Lockdown 2009
Parking & Transportation Info
The Health Sciences Learning Center is located at 750 Highland Ave, Madison WI 53705.
We have arranged for parking in nearby lots with a special permit. Attendees must fill out a permit application and submit it to Transportation Services with payment by July 3. The fee is $8.
City of Madison Buses
A number of city buses stop just outside the Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC) (campus map). These buses include: 2, 9, 11, 28, 38, 44, and 80. The buses are free if you are a UW employee and have obtained your bus pass. The 80 bus is free to the public.
The schedules and routes can be viewed at www.mymetrobus.com. Direct links to bus routes: 2, 9, 11, 28, 38, 44, and 80
University Parking Lots
University Employees with a Parking Permit: you are encouraged to park in your usual lot and walk or take the bus to the HSLC.
If you must drive to HSLC: If you have access to a D-Permit you can park in any of the lots listed on the back of the D-Permit. Lot 76 is nearby and you can park there with a D-Permit.
Here is a list of University Parking Lots and their restrictions. (
campus map):
| Lot # |
Location |
Distance to HSLC |
Details |
| 76 |
2501 University Bay Dr. |
<1 mile |
There are a very limited number of 3 hour meters that cost $1.00 per hour and are enforced M-F from 7 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Refeeding the meters is not recommended. |
| 66 |
1210 Highland Ave. |
<1 mile |
There are approximately forty 3 hour metered spaces in this lot that cost $1.00 per hour and are enforced M-F 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Refeeding the meters is not recommended. |
| 129 |
2004 University Bay Dr. |
<1 mile |
The lot is open to the public and has a 3 hr limit. It is closed after 10 p.m. There are no meters in this lot. |
| 130 |
2003 University Bay Dr. |
<1 mile |
The lot is open to the public and has a 3 hr limit. It is closed after 10 p.m. There are no meters in this lot. |
| 43 |
1035 Observatory Dr. |
~1 mile |
The lot has approximately forty-seven 8 hour metered spaces that cost $1.00 per hour and are enforced M-F from 7 a.m.–10 p.m. This lot is also located along the 80 bus route which is a free bus. |
| 20 |
1390 University Ave. |
~1.4 miles |
This lot has a section for UW permit holders and for the general public. General public fees are $5.00 AM/PM Parking, $8.00 All Day Parking. |
| 17 |
1525 Engineering Dr. |
~1.5 miles |
This lot contains 2-8 hour meters that cost $1.00 per hour and are enforced M-F from 7 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| 7 |
975 University Ave. (under Grainger Hall) |
~1.7 miles |
Pay the meters or the parking attendant. Parking is enforced M-Sat from 7 a.m.–10 p.m. |
| 83 |
601 University Ave. (under Fluno Center) |
~2 miles |
Pay the meters or the parking attendant. Parking is enforced 24 hours/day and 7 days/week. |
| 46 |
301 N Lake St. |
~2 miles |
Parking is enforced 24 hours/day and 7 days/week. Pay the meter or display a valid UW Annual Baselot permit for the lot at all times. |
Lot 75 (610 Highland Ave.) is the CSC Patient-Visitor Ramp and is intended for UW Hospital patients and visitors and UW Employees only.
City of Madison Parking Ramps
There are a number of City Parking Ramps that are open to the public. The closest one is the State Street Campus Ramp which is about 2 miles away from HSLC. This ramp has entrances on N. Lake St. and N. Frances St. This ramp is open to the public and costs $1.10 per hour. Accepts Visa, MasterCard and cash. If you decide to park here you can take one of the buses to the Health Sciences Learning Center. The 80 bus is free to the public.
Taxis
Union Cab
608-242-2000
www.unioncab.com
Madison Taxi
608-255-8294
Badger Cab
608-256-5566
www.badgercab.com
Note: Badger Cab is a zone cab. Zone cabs may legally transport separate passengers at the same time, if they share a common route. If you are in a hurry, Badger Cab is not recommended.