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Winter Break Changes to Parking, Transportation

Campus parking and transportation will change considerably over the upcoming Winter Break. This year, winter academic break begins on Saturday, December 17, and runs through Sunday, January 8, 2023. Winter break holiday for UK staff will span Monday, December 26, through Monday, January 2, 2023. Please see below for more details about parking, bus schedules, and holiday parking passes. UK Employee Parking Lots & Structures

Keep Your Wheels Under Cover Over Winter Break

UK Transportation Services is offering free, covered storage over winter break for cars and bicycles on a first-come, first-served basis. Students with a valid UK parking permit who wish to move their vehicles to Cornerstone Garage (PS #5) -- a covered parking structure – over winter break should stop by our office to pick up a free holiday parking pass.

Sign Up Now for Winter Break Airport Shuttle Service

The end of the fall semester is just a couple of weeks away! If you plan to travel home by air over the break, take advantage of UK Transportation Services’ free regional airport shuttles. Students, staff, and faculty can ride to and from Kroger Field to Blue Grass Airport (LEX), Louisville International Airport (SDF), and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). This service is offered in partnership with the Student Transportation Council.

KHSAA Football Championship Games Start Friday

The Kentucky high school state football championship games will take place starting Friday, December 2, and Saturday, December 3, at Kroger Field. The games are not expected to have a significant impact on campus parking, as most students and employees will be on-site before football fans begin to arrive. However, campus bus service schedules will likely be impacted by the increase in traffic on Friday and Saturday. The games will start at noon, 4 p.m., and 8 p.m. both days.

2023 Student Spring Permit Sales Start Monday, Dec. 5

Beginning Monday, December 5, UK Transportation Services will offer 2023 student spring semester parking permits for sale online and on-site.

Prepare Now for Inclement Weather

Did you know that typical car batteries start to lose power when the temperature drops below 32 degrees? What do you do if your automobile suddenly leaves you stranded? UK Transportation Services offers free jumpstarts, as well as additional discounted motorist assistance services for students, staff, and faculty. In preparation for winter, add these numbers to your phone contacts: During regular office hours (7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday): Call UK Transportation Services: 859-257-5757

Football Vehicle Relocation Reminder: Home Games Set for Next Three Saturdays

The Wildcats have three remaining home football games in a row, starting this Saturday, November 12. This is your reminder that some UK parking permit holders will need to relocate their vehicles for the game. Regular vehicle relocation practices are in place for this week’s game, and for the home game on Saturday, November 19.

Thanksgiving Break Parking & Transportation Updates

Thanksgiving break is almost within sight! UK Transportation Services wants to remind students, staff, and faculty that during the break there will be parking and campus bus service changes.

5K Race Set for Saturday: Expect Traffic, Parking & Transportation Impacts

DanceBlue is hosting a “Color Me Blue” 5K race on campus this Saturday, November 5, from 2-3 p.m. UK employees and students should anticipate traffic, transportation, and parking impacts. In particular, permit holders with R7, R11, R13, and R15 permits will be affected. Please see additional details and recommendations below.

Grab Your Groceries Before Heading Home!

Everyone is busy juggling work and home responsibilities, grocery shopping being one of those chores. Now, UK employees and students can check this shopping job off their list before heading home. UK and Kroger have partnered to add the southwest corner of the Kroger Field Orange Lot as a pick-up location for online grocery orders. The service started this week! See the map for the exact pick-up location.

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

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