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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:

Student Parking Options & Information

Are you new to UK’s campus? Whether you’re a first-year college student or a transfer student, UK Transportation Services would like to make your first few weeks of parking as seamless as possible. Below are a few quick tips:

Campus Ruckus to Impact Kroger Field & Nearby Parking Areas

Fireworks are being planned for Campus Ruckus 2021, an annual back-to-school bash. To make room for the show, 165 spaces in the Kroger Field Periphery (K) Blue Lot will be reserved beginning on Friday, August 13. This 200 x 200 square foot area is located in the middle section of the Blue Lot, adjacent to Alumni Drive, and will serve as the staging spot for the fireworks show.

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