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Parking Frequently Asked Questions

Transportation Services offers a range of permit types and commuter programs. Below are FAQs of common questions we receive at the School of Education for those applying for parking and those on a waitlist. Applicants may be interested to know that campus has 9,000 parking spaces for 76,000 faculty, staff, and students. That’s about one parking spot for every eight people – not including visitors.

Building services role is to connect SOE applicants with Transportation Services through the application process. SOE Building Services does not assign parking and cannot guarantee parking for any applicant.

More information regarding campus parking and UW Transportation Services can be found here.

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Application Process

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How do I apply for parking?

Log in to Permit Application System (PAS) using your NetID and password, select up to 4 lots, and submit your application. Applications are processed every 2 weeks.

Additional Resources below:

I’m a new employee. What should I know about parking at UW?

How do I know what lots have current availability?

Annual Permit Availability

  • Updated after each round of parking.
  • Current lot availability does not guarantee an offer to that lot in the next round of applications.

How do I update my parking applications? Can I change them?

You can update your applications at any time.

Applications and waitlists are reviewed every 2 weeks by Transportation Services.

To update, log in to the Permit Application System (PAS), select up to 4 lots, and select submit.

What can I do if I haven’t received a parking offer?

Review the Annual Permit Availability list to see what lots have no current waitlist.

  • This list is updated after each round of parking offers.
  • Current lot availability does not guarantee an offer to that lot in the next round of applications.

Consider updating your parking applications to include some lots that are listing a no waitlist.

Consider updating your parking lot preferences/applications to lots with more space.

Be open to applying for lots outside the immediate area of your office location.

Ensure that you have applied for 4 lots in PAS. Applying for the maximum number of lots will allow for more options to receive an offer.

When can I apply for parking for the next academic year?

  • Applications for the following academic year typically open in mid-May. Pay close attention to the Transportation Services website for more information.
  • Existing permit holders will receive an email from Transportation Services when applications open.
  • SoE Building Services will send out a reminder at the beginning of parking application season.

Account Management

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I am an existing permit holder. How do I access or make changes to my parking account?

I was offered a new parking lot permit; how do I exchange permits?

Flex Program

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What is the difference between Base Lot Permit & Flex Lot Permit? How do I know which one is best for my situation?

I am a Flex gated lot permit holder. How do I add value to my parking permit?

  • You can add value to the Flex permit in the eBusiness portal before arriving to campus to park.
  • More information on the Flex Gated Program can be found here.

Where can I park after hours with a flex permit?

Flex permits are valid for after-hours parking in the permit’s assigned lot and are also valid for after-hours parking in alternate surface lots where UW parking permits are valid from 4:30 p.m. – 7 a.m., Monday through Friday, and all-day Saturday and Sunday. These locations include any of the yellow lots on the campus parking map. Permits and payment are not required for after-hours parking in green lots.

  • You must start a ParkMobile session for after-hours Flex parking in an alternate surface lot. More information can be found here.

General Information

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How does UW prioritize parking applications campus wide?

  • Transportation Services uses a formula to integrate parking priorities for all Transportation Units. This priority formula is calculated based on the number of offers per Transportation Unit.
  • More detailed information on this can be found here.

How does SOE prioritize parking applications?

SOE Facilities and the Unit Transportation Coordinator’s role is to connect SOE applicants with Transportation Services through the parking application process. SOE Building Services does not assign parking and cannot guarantee parking for any applicant. SOE Facilities aggregates applicant data in order to create a priority list, which is then sent to UW Transportation. Transportation then integrates all campus lists to create a global priority list from which it assigns parking.  The formula SOE employs to calculate applicant points includes Years of Service, SoE Seniority, and Position Number: (Years of Service + SoE credit) * Position Number.

Departmental and School leadership may request consideration for applicants that have certain requirements or exceptional circumstances.  These will be considered on a case-by-case basis through the Business Office and can be directed to buildingservices@education.wisc.edu. Examples of an exceptional circumstance include positions that frequently rely on the use of their personal vehicles to complete their work. They do not include disability accommodations, which are directed to education-hr.ddr@education.wisc.edu Please note that we cannot guarantee parking will be offered to any applicant.

Through the application of this system our goal is to provide a parking application process that:

  1. Is equitable, consistent, and transparent
  2. Recognizes seniority & the value of retention
  3. Accounts for exceptional circumstances

 

 

 

 

Does UW have a Park and Ride parking option?

  • Yes! This permit provides parking in an off-campus lot during peak hours and shuttle service to the UW campus. The final shuttle departs from the UW campus at 6:15pm. Permit holders may also park in certain surface lots on the UW campus during off-peak hours.
  • Where can I find the Shuttle Information?

I drive a moped or motorcycle to work. Do I need a parking permit?

What other options are available for commuters that do not have a parking permit?

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