Transportation News
Football Home Opener Event Parking
- Thursday, September 5th, 2024
On Saturday, September 7th, the WKU Hilltoppers will host Eastern Kentucky in the home opener football game. Kick-off is at 6:02PM.
See the Football Parking and Tailgating Map for tailgating locations, shuttle service, disability parking, reserved parking, and road closing information.
Tailgating and Pre-Game Activities
· Tailgating areas open at 1:00PM
· Topper Walk begins at 3:42PM at Parking Structure 1.
Free Public Parking with Complementary Shuttle Service
· Free event parking with transit service to Houchens L.T. Smith Stadium will be available from the following lots:
o Creason Lot
o Parking Structure 3
o Adams Street Lot
o Kentucky Street Lot
o Alumni Square Garage
o Russellville Rd West Lot
· Transit service begins at 3:00PM from PS3 and Creason Lot and 4:00PM from Russellville Road West Lot and Kentucky Street and Alumni Ave.
· The transit stop for Adams Street Lot, Kentucky Street Lot, and Alumni Square Garage is located at the corner of Kentucky Street and Alumni Ave.
· The transit stop for Russellville Road West Lot is located at the bus stop in the lot.
· The transit stop for PS3 and Creason Lot is located at the PS3 bus stop.
· Service is suspended after kick-off and resumes at half-time until approximately one hour after the game is over.
· All Topper Transit buses are equipped to provide ADA service.
RV Parking
· Reserved RV parking will be available in the Service and Supply Lot beginning at 5:00PM on Friday, September 6th.
o Contact HAF (270-745-5321) to reserve a space.
· Public RV parking will be allowed in Creason Lot on a first come, first served basis as space allows starting at 5:00PM Friday.
· Driving lanes must remain open at all times.
Reserved Parking
· The following lots are reserved beginning Friday, September 6th at 4:00PM (must be cleared by 4:30PM). Any vehicles remaining will be cited and towed at the owner’s expense.
o CHB Lot next to PS1
o West Stadium Lot
o H4 parking spaces on Avenue of Champions
o A portion of the Poland Lot identified with signs
o Service Supply Lot
o Parking Structure 2 - 1st Floor
o Creason Lot OZ Zone and area closest to the Softball Field.
· The following lots are reserved beginning Saturday, September 7th at 8:00AM (must be cleared by 9:00AM). Any vehicles remaining will be cited and towed at the owner’s expense.
o Parking Structure 2 Levels 2-5
o McCormack Lot
o Parking Structure 1 Levels 1-3
§ H1 permits will be honored in Levels 4-7
o Lots surrounding Diddle Arena
o South Lawn Lot
o Avenue of Champions Faculty/Staff parking
Road Closings, Pick-ups & Drop-offs
· Avenue of Champions will close at 2:00PM. Only authorized event traffic and University service vehicles will be allowed through.
· While this road is closed, please use Regents Ave or Minton Circle for pick-ups and drop-offs. Do not block traffic.
· Topper Transit will not serve stops along the Avenue of Champions while the road is closed to event traffic.
· No Uber\Lyft pick-ups or drop-offs will be allowed on College Heights Blvd at Avenue of Champions. Please direct your ride to Minton Circle or Regents Avenue.
Traffic Control
· WKU and Bowling Green Police will begin directing event traffic away from campus late in the game as needed.
For other event information, please visit www.wku.edu/transportation, and follow us on Twitter!
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