PM |
21 | llhawley | Afternoon parking permit | 10/04/2025 12:08 PM | Lot 7, 16, 17, 20, 29, 34, 36, 67, 76 AND 83 from 2 pm–7 am Mon thru Fri & all-day Sat & Sun. Also valid in 2, 5, 9, 10, 12, 13, 18, 21, 30, 33, 44, 51, 78, 81, 85, 91 AND 92 from 4:30 pm-7 am Mon thru Fri & all-day Sat & Sun. |
llhawley | $283 / year | 10/04/2025 12:17 PM |
22 | llhawley | Afternoon parking permit - Lot 75 | 10/04/2025 12:20 PM | Lot 75 from 2 pm-8 am Mon thru Fri & all day Sat & Sun | llhawley | $328 / year | 10/04/2025 12:20 PM |
23 | llhawley | Night surface permit | 11/04/2025 10:53 AM | Surface lot parking in 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 18, 21, 30, 33, 44, 51, 78, 81, 85, 91, AND 92 from 4:30 pm–7:30 am Mon thru Fri, and all-day Sat & Sun | llhawley | $133 / year | 11/04/2025 10:58 AM |
24 | llhawley | Night garage permit | 11/04/2025 10:59 AM | Lot-specific in 6, 7, 17, 20, 23, 27, 29, 36, 38, 46, 67, 76, 80, 83, OR 95 from 4:30 pm–7:30 am Mon thru Fri, and all-day Sat & Sun | llhawley | $46 / year | 11/04/2025 10:59 AM |
25 | llhawley | Night 75 permit | 11/04/2025 11:00 AM | Lot 75 only from 4:30 pm-8:00 am, Mon thru Fri, and all-day Sat and Sun | llhawley | $56 / year | 11/04/2025 11:00 AM |
26 | llhawley | Fall 2025 semester permit (Sept. 1-Dec. 31) | 11/04/2025 11:02 AM | Lot-specific in 46, 67 or 76 | llhawley | $259 / semester Availability is limited |
22/04/2025 09:43 AM |
27 | llhawley | Spring 2026 semester permit (Jan. 1-May 31) | 11/04/2025 11:03 AM | Lot-specific in 67 or 76 | llhawley | $259 / semester Availability is limited |
11/04/2025 11:06 AM |
28 | llhawley | Monthly permit - level 1 | 11/04/2025 11:05 AM | Locations vary | llhawley | $100 / month | 11/04/2025 11:06 AM |
29 | llhawley | Monthly permit - level 2 | 11/04/2025 11:05 AM | Locations vary | llhawley | $130 / month | 11/04/2025 11:07 AM |
30 | llhawley | Monthly / temporary UW Accessible parking permit | 11/04/2025 11:05 AM | Valid in UW-Accessible, WI-DOT disabled, unreserved, and timed parking stalls (over 30 minutes) across campus | llhawley | $100 / month | 11/04/2025 11:05 AM |
31 | llhawley | Monthly park and ride permit | 11/04/2025 11:07 AM | Lot-specific in 202 or 206 | llhawley | $30 / month | 11/04/2025 11:07 AM |
32 | llhawley | Monthly remote lot parking permit | 11/04/2025 11:08 AM | Lot-specific in 204 | llhawley | $65 / month | 11/04/2025 11:11 AM |
33 | llhawley | Monthly UW Accessible moped permit | 11/04/2025 11:08 AM | Locations vary | llhawley | $15 / month | 11/04/2025 11:11 AM |
34 | llhawley | Motorcycle parking permit | 11/04/2025 11:09 AM | Motorcycle stalls across campus. Refer to motorcycle parking map for locations. |
llhawley | $143 / year | 11/04/2025 11:11 AM |
35 | llhawley | Moped parking permit | 11/04/2025 11:10 AM | Lot-specific in moped lots, and all-access moped lots. Refer to moped parking map for locations. |
llhawley | $143 / year | 11/04/2025 11:11 AM |
36 | llhawley | Daily parking permit | 11/04/2025 11:13 AM | Locations vary | llhawley | $15 / day $9 / half-day |
11/04/2025 11:19 AM |
37 | llhawley | Night visitor parking permit | 11/04/2025 11:13 AM | Locations vary. Valid 4:30 pm-12 am. |
llhawley | $5 / night | 11/04/2025 11:22 AM |
