Cedar Rapids uses permissive left turns and road diets for safety
Traffic planners describe permissive left turn signals replacing solid greens to curb misinterpretations. Road diets shrink four lanes to two with center turns and bike lanes, reducing crashes and preserving traffic flow. Roundabouts rise in Corridor cities, offering safer, smoother collisions reductions while cheaper stop signs replace signals where feasible.
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Iowa Medicaid oversight questions rising MCO costs
The state plans a $33 million rate increase for managed care organizations ending June 30 2017 amid rising prescription drug prices and new enrollees. Amerigroup AmeriHealth and UnitedHealthcare posted multi hundred million losses, prompting scrutiny from lawmakers.
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Trump to nominate Pruitt to lead EPA amid renewable fuels debate
President elect Trump plans Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to head the EPA while signaling support for ethanol and the Renewable Fuel Standard. He also is expected to nominate Rick Perry to lead the Department of Energy, drawing mixed reactions from renewable fuel advocates and critics.
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