Transportation

Madison is served by the Dane County Regional Airport, and serves more than 100 commercial flights a day, and nearly 1.6 million passengers annually. Most major general aviation operations take place at Morey Field in Middleton 15 miles from the city center. Madison Metro operates bus routes throughout the city and to some surrounding towns. Madison has four taxicab companies, and several companies provide specialized transit for individuals with disabilities.

Madison, Wisconsin

Colleges and Universities

University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison Area Technical College Edgewood College Wisconsin School of Business

Globe University- Madison East

Drew Theological Seminary Madison Cosmetology College

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Madison
Madison is the capital of the state of Wisconsin as well as the county seat of Dane County. In July of 2012 Madison had a population of roughly 240,323, which made it the second largest city in the state of Wisconsin after Milwaukee.

The City of Four Lakes

State Street links the University of Wisconsin campus with the Capitol Square, and is lined with restaurants, cafes and shops. Only pedestrians, buses, emergency vehicles, taxis, delivery vehicles and bikes are allowed on State Street.
On the other side of the Capitol Square is King Street, which has higher-end restaurants and cafes than on the more student friendly State Street. During the summer months the Dane County Farmers Market is held on Saturdays around Capital Square. This market attracts numerous vendors who sell fresh produce, meat, cheese, and other products. Free concerts by the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra are held on the Capitals lawn Wednesday evenings. Madison hosts Rhythm and Booms, a massive fireworks celebration coordinated to music. It begins with a fly-over by F-16s from the local Wisconsin Air National Guard. This celebration

In 2007 Forbes rated the city of Madison as the 2nd best place to educate your child.

is the largest fireworks display in the Midwest in length, number of shells fired and the size of its annual budget.
During the winter months, sports enthusiasts enjoy ice-boating, ice skating, ice hockey, ice fishing, cross-country skiing, and snowkiting. During the rest of the year, outdoor recreation includes sailing on the local lakes, bicycling, and hiking. Madison was named the number one college sports town by Sports Illustrated in 2003. In 2004 it was named the healthiest city in America by Men's Journal magazine. Many major streets in Madison have designated bike lanes and the city has one of the most extensive bike trail systems in the nation.