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Free Bikes! Big Blue Cycles & Semester Bike Lottery

Coming back to campus in the fall and need a bike? We’ve got you covered! Transportation Services has two programs to give students and/or employees free bike rentals. Check out your options below. Big Blue Cycles The Big Blue Cycles program has a fleet of more than 150 bicycles available exclusively to students living in campus housing who sign a one year car-free commitment which restricts them from purchasing a parking permit. Students selected for the program will have the bicycle for the entire academic year.

UK Transportation Services Accepting Bicycle Donations

Are you moving out of your residence hall and no longer have a need for your bicycle? Instead of leaving it behind, donate it! UK Transportation Services is encouraging students to donate their unwanted bicycles instead of leaving them at the bike racks on campus. Bicycle donation helps expedite the abandoned bike process and frees up space on campus bike racks. Bikes donated through this process will become a part of the Wildcat Wheel Bicycle Library.

Summer Break Transportation Changes

During the summer months, University of Kentucky Transportation Services implements several changes to campus transit and parking operations due to the reduced campus population. Please see below for bus service and parking-related modifications beginning in early May. Campus Bus Service

Transportation Services Receives Recognition for Paratransit Services

UK Transportation Services was recently recognized by UK Student and Academic Life with a Collaboration Award for its partnership with the UK Disability Resource Center on the Paratransit Program. The award was presented during a ceremony on April 17.

Summer Parking Permits Available Beginning Monday, April 29

Student summer parking permits will be available for purchase in the UK Transportation Services’ main office beginning on Monday, April 29.

Trade Four Wheels for Two: Bike Voucher Applications Open Wednesday, April 24

University of Kentucky Transportation Services is now accepting applications for its 2019 Bike Voucher program. Now in its fifth year, the program offers qualified applicants $400 each in vouchers that are valid at any of five participating local bike shops.

Cash Out Program Applications Open Wednesday, April 17

University of Kentucky Transportation Services is now accepting applications for its Cash Out program. Now in its third year, the Cash Out program financially rewards employees who choose to forego a parking permit for one year. Qualified employees who participate in the program will receive $200 over a one-year period, which is evenly divided over each paycheck during the year. The Cash Out program is for employees who are interested in riding the bus, bicycling, carpooling or walking to campus.

Spring Game to Impact Parking & Transportation

Kentucky football’s annual Blue-White game will kick off at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 12, meaning that some UK students will need to relocate their vehicles in preparation for the game. In addition, UK employees should be prepared for an increase in traffic on and around campus that afternoon. Students who park in the following areas will need to relocate their vehicles to designated relocation areas. Please note that due to the Friday evening kick-off, relocation can begin as early as 1:30 p.m., but must be done before 3:30 p.m. The following areas require relocation:

Commute Club Applications Open Wednesday, April 10

Going car-free on campus has its advantages. One of the many benefits is the ability to participate in Commute Club, a program that rewards students and employees for making a one-year, car-free commitment. Applications for the 2019 Commute Club open on Wednesday, April 10. The deadline to apply for this free program is Saturday, Aug. 31. 

Summer Break Airport Shuttles to Run May 2-5

The semester may not be over yet, but we’re already thinking about summer break! For the first time, University of Kentucky Transportation Services is offering free airport shuttle service from Kroger Field to Blue Grass Airport (LEX), Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) for summer break. 

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