Speed cameras in Cedar Rapids yield mixed safety and revenue results
As Cedar Rapids marks two years of its traffic camera program, Crashes on the I 380 S curve near H Avenue NE and Diagonal Drive SE fell from 28 in 2009 to seven in 2011. Red light crashes at seven monitored intersections dropped from 104 in 2009 to 92 in 2011. Citywide crashes decreased 7 percent from 2009 and 2010. Fatalities dropped from seven in 2009 to one in 2011. Police say behavior changes show cameras' impact.
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Exclusive Cedar Rapids police speed sting ride along
Tonight at 10 on KCRG TV9 viewers ride along with Cedar Rapids police as they run a speed sting on Interstate 380. The Iowa House will hold a debate on a traffic camera ban in a related matter.
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Net View Traffic Camera Map Feature Online
An interactive map of traffic camera data is available on The Gazette website at www.TheGazette.com. The tool provides live views of road conditions and incidents from multiple camera feeds for real time traveler planning.
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Suspect in killings knew war's tensions
A U S Army staff sergeant suspected in killing at least 16 Afghan civilians faced war stress from four combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was held at Kandahar base as Afghan leaders press for trials in their courts while attacks targeted mourners near the scene. Experts note PTSD and mood issues after multiple deployments.
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Neighbors debate $38 million Field of Dreams plan
In Dyersville Iowa residents weigh a 38 million proposal to convert the Field of Dreams area into All-Star Ballpark Heaven with 24 diamonds and an indoor training facility. The plan from an Illinois couple aims to attract national youth tournaments and lodging but splits the town over water and sewer extensions and economic impact.
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