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Carver Hawkeye Arena, Kinnick Stadium, and Pentacrest hosting events weekend of April 27
April 25, 2017
The many entertainment and active-lifestyle events hosted in Iowa City and at the University of Iowa continue to make the community an ideal community to live, work, and study. The weekend of April 27 several events will be hosted in and around the campus. Traffic may be heavy... Continue Reading
Published On: April 25, 2018
Earth Month Bike Challenge 2018
April 5, 2018
As part of Earth Month 2018, the Office of Sustainability invites you to take its annual Bike Challenge. Now in its sixth year, the challenge encourages biking as a healthy, fun, and environmentally-friendly transportation mode. By registering and logging your rides individually or as a team, you can win prizes like a bicycle gear or gift cards.... Continue Reading
Published On: April 05, 2018
Winter Warrior Bike Challenge
November 20, 2017
Even though the weather is getting colder, there's no need to put your bicycle in the basement or garage. With a little preparation, you can join the many University of Iowa faculty, staff, and students who bike year-round. To encourage and reward winter biking, the Office of Sustainability and campus partners are again presenting the Winter... Continue Reading
Published On: November 20, 2017
Kinnick Stadium North End Zone project traffic and transit impacts
November 19, 2017
Renovation will begin on Kinnick Stadium’s North End Zone Sunday, November 19 and is scheduled to last until the summer of 2019. Construction will affect nearby streets, pedestrian routes, and CAMBUS service.
Traffic
The Kinnick Stadium north end zone project requires closing... Continue Reading
Published On: November 20, 2017
Bicycle Friendly status awarded to University of Iowa, 2017 - 2021
November 9, 2017
The League of American Bicyclists recognized the University of Iowa for the second time with a Silver Bicycle Friendly University (BFU) award. The University of Iowa is the only university in Iowa to earn the Bicycle Friendly University designation.
With the announcement of 46 new and renewing BFUs, the... Continue Reading
Published On: November 10, 2017
UI RideShare Network celebrates first birthday
October 20, 2017
Commuter Program celebrated the first birthday of the UI Rideshare Network on Friday, October 20. Just over 950 members joined during the first year and 9,500 requests were made to “find match”. In the past 30 days, 53 new accounts were created and 642 “find match” requests were made. The program is a tool that adds to our existing... Continue Reading
Published On: October 31, 2017
Call-In Program improved for employee parking permits
October 25, 2017
University of Iowa Parking Services offers a courtesy program for permit holders who forgot to display their parking permit – the “Call-In” program. Thanks to an update and collaboration with university Information Technology Services, permit holders can now easily use an online application to submit a call-in to our... Continue Reading
Published On: October 25, 2017
Iowa City seeks upgrade of its Bike Friendly Community status
September 26, 2017
The League of American Bicyclists is currently reviewing the Iowa City application to renew its "Bike Friendly Community" status. Currently designated as silver, the city is hoping to achieve gold status.
Community members are asked to participate in a brief online survey to better understand local bicyclists'... Continue Reading
Published On: September 26, 2017
CAMBUS expands academic weekend service hours
August 16, 2017
CAMBUS will expand Academic Weekend service beginning Saturday, August 19.
The mix of fixed-route services will now operate between 8:30 a.m. and 1:00 a.m.
An Interdorm Route has been added to Weekend Academic service and operates between
8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays.... Continue Reading
Published On: August 16, 2017
Iowa DOT honors public transit systems
June 7, 2017
Each year the Iowa Department of Transportation recognizes one regional and one urban transit system for improvements in ridership and cost management. The University of Iowa’s transit system CAMBUS won Most Improved Urban Transit System of the Year. The Iowa DOT awarded CAMBUS for conducting a large service expansion while maintaining... Continue Reading
Published On: June 20, 2017