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Parking Impact in King Alumni South Lot

Thirty (30) employee-intermediate (E) spaces in the King Alumni South Lot will be unavailable beginning this Thursday morning, September 9, through Sunday afternoon, September 12. A tent is being installed in the lot for an upcoming event. Employees can park in other nearby areas, including the King Alumni North Lot, Career Center Lot, Schmidt Lot, and Linden Walk Lot. The College View and Memorial Coliseum lots are also located in the vicinity.

Fly Over to Bird's Launch Event, Set for Thursday

Bird, the shared electric scooter company, will host a free event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 9, at Wildcat Alumni Plaza. Those who attend can learn how to Bird and also snag some swag! Free helmets and safety cards will be distributed, along with free ride demos and tutorials. Wildcat Alumni Plaza is located off Avenue of Champions by the Bowman Statue.

Campus Bus & Parking Update for Labor Day

In observance of the Labor Day holiday, most campus bus routes will not operate on Monday, September 6. This will include the Blue and White Routes (Lextran 14), the Green Route and the Orange Route (UK HealthCare Route).

Vehicle Relocation Required for Home Football Games

It’s time to hustle, hit and win! UK’s football season opens Saturday, September 4, with a game against the University of Louisiana at Monroe. For some parking permit holders, this means it’s time to relocate their vehicles to accommodate an influx of Wildcat fans.

Going Out With Friends? Catch a Wildcab!

Kentucky Wildcab, the University’s free, late-night on-demand student transportation service, is now in operation for the fall semester. This service provides free transportation for students from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Its primary goal is to support responsible late-night transportation decisions. It’s easy to catch a Wildcab, just download the UK Wildcab app on your smartphone and follow a few simple steps. Rides are limited to the general campus vicinity with the service area accommodating the majority of areas adjacent to campus.

Does Your Bike Need Some TLC? Check out Wildcat Wheels!

Wildcat Wheels Bicycle Library (WWBL) is a nationally recognized educational resource for UK cyclists. It also offers free bike repair services for students, staff, and faculty! The shop is located on north campus, on the first floor of Blazer Dining. It’s manned by knowledgeable students who can assist and teach bicycle maintenance and repair.

Catch the Breeze! Biking & Scooting on Campus

We’re rolling into some of the best days of the year for biking and scooting on campus. As summer heat gives way to more moderate temperatures, these options provide a perfect way to enjoy and explore UK.

All Aboard! A Quick Primer for Using Campus Buses

Are you new to public transportation? Many first-time students have limited experience riding public transportation, but the process of using UK’s campus bus system couldn’t be easier. The University of Kentucky, in partnership with the Lexington Transit Authority (Lextran), operates several campus bus routes designed to make it easy for students, staff, faculty and visitors to quickly access the entire campus. Bus Routes At-A-Glance

College Way Traffic & Parking Impacts Start Monday

Beginning Monday, August 23, College Way will temporarily shift to one-way northbound traffic from Alumni Drive to the Sports Center Drive three-way stop at the Green Lot entry. The College Way East Lot will host community COVID-19 testing, as it relocates from its current location at the Kroger Field Blue Lot. Testing will be available from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, with the exception of home football game days.

Move-In Traffic to Start Next Week

UK will welcome students back to campus next week, with official move-in days set for Monday, August 16, through Wednesday, August 18. As students move into their residence halls for the fall semester, campus parking, traffic and transportation will be impacted. During official move-in days, parking will not be available on the following streets:

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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