Business Alternate Permits

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Policy Number:
UW-6115
Old Policy Number:
TS-02
Responsible Office:
Transportation Services

University Policy

Rationale/​Purpose:

A business alternate permit allows base lot permit holders to have access to one alternate location/lot to conduct business on campus using their personal vehicle. Those faculty/staff who must work at multiple locations on a regular basis may request a business alternate permit if they are applying for (or have already received) an annual base lot permit. 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)

Scope:

Faculty and staff.

Policy:

Policy

  • One business alternate decal to display on your annual base lot permit may be assigned to UW employees to allow additional alternate parking to meet business needs on campus.
  • UW-Madison Transportation Services will affix the business alternate permit to an annual permit.
  • Permits must be properly displayed and correct license plate numbers must be on file with UW-Madison Transportation Services.
  • The Unit Transportation Coordinator (UTC) must approve requests using criteria indicated below.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Business alternates will be assigned by priority number and space availability as determined by UW-Madison Transportation Services.
  • Appropriate UTC approvals must be secured indicating there is a legitimate work-related reason for the permit to be issued, and the request was based on:
    • Ease/difficulty of access by bus between the two building or work areas.
    • Need to move supplies and/or equipment between two work areas.
    • Routine need to leave campus and return for university related reasons.
    • Need to accommodate special parking needs of carpools.
  • Business alternate assignments cannot be closer to the applicant’s office (as defined by UW mailing address) than their base lot assignment.
  • Business alternate requests for Lot 11 must be approved by the Chancellor’s Office prior to being issued by UW-Madison Transportation Services.
  • Business alternate permits are available to backup drivers of state vanpools.
  • Applicants must have no history of misuse of business alternate permits.
  • The base lot permit must be hung from the vehicle’s rearview mirror or displayed in a plastic pouch on the inside lower left-hand corner of the windshield. Remove all items from the mirror or window that block view of the permit. The entire permit must be visible when the vehicle is parked on campus.

Restrictions

  • Permit holder is limited to one (1) business alternate assignment (permit).
  • A business alternate permit may be exchanged if the alternate lot is closed for construction or the business needs of the permit holder change. The business alternate permit exchange can only be made on a space available basis and if the permit holder qualifies for the new lot based on their priority number.
  • Business alternate permits do not allow permit holders to have two vehicles on campus at one time. Permit holders may only park one vehicle with a permit on campus at a time.
  • 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.
  • If your assigned lot is full, park in a permit stall in the next closest non-gated lot. You must immediately report to UW-Madison Transportation Services which lot is full, your vehicle information and the reason for relocating.
  • 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.
  • Vehicles using altered or counterfeit permits are subject to citation and tow at the owner’s expense.
  • Refer to the annual base lot permit policy for additional restrictions.
Related UW-Madison Policies:
Related UW–Madison Documents, Web Pages, or Other Resources:

Permit rates available on UW-Madison Transportation Services website

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:

03-01-2002, 03-01-2003, 03-01-2004, 03-01-2006, 03-01-2007, 03-01-2008, 03-01-2011, 03-01-2018, 05-19-2022

Retrieved:
12-01-2022 18:21:17