Accessible Parking

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Policy Number:
UW-6107
Old Policy Number:
TS-18
Responsible Office:
Transportation Services

University Policy

Rationale/​Purpose:

The university provides a variety of accessible parking options across campus. All faculty, staff, students, and visitors are required to pay for parking a vehicle in a controlled parking garage, ramp, or lot on campus. UW-Madison Transportation Services is authorized to charge for parking under Wis. Stat. § 346.50(2a). 

This policy defines the process for faculty, staff, students, and visitors with accessibility needs (temporary or permanent) to park on campus.

Scope:

Faculty, staff, students, and visitors with accessibility needs (temporary or permanent).

Policy:

Policy Detail

  • UW DIS permits are valid in a UW DIS stall, State DOT stall, permit stall or timed parking stall (30 minutes or greater) on the UW–Madison Campus.
  • UW DIS moped permits are valid in any moped lot on campus.
  • Permit holders must pay based on the hours of control for the facility when using a Flex temporary or Flex annual UW DIS permit to park on campus.
  • A temporary UW DIS permit will be provided at no cost to base lot or Flex permit holders with written authorization from physician. Those with other types (or no) permits will be charged a fee for a temporary UW DIS permit. The permit will be valid for up to two months, or the timeframe indicated by the physician, whichever is less. The annual permit will be held by UW–Madison Transportation Services until the temporary UW DIS permit expires. Apply in person at UW–Madison Transportation Services.
  • A temporary UW DIS moped permit will be provided at no cost to annual moped permit holders with written authorization from physician. The permit will be valid for up to two months, or the timeframe indicated by the physician, whichever is less. Apply in person at UW–Madison Transportation Services.
  • Park and ride permit holders or carpoolers may purchase a temporary UW DIS parking permit.

Permit Display Options

  • Annual or temporary UW DIS hangtag – permits must be hung from the vehicle's rear view mirror or displayed in a plastic pouch on the inside lower left-hand corner of the windshield. Remove all items from mirror or window blocking the permit from view. Entire permit must be visible when the vehicle is parked on campus.
  • Mopeds – permits must be visible when the vehicle is parked on campus. An acrylic holder (shield) is available for customers to secure a UW DIS moped permit to their vehicle.

Accommodation Requests

Information on requesting a special accommodation can be found in the UW-6108 ADA Parking Accommodation Request policy.

Restrictions

  • State DOT and UW DIS permits are not valid at 25 minute (or any time length under 25 minutes) timed parking stalls or at reserved stalls.
  • UW DIS annual or temporary permit will not be issued past the ending date of the current parking year.
  • Temporary two-month UW DIS permits (moped or vehicle) cannot be renewed or extended without a valid State DOT permit.
  • UW–Madison Transportation Services reserves the right to cancel any UW DIS (annual, moped or temporary) permit if during the verification process the State disabled permit is found invalid or registered to a different owner.
  • All UW DIS permits are for the exclusive use of the permit holder and may not be transferred, sold or loaned to anyone else for their use.
  • UW DIS moped permits are valid in moped stalls only.
  • Permits are not valid in restricted areas, such as: fire lanes, timed parking stalls, reserved stalls, disabled stalls without a state DOT permit, disabled stall access aisles, loading zones, construction areas, sidewalks, driveways, and grass areas. Unless otherwise noted, those parking with permits in restricted areas may be subject to citation and/or tow at the owner’s expense.
  • UW-Madison Transportation Services has the right to reserve lots/ramps for event parking on campus. Parking may be sold in advance or at the lot entrance on a first-come basis. Permit holders may be relocated. Lots restricted for an event will be posted at lot entrances and/or lot restrictions will be emailed to permit holders who will be affected by an event whenever possible.
  • UW–Madison Transportation Services has the authority to close a lot for construction, maintenance or safety issues. Permit holders will be notified in advance of lot closures, whenever possible. Permit holders may be relocated at any time.
  • Vehicles may not be stored (parked) in a parking facility without exiting for more than 72 hours without permission from UW–Madison Transportation Services. Stored vehicles are subject to citation and/or tow at the owner’s expense.
  • The permit holder is responsible for returning their permit, along with the cancellation form, to notify UW–Madison Transportation Services when employment is terminated and/or the annual parking assignment is no longer needed. The permit holder will be charged for each day the permit is assigned to them. Refunds or payroll deduction cancellations will not be processed until the permit is returned to UW–Madison Transportation Services.
  • Permit holders may only park one vehicle with a permit on campus at a time.
  • You must pay all citations and other unpaid fees due to UW–Madison Transportation Services before applying for or accepting a permit assignment.
  • Report lost/stolen permits or passes to UW–Madison Transportation Services immediately. Customers may be assessed a fee for replacing lost or stolen permits.
  • Failure to follow UW–Madison Transportation Services policies may result in revoked parking privileges.
Procedure:

Parking options for visitors with a valid State DOT permit or plate

  • Purchase a temporary UW Disabled (UW DIS) permit. Daily or monthly rates are available.
  • Park at a State Department of Transportation (DOT) stall in garages/ramps across campus and pay the hourly parking fee upon exit.
  • Park at a timed parking stall 30-minute time limit or greater (pay-by-cell “meters”).

Parking options for employees or students with a valid State DOT permit or plate

  • Purchase an annual or Flex UW DIS permit.
  • Purchase an annual moped UW DIS permit.
  • Purchase a temporary UW DIS permit or park in a State DOT stall in garages/ramps across campus and pay the hourly rate upon exit.
  • Purchase a temporary UW DIS permit for moped lots.
  • Park at a timed parking stall with a time limit equal than or greater to 30 minutes (pay-by-cell “meters”).
Related UW-Madison Policies:
Related UW–Madison Documents, Web Pages, or Other Resources:
External References:

Policy Administration

Approval Authority:
Assistant Vice Chancellor of UW-Madison Transportation Services
Policy Manager:
Director of Parking Operations
Contact:
Director of Parking Operations -- Tanara Teal-Tate, tanara.tealtate@wisc.edu, (608) 263-9591
Effective Date:
04-01-2001
Revised Dates:

03-01-2003, 12-01-2003, 03-01-2004, 03-01-2005, 03-01-2006, 10-01-2006, 03-01-2011, 04-01-2013, 07-01-2015, 03-01-2018, 02-01-2021

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