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Get a Birds-Eye View of Lexington's Fireworks Display

UK Transportation Services is inviting the University community to its annual fireworks viewing on the top deck of the South Limestone Garage (PS #5), in conjunction with the City of Lexington’s Independence Day celebration. The South Limestone Garage is located at the corner of South Limestone and Winslow. Any member of the University community possessing a valid UK parking permit may park in the structure free of charge to view the fireworks from the upper level.

Crosswalk Construction to Impact Traffic & Bus Service

Construction to install raised crosswalks on Woodland and Hilltop avenues will result in a temporary impact to southbound traffic and bus service in that vicinity. Construction is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 8, and continue through Friday, August 2, weather permitting.

Independence Day Bus Service & Parking Control Changes

In observance of the Independence Day holiday, University of Kentucky Transportation Services will not operate campus bus service on Thursday, July 4. This includes the Blue and White routes (Lextran 14), the Green Connector Route (Lextran 26) and the Orange Route (UK HealthCare).

New Student Commuter Permits On Sale Beginning Noon Today

UK Transportation Services will open new student commuter (C) permit sales for 2019-2020 beginning at noon today, Thursday, June 20. The sales window will last until C permits sell out. The cost for the 2019-2020 C parking permit is $320 annually. This year, C9 permits are the only commuter permits available. These permits are restricted to students with 60 or more credit hours who live outside a one-mile radius of campus.

UK Transportation Services to Offer Extended Hours

UK Transportation Services will offer extended hours in the upcoming weeks to assist UK students and employees who are unable to visit the customer service center during regular business hours. The Transportation Services’ customer service center, located at 721 Press Avenue, will be open additional hours on the following dates to assist in annual permit renewals:

North Campus Parking Impacts Expected for "seeblue." U

Starting Monday, June 17, through Thursday, July 11, “seeblue.” U orientation attendees will begin arriving to campus for their two-day orientations. Incoming freshman and their families will be parking in the South Limestone Garage (PS #5) during this timeframe. While employees, students and other visitors may still park in this garage, at times empty parking spaces may be unavailable.

Commuter Permit Pre-Sale Opens Today

Student Commuter Permits are now available for renewal by returning UK students who have previously had a C5 or C9 permit. This priority pre-sale window is available through Friday, June 19, on a first come, first served basis. Once the pre-sale window has closed, all remaining student commuter permits will be offered for sale to the broader student commuter population with 60 or more credit hours. Returning students are encouraged to purchase permits online by logging into their customer account.

Student Residential Permits Now Available for Renewal

Student residential permits are now available for renewal by returning UK students with a 2019-2020 campus housing assignment. This priority pre-sale window is available through Friday, June 14 on a first come, first served basis. Once the pre-sale window has closed, all remaining student residential permits will be offered for sale to the broader on-campus student residential population, regardless of class standing.

Memorial Day Bus Service & Parking Control Changes

In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, University of Kentucky Transportation Services will not operate campus bus service on Monday, May 27. This includes the Blue and White routes (Lextran 14), the Green Connector Route (Lextran 26) and the Orange Route (UK HealthCare).

2019-2020 Employee Parking Permit Renewals Now Open

UK Transportation Services is now offering employee intermediate and periphery parking permit renewals. UK and BCTC Cooper Campus employees are encouraged to renew their permits online by logging into their customer account at www.uky.edu/transportation.

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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