The University of Iowa Police Department has added a new K9 to its team. K9 Bella — a German Shepherd trained in explosives detection, tracking, and article search — will work alongside her handler, Officer Daniel Huggar. The pair were matched earlier this spring, and recently completed their training at Ironheart Training Center in Ottawa, Kan.

The UI Police Department has teamed up with Hospital Safety and Security to host a series of bike registration events on the UI Health Care University Campus. Registering your bike makes it easier for you to file a police report if your bike is stolen, and easier for law enforcement to return it to you if it is located.

With the help of a federal grant, big changes are coming to Cambus that will help the University of Iowa meet sustainability goals and increase the bus system’s efficiency. 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 that will help the UI reach its sustainability goals. In addition, the funds will help provide updates to the Cambus Maintenance Facility.

To support the ongoing maintenance and improvement of parking facilities, University of Iowa Parking and Transportation is proposing modest rate increases for most parking permits beginning Aug. 1. The proposed rates – including a cost decrease to permits for the commuter lot farthest from campus – received unanimous support from the Parking and Transportation Charter Committee before seeking approval by the Iowa Board of Regents.

From the Front Row, a student podcast from the UI College of Public Health, interviewed Ken Anderson about our iconic CAMBUS. Dr. Anderson talks about the creation of CAMBUS and its transformation – including the artwork on the first buses. Click on the links below to listen and check out the CAMBUS 50th Anniversary magazine for even more info.

The week of March 18, 2024, UI CAMBUS is recognizing its student employees for their commitment to providing safe and reliable transportation. CAMBUS student drivers and student support staff over the past year continued to excel, innovate, and take on new challenges to deliver exceptional service to campus.

Construction of a new road connecting Newton Road to the University of Iowa Health Care university campus is underway. The south end of the road will extend between Hospital Parking Ramp 1 and the General Hospital pavilion, ending at the site of the current fountain entrance. Along Newton Road, a roundabout will be installed north of the Center for Disabilities and Development and west of the Hardin Library for Health Sciences.

CAMBUS staff attended the annual IPTA state conference and bus roadeo June 5 – 8 in Ames hosted by CyRide. The conference provides an opportunity for public transportation leaders to connect and attend various training sessions.

Welcome to the newly redesigned Finance and Operations website! This updated version not only presents a modernized look and introduces new features but also prioritizes accessibility, ensuring that all users can seamlessly navigate and engage with our content.

The new Parking Lot 14 has reopened and is located north of Melrose Avenue just east of the previous lot. The new parking lot will help provide additional parking on the West Campus throughout the 10-year facilities master plan.