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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.

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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students approaching a stopped CAMBUS on campus in the fall.

CAMBUS service for 2025 fall break

Tuesday, November 11, 2025
CAMBUS will operate break service Saturday, Nov. 22 through Saturday, Nov. 29. Academic service resumes Sunday, Nov. 30.
A photo of the 380 Express bus

380 Express bus services extended through 2029

Tuesday, November 4, 2025
The East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) has announced that the 380 Express bus service will continue through 2029. The service's partnership with the University of Iowa provides discounted bus passes on the bus line between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. 
basketball arena with fans in seats

CAMBUS Shuttles to Carver-Hawkeye Arena for Winter Sports

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
CAMBUS provides shuttles to Carver-Hawkeye Arena area for select basketball games and wrestling matches for the 2025-26 winter sports season.
Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Traffic reminder: Hawkeye sports events at Carver-Hawkeye Arena begin Thursday, Oct. 30

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Events starting during the evening will increase traffic around Carver-Hawkeye Arena and may cause delays.
Driver standing with bionic bus in front of old capitol building

CAMBUS introduces online rider hub to improve Bionic Bus eligibility process

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Beginning Monday, Oct. 20, CAMBUS Bionic Bus applicants can apply for service through an online portal called Spare Eligibility. In addition to submitting an application, the portal allows riders to track their Bionic Bus eligibility status.
cars parked in lot

Recreation Center Parking Lot changing to mobile payment zone starting Sept. 8

Monday, September 8, 2025
On Monday, Sept. 8, public parking at the Recreation Center Lot adjacent to the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center transitioned to a mobile payment zone with payment required 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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CAMBUS Football Shuttles and game day detours for 2025

Wednesday, August 27, 2025
In addition to the extra shuttle service, regular CAMBUS routes are modified during home football games on Saturdays.
patient parking ambassadors in green vests directing traffic at Parking Ramp 2

New parking ambassadors make it easier for patients to navigate UI Health Care’s university campus

Friday, August 15, 2025
Starting Monday, Aug. 18, patient parking ambassadors will begin to help ensure parking is available for patients and their families in Parking Ramp 2.
A woman takes a photograph of autumn leaves while a CAMBUS passes by in the background

CAMBUS service for fall 2025 session begins Saturday, August 23

Wednesday, August 13, 2025
CAMBUS will operate academic routes and schedules beginning Saturday, Aug. 23. Please note that service may be adjusted on some dates due to university holidays.