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Labor Day Parking, Campus Transportation Update

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 4, 2020) Labor Day will look a little different for University of Kentucky Transportation Services this year, in keeping with the university’s schedule for a condensed semester. All campus transportation services will operate on typical weekday schedules and regular weekday parking rules will be enforced on Monday, Sept. 7.

Below are some transportation-related specifics regarding Labor Day:

  • UK Transportation Services’ Customer Service Center will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The office is located at 721 Press Ave. and can also be reached by phone at 859-257-5757.
  • Campus transit service, including the Blue, Orange and Green routes, will operate on a normal weekday schedule.
  • All campus parking lots and structures will be on regular weekday control and parking meters will also be monitored for proper payment.
  • Wildcat Wheels Bicycle Library will observe regular Monday shop hours and will be open from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Paratransit services will be available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

If you have questions or need more information, please call the UK Transportation Services office at 859-257-5757 or email UK Transportation Services.

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