{"id":11687,"date":"2025-05-09T14:22:39","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T19:22:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/transportation\/help-center\/new-to-uwm-guide\/new-employee-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T11:28:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T16:28:29","slug":"new-employee-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/transportation\/help-center\/new-to-uwm-guide\/new-employee-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Employee Transportation Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p class=\"lead-in\"><strong>Welcome and congratulations on your employment!<\/strong> 51ÁÔÆæ Transportation Services is committed to offering several parking and transit options to new and continuing employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees can pay for parking permits and bus passes through payroll deduction. With payroll deductions, you have money automatically deducted through the year from your paychecks pre-tax. (Select permits such as U-PARK are excluded.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-news-and-dates-for-employees\">Key News and Dates for Employees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"uwm-p-posts uwm-c-list--cleanlist uwm-c-list--border\"><\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-accessibility\">Accessibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have accessibility needs, please check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/transportation\/help-center\/accessibility\/\">Accessibility<\/a> page for special parking and transit options. Please note that there is no free parking on campus, and that permit or payment is required to avoid possible citations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\"><div class=\"uwm-block-otp-nav \"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-7547\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--color-head uwm-p-card--contact uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header-text\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Questions?<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<ul class=\"uwm-c-list--contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\">\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-envelope fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"mailto:uwmpark@uwm.edu\">uwmpark@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-mobile-screen-button fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"tel:414-229-4000\">414-229-4000<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot fa-fw\"><\/i><span>51ÁÔÆæ Student Union WG25, 2200 E 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Permit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/transportation\/parking\/rates\/\">Permit Rates<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/transportation\/parking\/permit-cancellation\/\">Cancel Permit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/transportation\/help-center\/accountmanagement\/\">Permit FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-u-border-desktop--left uwm-u-mb-20\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h4 uwm-u-mb-10 uwm-u-mt-30\" id=\"h-daily-hourly-parking\">Daily \/ Hourly Parking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-md\">51ÁÔÆæ offers several convenient daily\/hourly parking options for faculty, staff, students and visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list uwm-c-link--dark uwm-c-list--cleanlist\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/transportation\/parking\/rates\/daily-hourly-parking\/\">Parking Pass<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/transportation\/parking\/visitors\/\">Visitor Parking<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/modii.app\/university-of-wisconsin-milwaukee?permitId=0\">Parking Finder<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"has-alpha-channel-opacity uwm-c-hr--thick\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator\" id=\"h-parking-basics\">Parking Basics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--6\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p>There is no free parking on 51ÁÔÆæ&#8217;s campus. All employees are required to pay for parking. Wisconsin state statute requires that parking operations be self-supported. Parking revenue covers the maintenance and management of parking lots and garages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parking structures and lots are enforced 24\/7. Failure to pay for parking may result in citations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unsure where to park? Try using the <a href=\"https:\/\/modii.app\/university-of-wisconsin-milwaukee\">51ÁÔÆæ Parking Finder<\/a>, powered by Modii, to determine the best location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parking options vary by your employee status and primary job location.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1 uwm-u-border-desktop--left\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-related-resources\">Related Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list uwm-c-list--cleanlist uwm-c-link--dark\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/modii.app\/university-of-wisconsin-milwaukee\">51ÁÔÆæ Parking Finder<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--6\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-full-time-amp-onsite-employees\">Full Time &amp; Onsite Employees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most full time employees opt to purchase a parking permit. Faculty\/staff can sign up for payroll deduction to have the money automatically deducted from their paychecks pre-tax! Parking is sold on a first-come, first-serve basis, but guarantee you have parking at one of your permit&#8217;s designated location(s). <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/transportation\/parking\/rates\/\">Rates <\/a>vary by permit and by location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During Fall and Spring semesters, 51ÁÔÆæ also runs the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/transportation\/parking\/park-rides\/\">U-PARK Park &amp; Ride<\/a> on Capitol &amp; Humboldt. For approximately $38 a semester, you park your vehicle at the lot and use your employee ID to ride from the lot to main campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/transportation\/transportation\/mcts\/cvp\/\">employee bus pass, or Commuter Value Pass<\/a>, also offers access to the Milwaukee County Transit System from several convenient <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/transportation\/parking\/park-rides\/#tab-lw01-mcts-park-rides\">park &amp; rides <\/a>from across the area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1 uwm-u-border-desktop--left\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-related-resources-0\">Related Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list uwm-c-list--cleanlist uwm-c-link--dark\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.t2hosted.com\/Account\/Portal\">Buy Permit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/transportation\/parking\/rates\/\">Permit Rates<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/transportation\/parking\/permit-cancellation\/\">Cancel Permit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/transportation\/parking\/rates\/#h-permit-value-calculator\">Permit Value Calculator<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-part-time-amp-hybrid-employees\">Part Time &amp; Hybrid Employees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally speaking, if you are on campus three or more days a week, it makes sense to purchase a permit. 