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Kentucky Wildcab has a New Manager, Meet Brandon Darkomensah

Brandon Darkomensah is UK Transportation Services’ new assistant transportation manager. He works primarily during the evenings to oversee transit operations including campus buses, the on-demand late-night bus, and Kentucky Wildcab, a ridesharing service for University of Kentucky students.

Kroger Field Lots to be Impacted on Saturday

The Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) State Marching Band Championship will be held on Saturday, October 30, at Kroger Field. Please anticipate heavy traffic in that area and plan accordingly.

Farm Road to Temporarily Close to Thru Traffic

Farm Road is scheduled to be closed to thru traffic beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, October 18, through Tuesday evening, October 19, to install an electrical and data duct bank across the roadway.

Wildcat Wheels Bicycle Library has New Full-Time Manager

UK Transportation Services’ Wildcat Wheels Bicycle Library (WWBL) has a new, full-time shop manager, the first full-time manager in the bicycle shop’s 17-year history on campus.

Motorist Assistance Services for Fall & Winter

What should you do if your automobile suddenly leaves you stranded? It pays to be prepared. UK Transportation Services offers free jumpstarts as well as additional discounted motorist assistance services for students, staff and faculty. Add these numbers to your phone contacts: During regular office hours (7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.): Call UK Transportation Services: 859-257-5757 After hours, weekends & holidays: Call Roberts Heavy Duty Towing & Recovery: 859-231-0197

ParkMobile is Available on Campus

Did you know that you can pay for hourly parking on campus via the ParkMobile app? You don’t have to feed the meter, just access the app on your phone and pay from your vehicle. Just last year, ParkMobile and UK Transportation Services created a partnership that enables visitors, students, staff, and faculty to skip the meter and pay by a contactless payment service, available at the W. T. Young Library and Gatton Student Center visitor lots and many parking meters campus wide.

Travel Options for Academic Breaks

The 2021-2022 academic year has just begun, but it’s not too early to start thinking about travel options for Thanksgiving break and beyond. UK Transportation Services offers two options for students who plan to travel during academic breaks: BreakShuttle and Free Regional Airport Shuttles. BreakShuttle

Parking Impact in King Alumni South Lot

Thirty (30) employee-intermediate (E) spaces in the King Alumni South Lot will be unavailable beginning this Thursday morning, September 9, through Sunday afternoon, September 12. A tent is being installed in the lot for an upcoming event. Employees can park in other nearby areas, including the King Alumni North Lot, Career Center Lot, Schmidt Lot, and Linden Walk Lot. The College View and Memorial Coliseum lots are also located in the vicinity.

Fly Over to Bird's Launch Event, Set for Thursday

Bird, the shared electric scooter company, will host a free event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 9, at Wildcat Alumni Plaza. Those who attend can learn how to Bird and also snag some swag! Free helmets and safety cards will be distributed, along with free ride demos and tutorials. Wildcat Alumni Plaza is located off Avenue of Champions by the Bowman Statue.

Campus Bus & Parking Update for Labor Day

In observance of the Labor Day holiday, most campus bus routes will not operate on Monday, September 6. This will include the Blue and White Routes (Lextran 14), the Green Route and the Orange Route (UK HealthCare Route).

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