38 | llhawley | Department limited parking permit | 11/04/2025 11:15 AM | Available in any parking lot where level 1 and level 2 base lot permits are offered | llhawley | $944 / year - level 1 lots $1,350 / year - level 2 lots |
11/04/2025 11:15 AM |
39 | llhawley | Service parking permit - UW departments | 11/04/2025 11:16 AM | Service/vendor stalls across campus. Refer to service/vendor parking map for locations. |
llhawley | $1,350 / year | 11/04/2025 11:16 AM |
40 | llhawley | Department reserved stall | 11/04/2025 11:17 AM | Locations vary | llhawley | Lot cost of level 1, 2, or remote permit plus $500 / year | 11/04/2025 02:00 PM |
41 | llhawley | Vendor parking permit | 11/04/2025 11:18 AM | Service/vendor stalls across campus. Refer to service/vendor parking map for locations. |
llhawley | $1,745 / year | 11/04/2025 11:18 AM |
42 | llhawley | Lot 76 Quick Pass | 11/04/2025 11:20 AM | Lot-specific in 76 | llhawley | $60 / pass | 11/04/2025 11:20 AM |
43 | llhawley | Business alternate parking permit | 11/04/2025 11:21 AM | Locations vary. Justification required with application. |
llhawley | One-third of level 1 or level 2 lot cost | 11/04/2025 11:21 AM |
44 | llhawley | Special event parking permit | 11/04/2025 11:23 AM | Designated event parking lots | llhawley | As posted | 11/04/2025 11:23 AM |
45 | llhawley | Daily reserved bag "meters" | 11/04/2025 11:23 AM | Locations vary | llhawley | $20 / day | 11/04/2025 11:23 AM |
Permit or Pass Type | Valid Locations | 2025-2026 Rates |
2024-25 Permit and Pass Rates (valid through Aug. 31, 2025)
wdt_ID | SORT (Hide) | Permit or Pass Type | Lot(s) or Locations | 2024-2025 Rates |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1 | Madison Metro bus pass | N/A | $48 |
2 | 2 | Madison Metro bus pass for UW-affilliated employees | N/A | Rate as set by affiliate |
3 | 3 | Park and ride permit | Lot 202, 206 | $298 |
4 | 4 | Base lot permit - Level 1 | Lot specific in 2, 4, 12, 16, 19, 33, 34, 35, 37, 39, 40, 41, 44, 45, 48, 50, 51, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 64, 65, 68, 69, 72, 81, 86, 87, 91, 92, 93, 94, 106, 112, 123, 124, 125, 127, 130, 131, OR 134 |
$944 |
5 | 5 | Base lot permit - Level 2 | Lot specific in 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 21, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 36, 38, 46, 55, 63, 67, 74, 75, 76, 80, 82, 83, 85, 95, 101, 102, 105, 107, 109, 110, 114, 115, 116, 120, 132, 133, 135, 136, 137, 138, OR 139 | $1,350 |
6 | 6 | Reduced cost annual base lot permit** | Available in any parking lot where Level 1 and Level 2 annual base lot permits are offered. | $618 |
7 | 7 | UW-Accessible permit | Valid in UW-Disabled, WI-DOT disabled, unreserved, and timed parking stalls (over 30 minutes) across campus. | $944 |
8 | 8 | UW Accessible reduced cost permit** | Valid in UW-Disabled, WI-DOT disabled, unreserved, and timed parking stalls (over 30 minutes) across campus. | $618 |
9 | 9 | Flex permit | Gated Lots: 6, 7, 17, 29, 36, 38, 46, 67, 76, 83, OR 95 Surface Lots: 2, 16, 34, 39, 41, 51, 59, 60, 64, 82, OR 91 |
Flex Gated permit: $12 up front; Pay-per-use Flex Surface permit: Pay-per-use Refer to Flex rate chart |
10 | 10 | Business alternate permit | Lot availability varies | 1/3 of annual base lot rate |
11 | 11 | Lot 76 Quick Pass | Lot 76 | $60 / 5 days |
