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New Student Commuter Permit Sales Start Wednesday, July 8

Student commuter (C) permits will go on sale beginning noon Wednesday, July 8, for off campus students with at least 60 credit hours. These permits are available on a first come, first served basis.

New Student Residential Permit Sales Start Noon Tuesday, July 7

Student residential permits will go on sale to all students with a 2020-2021 campus housing assignment beginning at noon on Tuesday, July 7. The permits will be available on a first come, first served basis.

Fourth of July Fireworks Show Viewing

UK Transportation Services has in prior years opened the top floor of the Cornerstone Garage (formerly South Limestone Garage) for annual fireworks viewing on the Fourth of July. However, in the interest of promoting the health and safety of the campus community and in support of social distancing guidelines, the garage will not be available this year. While construction on the garage expansion is nearing completion, the site is still extremely active, creating additional obstacles and dangers for fireworks viewing.

2019-2020 Employee Parking Permits Expire on Tuesday, June 30

2019-2020 employee parking permits will expire on Tuesday, June 30. New permits must be displayed no later than Wednesday, July 1.

Student Commuter Permit Sales Start Noon Wednesday

Student commuter (C) permits will go on sale at noon on Wednesday, June 24, for returning students (those who previously had a commuter permit). This priority pre-sale window is available until noon Monday, July 6, on a first come, first served basis.

Residential Permit Sales Start June 23 for Returning Students

Student residential permits will go on sale beginning at noon on Tuesday, June 23, for returning UK students with a 2020-2021 campus housing assignment. This priority pre-sale window is available until noon on Monday, July 6, on a first come, first served basis. Returning students (those who had a residential permit last year) can purchase permits online by logging into their customer account using their linkblue username and password.

Our Customer Service Center is Open

UK Transportation Services’ Customer Service Center has reopened to walk-ins from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. For your convenience, most of our services are available online or by telephone, and should still be used as a first option. However, we do understand that there is sometimes a need for in-person office visits due to the complexities of individual situations or the urgency of need.

2020-2021 Employee Parking Permit Renewals Now Open

Online employee intermediate (E) and periphery (EK) parking permit renewals are now available. Please log in to your customer account at www.uky.edu/transportation to make the purchase. Permits purchased online will be mailed to your home mailing address. Please pay special attention to the preferred mailing address when renewing your permit to ensure it is your home address, rather than a University office address.

Planning a Two-Wheeled Commute on Campus?

Do you need two-wheeled transportation when you arrive on campus this fall? Consider Big Blue Cycles or Semester Bike Rentals, two free programs designed to get you moving. Applications for both are now open. Big Blue Cycles The Big Blue Cycles program is a fleet of more than 150 bicycles available exclusively to students living in campus housing who sign a one year car-free commitment. Students selected for this program will have the bicycle for the entire academic year.

Summer Permits Available for Purchase

Student summer parking permits are currently available for purchase by calling the UK Transportation Services’ customer service center at 859-257-5757.

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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