Parking alerts: spring/summer 2012

Ongoing construction: The east end of Conklin Place alley near Brooks Street will be closed due to construction on the St. Francis property next door throughout the duration of the project. Avoid construction by parking at Grainger Hall.

Sunday, May 27:  Downtown streets will be affected by the Madison Marathon route. A map is available online at www.madisonfestivals.com/marathon/races-traffic-delays.

Sunday, June 3:  Several downtown streets will be closed to cars for Ride the Drive, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. A complete list of affected streets is available online at www.cityofmadison.com/parks/ridethedrive.

Parking areas

1. Luther Memorial’s garage is beneath the Lutheran Campus Center off Conklin Place. On Sunday morning and during special services, the garage is reserved for those who have difficulty walking. On weekdays, use the intercom system to ask the office staff to buzz you into the church building. Exit to Johnson Street via the Grand Central Apartment exit.
2. Grainger Hall’s parking ramp, accessible from Brooks St., is free on Sundays and metered at all other times.
3. Street parking. Metered street parking is available on Brooks and Mills Streets. All street parking on Mills and Brooks, including unmetered spaces on the east side of Mills Street, is free on Sundays and city holidays.

Bus/Bike access

Luther Memorial is easily accessible by bike or bus. The Southwest/Greenbush bike path, which connects to the Capital City State Trail, is just two blocks south of Luther Memorial. Bike racks are located in the parking garage at the north end and on the west terrace of the Lutheran Campus Center. Buses on Madison Metro’s routes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 serve the area seven days a week. If you would like a ride to church, contact the church office, (608) 258-3160, to make arrangements.

Leased parking

Grand Central Apartment’s parking garage at the northeast corner of Mills and Johnson streets Luther Memorial parking places available for weekday leasing. Please contact office@luthermem.org for information.