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.
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.
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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Public Transportation: a historical look at Cambus, Iowa City's original free bus service
Monday, February 26, 2024
'From the Front Row' podcast interviews Dr. Ken Anderson about the creation of CAMBUS and it's relation to public health.
UI seeks permission to plan second west side parking ramp
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
UI CAMBUS tech upgrades offer better rider predictions and more
Friday, January 19, 2024
CAMBUS riders are now seeing more accurate bus locations in the Transit mobile app, thanks to upgraded GPS equipment and cellular technology.
CAMBUS scholarship awarded to recipients for spring 2024
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
CAMBUS Scholarships have been awarded to five student employees for the spring 2024 semester.
Parking Lot 14 has reopened in a new location
Thursday, December 14, 2023
The new Parking Lot 14 is located north of Melrose Avenue just east of the previous lot and is ready for public use.
New EV charging rate to begin in 2024 following implementation of state tax
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Starting January of 2024, UI Parking and Transportation will charge a rate of $0.16 per kWh for the use of public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on campus. This decision is in response to the State of Iowa passing the Electric Fuel Excise Tax, which taxes electricity used to charge EVs.
Parking and Transportation relaunches UI Rideshare just in time for winter break
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
If you are looking for a ride back home, the newly revived UI Rideshare can help connect you with a fellow student going in the same direction.
New road will connect Newton Road to UI Health Care
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
The first new road to be built on campus in more than a decade will connect Newton Road to the fountain entrance of University of Iowa Health Care, a project necessary to make way for construction of the new inpatient tower.
CAMBUS announces new demand-response driver student position
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
University of Iowa CAMBUS will begin hiring this month for demand-response drivers (DRD), a new student position. Creating this position will help CAMBUS to more quickly fill gaps in its staff and better meet the growing number of rides on Bionic service.