University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

Parking & Transit News

Shuttle Buses:
Capitol & Humboldt, School of Freshwater Sciences, and School of Public Health Shuttle buses will stop running after May 17th, 2013. Shuttle buses only run when classes are in session. Shuttle bus service would resume September 3rd, 2013.

Pedestrian bridge to be closed and parking spaces eliminated

To facilitate construction of the Kenwood Interdisciplinary Research Complex, several changes are coming to the southwest quadrant of the UWM Kenwood Campus. The following changes will be made starting on Monday, Aug. 20:

• The pedestrian bridge over Maryland Avenue will be closed because its west side is in the construction zone. Pedestrian traffic across Maryland is being rerouted to the existing crosswalks at the corner of Kenwood and Maryland, and north of Lubar and Lapham Halls.

• About 125 parking spaces, approximately half of the current total, will be permanently eliminated from the lot between the Kunkle Center (which houses the UWM Children’s Center) and four nearby science buildings (Lapham Hall, Chemistry Building, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences Building, and Physics Building).

• The existing entrance to this parking lot along Kenwood Boulevard will be closed and a new entrance will be opened further west along Kenwood.

• The back (north side) entrance to the Kunkle Center will no longer be a primary entrance to the building and will only be used as an emergency exit. The parking spaces near this door are among those being eliminated.

• The south entrance doors to Lapham Hall will be closed.

The Division of Finance and Administrative Affairs, which oversees the departments of Campus Planning and Parking & Transit that are coordinating these changes, asks all university community members to please be cautious of construction trucks and equipment in this area of campus. The division also offers these alternatives and recommendations for faculty, staff and students who usually park in the Kunkle/Science lot:

• Faculty/Staff: There will be a limited number of parking spaces in the Kunkle/Science lot. Parking will also be available for those with regular (often called hunting) permits in the Cunningham, Engelmann, Zelazo, Pavilion and Northwest Quadrant surface lots.

• Patrons of the Children’s Center: Please park vehicles along Kenwood Boulevard for drop-off and pick-up.There will be a limited number of parking spaces in the lot near the Kunkle Center for those unable to find spaces on Kenwood.

• Students: There will be a limited number of parking spaces in the Kunkle/Science lot.Limited parking will be available in the EMS, Union, and Northwest Quadrant garages, as well as the lower level of the Pavilion parking garage and the Cunningham surface lot.

Please direct questions about these changes to the appropriate department: Campus Planning, 414-229-4683; Parking & Transit, 414-229-4000; and Children’s Center, 414-229-5384.

The Kenwood Interdisciplinary Research Complex will be built on the northwest corner of Maryland and Kenwood. It will address UWM’s most urgent science, technology, engineering and mathematic (STEM) academic and research needs. A multi-phase project, the first phase will be a 150,000-square-foot building comprised of research labs, core science facilities, instructional and collaboration space, and office and support space.

The UWM Children’s Center will eventually be moved from the Kunkle Center to its new home being created in the Northwest Quadrant of UWM (formerly known as the Columbia Hospital campus).

Effective April 1st. 2012, Faculty/Staff can purchase $60 monthly parking permit for the Pavilion Garage, good on the third level only, no refunds, no replacement, no pre-tax or payroll deduction and can purchase no more than four months at a time.

UWM: Best Workplace for Commuters

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has been designated as one of the BEST Workplaces for commuters by the National Center for Transit Research at the University of South Florida for meeting the National Standard of Excellence for outstanding commuter benefits. These benefits promote energy conservation by reducting traffic congestion and related air pollution.

UPARK

The Capitol / Humboldt UPARK lot is the only UPARK lot available. 

Northwest Quadrant Parking Garage

The parking structure located at the Northwest Quadrant (formerly Columbia Hospital ) is reserved for student parking only. Parking is free to students with a valid UWM Student ID (required to enter the garage). Northwest Quadrant surface parking lots are available (parking rates apply) to the public, visitors, faculty and staff.

Parking Rates

Current On Campus Parking Rates are available online! Follow the link for information about parking rates at UWM.

U-PASS

U-PASS is your pass to cash! Pick up your U-PASS at the Parking & Transit Office on the ground floor of the Student Union and take advantage of its many perks today. U-PASS is already paid for in your student fees: You just need to pick it up! With U-PASS, UWM students get unlimited rides on the Milwaukee County Transit System. Just show it to the driver when you get on board.

New Shuttle to School of Freshwater Sciences!

UWM will be providing shuttle bus service from the Kenwood Campus (Union & Golda Meir Library) to the School of Freshwater Sciences at 600 E Greenfield Avenue. The shuttle schedule is arranged around classes scheduled at the school and will run at different times Mondays through Thursdays. The shuttle schedule can be accessed from the link on this page (upper right).

For more Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) information, trip planning, news, service alerts, schedules, visit the MCTS Website (www.ridemcts.com), or call MCTS at (414)344-6711.