Western Kentucky University

Parking and Transportation

Welcome to PTS

We're glad you're here.  You'll find our site packed with useful information that will hopefully address most, if not all, of your parking and transportation questions.  If you cannot find the answers you're looking for within this website, please feel free to contact us by phone at (270) 745-2361 or by email at transportation@wku.edu

 

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Announcements

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Summer Changes from PTS

Parking and Transit Service from June 3 - Aug 15, 2013

PTS Summer Hours
PTS Summer Hours

June 3rd - August 9th

Energy Conservation and Parking Lot Closures

Summer Term 2013 - Campus Parking Lot Closures through August 15, 2013

Parking and Transit Summer Changes

Parking and Transit Service May 13 to May 31

New Smart Parking Meters (click here for more)

New smart meters installed throughout campus.

  

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Purchase your 2013-2014

WKU Parking Permit!

Order by July 15th to be eligible for a prize giveaway! Don't leave school without buying yours today!

• Permits can be billed to your WKU student account if ordered by September 5, 2013.
• Pre-ordered permits will be mailed to home addresses beginning July 22, 2013.
• Permits for Employees can be payroll deducted if ordered by August 16, 2013

Have you considered the Alumni Square Garage? The ASG permit offers guaranteed parking in the Alumni Square Garage! If you are a Commuter with classes on north campus, the ASG permit may be right for you. ASG permit sales are limited and are offered on a first come, first served basis.

New for 2013-2014: More buses are being added to improve park and ride service from South Campus. The Campbell Lane permit is being replaced with a South Campus permit that is honored in both the Campbell Lane and South Campus parking lots. Annual fee for the South Campus Permit is $50.

 

To purchase your 2013-2014 parking permit, click here.

 

Construction News

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WEEKLY UPDATE: Summer Parking Lot Maintenance

June 17th - 21st

Summer 2013 Parking Lot Maintenance

Map and Tentative Schedule

Parking Impacts and Adjustments Due to DUC Renovation (click here for more)

Parking changes will be made due to the upcoming DUC renovation.

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511 Traffic & Travel Info

If you have trouble on Kentucky highways, call the Kentucky SAFE Patrol at 877-367-5982.

Provided by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the Safety Assistance for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE) Patrol is designed to aid motorists and assist with incident management on major highways in Kentucky. The SAFE Patrol operates 6:00am – 10:00pm, 7 days a week. Operators assist motorists by providing:

  •  Gasoline and oil for those in need
  •  Air for tires, or assistance changing flat tire(s)
  •  Jump start for dead battery
  •  Other minor automotive repairs

For more information about the program and specific roadway coverage, visit www.highwaysafety.ky.gov/safe_patrol.asp

 Last Modified 5/14/13