Sheri Wheeler says Albany has too many cats roaming outdoors and creating a health hazard by leaving their messes in people’s yards. She wants the city to pass a law requiring cats to be licensed and kept indoors.
Congestion solutions? Not anytime soon
Written February 10th, 2020 by Hasso Hering
Don’t expect quick action on ways to ease traffic congestion on Highway 20 in North Albany and downtown. And as for a third Albany bridge across the Willamette? Not likely, certainly not in the lifetime of anyone reading this blog.
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.
Six ways to ease congestion on Hwy. 20
Written February 7th, 2020 by Hasso Hering
If you’re stuck in the occasional afternoon traffic jams on Highway 20 before crossing the Willamette River, you’ll be interested in ideas for increasing the road’s capacity in the next few years.
Posted in: Commentary, News
Tags: Albany traffic, congestion, Highway 20 congestion, Willamette bridges
Tags: Albany traffic, congestion, Highway 20 congestion, Willamette bridges
Edgewater Village nearing the finish line
Written February 6th, 2020 by Hasso Hering
The biggest residential development on Albany’s Willamette riverfront is rapidly nearing completion. I see the progress at Edgewater Village every time I ride past on the Dave Clark Path, which happens several times a week.
List of highway projects raises questions
Written February 4th, 2020 by Hasso Hering
ODOT has invited the public to review a draft of its 2021-24 transportation improvement plan, including numerous projects in the Albany area. On a rainy winter evening, what could be a better use of time than to read and wonder about some of the items on the list?
Posted in: Commentary, News
Tags: I-5 crashes, ODOT transportation plan, Queen Avenue crossing, Santiam Highway, STIP, Waverly signal
Tags: I-5 crashes, ODOT transportation plan, Queen Avenue crossing, Santiam Highway, STIP, Waverly signal
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Albany considers 2nd Amendment ‘sanctuary’
The Albany City Council voted Wednesday to “look into” some kind of local legislation to protect lawful gun owners from further state-imposed restrictions that infringe on their Second Amendment right to bear arms.
Tags: Albany council, gun legislation, Right to bear arms, Second Amendment