A photo of a bus in the cambus maintenance facility

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.

drone image of campus with parking lot in foreground, then Iowa River, and then main campus and Pentacrest in background

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

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.
Grid of portrait images showing 5 of the highlighted CAMBUS alumni

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.
portrait photos of scholarship recipients in grid layout - 2 rows by 3 columns

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.
CAMBUS driver driving a bus with passengers seated behind him

UI CAMBUS begins hiring bonus incentive program for newly hired student employees

Tuesday, January 4, 2022
CAMBUS has implemented a new hiring incentive program in an effort to increase the number of student drivers and encourage them to quickly move through the multi-step hiring process. As of Dec. 20, 2021, all newly hired CAMBUS student staff will receive a total of $400 in two $200 installments after meeting two milestones in the hiring process.

CAMBUS service for Winter Break 2021

Thursday, December 9, 2021