Rates

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)

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Permit and Pass Rates

For detailed information about parking permits and passes on this list, go to the permits options page.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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