Photo from inside the bicycle cage in Hawkeye Ramp

Secure bike parking available

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. This storage option provides more security and weather protection.

Sustainable Transportation

Make your commute more sustainable

University students, faculty, and staff between 2016 and 2020 saved more than 1.4 million gallons of fuel by choosing to not drive alone.

drone image of campus with parking lot in foreground, then Iowa River, and then main campus and Pentacrest in background

Parking system improved with LPR technology

LPR increases parking efficiency, provides convenience for permit holders, and greatly reduces the amount of material waste.  

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News and features

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.
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.
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.
a photo of a CAMBUS driving past the Pentacrest.

CAMBUS service for summer 2026

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
CAMBUS summer 2026 service operates May 16- August 21. Academic service resumes Saturday, August 22.
Students sitting on pentacrest as cambus drives by

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.