12 | 12 | Afternoon permit | Valid at any of Lot 7, 16, 17, 20, 29, 34, 36, 67, 76, AND 83 from 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. Monday through Friday, and all-day Saturday and Sunday. Also valid from 4:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. and all-day Saturday and Sunday in Lots 2, 5, 9, 10, 12, 13, 18, 21, 30, 33, 44, 51, 78, 81, 85, 91, and 92. |
$283 |
13 | 13 | Afternoon permit - Lot 75 | Lot 75 from 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m. Monday through Friday, and all-day Saturday and Sunday | $328 |
14 | 14 | Night permit - surface lots | Valid at any of Lot 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 18, 21, 30, 33, 44, 51, 81, 85, 91, AND 92 from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, and all-day Saturday and Sunday. | $133 |
15 | 14 | Night permit - garage-specific | Lot 6, 7, 17, 20, 23, 27, 29, 36, 38, 46, 67, 76, 80, 83, OR 95 from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, and all-day Saturday and Sunday | $46 |
16 | 15 | Night permit - Lot 75 | Lot 75 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, and all-day Saturday and Sunday | $56 |
17 | 16 | Semester permit - Fall 2024** | Lot 67 or 76 | $259 |
18 | 17 | Semester permit - Spring 2025** | Availability TBD | $259 |
19 | 18 | Motorcycle permit | Valid in motorcycle stalls across campus. | $143 |
20 | 19 | Moped permit | Lot-specific in UW moped parking lots. Also valid in all-access moped lots. | $143 |
22 | 21 | Department limited permit | Available in parking lots where Level 1 and Level 2 annual base lot permits are offered. | Lot rate |
23 | 22 | Service permit - UW / UW affiliated departments | Valid in signed service/vendor stalls in parking lots across campus | $1,350 |
24 | 23 | Department reserved stall | Lot availability varies | $500 + cost of lot |
25 | 24 | Service permit - external vendors | Valid in service/vendor stalls in lots across campus. | $1,745 |
26 | 25 | Monthly permit - Level 1 | Limited availability in Level 1 lots | $100 |
27 | 26 | Monthly permit - Level 2 | Limited availability in Level 2 lots | $130 |
28 | 27 | Monthly temporary UW-Accessible permit | Valid in UW-Disabled, WI-DOT disabled, unreserved, and timed parking stalls (over 30 minutes) across campus | $100 |
29 | 28 | Monthly park and ride permit | Lot 202 or 206 | $30 |
30 | 29 | Daily permit - half day or full day | Lot availability varies | $9 / $15 |
31 | 30 | Daily permit - night | Lot availability varies | $5 |
33 | 32 | Special event parking passes | As posted | Varies by event |
34 | 33 | Reserved bag "meters" - all day | Lot availability varies | $20 / day |
35 | 30 | Monthly accessible moped permit | Valid in moped stalls across campus | $15 |
36 | 38 | Flex accessible permit | Valid in UW-Disabled, WI-DOT disabled, unreserved, and timed parking stalls (over 30 minutes) across campus. | Pay-per-use Refer to Flex rate chart |
38 | Monthly remote lot permit | Lot 204 or 205 | $65 |
**Reduced cost parking options available for most UW employees and UW graduate and professional students with a gross hourly pay rate less than $21.63. UW Hospital and Clinics employees may also be eligible.
Visitor Parking Rates
The cost of a visitor parking session is determined by the lot rate schedule and the parking session duration.
This is an accordion element with a series of buttons that open and close related content panels.
