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Lower tolerance is used on city streets, and fairly strict enforcement applies to red-light violations.ĭriving in Cedar Rapids can be a hassle compared to cities of similar size.

The photo-enforcement begins at various speeds over the posted limit, but you generally will not be cited for speeds between 1 and 8 over the limit on the interstate. The Cedar Rapids Police Department (CRPD) has suggested that no additional cameras will be placed, although this hasn't been confirmed by any other agency. Although seemingly simple to an observer, this system is nearly useless to visitors since the intersecting lines essentially form an "X" on a map rather than a "+".Īlso, visitors should note that along I-380 (North/South interstate corridor) and the surrounding downtown area, traffic cameras are utilized to enforce speed and red-light laws. The quadrant system's base is the insection of the Cedar River and 1st Avenue. The system divides the city into four directional quadrants with addresses that may look something like this: Taxi service is also available from the airport.īurlington Trailways (2818 Lippisch Place SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401) offers regular service from cities in Iowa, Illinois and Nebraska, with connecting service to national destinations via Greyhound and Jefferson Lines.Īll addresses in the city are based upon a quadrant system. Car rental agencies available at the airport include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz and National.Įastern Iowa Airport is currently served by Cedar Rapids Transit Route 11, which provides Monday-Saturday daytime connections to downtown Cedar Rapids.Īirport Shuttle Service offers door to door service for passengers arriving or departing on all flights to/from Eastern Iowa Airport. The Eastern Iowa Airport ( IATA: CID), approximately 5 miles south of downtown, is served by five airlines: Allegiant Air, American Eagle, Delta Airlines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines. From Dubuque, Cedar Rapids is one hour and fifteen minutes via US-151.Ĭedar Rapids is roughly four hours by car from Chicago, Minneapolis or Omaha.

From Iowa's capitol city of Des Moines, Cedar Rapids is slightly less than a two hour drive via I-80 and I-380. Typical Iowa hospitality is not lost here.Ĭedar Rapids is on I-380, about 50 minutes southeast of Waterloo (Iowa) and 30 minutes north of I-80 and Iowa City. While out of the way of most major travel routes and destinations, a stop in Cedar Rapids may uncover a great taste of the Midwest. While the city suffered significant damage, many damaged buildings have now been repaired or rebuilt and the city is thriving economically. In 2008, Cedar Rapids was severely impacted by record flooding along the Cedar River. The cultural and economic center of eastern Iowa, Cedar Rapids is home to two four-year colleges: Coe College and Mount Mercy University, along with an evening business school unit of the University of Iowa. While historically known as an industrial, working class city, Cedar Rapids is once again growing and seeing expanded opportunities for employment. Cedar Rapids is the second largest city in Iowa and the county seat of Linn County. Cedar Rapids is a city of 126,326 in Eastern Iowa.