Pacific Boulevard

Tesla proposes EV station at site on Pacific

Written February 1st, 2026 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 6 responses.

The Tesla company has told the Albany building department it plans to construct an electric vehicle charging station with 16 stalls on Southeast Pacific Boulevard.

Posted in: Bicycling, Commentary, News
Tags: charging stations, electrical permit, EV chargers, Pacific Boulevard, Tesla

What’s going on there? Read and find out

Written October 25th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

Comments: no responses.

“Quick question,” Nate Forbes asked via email. “There’s been a bunch of digging and tarping on the west side of Pacific Blvd SW near 32nd Ave SW, just across from the Mid-Willamette Family YMCA. Do you happen to know what’s going on there (construction, remediation, etc.) and who’s/what is behind it?”

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Tags: dental office, dentists, Pacific Boulevard, Pacific Place, Willamette Dental

An Albany addition: dinosaurs on Pacific

Written June 2nd, 2025 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 10 responses.

Pacific Boulevard in west Albany, not known for visual curiosities, now has at least one: a pair of green baby dinosaurs looking out at traffic on the highway.

Posted in: Bicycling, Commentary, News
Tags: apatosaurus, Coutesy Corner, dinosaurs, fossil fuels, gas station, Pacific Boulevard, Sinclair Oil

Behold the light in the middle of the lake

Written December 19th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 8 responses.

On the third of December I reported that the new fountain in Albany’s Waverly Lake might soon be lighted in color again. Tonight I finally thought to confirm that that’s the case.

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Tags: Albany Avenue, Albany parks, colored lights, fountain, Pacific Boulevard, Salem Avenue, water feature, Waverly Lake

New in a ‘conflict zone:’ Green stripes

Written October 28th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 4 responses.

When Queen Avenue east of Pacific Boulevard in Albany was repaved and reopened to traffic last week, a new wrinkle appeared in the markings the contractor laid down: a series of green stripes in the bike lane.

Posted in: Bicycling, Commentary, News
Tags: bike lane, green paint, green pavement markings, Pacific Boulevard, Queen Avenue, turning movement

Queen Avenue repaving almost finished

Written October 19th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 10 responses.

Traffic should soon be able to get back on Albany’s Queen Avenue from Pacific Boulevard as a contractor winds up a $4 million reconstruction and repaving project.

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Tags: Albany streets, Ferry Street, Marion Street, North Santiam Paving, Pacific Boulevard, paving, Queen Avenue

Closure of Cox Creek bridge tests drivers

Written October 8th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 5 responses.

The closure of Salem Avenue at Waverly Lake caused congestion and some consternation at the end of the workday Tuesday afternoon. I was glad I was on the bike and not in a car.

Posted in: Bicycling, Commentary, News, Videos
Tags: Albany Avenue, Albany traffic, bridge closure, Cox Creek bridge, Pacific Boulevard, Salem Avenue, Wildish