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Labor Day Holiday Campus Bus Route Changes

In observance of the Labor Day holiday, most regular campus bus routes will not operate on Monday, Sept. 2. 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

UK’s football season opens this Saturday, which means that some permit holders will need to relocate their vehicles to accommodate the influx of Wildcat football fans. Students and employees who park in the Periphery (K) parking lots at Kroger Field (Red, Blue & Orange), the Commonwealth Drive Lot, College Way East and West lots and Wildcat Court lots, as well as the Sports Center Garage (PS #7) and Sports Center Drive lots are required to relocate their vehicles before 7 a.m. on home football game days.

Yellow Route Now Available on Saturdays

UK Transportation Services is expanding campus bus service by introducing a Saturday Yellow Route (Lextran Route 27). This new service will begin this Saturday, Aug. 24, and run from noon to midnight. The Yellow Route will now operate on both Saturdays and Sundays while school is in session. Previously, the Yellow Route only ran on Sundays. With this addition, it will expand the reach of on-campus transit service to seven days a week.

Periphery (K) Lot Parking Options & Information

UK Transportation Services is happy to welcome new -- and returning – students to campus this fall, and our team would like to make the first few weeks of parking as seamless as possible.

Get Prepared for Pedalpalooza!

Mark your calendars for Pedalpalooza, UK Transportation Services’ free annual bicycling event, set for Sunday, August 25. This year, Pedalpalooza will be held from 1-3 p.m. in the Gatton Student Center parking lot. Fun and games are guaranteed, plus the opportunity to learn practical safety, signaling and signage tips and become familiar with using bus bicycle racks. Create your own pedal-powered fruit smoothie and pick up some free swag, including bicycle helmets and bike bells, while they last.

Kentucky Wildcab Service Starts Thursday

Kentucky Wildcab, the University’s free, late-night on-demand transportation service, begins its fourth year of service this Thursday, Aug. 22. Kentucky Wildcab provides free transportation for students from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Wildcab rides are limited to the general campus vicinity with the service area accommodating the majority of areas adjacent to campus.

Orange Lot Parking Capacity Contingency Plan

As a result of historical parking demand and ongoing campus growth, Transportation Services anticipates that the Orange Lot periphery parking area (EK) will intermittently reach capacity in the coming days and weeks. In an effort to continue to meet employee access needs during these peak parking demand periods, Transportation Services has established the following contingency plan which will be implemented during periods where the Orange Lot reaches capacity.

Extended Hours Available During August

UK Transportation Services will offer extended hours this month to assist students, staff and faculty in getting parking permits for the fall semester.

Need a Quick (Bike) Fix? We've Got You Covered

Cyclists on the University of Kentucky’s campus will notice a whole new fleet of Bike Repair Stations this year, replacing the old, worn varieties from previous years. Employees began installing the updated, more durable fix-it stations late last week.

Woodland Avenue E Lot Unavailable August 15

The Woodland Avenue (E-Intermediate) parking lot, located across from Woodland Glen II, will be reserved for Big Blue Move-In from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, August 15. Incoming students will use this lot for unloading. Employees who regularly park in the Woodland Avenue lot may park in other E-Intermediate lots in the area, including the Columbia Avenue East and West lots. Additional information for Big Blue Fall Move-in is available on the Campus Housing website.

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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