Because of a noticeable rise in the number of cyclists on mid-valley roads during the corona crisis, this may be a good time to remind us all of Oregon’s unique safe-passing law affecting bikes.
Button’s no help on this little ride
Written April 20th, 2020 by Hasso Hering
To start with, what about these pedestrian crossing buttons during the coronavirus crisis? How many unwashed hands have touched them, and how often do they get disinfected? The answers, presumably, are lots and never. So how safe are they?
Posted in: Bicycling, Commentary
Tags: Albany cycling, beg buttons, pedestrian crossing buttons, Perwinkle Creek Bike Path
Tags: Albany cycling, beg buttons, pedestrian crossing buttons, Perwinkle Creek Bike Path
Albany streets: Ideal for social distancing
Written March 28th, 2020 by Hasso Hering
On Day Six of Oregon’s corona shutdown, it’s discouraging to read that many outdoor recreation sites, like state parks and federal forest trails, have been closed to prevent the contagion from spreading. But we still have city streets.
Albany to consider emergency business aid
Written March 27th, 2020 by Hasso Hering
On Day Five of Oregon’s partial corona shutdown, the mid-valley weather made outdoor recreation less inviting, Albany Mayor Sharon Konopa indefinitely extended the city’s state of emergency, and the city announced that the council will be asked to consider a loan program to help local businesses until federal aid arrives.
Posted in: Bicycling, Commentary, News
Tags: Albany aid, Albany emergency, coronavirus, outdoor biking, Waverly Lake
Tags: Albany aid, Albany emergency, coronavirus, outdoor biking, Waverly Lake
Not canceled — One way to avoid the panic
Written March 13th, 2020 by Hasso Hering
Too bad that winter weather came back to the Albany area this morning. It made for a chilly and wet ride on the bike.
Nearly three minutes of surf in the sun
Written February 9th, 2020 by Hasso Hering
It will be Monday soon enough. But before the start of another valley week in February — first fog, possibly freezing, and later rain — take a look at some surf in the sun.
Widening the rest of Riverside has to wait
So when is Riverside Drive south of Albany going to be widened the rest of the way? Eventually, probably, but not right away. That’s the word from Linn County. A few days ago, Jeff Senders left this comment on hh-today: “What’s new on the road widening project along south Riverside Drive? Connecting from the Grange […]
Tags: 4-foot-bike lanes, bicycling, Linn County cycling, Oregon cycling, Riverside Drive, widening Rivnerside