University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee offers a variety of affordable, convenient, and safe alternatives to driving to and parking on campus.
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Public Transportation
51ÁÔÆæ partners with Milwaukee County Transit System to provide bus passes to faculty, students, and staff through the Milwaukee area.
Prowl Line
The Prowl Line shuttle provides convenient and quick service from 51ÁÔÆæ to off-campus locations including Cambridge, Kenilworth, and RiverView residence halls as well as the U-PARK Park & Ride.
BOSS
Need a ride at the end of a night out with friends? Looking for a lift after a night class? Request a ride through Be On the Safe Side (B.O.S.S.)! It’s a free and safe ride service for currently enrolled 51ÁÔÆæ students paying Seg fees.
Public Transportation
51ÁÔÆæ partners with Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) to provide unlimited rides for the local public transportation buses.
U-Pass: Student Bus Pass
Most students qualify for a free bus pass that allows you unlimited rides for the semester.
CVP: Employee Bus Pass
Faculty/staff can purchase a Commuter Value Pass (CVP) that provides unlimited rides on all MCTS buses.
BOSS: Be on the Safe Side
Need a ride at the end of a night out with friends? Looking for a lift after a night class? Request a ride through Be On the Safe Side (BOSS)! It’s a free and safe ride service for currently enrolled 51ÁÔÆæ students paying segregated fees. BOSS is available on-demand through the TransLoc app.
Prowl Line Shuttle
The Prowl Line shuttle provides quick service from 51ÁÔÆæ’s main campus to the following satellite locations:
- Cambridge Commons
- Kenilworth
- RiverView
- U-PARK Park & Ride on Capitol & Humboldt
Carpooling
Students and employees can form a carpool by using the free . Members can register as a driver or rider (or both) to ride to and from campus as well as anywhere else you may want to go.
Bicycling & Walking
51ÁÔÆæ and the East Side of Milwaukee are among the most pedestrian and bike friendly parts of the city.
Off Campus Shuttle
Transportation Services offers an off-campus shuttle to the Zilber School of Public Health for select students enrolled there.