Transportation 101. Getting To, From & Around Campus

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1 Transportation 101 Getting To, From & Around Campus

2 Campus Transportation Basics Take advantage of the campus alternative transportation network Download the bus tracking app TransLoc Rider Only park bicycles at bike racks Motor scooters not allowed at bike racks Parking permits required for all motor vehicles, motorcycles and motor scooters; bike permits encouraged Read the signs and park only in lots where permit allows Bookmark

3 BluPass Program Partnership between UK and Lextran allowing all UK students and employees to ride any Lextran route free of charge by showing their Wildcard ID More than 2.2 million rides since July 2015

4 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 3 routes with direct service on/to campus 14 Blue/White Routes 26 Green Route (Connector) 15 Red Mile Most other routes converge at the downtown Transit Center

5 On-Campus Bus: Lextran

6 Other Campus Buses All buses on campus operate free of charge Campus area transit serves the UK HealthCare Route and the Kentucky Clinic Shuttle Blue, White and Green Routes operate during academic breaks on limited schedule

7 Late Night Transportation On Campus On-Demand Service (859) 221- RIDE (7433) Mon. - Fri. Sunday midnight - 5 a.m. 7 p.m. - midnight Calls must be received at least 30 minutes prior to the end of service. Limited to campus.

8 Late Night Transportation Off Campus Kentucky Wildcab Provided by Student Government and operated by Transportation Services Thurs. - Sat. 10 p.m. 3 a.m. Request rides through TransLoc Rider app

9 Finding a Bus Track in real-time: uky.transloc.com Using TransLoc Rider app Via SMS by texting UKY + bus stop number to 41411

10 Bicycles at UK UK 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

11 Bicycles at UK Big Blue Cycles for Car-Free Students - -Applications for close on July 20 -Dedicated fleet of 150 bikes for residential students who sign car-free commitment -Partnership between Transportation Services, Wildcat Wheels, Student Sustainability Council and UK HealthCare Level I Trauma Program Wildcat Wheels Bicycle Library - -Short-term & long-term bike checkouts -Open shop hours for free bike repair

12 Additional Services Free shuttles to Blue Grass Airport Thanksgiving Winter Break Spring Break Ride Home Express Motorist assistance for permit holders including FREE jump starts Free personalized commute planning assistance

13 Need a Car? Use Ours Low-cost, short-term car rental available through Zipcar; open to students 18 and older Join for just $15, with rates starting at $7.50 per hour Gas, maintenance and insurance included Designated, easily accessible parking spots

14 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 our phone number in your cell phone: (859)

15 Parking Permit Options Residential Permits (R Permits) -Most R areas require an R permit 24/7 -Students may enter lottery if sold out Periphery Permit - Kroger Field area permit (K Permit) - Commuter students - Also open to residential students Motorcycle/Motor Scooter Permits Short-term Parking Options -Parking meters -Hourly paid parking in W.T. Young Library Visitor Lot, Sports Center Garage & South Limestone Garage Remote Parking -Lower cost option, served by campus buses ADA Accessible Permits - Two-week temporary - Extended/permanent

16 Off-Peak Parking Options Parking Structures - Any valid student permit may enter some parking garages after 3:30 p.m. - Other areas change to any valid permit after 5 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 intermediate Employee (E) and Commuter (C) lots 3:30-7:30 p.m. - Most core employee areas allow K or R permits after 5 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 Meters Pay-by-the-hour structure parking

17 Purchasing a Vehicle Parking Permit Permit sales dates and costs vary based on permit type Permit sales start in June more info to follow Apply for parking permit at 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, single-semester permits may be available

18 Visitor Parking For planned visits, students can visit our office 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 us. We re here to help!

19 Football Game Day Parking Vehicles should be moved from Kroger Field areas and Sports Center Lots by 7 a.m. on game days No parking on University 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 online University Drive & Sports Center Garages closed on game days Cars must be moved back to Kroger Field before 5 a.m. Monday

20 Citations and Enforcement Designed to protect spaces for permit holders One citation per year excused if you have permit for area and contact us 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 reminders about citations

21 Online Services Visit to... -See the New Student 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 info -Pay and appeal citations -Sign up for Transportation & Bike e-news newsletters -Follow us on UKParking

22 Questions? Contact Us Visit Follow us on Follow Wildcat Wheels on Call or Tune into 1700 AM or or just stop by our offices!

23 Main Office Press Avenue Garage (PS #6), at the corner of Press and Virginia Aves. (Across from Royal Lexington) Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday Office Locations Satellite Office South Limestone Garage (PS #5) Across from the Student Center