For one reason or another, Albany’s red-light cameras were on my mind the other day, and it cost me eleven bucks that I didn’t need to spend.
Looking up at signals, and here’s why
Written December 1st, 2022 by Hasso Hering
There was a reason I parked at Waverly Park and started walking around, craning my neck and pointing my phone at the new signal installations on Pacific Boulevard, at Albany Avenue on one side and Airport Road on the other.
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Tags: Airport Road, ODOT, Pacific Boulevard, red light cameras, Santiam Highway, traffic, traffic cameras, Waverly Drive
Tags: Airport Road, ODOT, Pacific Boulevard, red light cameras, Santiam Highway, traffic, traffic cameras, Waverly Drive
Why camera tickets soared in ’17
Written February 2nd, 2018 by Hasso Hering
Something else has come up concerning Albany’s lone array of red-light traffic cameras, but before we get into that, let’s remember the obvious: We don’t have to worry about getting a camera ticket if we stop when the light turns yellow or red.
Cameras could snap speeders too
Written February 19th, 2017 by Hasso Hering
Albany and other cities could use their red-light cameras to also catch speeders under a bill pending in the Oregon House. But the sensors at Queen and Geary may not be accurate enough for speeding tickets to stand up in court.
Council on traffic cameras: Keep going
Written April 27th, 2016 by Hasso Hering
Albany will continue its Redflex contract for red-light cameras, the city council decided in a 5-1 vote Wednesday. Councilor Dick Olsen voted no.
Red-light cameras: Keep them or …?
Written April 23rd, 2016 by Hasso Hering
Some jurisdictions across the country have been dismantling red-light cameras, but in Albany the police chief would like the council to authorize renewal of the city’s contract with Redflex Traffic Systems for another seven years without competitive bidding.
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Photo enforcement: Albany police want more
In what would be a first for Albany, the city police chief wants speed enforcement cameras to be installed at four intersections.
Tags: Albany council, Albany police, photo enforcement, police traffic enforcement, red light cameras, speed cameras