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Bikeway crossing at Queen and Geary: How?

Written July 17th, 2026 by Hasso Hering
Comments: 9 responses.

Albany’s Periwinkle Bikepath through the center of town was completed in 1977. Half a century later, the city and state are cooperating to find a safer or more convenient way for people, especially bike riders, to get across the intersection of Queen Avenue and Geary Street.

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Bike solution at Queen and Geary: It’s easy

Written July 12th, 2025 by Hasso Hering
Comments: 17 responses.

For years, bike riders using Albany’s Periwinkle Bike path to go across town faced a slight dilemma: how best to cross the intersection of Queen Avenue and Geary Street.

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New traffic cameras: The money question

Written March 20th, 2025 by Hasso Hering
Comments: 14 responses.

The first numbers have become available from Albany’s expanded venture of catching speed and red-light violations with cameras. Whether the report signals a trend, only time and more numbers will tell.

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Right turn on red: Remember to stop first

Written February 5th, 2025 by Hasso Hering
Comments: 14 responses.

At least a few drivers making right turns on red at Queen Avenue and Geary Street in Albany seem to have trouble coming to a stop before they start the turn.

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Waiting for new traffic cameras to go live

Written November 20th, 2024 by Hasso Hering
Comments: 6 responses.

New speed and red-light cameras have been installed at Queen Avenue and Geary Street in Albany. I don’t know whether the cameras have gone live yet. And I’m not about to test it by risking a ticket.

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New photo enforcement: A status report

Written September 18th, 2024 by Hasso Hering
Comments: 7 responses.

So where are we with Albany’s plan to step up traffic enforcement with cameras at four intersections in town? Getting closer, but not there yet.

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Speed cameras won’t be all that picky

Written May 11th, 2024 by Hasso Hering
Comments: 17 responses.

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.

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