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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

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CAMBUS service for 2026 spring break

Friday, February 27, 2026
Cambus will operate break service Saturday, March 14 through Saturday, March 21. Academic service resumes Sunday, March 22.
an interior diagram of new safety features

Cambus begins pilot to test new safety equipment on buses

Thursday, February 26, 2026
UI Cambus is piloting new safety equipment on two buses that is intended to help transit operators be more aware of vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians and cyclists, and prevent collisions.
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Rate changes proposed for UI parking permits to support facility maintenance

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
UI Parking and Transportation is seeking approval from the Iowa Board of Regents for parking permit rate increases starting July 1 to help fund necessary maintenance and improvements. Proposed rate increases vary by permit types and range from an increase of $1 per month to $6 per month.
All of the CAMBUS scholarship award recipients for spring 2026.

CAMBUS scholarships awarded to recipients for spring 2026

Tuesday, February 10, 2026
CAMBUS scholarships have been awarded to three student employees for the spring 2026 semester. Many deserving and well-qualified Cambus student employees submitted applications for academic scholarships.
A diagram of a CAMBUS bus stop sign

New bus stop signs arrive to campus for spring 2026

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
University of Iowa CAMBUS will install improved bus stop signs across the campus this month. In addition to replacing worn signs, the signs feature a design overhaul to improve accessibility and system navigation.
a map showing HSI stall changes for 2026

New stall assignments at Health Sciences Interchange start Jan. 20

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 20, stall 1 is assigned to route 34 Research Park. Stall 3 is assigned to routes 42 Hawkeye-Pentacrest and 52 Finkbine-Pentacrest. Route 54 Hancher-Newton Road will use the VA Hospital and Hardin Library stops.
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CAMBUS service for spring 2026 session

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
CAMBUS will operate academic routes and schedules beginning Tuesday, Jan. 20. Due to the university holiday, academic weekend schedules will operate Monday, Jan. 19.

CAMBUS service alert: Newton Road westbound closure detouring 32, 42, 52

Monday, January 12, 2026

Fleet Services alert: Rental services closing at 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 30 and 31

Tuesday, December 30, 2025
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Cambus service alert: On Dec. 24 routes 34, 41, 42, 51, and 52 will have adjusted service and route 62 ODS starting early

Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Due to a temporary staffing shortage, service during the afternoon and evening of Wednesday, Dec. 24 will be reduced for the following routes: 34 Research Park, 41 Hawk Lot-Hospital, 42 Hawkeye-Pentacrest, 51 Hospital-Finkbine/Arena, and 52 Finkbine-Pentacrest.