Tag Campus transportation

Commencement and campus move-out traffic tips

May 17, 2013

Thousands of University of Wisconsin–Madison students are moving out of their residence halls this week and thousands of others will be streaming to and from commencement ceremonies at the Kohl Center.

Free bike repairs, bagels at Discovery building May 13

May 9, 2013

Participants in this year’s Bike to Work Week will find free bike repairs, bagels and coffee at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery building on Monday, May 13, from 7 to 9:45 a.m.

Ride to Farm to support beginning dairy and livestock farmers

May 8, 2013

The Wisconsin School for Beginning Dairy and Livestock Farmers is recruiting cyclists and pledges for its 10th annual Ride to Farm fundraiser on Saturday, June 1 to support the next generation of Wisconsin farmers.

Section of North Park Street to reopen temporarily

April 25, 2013

Paving for the construction project at North Park Street and Langdon Street is scheduled to be completed today and North Park Street should reopen to two-way traffic Friday, April 26, barring weather or other issues.

New fee for UW employee bus pass

April 25, 2013

Due to budgetary concerns and the need to make the UW Employee Bus Pass Program sustainable, the bus pass will cost $24 beginning next academic year.

Street closure updates: Walnut Street, Park Street

April 11, 2013

A City of Madison storm sewer project will close Walnut Street south of the Campus Drive overpass starting Monday, April 14.

Update: Construction damage closes part of Park Street through April 16

March 29, 2013

North Park Street is temporarily closed between Langdon Street and Observatory Drive due to construction activity that damaged an underground pipe.

Recent Sightings: Rush hour

November 26, 2012

Pedestrians walk across an intersection along University Avenue against a backdrop of car lights and rush-hour traffic traveling through the heart of the campus at nightfall.

Bus riders required to show ID starting Monday

November 8, 2012

Madison Metro will step up enforcement of the requirement that riders using its unlimited-use pass show employment or school photo identification beginning Monday, Nov. 12.

Bus 80 to serve Observatory Drive starting Thursday

October 16, 2012

Based on feedback from the campus community, a collaborative effort between the city of Madison, Metro Transit and UW Transportation Services has resulted in an adjustment to the Route 80 campus bus service.

Get some air: Bike pump and tool station moved

October 1, 2012

Need to get a little air -- for your bike tires?

Bus passes ready for distribution

August 14, 2012

Faculty, academic staff, classified employees, limited-term employees, emeriti and UW Health Employees can pick up their free 2012-2013 bus pass starting this week.

Parking award messages continue to go out

August 14, 2012

Parking award emails – which began to be distributed last week – continued to go out this week, Transportation Services officials say.

Parking assignments coming soon

July 24, 2012

A new parking management system has delayed parking assignments for 2012-13, however they should be ready by early August. Customers will receive an e-mail keeping them up to date on when assignments will be available.

Emeriti to see change in parking program

May 22, 2012

Transportation Services has established new parking options for individuals with emeriti status, effective July 1.

Moped changes being made to increase campus safety

May 2, 2012

Drivers of mopeds will now be able to count on a parking spot starting Sept. 1 when a new parking system goes into effect.

Input sought on campus bus changes

April 26, 2012

UW-Madison Transportation Services will be making changes to campus bus service and is seeking input at two upcoming May meetings.

Transportation Services announces program, fee changes

April 11, 2012

UW-Madison Transportation Services is making changes to some of its core programs including improvements to parking payroll deduction and citation appeals as well as an increase to parking permit fees.

Bundle up and ride: Winter Bike to Work Week underway

February 14, 2012

The organizers of the effort to get people to bike to work through the winter are holding “Madison’s First Winter Bike to Work Week” from…

Van poolers enjoy convenience, community

February 2, 2012

Mark Castillo pilots a state van pool van with an even hand.