Metro Transit bus on the square, cyclist in the foreground
Transportation
Christof Spieler, Director of Transportation

Transportation

Construction Projects

Learn about projects, road closures, and other construction around the City.

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Traffic Safety

If you have a suggestion to improve traffic safety in your neighborhood, please contact us:

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Getting Around

  • Person biking on a street next to a lake.

    Biking & Walking

    Paths, bike maps, B-Cycle, commuting, and City walk and bike programs.

  • People boarding a Metro Transit bus.

    Metro Transit

    Bus routes and schedules, pay fares, and track your bus.

  • Public Parking sign for Overture Center Garage.

    Driving & Parking

    Parking permits, garages and lots, meters, and tickets.

Transportation Guides

  • Commuting options

    Carpool, group biking, park and rides, and RoundTrip.

  • Accessible transportation

    Bus accessibility and paratransit, parking, and pedestrian safety.

  • Airport

    How to get to and from the Dane County Regional Airport.

  • Winter

    Info on parking, driving, biking, and riding the bus in winter.

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

Rapid Route A is in service!  Metro is now planning for a North-South line.

BRT Information Fast Fare Cards

Who We Are

Department of Transportation

The City Department of Transportation includes three divisions:

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission develops transportation policies and plans.

Greater Madison MPO

The Metropolitan Planning Organization leads regional transportation planning and funding.

News Releases

  • New Traffic Pattern for John Nolen Drive Construction posted

    Beginning Monday, April 6, southbound South Broom Street will close to traffic, between West Wilson Street and John Nolen Drive, as part of the next phase of the John Nolen Drive reconstruction project.

  • Public Meeting to Discuss Madison Pedestrian Plan posted

    The City of Madison is updating its Pedestrian Plan for the first time in nearly three decades! The new plan will provide policy and programmatic recommendations to improve safety, comfort, and accessibility for people walking in Madison.The City is…

  • Temporary Closure for Utility Work - 100 Block State Street posted

    Starting Monday, March 30, and continuing through Monday, April 6, Findorff will close the 100 block of State Street, in the eastbound direction, to complete utility work for the Wisconsin Historical Museum project. 

  • Potential Street Closures for Protest posted

    Multiple downtown streets will potentially be impacted on Saturday, March 28 for an unpermitted event. The Madison Police Department may close some streets to ensure the safety of those attending.  Determinations will be made as the event…

  • Green Avenue/Troy Drive - Sanitary Sewer & Asphalt Replacement Project posted

    Starting the week of March 30, 2026, Speedway Sand and Gravel will begin work on the Green Avenue/Troy Drive Sanitary Sewer and Asphalt Replacement Project. Key Project Objectives:

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