UI receives $16M grant for CAMBUS system
The Federal Transit Administration awarded the University of Iowa a $16.4 million grant for improvements to the CAMBUS system, including the purchase of six new battery-electric buses.
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University students, faculty, and staff between 2016 and 2020 saved more than 1.4 million gallons of fuel by choosing to not drive alone.
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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Ambassadors starting at Parking Ramp 4 to help patients parking on UI Health Care’s university campus
Thursday, December 4, 2025
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.
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.
CAMBUS Shuttles to Carver-Hawkeye Arena for Winter Sports
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
CAMBUS provides shuttles to Carver-Hawkeye Arena area for select basketball games and wrestling matches for the 2025-26 winter sports season.
Traffic reminder: Hawkeye sports events at Carver-Hawkeye Arena begin Thursday, Oct. 30
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Events starting during the evening will increase traffic around Carver-Hawkeye Arena and may cause delays.
CAMBUS introduces online rider hub to improve Bionic Bus eligibility process
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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.
Recreation Center Parking Lot changing to mobile payment zone starting Sept. 8
Monday, September 8, 2025
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.
CAMBUS Football Shuttles and game day detours for 2025
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
In addition to the extra shuttle service, regular CAMBUS routes are modified during home football games on Saturdays.
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.
CAMBUS service for fall 2025 session begins Saturday, August 23
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
CAMBUS will operate academic routes and schedules beginning Saturday, Aug. 23. Please note that service may be adjusted on some dates due to university holidays.
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