One way streets phased out in Cedar Rapids and beyond
City planners nationwide are converting one-way streets to two ways to curb congestion and boost safety. Iowa moves include Washington Street in downtown Iowa City and Court Avenue in Des Moines, with Dubuque Ottumwa also switching. Officials cite simpler operations slower speeds bike lanes and better pedestrian crossings as benefits, while studies note increased street vitality despite slower traffic.
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Street improvements completed by 2015 in several city blocks
Projects completed by 2015 include Second Avenue from Sixth Street SW to First Street SE, Third Avenue from Sixth Street SW to Third Street SE, Fourth Avenue SE from Fifth Street SE to 19th Street SE, Eighth Street SE from Fourth Avenue SE to 12th Avenue SE, and earlier work on Fourth and Fifth Avenues SE between First and Third Streets SE and on Second and Third Avenues SE in the Medi District.
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Cedar Rapids Two Way Conversions Expand Downtown Traffic Plan
Cedar Rapids advances a 2016 plan converting Seventh Street SE and more streets to two way traffic to cut crashes, curb crime, and raise property values. Local residents weigh in on bike lanes and center turn lanes as officials note phased rollouts and mixed early feedback.
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Zika Mosquito Strategy Urged For U.S. Cities
Health officials say US states and cities must shift to targeting indoor and outdoor Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and both larvae and adults as Zika spreads from Brazil into the Americas. CDC Director Frieden urged focused, aggressive control amid rising cases in Puerto Rico and expectations of southern U.S. spread.
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Gazette publication and subscription notice details
The Gazette lists its publication information including address 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 and that it is a daily paper. It provides subscription rates 8 per week 416 per year for in county delivery 468 per year for out of state seven days and directs address changes to P O Box 1862 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 and contact numbers for subscription service and the general line.
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