HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Can’t always tell what’s a school day

Written May 2nd, 2025 by Hasso Hering

Now that speed cameras have begun watching drivers in an Albany school zone, a question that came up four years ago needs to be asked again: “What exactly qualifies as a school day?”


On N. Albany Road, traffic cameras in place

Written March 11th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

It won’t be long now before photo-enforcement cameras will keep an eye on North Albany Road traffic at West Thornton Lake Drive.


When to expect photo radar on N. Albany Road

Written February 14th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

If you have been anticipating the new red-light and speed cameras on North Albany Road — has anyone? — the wait is almost over.


More details about traffic camera timeline

Written September 19th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Additional details have emerged about the timing of Albany’s project to start or step up photo enforcement of traffic laws at four intersections.


What all that earth moving is about

Written September 4th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

As usual, seeing earth-moving equipment on a big piece of vacant land on North Albany Road has prompted questions on Facebook and elsewhere: What’s going to be built there?


Speed cameras won’t be all that picky

Written May 11th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

There is good news for Albany drivers worried about the photo radar or speed cameras that will be installed soon at two intersections, including one on North Albany Road.


Two councilors question speed camera plan

Written May 9th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Two members of the Albany City Council seem to have second thoughts about the new speed and red-light cameras the city intends to have installed.


 
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