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Participate in Big Blue Bike-to-Lunch Rides on May 19

Participate in Big Blue Bike-to-Lunch Rides on May 19 In honor of National Bike to Work Day, University of Kentucky Transportation Services and the UK Bicycle Advisory Committee invite UK students and employees to celebrate campus cycling with a group lunchtime ride at noon Friday, May 19. Those interested should meet at Wildcat Alumni Plaza.

Rose Street Construction Impact to Bike Routes The portion of Rose Street from Hilltop Avenue to Funkhouser Drive will be closed for utility work until late August. The sidewalk along the east side of this section remains open for pedestrians. Due to the

Survey: Cyclist Attitudes in Urban Settings The Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Kentucky and the Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture of the University of Catania are conducting research to identify the attitudes and opinions of cyclists on current infrastructure. The goal of this research is to increase bicycling as a mode of transportation. The survey is short and should take less five minutes to complete. Visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/bike_USA to take the survey.

Rose Street Construction Impact to Bike Routes; Apply for the Bike Voucher Program

Rose Street Construction Impact to Bike Routes The portion of Rose Street from Hilltop Avenue to Funkhouser Drive will be closed for utility work until late August. The sidewalk along the east side of this section remains open for pedestrians. Due to the narrowness of the sidewalk and its shared use, cyclists are advised to dismount and walk their bikes or to detour by riding around the Rose Street Garage (PS #2) for the duration of the project.

Campus Bike Rack Improvements in Progress

Campus Bike Rack Improvements in Progress In preparation for the start of fall semester, University of Kentucky Transportation Services is improving bicycle parking at various campus locations by updating the style of rack. During this work, some bike racks may be temporarily relocated and/or out of service. Members of the campus community who have bikes parked at any of the racks listed below should move them no later than Monday, August 7.

Learn about Campus Biking Resources During K Week

Learn about Campus Biking Resources During K Week New to campus and need some help getting around? University of Kentucky Transportation Services is helping students get acquainted with navigating the University of Kentucky on two wheels through several K Week events.

Volunteers Needed for Campus Bicycle Count

Volunteers Needed for Campus Bicycle Count University of Kentucky Transportation Services and the UK Bicycle Advisory Committee are seeking volunteers to collect data for the second annual campus bicycle count to be held Wednesday, Sept. 20. This count will document bike parking patterns. After completion, this study will validate infrastructure improvements made over the last decade and help identify areas for future improvements.

Light Up the Night with Nov. 13 Ride; We Need Your Feedback on Campus Transportation

Light Up the Night with Nov. 13 Ride As the days get shorter, it’s important to remember to be safe and be seen when riding your bicycle. On Monday, Nov. 13, UK Transportation Services will be leading the first-ever Light Up the Night Ride. Participants are encouraged to deck their bikes out with their brightest lights for this leisurely five mile ride around campus. Transportation Services will be giving out front and rear lights to participating UK students and employees.

Lexington Seeks Input on Draft Bike & Pedestrian Plan

Lexington Seeks Input on Draft Bike & Pedestrian Plan The Lexington Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has released a draft of the 2017 Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan and is encouraging the public to review it and offer feedback. The plan outlines policies, actions and projects that are intended to improve biking and walking in Fayette and Jessamine counties. To review the plan, go to www.connectlex.org. From there, the public can:

Transportation Services Offers Holiday Bike Storage

Transportation Services Offers Holiday Bike Storage For the first time, University of Kentucky Transportation Services is offering an option for students and employees to store their bicycles out of the elements during the semester break. This program is open all members of the campus community, including Big Blue Cycles participants.

Request a Spring Semester Wildcat Wheels Bike

Request a Spring Semester Wildcat Wheels Bike Applications are now open for Wildcat Wheels Bicycle Library spring semester bicycles. Wildcat Wheels has a fleet of 100 bicycles that can be checked out for a full semester at a time; the service is free for members of the campus community.

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