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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

A cover portrait of Support Person of the Year Maggie Greer

Maggie Greer recognized as 2026 CAMBUS Support Person of the Year

Thursday, June 11, 2026
University of Iowa’s CAMBUS recognizes Maggie Greer as the 2026 Support Person of the Year. The award was established by Cambus in 2019 to recognize the student support staff who serve in behind-the-scenes and leadership roles that keep the transit system operating smoothly.
A cover portrait of Driver of the Year Bella Newell

Bella Newell recognized as 2026 CAMBUS Driver of the Year

Thursday, June 11, 2026
University of Iowa’s CAMBUS recognizes Bella Newell as the 2026 Driver of the Year. Transit service providers across Iowa each nominate an employee annually to be honored by the Iowa Public Transit Association (IPTA) for their commitment to providing safe and friendly service.
A photo of all of the participants in the 2026 Cambus Roadeo

CAMBUS Roadeo 2026

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
On June 6, CAMBUS drivers competed in a “bus roadeo”.  The annual bus roadeo is a friendly competition amongst Cambus student and full-time bus operators that tests their driving skills in a ten-part obstacle course.

Parking alert: Parking Ramp 3 closed for maintenance June 5-8, 2026

Tuesday, June 2, 2026
To provide clean and safe parking facilities, Parking Ramp 3 will be closed for maintenance. This project is part of our annual maintenance plan that helps ensure safe and long-lasting facilities. We apologize for any inconvenience this project may cause. 

Savannah Bananas: July 3-4, 2026

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Cambus will not run shuttles or regular services for the July 3-4 Savannah Bananas event due to the university holiday. For event details or questions, visit hawkeyesports.com/savannahbananas or contact UI Athletics.
view of Pentacrest and downtown at twilight with vehicle lights

Student permit sales details for fall 2026 - spring 2027

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Student permit sales for fall 2026 – spring 2027 will begin Monday, Aug. 3. Permit sales for students living in a residence hall will be available on Wednesday, Aug. 5 and Thursday, Aug. 6.

Parking alert: Field House Lot closed for maintenance May 29 - June 1, 2026

Thursday, May 28, 2026

CAMBUS service alert: Washington St. detour beginning June 1, 2026

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Cambus routes will be detouring Washington St. beginning June 1, 2026. Several downtown bus stops will be closed.

Parking alert: Facility maintenance at IMU Ramp, May 25 – Aug. 7, 2026

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Contractors will be performing preventative maintenance, repairing concrete and recoating drive surfaces throughout the IMU Ramp.
campus at sunset showing Pentacrest looking west towards health sciences campus

New permit and citation rates beginning July 1, 2026

Friday, May 15, 2026
The Iowa Board of Regents has approved rates for the 2027 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. Parking rates for July 2026 – June 2027 are published in this article.