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Action-Packed UK Bike Week Set for April 8-12

Are you prepared for fun on two wheels? The University of Kentucky's 8th Annual Bike Week begins on Monday, April 8. This year's event is jam-packed with pedal-friendly activities, opportunities for free bike maintenance and giveaways.

Expect Parking Related Impacts on North Campus on Friday

University of Kentucky students and employees who park on north campus should plan for parking-related impacts on Friday, March 22, as a result of two scheduled University events. Merit Weekend and UK Visitor Center tours are expected to bring approximately 540 families to campus on Friday. UK will also be hosting the Night on Broadway event.

2019 Donations for Citations Drive Breaks Record

UK Transportation Services staff delivered a final van-load of food and personal care items to Big Blue Pantry (BBP) this week, breaking last year’s “Donations for Citations” record and helping to stock pantry shelves. The UK community responded to calls for donations, leading to the delivery of more than 3,200 pounds of food and personal care items. Last year’s drive brought in 2,100 pounds, and during the program’s four years in existence, Donations for Citations has resulted in total donations of 10,579 pounds of pantry staples.

Bus Stop Move Improves Transit Access to North Campus Residence Halls

Effective Sunday, March 17, University of Kentucky Transportation Services will relocate the westbound Avenue of Champions bus stop at Lexington Avenue one block to the west to Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. in front of Jewell Hall. The last day of service for the existing stop will be Friday, March 15.

Pink Shuttle Route Ends on March 29

The Pink Route (Kentucky Clinic Shuttle), which currently provides direct shuttle service between the Press Avenue Garage (PS #6) and the Kentucky Clinic, will permanently end on Friday, March 29.

Expect Parking-Related Impacts on North Campus on Friday

University of Kentucky students and employees who park on north campus should plan for parking-related impacts on Friday, March 8, as a result of two scheduled University events. Merit Weekend and UK Visitor Center tours are expected to bring approximately 540 families to campus on Friday. Primary parking structures and lots that will be impacted are the South Limestone Garage (PS #5), the Gatton Student Center Visitor Lot, and the Scott Street (E/C9) lots. The student center visitor lot will be reserved from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday for attendee parking.

Spring Break Parking and Bus Changes

With spring break next week, University of Kentucky Transportation Services will adjust parking and bus services to reflect the needs of the reduced campus population. From Monday, March 11, through Sunday, March 17, all employee (E) lots will remain on control as normal. Most student lots will require any valid permit with the following exceptions: R2, R7, R17, R18, R19, R29 and R30. All lots will resume normal enforcement on Monday, March 18.

Bus Stop Move Improves Transit Access South of Cooper Drive

Transportation Services is relocating an existing bus stop on Cooper Drive around the corner to University Drive. While the bus stop will physically only move approximately 100 feet, the change will dramatically improve access to the Kroger Field Red Lot and the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment facilities south of Cooper Drive.

Donations for Citations Program Starts Monday, Feb. 25

UK students and employees who have a parking citation can pay their fee by donating food or personal care items during UK Transportation Services' Fourth Annual Donations for Citations drive. Donations for Citations starts on Monday, February 25 and runs through Friday, March 8. All donations will benefit UK's Big Blue Pantry, an on-campus organization that works to combat hunger and food insecurity for UK students.

Cold Weather Cycling Tips; Bike Parking Reminder

Cold Weather Cycling Tips Commuting by bicycle can be an easy, efficient way to get around – and cold weather doesn’t have to mean an end to getting around on two wheels! With winter-like temperatures and the first snowfall of the semester making an appearance this week, Parking and Transportation Services has some useful tips for navigating the colder months on your bike. Parking and Transportation Services offers these cycling tips when riding in cold weather:

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