Garage/Ramp Visitor Rates
Daytime visitor rate – UW garages/ramps
$1 per 30 minutes for the first 3 hours
$1 per hour thereafter
$15 daytime session maximum
Evening/weekend visitor rate – UW garages/ramps
$1 per hour
$5 evening session maximum
Garage/Ramp Visitor Rate Schedules
wdt_ID | Lot Number | Daytime Rate Schedule | Evening/Weekend Rate Schedule | Not Enforced |
---|---|---|---|---|
4 | $1.00 per 30 minutes – first 3 hours $1.00 per hour thereafter $15 maximum |
$1.00 per hour $5 maximum |
No charge |
|
5 | Lot 17, 20, 36, and 76 |
7:00 a.m. - 4:29 p.m. Monday through Friday |
4:30 p.m. - 11:59 p.m. Monday through Friday |
12:00 a.m. - 6:59 a.m. Monday through Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday |
6 | Lot 7 |
7:00 a.m. - 4:29 p.m. Monday through Saturday |
4:30 p.m. - 11:59 p.m. Monday through Saturday |
12:00 a.m. - 6:59 a.m. Monday through Saturday and all day Sunday |
7 | Lot 6, 27, 29, 46, 67, 80, and 83 | 7:00 a.m. - 4:29 p.m. Monday through Sunday |
4:30 p.m. - 11:59 p.m. Monday through Sunday |
12:00 a.m. - 6:59 a.m. Monday through Sunday |
8 | Lot 63 and 75 |
7:00 a.m. - 11:59 p.m. Monday through Sunday |
12:00 a.m. - 6:59 a.m. Monday through Sunday |
Enforced at all times |
Surface Lot Visitor Rates (ParkMobile)
wdt_ID | Stall type or lot number | Rate |
---|---|---|
5 | 25-minute stalls |
$0.65 per 25 minutes |
6 | 2, 3, 4, or 8-hour stalls |
$1.50 per hour |
7 | Lot 130 |
$1.00 per 30 minutes - first 3 hours $1.00 per hour thereafter $13.00 maximum |
8 | Lot 204 and 205 ParkMobile stalls |
$1.00 per 30 minutes - first 3 hours $1.00 per hour thereafter $10 maximum |
9 | Motorcycle stalls |
$1.00 per 30 minutes - first 2 hours $1.00 per hour thereafter $15 maximum |
Check lot entrance signs and stall signage for enforcement hours.
Flex Parking Rates
The cost of a Flex parking session is determined by the lot rate schedule and the parking session duration, including a 20% Flex discount.
The Flex discount is applied at point of purchase in eBusiness or ParkMobile.
For more information, visit the Flex parking webpage.
This is an accordion element with a series of buttons that open and close related content panels.
Daytime, evening, and weekend Flex rates for UW campus surface lots
Daytime rate
$0.80 per 30 minutes for the first three hours
$0.80 per hour thereafter
$12.00 daytime session maximum
Evening/Weekend Rate
$0.80 per hour
$4.00 evening/weekend maximum
Flex rate for park and ride lots (206)
$4.00 flat rate per day
Flex rate for remote lots (204)
$0.80 per 30 minutes for the first three hours
$0.80 per hour thereafter
$8.00 daytime session maximum
Flex Lot Rate Schedules
wdt_ID | Flex Lot Number | Daytime Rate Schedule | Evening/Weekend Rate Schedule | Not Enforced |
---|---|---|---|---|
4 | $0.80 per 30 minutes – first 3 hours $0.80 per hour thereafter $12 maximum |
$0.80 per hour $4 maximum |
No charge |
|
5 | Lot 6, 29, 46, 67, and 83 | 7:00 a.m. - 4:29 p.m. Monday through Sunday |
4:30 p.m. - 11:59 p.m. Monday through Sunday |
12:00 a.m. - 6:59 a.m. Monday through Sunday |
6 | Lot 7 | 7:00 a.m. - 4:29 p.m. Monday through Saturday |
4:30 p.m. - 11:59 p.m. Monday through Saturday |
12:00 a.m. - 6:59 a.m. Monday through Saturday and all day Sunday |
7 | Lot 2, 16, 51, 38, 91, and 95 | 7:00 a.m. - 4:29 p.m. Monday through Friday |
4:30 p.m. - 11:59 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7:00 a.m. - 11:59 p.m. Saturday and Sunday |
