On a bike ride Tuesday afternoon, I came across another petition-signing station in the referendum drive for an election on the legislature’s transportation tax increase.
In road fees or taxes, we’re fated to pay more
Written April 7th, 2025 by Hasso Hering
Every time we fill up our cars in Albany, the required signage on the pump reminds us that there’s no local gas tax yet. But the amount we pay for transportation is sure to rise. How much depends on what the city council, the local voters, and probably the legislature decide.
A pothole, a hubcap and proposed taxes
Written March 16th, 2025 by Hasso Hering
A hubcap lying in the middle of Walnut Street, not far from a rain-filled pothole, was a reminder that Albany faces decisions about possible ways to raise more money to repair streets.
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Tags: damage to cars, fuel tax, gas tax, potholes, street fee, street repairs, wheel damage
Tags: damage to cars, fuel tax, gas tax, potholes, street fee, street repairs, wheel damage
On Albany agenda: Street fee and a fuel tax
Written February 23rd, 2025 by Hasso Hering
For much of the last few years, Albany city officials and the council have talked about raising money to rebuild or repair local streets. This afternoon they’ll get an update on moves to collect a monthly street maintenance fee and also the possibility of a local fuel tax.
Good news on the pavement beat
Written February 12th, 2025 by Hasso Hering
Returning from Browser’s Books via Pine Street toward Hackleman Park, the bike and I for years tried to avoid the worst potholes. Lately that has not been necessary, because a section of new pavement is in place.
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Tags: Albany Public Works, bicycling, gas tax, paving, Pine Street, potholes, street fee, streets
Tags: Albany Public Works, bicycling, gas tax, paving, Pine Street, potholes, street fee, streets
Today’s topic: Congestion and money for roads
Written July 15th, 2024 by Hasso Hering
In Albany Tuesday, Oregon legislators are going to hear about our highway problems in the mid-valley. The biggest problem is heavy traffic and congestion at certain times of the day.
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Albany gas tax vote unlikely this year
With the price of gas soaring, would Albany voters this year approve a local fuel tax? Not a chance.
Tags: Albany council, gas tax, local fuel tax, street fee