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CAMBUS introduces online rider hub to improve Bionic Bus eligibility process

Beginning Monday, Oct. 20, CAMBUS Bionic Bus applicants can apply for service through an online portal called Spare Eligibility. In addition to submitting an application, the portal allows riders to track their Bionic Bus eligibility status.

Construction alert: Oct. 11 skyway closed between Hawkeye Parking Ramp and UI Health Care

Wednesday, October 8, 2025
The skyway between the Hawkeye Parking Ramp and UI Health Care facilities will be closed Saturday, Oct. 11.

Construction alert: Sept. 20 skyway closed between Hawkeye Parking Ramp and UI Health Care

Friday, September 19, 2025
The skyway between the Hawkeye Parking Ramp and UI Health Care facilities will be closed Saturday, Sept. 20.

CAMBUS service alert: Routes 31, 32, 35, 42, 52 impacted due to UI homecoming parade Sept. 26

The University of Iowa homecoming parade is Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. Street closures in the downtown area will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Due to these street closures, CAMBUS routes will detour beginning at 4:30 p.m.

Parking alert: Select spaces closed in Parking Ramp 1, Sept. 15-28

Friday, September 12, 2025
Contractors will be performing work throughout Parking Ramp 1. Work in the ramp will take place in two phases.
cars parked in lot

Recreation Center Parking Lot changing to mobile payment zone starting Sept. 8

On Monday, Sept. 8, public parking at the Recreation Center Lot adjacent to the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center transitioned to a mobile payment zone with payment required 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Parking alert: Levels 3 and 4 of Parking Ramp 1 closed Sept. 5 - 8, 2025

Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Levels 3 and 4 of Parking Ramp 1 will be closed for maintenance. Vehicles will not be allowed to enter levels 3 and 4 starting at 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 5. The ramp will reopen for use at 3 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8.

Fleet Services Newsletter, August 2025

Tuesday, September 2, 2025
patient parking ambassadors in green vests directing traffic at Parking Ramp 2

New parking ambassadors make it easier for patients to navigate UI Health Care’s university campus

Friday, August 15, 2025
Starting Monday, Aug. 18, patient parking ambassadors will begin to help ensure parking is available for patients and their families in Parking Ramp 2.

Maintenance alert: North Campus Ramp closed morning of Aug. 14

Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The elevator bank in North Campus Ramp will close for maintenance from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.