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Transfer of Junction Road Park and Ride Ownership

Original title: Approving Administrative Parcel Transfer in Ownership of 432 S. Junction Rd. (Junction Rd. Park and Ride) from City of Madison Engineer, Future Transportation to City of Madison Metro Transit, Junction Park and Ride.

Record date · May 11, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City of Madison is officially transferring ownership of the Junction Road Park and Ride facility from the Engineering Division to the Metro Transit department.

Why it matters

This administrative change shifts the responsibility for the maintenance and management of the 432 S. Junction Rd. property from the City Engineer to the Metro Transit department.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

City of Madison Metro Transit

The department assumes ownership and management responsibilities for the Junction Road Park and Ride.

Directly affected

City of Madison Engineering Division

The department relinquishes ownership of the Junction Road Park and Ride property.

Key Facts

  • The City of Madison has approved the transfer of the property at 432 S. Junction Rd. (Junction Rd. Park and Ride).
  • Ownership is moving from the City of Madison Engineering Division (Future Transportation) to City of Madison Metro Transit.
  • The resolution is identified by file number 92354.
  • The resolution was introduced on March 17, 2026.
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  • The status of the resolution is marked as Passed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this change how I use the Park and Ride?
The document describes an administrative transfer of ownership between city departments and does not specify changes to public usage of the facility.
Why is the city transferring this property?
The document identifies this as an , moving the property to the department (Metro Transit) that manages transit operations.

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Consolidation of Transit Assets

The transfer suggests a policy of centralizing transit-related infrastructure under the Metro Transit department rather than the Engineering division.

Connected Entities

City of Madison Metro Transit, City of Madison Engineering Division, 432 S. Junction Rd.
OrganizationCity of Madison Metro Transit“The new owner of the property.”Map →
OrganizationCity of Madison Engineering Division“The current owner of the property.”Map →
location432 S. Junction Rd.“The specific property address being transferred.”Map →

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  • Controversy5
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