With so much construction on and around campus, going anywhere and getting stuck in traffic may make you feel like this anytime you leave home:
But fear not! The K Book is here to tell you the most troublesome traffic spots that will add time to your commute whether you’re on two feet or four wheels.
Gatton College: This fancy building is going to be amazing once it’s done, but for now the construction has limited the entrances to the building. Don’t forget to add a minute or two to your commute to walk around the building to the front entrance on South Limestone (the only entrance open during construction).
If you’re trying to pass by Gatton through the parking lot next to the Gillis building (to get to the engineering complex, for example), the quickest route is being used for Gatton construction. You’ll have to use the sidewalk that goes between the Main Building and Gillis Hall. It’s not a long detour, but don’t forget to add a minute if you’re headed that way!
Gatton College: This fancy building is going to be amazing once it’s done, but for now the construction has limited the entrances to the building. Don’t forget to add a minute or two to your commute to walk around the building to the front entrance on South Limestone (the only entrance open during construction).
If you’re trying to pass by Gatton through the parking lot next to the Gillis building (to get to the engineering complex, for example), the quickest route is being used for Gatton construction. You’ll have to use the sidewalk that goes between the Main Building and Gillis Hall. It’s not a long detour, but don’t forget to add a minute if you’re headed that way!
Where the sidewalks intersect outside the journalism building (between the King Library and Pence Hall): This one might seem a little obscure, but if you’ve ever walked through this intersection at class change, you’ll know what I’m talking about even without knowing any of the buildings I just mentioned.
Believe it or not, foot traffic does in fact slow down when there are too many people trying to go too many different directions, adding a very minimal amount of time to your daily commute, but enough to make you do one of these:
Believe it or not, foot traffic does in fact slow down when there are too many people trying to go too many different directions, adding a very minimal amount of time to your daily commute, but enough to make you do one of these:
Crossing Limestone: Basically anywhere you want to cross Limestone at any time of day is like a game of Frogger. You might make it half way, but then get stuck in the median for a minute or two, waiting to make it safely to the other side. Whether you’re jay walking or waiting at a crosswalk, you could spend multiple minutes waiting to dash across the street during a break in traffic, or waiting for the crosswalk to change. Make sure you factor in waiting time for crossing major streets like this one.
Driving in LexVegas: If you’re trying to get around Lexington by car, you should always plan for that notorious Lexington traffic so you’re not sitting in your car like this:
Driving in LexVegas: If you’re trying to get around Lexington by car, you should always plan for that notorious Lexington traffic so you’re not sitting in your car like this:
The best tip to give you about driving is to avoid South Limestone/Nicholasville Road at all costs. With people jay walking like crazy near campus, and with lanes, lights and busses galore everywhere else, this road gets backed up pretty quickly, especially during morning and lunch and evening rush hours.
So whether you’re traveling by foot or car, keep in mind these tips that your navigation system won’t tell you and you’ll save time on your daily commute. That way you can feel like Leo and Dan when heading out!
So whether you’re traveling by foot or car, keep in mind these tips that your navigation system won’t tell you and you’ll save time on your daily commute. That way you can feel like Leo and Dan when heading out!