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Events to Impact Parking in Linden Walk Lot

Employee parking spaces in the Linden Walk Lot will be unavailable on Friday, March 17.

Event to Impact Employee Parking on North Campus

An event planned for this Thursday morning, March 9, at the King Alumni House, will impact 57 employee spaces in the King Alumni North and South lots. OperaLex is hosting a Spring Opera Preview Luncheon that morning. As a result, these employee intermediate (E) spaces will be unavailable from 7 a.m. to noon on Thursday. Employees should consider other parking areas in that vicinity, including:

Spring Break Transportation & Parking Updates

Spring break is fast approaching! Each year, UK Transportation Services adjusts parking and campus bus services to reflect the needs of a temporarily reduced campus population. Below are details concerning these changes. Parking Permit Control All employee (E) lots will remain on control as normal from Monday, March 13, through Sunday, March 19.

Donations for Citations is Back! Drive is Feb. 27-March 10

UK Transportation Services' annual Donations for Citations drive starts on Monday, February 27, and runs through Friday, March 10. Donations for Citations helps stock the shelves at UK’s Big Blue Pantry. UK students and employees who have a regular ($30) parking citation can pay their fee during this two-week period by donating food or personal care items to Big Blue Pantry (BBP). Ten food items or five personal care items will waive one regular citation of $30 or less.

HireBlue Career Fairs to Impact Parking, Traffic on North Campus

The James W. Stuckert Career Center will hold two HireBlue Career Fairs in the Gatton Student Center this week, which will impact parking and traffic on north campus. In both cases, the student center visitor lot will be reserved for attendees from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Permit holders should also anticipate increased traffic and demand for parking in Cornerstone Garage. Fairs include:

Spring Break Airport Shuttle Registration is Open!

Spring break starts in a few short weeks! If you plan to fly home – or elsewhere -- over the break, consider using 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.

Join us for Winter Bike to Campus Day on February 8!

Do you cycle to campus, regardless of the weather? UK Transportation Services will celebrate all season cyclists during our upcoming Winter Bike to Campus Day. Each year, UK Transportation Services recognizes cyclists who brave the winter weather to cycle year-round. This year’s event is set for 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 8. Stop by our tent at Wildcat Alumni Plaza to highlight all-weather cycling as an effective and efficient mode of transportation.

Cold Weather Cycling & Scooting: Tips for Your Winter Commute

Cold weather doesn’t mean you have to give up on cycling and scooting! But it does mean that you may have to make some modifications that allow you to continue getting around on two wheels. Below are some tips for your cold weather commute:

Need a Parking Permit? Contact UK Transportation Services

While it may initially seem like a good idea to purchase a UK parking permit from a friend or online through a message board, please note that such activity is unauthorized under university regulations. UK parking permits are registered to the individual and can’t be transferred or resold. Valid parking permits are only available from UK Transportation Services, where they are assigned to the individual’s account.

Pedestrian Safety Requires Ongoing Vigilance

University and campus safety officials are taking steps to reinforce the importance of remaining vigilant when driving or walking on area streets.

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