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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.

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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.

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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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CAMBUS service reminder for 2022-2023 winter break

Friday, December 2, 2022
CAMBUS will operate break service Saturday, Dec. 17 through Sunday, Jan. 15. Academic service resumes Monday, Jan. 16, 2023.
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Service added on CAMBUS routes 31, 32, 41, 42 beginning Monday, Nov. 28

Monday, November 21, 2022
CAMBUS will be adding service during the morning to 31 Red Route and 32 Blue Route and during the evening to 41 Hawk Lot-Hospital and 42 Hawkeye-Pentacrest beginning Monday, Nov. 28.
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CAMBUS Now app introduced for on-demand services

Wednesday, November 9, 2022
CAMBUS Now, a new app for on-demand services, allows riders to conveniently request rides and provides information to riders including estimated time of arrival (ETA) and trip notifications.
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CAMBUS Shuttles to Carver-Hawkeye Arena for Winter Sports

Tuesday, November 1, 2022
CAMBUS provides shuttles to the Carver-Hawkeye Arena area for some games and matches of the winter sports season.
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Normal commute becomes critical moment for employees

Monday, September 19, 2022
The moments before a crisis can often feel serene and mundane. On June 3, interstate traffic was moving steadily, the weather was decent, and the four members of the UI Health Care Riverside #1 van expected a conventional commute.

CAMBUS services for Hawkeye Football 2022 home games

Thursday, September 15, 2022
During home football games in the fall semester, CAMBUS provides shuttle services from select parking lots to near Kinnick Stadium.
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Connecting Campus: The iconic campus innovation co-founded by a business student turns 50

Monday, September 12, 2022
With university support, a one-bus brainstorm would grow into CAMBUS, one of the university’s most enduring symbols that celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
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Health care appointment parking experience improved for UI faculty and staff

Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Beginning Sept. 6, a new automated process will reduce citations issued to UI faculty and staff for parking in space reserved for hospital patients and visitors while attending their health care appointments. If faculty and staff do receive a citation, it will be issued to your email.
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CAMBUS service for fall 2022 academic session begins Saturday, Aug. 20

Monday, August 15, 2022
University of Iowa CAMBUS is announcing service details for the fall 2022 academic session, beginning Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022. Riders should use the Transit App to see real-time departure predictions, live bus locations, closest bus stops, plan a trip and more.
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UI CAMBUS increases starting pay, hiring bonus incentive for new student hires

Thursday, August 11, 2022
Disruptions due to the pandemic and Iowa DOT appointment wait times have caused on-going staffing shortages at CAMBUS. Newly hired CAMBUS student are eligible for a $1,000 hiring incentive bonus after meeting milestones in the hiring process. As of August 21, 2022, the starting wage has increased to $17.50/hour with raises every 6 months.