Certain parking lots, moped parking areas, and bike parking areas are restricted to aid snow removal operations. Also learn where to report snowy or icy conditions in parking facilities.
parking rules
Friday, Nov. 29 daytime football game and Thanksgiving holiday parking, transit impacts
Due to holiday-related reduced Metro Transit bus service, some parking restrictions will be waived on the UW–Madison campus Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29. However, a Badgers home football game Friday at 11 a.m. will impact parking availability on campus.
Some parking restrictions waived July 4-5
In observance of Independence Day, parking permits will not be required in most surface parking lots on Thursday and Friday, July 4-5. Parking in these lots will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. All garages and ramps will be under normal weekday operation July 5.
Some parking restrictions waived June 19
In observance of Juneteenth, parking permits will not be required in most surface parking lots on Wednesday, June 19. Parking in these lots will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. All garages and ramps will be under normal weekday operation.
Parking restrictions waived for Thanksgiving and November 24; changes to bus service
Parking permits are not enforced on Thanksgiving, and most surface lots will not require parking permits on Friday, November 24. Metro Transit will operate holiday or recess schedules, including campus bus routes. Read more for exceptions and details.
Winter parking rules in effect November 15 – April 15
Certain parking lots, moped parking areas, and bike parking areas are restricted to aid snow removal operations. Also learn where to report snowy or icy conditions in parking facilities.
Some parking restrictions waived July 3-4
In observance of Independence Day, parking permits will not be required in most surface parking lots on Monday and Tuesday, July 3-4. Parking in these lots will be available on a first-come, first-served basis in …
Some parking restrictions waived Nov. 25; changes to bus service
The legal holiday of Thanksgiving will cause a reduction in services for Madison Metro Transit, including campus bus routes. Some parking restrictions will be waived to accommodate bus riders unable to easily travel to campus during the reduced service.
Some parking restrictions waived November 26; changes to bus service
Transportation Services offices are closed Nov. 25 and Metro Transit buses will run reduced service Nov. 25-26. Certain parking rules will be waived Nov. 26, with most surface lots available without a permit.
Some parking restrictions waived Nov. 27; changes to bus service
Certain permit requirements are waived in some surface lots on Friday, Nov. 27 due to Metro reduced service. Campus bus service will switch to recess service on Nov. 27, resuming standard service at the start of the spring semester.