HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

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.


A new wrinkle in bike lane markings

Written November 3rd, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Here’s an apparent innovation in pavement markings: a double white line with chevrons denoting the bike lane on the section of Albany’s Queen Avenue that was repaved last month.


 
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