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Phone: 319-335-8633

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Accessibility

The Parking and Transportation Department is committed to promoting campus accessibility through mobility solutions for all students, staff, faculty, and visitors.  In addition to fixed-route bus services, CAMBUS also operates a door-to-door paratransit bus service, called "Bionic Bus".  

Learn more about Bionic bus service.

CAMBUS Service Alerts

Recreation Center Parking Lot returns to  gate-controlled system Jan. 2

Thursday, December 18, 2025
A CAMBUS in motion through campus

Cambus awarded $6.1M from FTA for hybrid buses

Thursday, December 18, 2025
Six diesel-electric hybrid buses will join the Cambus fleet thanks to a recent federal grant award.
A CAMBUS driving through a snowy street

CAMBUS service for 2025-2026 winter break

Thursday, December 11, 2025
CAMBUS will operate break service Saturday, Dec. 20 through Sunday, Jan. 18. Academic service resumes Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. CAMBUS will operate academic weekend schedules on Monday, Jan. 19 due to the university holiday.

Fleet Services Newsletter, December 2025

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Parking alert: Parking Ramp 4 east elevator closed for updates Dec. 9  - April 1, 2026

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The east elevator bank in Parking Ramp 4 is being updated. Please use elevators at the center of the ramp for the duration of this work. We apologize for any inconvenience.  
Inside the bike cage at Hawkeye Parking Ramp

New secure bike parking now available at Hawkeye Parking Ramp

Monday, December 8, 2025
Secure bicycle parking permits are now available for purchase at Hawkeye Parking Ramp. The enclosed bike parking at the ramp offers secure storage for up to 50 bicycles with access permissions provided by University of Iowa ID cards.
person wearing blue shirt and neon vest stands at entrance to parking ramp and waves driver forward

Ambassadors starting at Parking Ramp 4 to help patients parking on UI Health Care’s university campus

Thursday, December 4, 2025
students approaching a stopped CAMBUS on campus in the fall.

CAMBUS service for 2025 fall break

Tuesday, November 11, 2025
CAMBUS will operate break service Saturday, Nov. 22 through Saturday, Nov. 29. Academic service resumes Sunday, Nov. 30.

CAMBUS service alert: Routes 32 and 43 detouring near Slater Hall after 11 a.m. Nov. 15

Monday, November 10, 2025
Due to construction activity on northbound S. Grand Ave near Parking Ramp 4, CAMBUS routes 32 Blue Route and 43 Hawkeye Interdorm will detour to Melrose Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 15.
A photo of the 380 Express bus

380 Express bus services extended through 2029

Tuesday, November 4, 2025
The East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) has announced that the 380 Express bus service will continue through 2029. The service's partnership with the University of Iowa provides discounted bus passes on the bus line between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.