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Thanksgiving Break Parking and Bus Changes

Thanksgiving break is just around the corner and UK Transportation Services wants to remind students, faculty and staff that during the break there will be parking and campus bus service changes. There is also a home football game scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 30, so vehicles will need to be relocated from the periphery parking areas to make way for Wildcat football fans. Campus Bus Service Changes

Need a Ride Home for Thanksgiving Break?

Tickets sales are now open for BreakShuttle, a charter bus service offered in cooperation with University of Kentucky Transportation Services. The BreakShuttle service enables students, faculty and staff to take a charter bus from campus to their hometowns and other destinations during major academic breaks. The service stops at numerous cities along these routes: Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Paducah and St. Louis. Below are the routes with their drop-off cities: Atlanta Knoxville, TN Chattanooga, TN Kennesaw, GA

Bike Emergency? There's a Vending Machine for That

A bicycle break-down is no laughing matter, especially when it’s your primary mode of transportation. Keeping cyclists on the road is the impetus behind a new vending machine that dispenses bike parts instead of beverages.

Expect Traffic Impacts on Monday, Nov. 4

University of Kentucky students, employees, patients and visitors are encouraged to consider the potential for significant traffic impacts Monday, Nov. 4, as the result of President Donald Trump’s visit to Lexington. He is scheduled to speak at a rally in Rupp Arena Monday evening. Commuters should anticipate traffic congestion and the potential for road closures during the afternoon commute.

Ride Amigos now Available for UK Students & Employees

Free access to trip planning resources is now available to University of Kentucky students and employees as the result of a partnership between UK Transportation Services and Ride Amigos. Ride Amigos is a cloud-based commuter software program that allows users to easily find others who are travelling in the same area and could potentially share rides.

South Limestone Lane Closures to Begin Next Week

South Limestone will be reduced to two lanes just south of Winslow and Avenue of Champions beginning next week, to allow for the installation of an underground electrical distribution duct bank. The lane closures will float and are expected to be in effect for two weeks, depending upon weather conditions. Two lanes will be kept open at all times, with work scheduled to take place daily between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The lanes will be plated and reopened after 3 p.m.

Shared Use e-Scooters are Arriving in Lexington

The City of Lexington recently approved permits for shared use bicycle and e-scooter companies to operate within city limits, which means that these vehicles will begin showing up on UK’s campus. UK will choose one of the city’s approved shared mobility companies as its preferred partner soon after the launch. However, bikes and e-scooters from each approved company are allowed to be ridden onto UK’s campus, provided the company is in good standing with the university.

Event to Impact Parking in the Periphery (K) Lot at Kroger Field

The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, Oct. 17, and Friday, Oct. 18, in the Woodford Reserve Club at Kroger Field. A total of 100 periphery (K) parking spaces will be reserved for attendees on Thursday and 50 will be reserved on Friday. Impacted periphery (K) permit holders should consider all of their parking options, including:

Calling all Cyclists: Let's Get Flashy on Friday!

Ever thought about participating in a flash mob? This is your opportunity. University of Kentucky Transportation Services is celebrating the 15-year anniversary of Wildcat Wheels Bicycle Library (WWBL) with a cyclist flash mob. Just show up at the Rose Street Plaza, between Huguelet and Funkhouser drives, at noon on Friday, Oct. 18. Bring your bicycle and get ready to smile for the drone.

Events to Impact Parking on North Campus, Oct. 15-18

Several events planned for Oct. 15-18 will impact parking availability on campus. Please see below for dates and event details, affected lots and alternative parking suggestions. Tuesday, Oct. 15: Singletary Center Lot on Patterson Drive The second televised debate for the office of governor of Kentucky will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 15, in the Singletary Center for the Arts. As a result, 29 employee intermediate parking spaces in the Singletary Lot will be reserved for attendees.

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