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

  • Williamson Street has Reopened

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    The recent closure of Williamson Street and South Baldwin Street was reopened at 9:00am on Tuesday, August 4.  City barricades and signage have been removed from the area. Please be mindful of an increased pedestrian presence.

  • N Broom Street Closure for Crane Removal

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    N Broom Street will be closed between W Johnson Street and W Gorham Street from Friday August 7 to Sunday August 9 for Findorff to dismantle a tower crane at the site of the private development project. The closure will begin at 10:00am on…

  • Road Closure – Felland Road and Blissful Avenue intersection

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    Starting Thursday, August 6, Capitol Underground will close a section of Felland Road at Blissful Avenue. The full closure of the intersection is part of a Veridian private development project that includes underground sewer work, electrical work,…

  • North Shore Drive Closure at Railroad Crossing for Replacement

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    Beginning at 5:00 am on Monday, August 3, North Shore Drive will close at the railroad crossing on the curve where North Shore Drive transitions to Proudfit Street. The closure is necessary to allow Wisconsin & Southern Railroad to replace the…

  • Williamson Street Closure Remains in Place Until Further Notice

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    To ensure community safety, the closure of Williamson Street and South Baldwin Street will remain in place due to the ongoing public gathering within the intersection. The closure will remain in effect until further notice. Please see the attached…

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