Welcome to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s parking information page for motorcycles and mopeds. Below, you’ll find detailed information about parking permissions and responsibilities for each type of vehicle. For pricing, please check the Rates page. To purchase a parking permit, visit the Transportation Services portal.
Motorcycles
- Designated Areas: Motorcycles must park in designated areas only. Parking in car stalls, at bicycle racks, or in the Lubar, Pavilion, and Union garages is prohibited. Motorcycles cannot be parked on the grass or other landscaping which borders the posted areas.
- Permit Verification: Motorcycle license plates are used to verify that a customer has a permit.
- Public/Visitor Parking: Available outside the Northwest Quadrant (NWQ) parking surface lot near Hartford (NWQ West Lot). Patrons must pay the pay station located outside the parking area, have a valid motorcycle permit, or pay using 59075 using the mobile app.
- Motorcycle Trikes: Classified as a car on the UWM Campus and are not allowed in motorcycle spaces.
- Parking Map: To view a map of available motorcycle spaces on campus, visit the Motorcycle and Moped Parking Map.
Mopeds
- Parking Locations: Moped operators can park at any bicycle rack on campus with a moped permit. Mopeds should not drive on sidewalks at any time. Mopeds are not permitted to be parked in car stalls, or in the Lubar, Pavilion, or Union garages.
- Motorcycle Stalls: Mopeds may be parked in motorcycle stalls if the operator purchases a motorcycle permit.
- Definition: Mopeds are defined as (1) motor vehicles incapable of speeds in excess of 30 m.p.h., (2) the power source is an integral part of the vehicle, and (3) the combustion engine chamber is certified by the manufacturer as not greater than 50 cubic centimeters.