Albany Avenue

Behold the light in the middle of the lake

Written December 19th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 8 responses.

On the third of December I reported that the new fountain in Albany’s Waverly Lake might soon be lighted in color again. Tonight I finally thought to confirm that that’s the case.

Posted in: Commentary, News
Tags: Albany Avenue, Albany parks, colored lights, fountain, Pacific Boulevard, Salem Avenue, water feature, Waverly Lake

Closure of Cox Creek bridge tests drivers

Written October 8th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 5 responses.

The closure of Salem Avenue at Waverly Lake caused congestion and some consternation at the end of the workday Tuesday afternoon. I was glad I was on the bike and not in a car.

Posted in: Bicycling, Commentary, News, Videos
Tags: Albany Avenue, Albany traffic, bridge closure, Cox Creek bridge, Pacific Boulevard, Salem Avenue, Wildish

Cycling in Albany: Two tricky intersections

Written November 28th, 2021 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 7 responses.

There are a couple of Albany intersections that come up now and then when cyclists talk about challenging traffic conditions. Let’s take a look at them both.

Posted in: Commentary
Tags: Airport Road, Albany Avenue, Albany traffic, cycling, intersections, Knox Butte Pacifici, Pacific

Albany street bond? Not now, council says

Written October 14th, 2019 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 11 responses.

Sections of six main streets have been been proposed for reconstruction if Albany voters approve a general-obligation bond issue. But expecting to ask voters for other fee or tax increases in 2020, the city council has put off for now any consideration of a street bond.

Posted in: Commentary, News
Tags: 14th, Albany Avenue, Albany street bond, Clay, NinthAvenue, street reconstruction, Third Avenue, Waverly