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You can only park in designated non-permit spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-md\">The following locations are gated garages and require you to pay for parking prior to your departure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list size-p-md\">\n<li>Lubar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NWQ<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pavilion\/Klotsche<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student Union<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list uwm-c-list--cleanlist uwm-c-link--dark\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/transportation\/parking\/facilities\/gated-garage-payment-options\/#tab-jgp6-ticket-on-entry\">Parking in Lubar, NWQ, Pavilion, and Union Garages<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/transportation\/parking\/facilities\/parking-mobile-payment-options-2\/\">Parking on Lots<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-u-border-desktop--left uwm-u-mb-20\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h4 uwm-u-mb-10 uwm-u-mt-30\" id=\"h-debit-accounts\">Debit Accounts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-md\">Debit accounts allow you to deposit money via payroll deduction or credit\/debit card to your PantherCard for use at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list size-p-md\">\n<li>Lubar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NWQ<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pavilion\/Klotsche<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student Union<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-md\">Please note that the Transportation Services debit account is separate from the GOLD account used for dining and other services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list uwm-c-list--cleanlist uwm-c-link--dark\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/transportation\/parking\/facilities\/gated-garage-payment-options\/#tab-jgp6-flexible-parking-accounts\">Debit Accounts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-u-border-desktop--left uwm-u-mb-20\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h4 uwm-u-mb-10 uwm-u-mt-30\" id=\"h-parking-amp-transit-accounts\">Parking &amp; Transit Accounts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-md\">The Universities of Wisconsin offers employees the ability to set up a Parking and Transit account through Optum Financial. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-md\">You receive a benefits card that you can use to pay for parking through payment apps and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-md\">Please note that this program is managed by the Universities of Wisconsin System Administration, and Transportation Services is unable to assist with managing your Optum account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list uwm-c-list--cleanlist uwm-c-link--dark\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/transportation\/resources\/parking-and-transit-accounts\/\">Parking &amp; Transit Accounts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"has-alpha-channel-opacity uwm-c-hr--thick\" \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator\" id=\"h-alternatives-to-parking-on-campus\">Alternatives to Parking on Campus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-lg\">Transportation Services is committed to reducing the usage of single occupancy vehicles coming to campus. Learn more about alternative transit options at 51ÁÔÆæ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--6\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h4\" id=\"h-employee-bus-pass\">Employee Bus Pass<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-md\">Employees can qualify for a subsidized bus pass, or Commuter Value Pass (CVP). The CVP allows you unlimited rides on any Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus at the cost of $33 a month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list uwm-c-link--dark uwm-c-list--cleanlist\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/transportation\/transportation\/mcts\/cvp\/\">CVP Information<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/transportation\/transportation\/mcts\/\">MCTS &amp; 51ÁÔÆæ<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/transportation\/parking\/park-rides\/\">Park &amp; Rides<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-u-border-desktop--left\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h4\" id=\"h-u-park-park-amp-ride\">U-PARK Park &amp; Ride<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-md\">During Fall and Spring semesters, 51ÁÔÆæ also runs the U-PARK Park &amp; Ride on Capitol &amp; Humboldt. For approximately $38 a semester, you park your vehicle at the lot and use your employee ID to ride from the lot to main campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list uwm-c-link--dark uwm-c-list--cleanlist\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/transportation\/parking\/park-rides\/\">U-PARK Park &amp; Ride<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-u-border-desktop--left\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h4\" id=\"h-biking-amp-walking\">Biking &amp; Walking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-md\">51ÁÔÆæ and the East Side of Milwaukee are among the most pedestrian and bike friendly parts of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list uwm-c-link--dark uwm-c-list--cleanlist\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/transportation\/transportation\/bike\/\">Biking<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/transportation\/transportation\/bublr\/\">Bublr Rental Bikes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/transportation\/transportation\/walk\/\">Walking<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-carpooling\">Carpooling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for carpool members?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Register as a rider or driver (or both) through CommuteWISE, a free ride matching service operated by the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UW-Milwaukee employees with a 51ÁÔÆæ-affiliated email address can join the private UW-Milwaukee CommuteWISE network to find other employees interested in driving together. 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