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A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Flashing lights: A slight snag at the start

Written May 7th, 2026 by Hasso Hering

A week and a half after being installed, the school zone lights on North Albany Road are back in the news — well, what passes for news on this site, anyway.


Lights installed at N. Albany school zone

Written April 27th, 2026 by Hasso Hering

Starting today, forgetful drivers are getting a break in the school zone on North Albany Road. The City of Albany announced that the long-awaited installation of flashing lights was taking place.


Still waiting for flashing lights on NA Road

Written March 19th, 2026 by Hasso Hering

It was six months ago that the Albany City Council voted 6-0 that flashing lights be installed in the school speed zone on North Albany Road. Drivers are still waiting for the lights.


Bids opened for school zone flashing lights

Written December 17th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

Installing flashing speed limit signs in the school zone on North Albany Road apparently will cost the city less than officials had expected.


City asks for flashing-light bids on NA Road

Written December 4th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

In line with direction from the Albany City Council, the city staff has invited contractors to bid for the job of installing flashing lights in the school zone on North Albany Road.


Going back to flashing lights on N.A. Road

Written September 13th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

No one knows how much time it will take to carry out the Albany City Council’s direction to install flashing lights in the school zone on North Albany Road. The lights are to tell drivers that the speed limit is 20 mph, not 40 as at other times.


School speed zone will get flashing lights

Written September 10th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

The city of Albany’s new speed cameras on North Albany Road will come with warnings that indicate when the school zone speed limit of 20 mph is in effect.


 
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