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HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Turning left even though the signal is red

Written July 18th, 2026 by Hasso Hering

From time to time, experience shows, Albany drivers are unsure if they can legally proceed through the red left-turn signals on Ellsworth Street at Ninth Avenue.


That line on Ellsworth: ODOT may help

Written January 30th, 2026 by Hasso Hering

Following up on the lane markings on Ellsworth Street and Ninth Avenue in Albany: Yes, the Oregon Department of Transportation may be interested in making improvements, but not just now.


Suggestion: Make this bulb-out easier to see

Written March 17th, 2019 by Hasso Hering

A citizen last month asked the Albany City Council to make one of the new Ellsworth Street bulb-outs easier for people in cars to see. So far though, nothing’s been done.


 
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