Parking & Trans Services
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Parking and Transportation Services
Getting Around UK and Lexington in a Nutshell
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Parking and Transportation Basics
• Take advantage of the campus alternative transportation network
• Download the bus tracking app – TransLoc Rider
• Only park bicycles at bike racks• Mopeds/scooters not allowed at bike racks• Parking permits required for all motor
vehicles, motorcycles and mopeds; bike permits encouraged
• Read the signs and park only in lots where permit allows
• Bookmark www.uky.edu/pts
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BluPass Program
BluPass is a partnership between the University of Kentucky and Lextran allowing all UK students, faculty and staff to ride any Lextran bus route free of charge, simply by showing their Wildcard ID.
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Lextran: On and Off Campus• Lextran is the city’s public transit
provider• Operates 7 days/week, 5:30 a.m. to
midnight• 22 routes throughout the city• 2 routes with direct service on/to
campus– 14 Blue/White Routes(6:45 a.m. to 8
p.m.)– 15 Red Mile (~ 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
• Most other routes converge at the downtown Transit Center
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On-Campus Bus: Lextran
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On-Campus Bus: Lextran
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Other Campus Buses• All buses on campus operate free of
charge
• Campus area transit serves the UK HealthCare Route, Kentucky Clinic Shuttle, Green Route (Greg Page Connector) and Yellow Night Route
• Blue/White Routes operate during academic breaks on limited schedule
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Late Night Transportation
Yellow Night Route
Operates Monday - Friday between 8 p.m. and midnight
On-Demand Service (859) 221- RIDE (7433)
Mon. - Fri. midnight - 5 a.m.Sunday 7 p.m. - midnight
Calls must be received at least 30 minutes prior to the end of service. Limited to campus.
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Finding a Campus Bus• Pocket bus
schedules• www.uky.edu/pts• Maps in bus
shelters
• Track in real-time:– uky.transloc.com– Using iPhone,
Android or BlackBerry Transloc apps
– Via SMS by texting UKY + bus stop number to 41411
– Via QR codes found on bus stop signs
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Bicycles at UKUK bike permits are encouraged; bike permits are
free and available online. No need to renew – valid for the lifetime you own the bike
Where You Can Park• Bike racks
Where You Cannot Park• Areas blocking pedestrian access• Trees, benches, poles, etc.
More Bike Tips- Bicycles on campus must obey the rules of the road- Watch for “Shared Use” symbols- All Lextran and some campus buses are equipped with bicycle racks
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Bicycles at UKBig Blue Cycles for Car-Free Students- www.sustainability.uky.edu/bigbluecycles- Applications for 2016-2017 close on July 22- Dedicated fleet of 160 bikes for residential students who sign car-
free commitment- Partnership between PTS, Wildcat Wheels, Student Sustainability
Council and UK HealthCare Level I Trauma Program
Wildcat Wheels Bicycle Library- www.sustainability.uky.edu/wwbl- Short-term & long-term bike checkouts- Open shop hours for bike repair
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PTS Ride Home Express• Charter buses
offering alternative travel option for students visiting a variety of destinations during academic breaks
• Significantly cheaper than flying and faster travel times than other major bus companies
• Fares range from $55-$155 round-trip
• Serves up to 15 cities
• 2015-2016 destinations included Atlanta, Chicago & Cleveland
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Additional Services
• Free holiday shopping shuttle
• Free shuttles to Blue Grass Airport– Thanksgiving– Winter break– Spring break
• Motorist assistance for permit holders
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Campus Vehicle Parking Basics Students should familiarize themselves
with the campus parking map before the first day of classes
Allow plenty of time to get to campus, especially during peak class times (Monday through Thursday mornings)
Keep a campus parking map handy Park only between two solid white lines Save PTS phone number in your cell phone:
(859) 257-5757
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Parking Permit OptionsResidential Permits (R Permits)- First-come, first-serve- Most R areas require an R permit 24/7
Commuter Students- Stadium area permit (K Permit)- Also open to residential students
Motorcycle/Moped Permits
Short-term Parking Options- Parking meters - Hourly paid parking in W.T. Young Library Visitor Lot,
Sports Center Garage and South Limestone Garage
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Off-Peak Parking OptionsParking Structures- Any valid student permit may enter most parking garages after
3:30 p.m.
Campus Lots- Most areas require a permit until 7:30 p.m., but always check the
signs - K or R permits are valid in most Employee (E) and
Commuter (C) lots from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. - No permit required in E or C after 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise
posted
Off-Peak Permits- Reduced rate compared to regular student permits- Valid after 3:30 p.m. in most E and C lots
MetersPay-by-the-hour structure parking
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ADA Accessible PermitsShort Term (Up to Two Weeks)- Can be issued over the counter at PTS
Extended/Permanent- Additional paperwork required- Application can be found on PTS website
UK disabled accessible permit required to park on campus
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Purchasing a Vehicle Parking Permit• Permit sales dates and costs vary based on permit type
– R Permits $296– K Permits $272– Off-Peak Permits $148– Moped/Motorcycle $88
• Apply for parking permit at www.uky.edu/pts, by mail or in person at our offices
• Before applying, residential students must have their housing assignment; commuter students must have registered for classes
• If first choice of permit is sold out, apply for student permit lottery
• Depending on area, semester-only permits may be available
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Visitor Parking• For planned visits,
students can visit PTS to pick up a temporary visitor pass
• For short and/or last minute visits, visitors can utilize pay parking structures or meters
• After hours and on weekends, visitors can park in lots not controlled for permits … but read the signs!
• Visitor options may vary on event weekends
• When in doubt, check with PTS. We’re here to help!
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Football Game Day Parking
- Vehicles should be moved from Stadium areas and Sports Center Lots by 7 a.m. on game days
- No parking on University Dr. on days of home football games
- Students may move their vehicles to most E lots anytime after 3:30 p.m. on Friday; do not move to an R lot
- Vehicle Relocation Map available online
- University Drive & Sports Center Garages are closed on game days
- Cars must be moved back to Commonwealth Stadium before 5 a.m. Monday
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Citations and Enforcement• Designed to protect spaces for permit holders
• One citation per year excused if you have permit for area and contact PTS within 10 days
• Most citations/impoundments may be appealed online
• Pay tickets promptly to prevent holds on student account or escalation of enforcement
• Pay attention to email reminders from PTS
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PTS Online ServicesVisit www.uky.edu/pts to...- See the New Student Parking and Transportation Guide- Read rules and regulations- View parking maps, bus routes and schedules- Purchase and renew permits- Sign up for Student Permit Lottery- Manage vehicles and account information- Pay and appeal citations- Purchase tickets for Ride Home Express- Sign up for Parking & Bike e-News email newsletters- Follow us on Twitter @ UKParking
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How to Contact PTS• Visit www.uky.edu/pts
• Follow us on Twitter @UKParking
• Call 859-257-5757 or 1-800-441-0555
• Tune into 1700 AM
• Email [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected]
• … or just stop by our offices!
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PTS Office LocationsMain Office
Press Avenue Garage (PS #6), at the
corner of Press and Virginia Aves.
(Across from Royal Lexington)
Hours:7:30 a.m. to 7:30
p.m. Monday through Friday
Satellite OfficeSouth Limestone
Garage (PS #5)Across from Student
Center, next to Kennedy’s Wildcat
Den