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Bus Stop Move Improves Transit Access to North Campus Residence Halls

Effective Sunday, March 17, University of Kentucky Transportation Services will relocate the westbound Avenue of Champions bus stop at Lexington Avenue one block to the west to Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. in front of Jewell Hall. The last day of service for the existing stop will be Friday, March 15.

Pink Shuttle Route Ends on March 29

The Pink Route (Kentucky Clinic Shuttle), which currently provides direct shuttle service between the Press Avenue Garage (PS #6) and the Kentucky Clinic, will permanently end on Friday, March 29.

Expect Parking-Related Impacts on North Campus on Friday

University of Kentucky students and employees who park on north campus should plan for parking-related impacts on Friday, March 8, as a result of two scheduled University events. Merit Weekend and UK Visitor Center tours are expected to bring approximately 540 families to campus on Friday. Primary parking structures and lots that will be impacted are the South Limestone Garage (PS #5), the Gatton Student Center Visitor Lot, and the Scott Street (E/C9) lots. The student center visitor lot will be reserved from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday for attendee parking.

Spring Break Parking and Bus Changes

With spring break next week, University of Kentucky Transportation Services will adjust parking and bus services to reflect the needs of the reduced campus population. From Monday, March 11, through Sunday, March 17, all employee (E) lots will remain on control as normal. Most student lots will require any valid permit with the following exceptions: R2, R7, R17, R18, R19, R29 and R30. All lots will resume normal enforcement on Monday, March 18.

Bus Stop Move Improves Transit Access South of Cooper Drive

Transportation Services is relocating an existing bus stop on Cooper Drive around the corner to University Drive. While the bus stop will physically only move approximately 100 feet, the change will dramatically improve access to the Kroger Field Red Lot and the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment facilities south of Cooper Drive.

Donations for Citations Program Starts Monday, Feb. 25

UK students and employees who have a parking citation can pay their fee by donating food or personal care items during UK Transportation Services' Fourth Annual Donations for Citations drive. Donations for Citations starts on Monday, February 25 and runs through Friday, March 8. All donations will benefit UK's Big Blue Pantry, an on-campus organization that works to combat hunger and food insecurity for UK students.

Cold Weather Cycling Tips; Bike Parking Reminder

Cold Weather Cycling Tips Commuting by bicycle can be an easy, efficient way to get around – and cold weather doesn’t have to mean an end to getting around on two wheels! With winter-like temperatures and the first snowfall of the semester making an appearance this week, Parking and Transportation Services has some useful tips for navigating the colder months on your bike. Parking and Transportation Services offers these cycling tips when riding in cold weather:

see blue. On Two Wheels During 4th Annual Bike Week

see blue. On Two Wheels During 4th Annual Bike Week UK will celebrate its 4th annual Bike Week April 11-16 as part of Earth Days in the Bluegrass. Bike Week is presented by the UK Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) and Parking and Transportation Services (PTS).

Re(cycle) Bikes with PTS Bike Donation Stations

Join the Bike Lexington Challenge

Join the Bike Lexington Challenge May is National Bike Month, and the UK Bicycle Advisory Committee is encouraging the campus community to participate in the annual Bike Lexington calendar of events. The seventh annual Bike Challenge is one of the Lexington Bike Month events. This fun and free incentive-based cycling initiative is presented by the Lexington Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Downtown Lexington Corporation and Love to Ride.

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