Cedar Rapids' Speed Trap

The vast majority of citations issued on the interstate in Cedar Rapids were issued by the two sets of speed cameras at J Avenue, just north of downtown. The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) has ruled that there is no safety rationale for the J Avenue cameras in the northbound lanes, and they should be removed. The DOT also has ruled that the J Avenue cameras in the southbound lanes should be moved back to give drivers more time to react to a lower speed limit.

By Jim Foster Star Tribune

April 24, 2015 — 3:10pm

Jim Foster is a graphics reporter/producer who began his career at the Minnesota Star Tribune in 1985. He specializes in graphics for the Business section.

jfoster@startribune.com 612-673-4587

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