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Celebrate Independence Day with a Bird's Eye View of the Fireworks Display!

Watch the City of Lexington’s annual fireworks display this year from one of the best seats in the house, the top deck of Cornerstone Garage.

Parking Citation Fine Increase & Courtesy Void Program Expansion

Beginning July 1, campus parking citation fines will increase for the first time since 2006, with the most common violations increasing from $25 to $30 per occurrence. At the same time, UK Transportation Services is also expanding its courtesy void policy for UK parking permit holders to allow for two courtesy voids per fiscal year rather than one.

Periphery, Remote & Off-Peak Permit Sales Start Thursday, July 8

Student periphery (K), remote (X) and off-peak (O) parking permits will go on sale beginning at noon on Thursday, July 8.

Special Saturday Office Hours this Week

UK Transportation Services will have special Saturday office hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 26 to make it easier for students, staff and faculty to pick up or purchase a parking permit. Employee parking permits expire on Wednesday, June 30, and new permits must be displayed starting Thursday, July 1.

Commuter Permit Sales Open to Broader Group on Tuesday

Student commuter (C) permits will go on sale to the broader commuter student population with 60 or more credit hours starting at noon on Tuesday, June 22. Sales will continue on a first-come first-served basis until they are sold out. Commuter permits for the new academic year cost $320, which is the same rate as last year. They are only available for purchase for a full academic year.

UKHC Employee Parking Details for Friday, June 18

Juneteenth will be observed as an official holiday by the University of Kentucky on Friday, June 18, and most University offices will be closed. However, UK HealthCare (UKHC) ambulatory clinics and other outpatient support areas will remain open. With the reduced demand for parking on campus, UKHC employees may take advantage of additional parking options on Friday. Employees may consider parking in the Rose Street Garage (PS #2), the Sports Center Garage (PS #7), and in the Kroger Field Red Lot, all of which offer close proximity to the UKHC campus.

Cooper House Employee Lot to Close

A small employee parking lot referred to as the Cooper House lot, will close permanently, effective Monday, June 21.

Campus Transit Update on Mask Requirements

Beginning today, mask requirements on campus have relaxed significantly for fully vaccinated individuals, but please be aware that facial coverings are still required when loading, unloading and riding on public transportation.

Residential Permit Sales Open Noon Tuesday for New Students

2021-2022 student residential (R) parking permits will go on sale starting at noon on Tuesday, June 15, for UK students with a 2021-2022 campus housing assignment. Sales will continue until permits are sold out.

Interested in a Free Bike? Applications Now Open

Will you be on campus this fall, but can’t bring your bike with you? UK Transportation Services has two programs that provide free bikes to students for their personal use. Discover your options below and sign up today! Big Blue Cycles The Big Blue Cycles program has a fleet of more than 150 bicycles available exclusively to students living in campus housing who sign a one-year car-free commitment. Students selected for the program will have the bicycle for the entire academic year.

Address:	721 Press Ave. Lexington, KY 40506
Hours:	7:30 am - 5 pm M-F; Exterior Express Window: 6:30 am - 5 pm
Phone:	859-257-5757
Email:	Transportation@uky.edu

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