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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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Explore available opportunities for employment with CAMBUS

Wednesday, October 20, 2021
CAMBUS is hiring. Become a driver and experience a fun job where employees meet fellow students and serve the university community.

CAMBUS temporary service reductions due to driver staff shortage beginning Aug. 30, 2021

Wednesday, August 25, 2021
UI CAMBUS will be temporarily reducing frequency on some routes beginning Monday, Aug. 30 in response to a driver staff shortage. Routes that will have reduced frequency: 31 Red Route and 32 Blue Route, 35A Interdorm-WCTC, 41 Hawk Lot-Hospital, 51 Hospital-Finkbine/Arena, and 52 Finkbine-Pentacrest.

CAMBUS announces fall 2021 academic service beginning Aug. 21

Monday, August 16, 2021
University of Iowa CAMBUS is announcing service details for the fall 2021 academic session, beginning Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021. During academic sessions, service is increased on some routes, including more late night and weekend services.
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Bridget Joers recognized as CAMBUS Support Person of the Year 2021

Tuesday, June 22, 2021
University of Iowa’s CAMBUS recognizes Bridget Joers as the 2021 Support Person of the Year. Joers is the third recipient of the Support Person of the Year award. The Support Person of the Year award is part of a larger effort to regularly recognize the efforts of CAMBUS employees.
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CAMBUS introduces route numbers to route naming system

Thursday, June 17, 2021
University of Iowa CAMBUS will begin using route numbers an additional identifier of its 14 routes beginning July 2021. Route numbers are being added to the route name following a recommendation from the Iowa City Area Transit Study (ICATS).
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Parking and Transportation improves parking system with LPR technology

Wednesday, June 16, 2021
University of Iowa Parking and Transportation has implemented a license plate recognition (LPR) system that allows a vehicle license plate to also be used as the university parking permit. Beginning Aug. 1, most faculty, staff, and student permit holders will not need to display a physical permit in their vehicles. LPR increases parking efficiency, provides convenience for permit holders, and greatly reduces the amount of paper and plastic waste produced.  
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Darshaun Smith recognized as CAMBUS Driver of the Year 2021

Tuesday, June 15, 2021
University of Iowa’s CAMBUS recognizes Darshaun Smith as the 2021 Driver of the Year. Transit service providers across Iowa annually each nominate an employee to be honored by the Iowa Public Transit Association (IPTA) for their commitment to providing safe and friendly service.
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Out of (the Ordinary) Office: Grease Junkie

Thursday, June 10, 2021
Graduate student and former Hawkeye gymnast Brandon Wong isn't afraid of getting his hands dirty while working for CAMBUS.

Recognizing the service of CAMBUS drivers on Transit Operator Appreciation Day

Thursday, March 18, 2021
Over the past year, transit operators across the nation have faced unprecedented challenges in delivering essential transportation services amid an ongoing pandemic.