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The Most Fun on Two Wheels: UK Bike Week is April 18-22

University of Kentucky Bike Week is back, set for Monday, April 18, through Friday, April 22. Cyclists can take part in five days of bike-related activities on and off campus, with a chance to win prizes. Students who attend at least three Bike Week events and get their Bike Week passport stamped at each will be entered to win one of three prize drawings. This year, cyclists can vie for the chance to win a $100 gift certificate that can be spent at one of four participating local bike shops!

Applications for Alternative Transportation Programs Open Wednesday

UK Transportation Services will open applications for three alternative transportation programs on Wednesday, April 13: Bike Voucher, Commute Club and Cash Out. These programs are designed to reward students and employees for going car-free on campus. One of them may be right for you! Bike Voucher Program

Vehicle Relocation for Blue-White Football Game

Kentucky football's annual Blue-White Spring Game will kick-off at Kroger Field at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 9. This means that some parking permit holders will be required to relocate their vehicles to make way for an influx of Wildcat fans. Students and employees who park in the periphery parking lots (K & EK) at Kroger Field (Red, Blue, & Orange) are asked to relocate their vehicles away from these areas before 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 9.

Bird Bikes are Coming to Campus!

Bird Bikes are on the way! These electric bikes are expected to arrive on campus and in the City of Lexington any day. At a time when demand for e-bikes has never been higher, these will be the first shared electric bikes in Lexington.

2022 Donations for Citations Drive Totals 3,027 Pounds

University of Kentucky students and employees donated more than 3,027 pounds of food and personal care items to Big Blue Pantry (BBP) this week during the annual Donations for Citations drive. This year marks the seventh for the Donations for Citations program, which helps stock Pantry shelves. Since its inception in 2016, almost 17,100 pounds of staples have been collected for the Pantry.

Linden Walk Lot Unavailable on Friday

The Governor's School for the Arts will hold final round auditions this Friday and Saturday, March 18-19, at the Singletary Center for the Arts. The 123-space Linden Walk employee intermediate (E) lot has been reserved for attendees this Friday and will be unavailable for UK employees. Affected employees may park in other nearby lots, including King Alumni North and South, Career Center, Schmidt, College View, and Memorial Coliseum. Cornerstone Garage (PS #5) is also available for employee parking.

Spring Break Transportation Changes

During spring break each year, University of Kentucky 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 From Monday, March 14, through Sunday, March 20, all employee (E) lots will remain on control as normal.

Donations for Citations Now Underway!

Donations for Citations, a popular program that helps stock the shelves at UK’s Big Blue Pantry, will take place this year beginning on Monday, February 28, through Friday, March 11.

Donations for Citations Drive Starts Monday, Feb. 28

Donations for Citations, a popular program that helps stock the shelves at UK’s Big Blue Pantry, will take place this year beginning on Monday, February 28, through Friday, March 11. UK students and employees who have a parking citation can pay their fee during this two-week period by donating food or personal care items to Big Blue Pantry (BBP). Participating is easy! Simply bring your donations to our customer care center, located at 721 Press Avenue, to settle your citation. Our customer care center is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Are You Traveling Over Spring Break?

UK Transportation Services is once again offering free rides to regional airports for spring break. Students, faculty, and staff can take advantage of free rides 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.

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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