The temporary fencing at Albany Station caught my eye on Saturday. It was not the only noticeable thing there, I found when I stopped to take a closer look.
The south leg of the walking and bike path between Albany Station and Swanson Park was built in 2015. Ever since then, the concrete blocks of the path’s retaining wall have proved irresistible to vandals with their spray cans.
When I passed Albany Station on my bike ride Saturday, I remembered the talk some time ago about building a public restroom outside the city’s depot building. Whatever happened to that idea?
Train service has been further reduced, but new automated signs are being installed. That about sums up the latest from Albany Station.
Albany Station may be in for a useful addition — a new public restroom — if the city council and ODOT can agree on the details.
[youtube video=”TPO7ZjJc6is”] Albany once was served by 50 passenger trains a day. Now there are six. But that’s still better than nothing, I’m thinking as I’m waiting for Cascades Train 507 to arrive from Portland Tuesday night.
Albany Station: Checking on the platform work
Construction has tied up about half of the passenger platform at Albany Station since September. The project continues, and completing it looks to be a while off.
Tags: ADA compliance, Albany Station, Amtrak, passenger rail, TSE Construction