Over 57,000 students, staff and faculty make the trip to the UW every day and parking is limited and expensive. Choose a U-PASS instead of driving alone and you will reduce transportation expenses substantially compared to driving, plus you will enjoy other U-PASS benefits.
You must have your UW Husky Card™ (official University ID card) to get your U-PASS. But if you need transportation before you get your U-PASS and don't want to bother with the expense and hassle of parking on campus, you can take the bus on us. New employees can receive free Metro Transit bus tickets. To get the bus tickets bring your Employee ID number to a Parking Services office. Each ticket is good for a free, one-way trip. These tickets are only for your use as a new employee and are not transferable.
Wherever you are traveling from, let the Transportation office personalize your commute. Find out there is more than one way to get here.
It's easy to get a U-PASS. Choose to purchase a quarterly or an annual U-PASS depending on your job classification. For those eligible, payroll deduction is the easiest way to pay; you won't have to return in person every time your sticker expires.
For many commuters, biking is the quickest and easiest way to get to the UW. We have excellent bicycle facilities and the biking web page has information about racks, lockers and showers. With a U-PASS you can extend your trip by taking your bike on the bus.
Live close enough to walk to campus? Try out a healthy commute. It's simple, easy and inexpensive.
Zipcar, a private membership-based car sharing program, provides you access to a new-model vehicle or pick-up truck for personal and business use. Leave your car at home and use Zipcar on days you have meetings or errands.
Need your car once or twice a week for after-work meetings or picking up the kids? Purchase Individual Commuter Tickets (discounted price with your U-PASS).
If you decide to give up your hang-tag permit, your lot assignment can be held for you for up to six months. Contact prkissue@uw.edu for information.
If you can't take advantage of the U-PASS or are unable to get here without driving alone, parking permits may be purchased at Commuter Services.
Commuter Services has current information about parking fees and procedures on its website including information about carpooling and vanpooling.
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