‘Behind the Blue’: The challenges of campus mobility with UK Transportation Services
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 16, 2024) — For those who live and work in urban areas, transportation is often among the top challenges in their daily routines.
For Lance Broeking, director of Transportation Services at the University of Kentucky, addressing these challenges is a constant focus. He leads a department responsible for managing campus parking, transit and alternative transportation options, working to navigate the complexities of a growing and evolving university environment.
In this episode of “Behind the Blue,” Broeking delves into the impact of campus growth and ongoing construction, the importance of collaborating with the city of Lexington and the vital role communication and education play in addressing parking regulations, fees and citations. He also explores the integration of new technologies within transportation services and the university’s ongoing commitment to sustainability.
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