The winter holidays in December and January will close Transportation Services offices and operations and affect Metro Transit bus service.
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Several intercity bus lines moving to new stop November 5
The new UW campus intercity bus stop is on Lake Street between Johnson and Dayton Streets. Badger Bus, Jefferson, and Lamers services start using the new stop on Nov. 5, 2019. Van Galder service starts at the new stop in January 2020.
Freakfest 2019 road closures and traffic detours
Detours for Freakfest begin Friday, Oct. 25 night with some Metro Transit routes. Street closures and significant detours in place on Saturday, Oct. 26.
Campus Bus Forum 2019 – Student Activity Center
Campus bus forum held in Room 4204 (Caucus Room) of the Student Activity Center (333 East Campus Mall) from 7-8 p.m. Two other open forum sessions available September 16 and 18.
Public feedback period available after all forums have concluded.
Campus Bus Forum 2019 – Microbial Sciences
Campus bus forum held in Room 1520 of the Microbial Sciences building from 3-4 p.m. Two other open forum sessions available September 16 and 23.
Public feedback period available after all forums have concluded.
Campus Bus Forum 2019 – HSLC
Campus bus forum held in Room 1335 of the Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC) from 10-11 a.m. Two other open forum sessions available September 18 and 23.
Public feedback period available after all forums have concluded.
Campus bus forums for proposed 2020-21 service changes
The UW-Madison community is invited to attend forums about proposed changes to the campus bus service for the 2020-21 year. Sessions will be held across campus in mid-to-late September.
Ironman 2019 to cause campus detours
The Madison Ironman is Sunday, Sept. 8. The marathon route impacts several campus roads–expect detours and delays.
Observatory Drive westbound only from Bascom Hall to Charter Street
Observatory Drive between Charter Street and Bascom Hall/Lot 11 is westbound traffic only starting May 20. The closure is expected to last about two weeks.
Campus bus routes switch to summer schedule
Campus bus routes are on a reduced summer recess schedule May 11 – August 24. Only Routes 80 and 84 run. Standard weekday service resumes August 26.