sidewalks

Council hears about a sidewalk trip hazard

Written March 5th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 18 responses.

The tree wells on downtown Albany sidewalks may look decorative, but Councilwoman Matilda Novak says they are a dangerous trip hazard and should be replaced.

Posted in: Commentary, News
Tags: CARA, cobblestones, Novak's, sidewalks, streets, streetscape project, tree wells

Albany’s plan for ADA-accessible streets

Written January 12th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 7 responses.

When a man named Humphrey poured the concrete for the curb at East Fifth and Railroad streets in Albany in 1910, he could not foresee that 80 years later Congress would pass the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Posted in: Bicycling, Commentary, News
Tags: ADA, ADA evaluation, Albany streets, Americans with Disabilities Act, curb ramps, sidewalks

Bird scooters: Learn how and where to park

Written May 18th, 2022 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 30 responses.

The Bird scooters are still in their first month of being available in Albany, and there may be a learning curve yet to be climbed.

Posted in: Commentary
Tags: Bird company, Bird scooters, electric scooters, helmet law, Oregon law, sidewalks

Trash cans in the bike lane: A common lament

Written August 29th, 2019 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 6 responses.

Bill Clotere, a reader in North Albany, had a suggestion for a “topic for a boring day”: Trash cans in the bike lanes, sometimes left there long after the pick-up day has passed.

Posted in: Bicycling, Commentary
Tags: bike lanes, obstructiion, sidewalks, trash cans