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arial view of the loading dock at Rupp Arena which is the location for STLP State Bus Drop Off/Pick Up

Working Together

Buses At Central Bank Center

Working together, we can all contribute to the Bus Zone running quickly, smoothly, and safely. Lexington PD Traffic Management will be in full control of the bus drop off and pick up locations. They will direct buses to load/unload areas as needed to keep students and pedestrians safe while also liminting the disrruption to rush hour Lexington traffic. Click here to plug in your location to get directions to Central Bank Center.

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UPDATED: Morning Drop Off

Drop off as early as 8:00 am Eastern

Lexington PD will deploy their mobile command unit and manage the flow of traffic during the morning arrival window. Please follow all instructions from LexPD officers. LexPD are the experts at traffic management during huge events in downtown Lexington and STLP is thankful for the opportunity to have their support.

students smile while sitting in school bus seats

Bus Parking

For buses remaining at Central Bank Center, parking is provided in the W. High Street Parking Lot. Due to the ongoing construction projects around Central Bank Center, the Kentucky Department of Education is pleased to provide free parking for buses that remain on site this year.

NOTE: These bus spaces are first come, first serve.

Car and Van Parking: Currently, only bus parking is free. Cars and van parking fees are due upon exit and require debit/credit card (parking lot does not accept cash). As always, the W. High Street Parking Lot is not the only option in downtown Lexington. Feel free to utilize to locate alternative lots that may accomodate a school bus.

two girls smiling from their shared school bus seat

Evening Bus Pick Up

State ends after Award Show (approx. 6pm)

Buses should queue ahead of the parking loop area (loading dock) and await their turn to enter the Bus Zone. Students will exit Central Bank Center via the same loading dock ramps used for drop off.

Buses that are parked in High Street Lot will be accessible to load from inside the lot.

Thank You!

Student transportation makes STLP State possible!

With as many as 400 buses set to transport students from all over Kentucky, we know that navigating the Bus Zone processes can be stressful. Thank you to all the bus drivers who help safely transport our STLP students to and from our event. We'll continue to do our best to make the process easy to follow and running as smoothly as we can.

Drive safely!

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