The document provides information about parking and transportation services at the University of Kentucky. It discusses the campus bus system including routes and tracking apps. It also describes the BluPass program that allows students to ride city buses for free. Other topics covered include parking permits, bicycle parking, transportation during breaks, visitor parking, and game day parking. Contact information is provided for transportation services.

1. Parking and Transportation
Services
Getting Around UK and Lexington in a Nutshell

2. 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

3. 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.

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
• 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

5. On-Campus Bus: Lextran

6. On-Campus Bus: Lextran

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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

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
- 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

12. 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

13. Additional
Services
• Free holiday shopping
shuttle
• Free shuttles to Blue Grass
Airport
– Thanksgiving
– Winter break
– Spring break
• Motorist assistance for
permit holders

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 PTS phone number in your cell phone:
(859) 257-5757

15. Parking Permit Options
Residential 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

16. Off-Peak Parking Options
Parking 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
Meters
Pay-by-the-hour structure parking

17. ADA Accessible Permits
Short 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

18. 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

19. 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!

20. 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

21. 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

22. PTS Online Services
Visit 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

23. 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 UKParking@lsv.uky.edu, UKBikes@lsv.uky.edu
or UKBuses@lsv.uky.edu
• … or just stop by our offices!

24. PTS Office Locations
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 7:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Satellite Office
South Limestone Garage
(PS #5)
Across from Student
Center, next to
Kennedy’s Wildcat Den