12:00 a.m. - 6:59 a.m. Monday through Sunday |
8 | Lot 17, 36, 76 | 7:00 a.m. - 4:29 p.m. Monday through Friday |
4:30 p.m. - 11:59 p.m. Monday through Friday |
12:00 a.m. - 6:59 a.m. Monday through Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday |
9 | Lot 34, 39, 41, 59, 60, 64, and 82 | 7:00 a.m. - 4:29 p.m. Monday through Friday |
N/A |
4:30 p.m. - 6:59 a.m. Monday through Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday |
39 | Flex Accessible parking | Refer to lot entrance signs for enforcement hours. |
Refer to lot entrance signs for enforcement hours. |
Refer to lot entrance signs for enforcement hours. |
40 | Park and ride 206 | Flat rate: $4.00 / day |
N/A |
N/A |
41 | Remote lot 204 | $0.80 per hour / first three hours $0.80 per hour thereafter $6.00 daytime session maximum |
N/A |
N/A |
Administrative Fees
wdt_ID | Description of Fee | Rate |
---|---|---|
1 | Lost/stolen permit or bicycle cage/locker key replacement fee | $70 |
2 | Lost/stolen bus pass replacement fee | $25 |
3 | Permit exchange fee | $25 |
4 | Returned check fee (NSF Administrative Fee) | $25 |
5 | Bicycle Locker | $85 / year |
6 | Bicycle cage | $65 / year |
7 | Plexiglass motorcycle / convertible permit holder | $5 |
8 | RFID blocking permit sleeve | No charge |
9 | Lost ticket fee for campus parking structures | $20 |
10 | Flex daily pass - valid in assigned lot | $12 |
Citations and Fines
wdt_ID | More Information | Parking Citation | Rate |
---|---|---|---|
1 | No additional information | Improper display of permit | $40 |
2 | - No payment - Expired meter - Parking at inoperable meter |
Parking meter violations | $30 |
3 | - Parking without permit - Expired permit - Improper permit for area - No Flex pay-by-phone record |
Permit violations | $40 |
4 | - Landscaped area - Not legal space |
Parking in a No Parking Area (General) | $40 |
5 | - Blocking fire lane, bike lane, dumpster, roadway, exit/drive aisle, sidewalk, or access ramp - Blocking other vehicles |
Parking in a no Parking Area (Safety) | $50 |
6 | - Disabled stall violation - Blocking disabled access aisle |
Disabled parking violations | $200 |
7 | No additional information |
Invalid / Missing License Plate | $40 |
8 | - Overtime violation - Oversized or undersized vehicle violation - Reserved stall / Service stall - Electric vehicle charging stall - Vehicle in a motorcycle stall - Snow route & plowing area |
Disregarding a parking control sign | $40 |
9 | - Parking without payment of daily fee - Bypassing gates to avoid payment - Tailgating vehicle into or out of facility - Allowing another person to use parking permit - Improper access through exit or entrance |
Garage / Ramp violations | $50 |
10 | - Occupying two spaces - Parking against flow of traffic |
Improper parking | $50 |
11 | No additional information |
Use or display of lost / stolen or counterfeit annual permit | $500 |
12 | No additional information |
Use or display of lost / stolen or counterfeit temporary permit | $200 |
13 | Parking two vehicles on campus at the same time |
Double permit violation | $40 |
14 | No additional information |
Vehicle tow fee (car, truck, moped, motorcycle) | $130 |
15 | No additional information |
E-scooter tow fee | $70 |
16 | No additional information |
Suspension fee | $15 |
17 | For citations not paid within 10 calendar days of issuance |
Late penalty fee | $10 |