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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.

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.

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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

CAMBUS service for summer 2022

Monday, May 2, 2022
CAMBUS will operate summer service Saturday, May 14, 2022 through Sunday, August 19, 2022. During summer, some routes will have decreased service or will not operate due to different campus needs, decreased demand, and available staffing. Academic service resumes Saturday, August 20.

Mask mandate lifted for CAMBUS

Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Face masks are no longer required when riding CAMBUS. The new guidance follows the April 18 federal court ruling against the mask requirement on public transportation. However, with COVID-19 still present in our community, face masks remain an effective tool for protecting yourself and others against the virus.

UIPD Safety Briefing: 5 tips for preventing bike theft

Tuesday, April 12, 2022
As the weather begins to warm up and more members of our community return to bicycling as a sustainable mode of transportation, the UI Department of Public Safety would like to share a few reminders to you prevent your bike from being stolen.
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CAMBUS nominates Holevoet and Steele for Student Employee of the Year 2022

Thursday, April 7, 2022
CAMBUS in 2022 has nominated two employees, Alyson Holevoet and Connor Steele, for UI Student Employee of the Year.

Pay stations installed in lobbies at UI College of Dentistry

Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Equipment that allows visitors to “pay on foot” has been installed in the Main Entrance and West Entrance lobbies of the UI College of Dentistry. The lobby pay stations are in addition to the “pay in lane” equipment in the parking lot exit lanes.
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UI CAMBUS helping to inspire the next generation of public transportation leaders

Wednesday, January 26, 2022
The next generation of public transportation leaders are Hawkeyes. From Chicago, Illinois to Tyler, Texas, learn how student jobs at CAMBUS are creating opportunities for Iowa grads to shape access and mobility in communities across the country.
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CAMBUS scholarship awarded to recipients for spring 2022

Tuesday, January 25, 2022
CAMBUS Scholarships have been awarded to five student employees for the spring 2022 semester: Luke Doyle, Grace McClimon, Reece Sommers, Amanda Thomas, and Brandon Wong.