GETTING AROUND UK

Parking & Transportation Services in a Nutshell

Campus 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 in their vehicle Park only between two solid white lines Save PTS phone number in their cell phones:

(859) 257-5757 Look for PTS employees at the Stadium for any

questions about where to park during the first few days of classes

Where Can My Student Park?

Residential Permits- Wait until you have received your official housing assignment- Required by August 26- Most R areas require an R permit 24/7

Commuter Students K permit Commonwealth Stadium area (Red, Blue, E/K) Required by September 16

Motorcycle/Moped Permits $8 per month

Short-term parking Over 300 parking meters throughout campus Pay to park in Parking Structure #5 or #7 or by W.T. Young Library

Evening Parking Options

3:30 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.

Parking Structure #1Parking Structure #2Parking Structure #5 (closes at 10 PM)Parking Structure #6Parking Structure #7Any surface parking lot with a sign that specifies "Any valid UK permit required 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m."

7:30 p.m. - 5:00 a.m. Any surface parking lot with a sign that specifies "Any valid UK permit required

3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m."

Evening permits $120/year – valid after 3:30 in most E and C lots

Purchasing a Parking Permit

Permit sales currently underway Apply by mail, in person or at

www.uky.edu/pts Before applying, residential students must

have their housing assignment; commuter students must have registered for classes

All student permits are $248 for the academic year

If first choice of permit is sold out, apply for student permit lottery

Permit fees help fund campus bus service

Obtaining a Disabled Permit

Short-term (up to two weeks) Contact Parking and Transportation Services

Extended/Permanent Contact Disability Resource Center, Room 2,

Alumni Gym 257-2754

UK disability permit required to park on campus; state disabled permit alone is not sufficient

Football Game Day Parking

- Vehicles should be moved from K areas by 9 a.m. on game days

- No parking on University Drive on days ofhome 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

Parking Structures #1 and #7 are closed on game days

Cars must be moved back to Commonwealth Stadium before 5 a.m. Monday

*Check our Football Parking page for a list of exceptions

Visitor Parking

For planned visits, students can visit PTS to pick up a temporary visitor pass

For short or unplanned visits, visitors can utilize pay parking structures (#5, #7) or meters

After hours and on weekends, visitors can park in lots not controlled for permits

Consequences for Parking in Violation• Citations range from $15-$175• Most citations are $25• Most citations/impoundments may be

appealed• Pay tickets promptly to prevent holds on

student account or escalation of enforcement

• Pay attention to email notifications from PTS

Campus Bus ServiceCATS Buses “University of Kentucky” on side Buses range in size; carry between 15-38 passengers Serve inner campus with Red, Blue and Yellow routes Run 7 a.m. to midnight, M-F during fall and spring semesters

Lextran Buses “Lextran” on side Carry 40+ passengers Run from Commonwealth Stadium to Main Campus Stadium route does not have a fare

Late Night Transportation

Yellow Night RouteOperates Monday – Friday between 6 p.m.

and midnight

CATS On-Demand Service – 221- RIDE (7433)

Monday – Friday             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

Finding a CATS Bus

Pocket bus schedules

On the web at www.uky.edu/pts

Via Cat Tracker at uky.transloc.comUsing iPhone, Android or BlackBerry Transloc

appsVia SMS by texting “uky” + bus stop number to

41411Via QR codes found on bus stop signs

Bicycles on Campus and Beyond

Bike permits are encouragedPermits are free and available online

Where You Can Park• Only at bike racks

More Bike Tips Bicycles on campus must obey the rules of the road Watch for “Shared Use” symbols Wildcat Wheels Bicycle Library available to students All Lextran and most CATS buses are equipped with bicycle racks

Check out the UK Bicycle Advisory Committee for a list ofcampus and community bike resources: www.uky.edu/pts/BAC

PTS Ride Home Express Charter buses offering alternative travel option for

students visiting a variety of destinations during academic breaks

Destinations for 2013-2014 academic year include Atlanta, Chicago & Cleveland and stops along each route

Fares range from $55-$155, depending on destination

One-way tickets also available Reserve & purchase seats at www.uky.edu/pts Tickets for Thanksgiving go on sale October 1

Additional Services

Lextran off-campus bus passes

Car sharing

Online ride board

Motorist assistance for permit holders

Free holiday shopping shuttle

Free shuttles to Blue Grass Airport Thanksgiving Winter break Spring break

Online ServicesVisit www.uky.edu/pts to...

- Read rules and regulations- View parking maps, bus routes and schedules- Track CATS bus locations- Purchase and renew permits- Sign up for student permit lottery- Manage account information- Pay and appeal citations- Purchase tickets for Ride Home Express- Sign up for e-newsletters, Parking & Bike e-News- Follow us on Twitter

Navigating Campus: Helpful Hints

Permits are non-transferableFee for using illegal permit is $175Report lost or stolen permits promptly

Keep windows and doors locked Observe signs on city streets regarding street

cleaning Stay informed with Parking and Bike e-News &

Twitter Students should check their email Contact PTS directly with questions/concerns When in doubt, don’t!

Parking & Transportation Services

Located in Parking Structure #6(Corner of Press and Virginia)

Satellite office: - Parking Structure #5 (next to Kennedy Book Store) - Parking Structure #8(UK HealthCare Structure) Check locations before youcome at www.uky.edu/pts

Got questions?

(859) 257-5757 (800) 441-0555www.twitter.com/UKParking1700 AM (WQKH)