Albany Bicycle Map
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Albany Bicycle Map
SCENI SHADY BEND KENWORTHY RD RD GE RI D CL OV ER SUPRA DR 0.25 0.5 CHARLOTTE ST TW ONYX ST BEC BRS St CHURCHILL DOWNS ST DERBY ST PITT ST BRS St DERBY ST GOLDFISH FARM RD ANDERSON PL SOUTH COMMERCIAL WAY £ ¤ TIMBER ST C ST SP IC ER F ST CASTING ST RYUNKIN ST ORANDA ST CREEL Obey Traffic Signs, Signals, and Laws AVE KENNEL RD RD Co Ct - Concord Ct Ha Ct - Hancock Ct 26th - 27th Ct 29th - 29th Ct 30th - 30th Ct 31st - 31st Ave RE ST - Revere St Bo Ct - Boston Ct Fr Ct - Freedom Ct Co St - Concord St Mo St - Monticello St Isaac - Isaac Ave Noah - Noah Ave Motorists are looking left for traffic, not for cyclists on the wrong side of the road. Wrong way riding cyclists are twice as likely to get in an accident as those riding with traffic. It is against the law to ride against traffic, EVEN in a bike lane. 30TH 31ST 32ND AVE 40TH AVE IW PL - Idlewood Pl BR AV - Brookside Ave Ba Ct - Bartley Ct BA Pl - Bartley Pl SD PL - Sundale Pl G PL - Gatewood Pl MV ST - Meadowview St SW Pl - Sedgewick Pl P IRIS LN HE RO NL P MENNONITE VILLAGE N E ST AVE GR AND PRAIRIE Use Hand Signals 39TH AVE Hand signals tell motorists what you intend to do. Signal as a matter of law, of courtesy, and of self protection. RD STOP EMPIR 37T H LEFT RIGHT Follow Lane Markings § ¦ ¨ 5 Do not turn left from the right lane. Don't go straight in a lane marked right turn only. FRY RD THREE LAKES RD Gold IVY L FOX GLENDALE ST UNION ST DR W MO CHESTNUT CT Ct UN BA Pl SHORTRIDGE ST 45TH CT TA I N VIE IW Pl V ST Ba Ct EDGEWOOD MOBILE HOME PARK Bicyclists must obey the rules of the road if they are to be taken seriously by motorists. Be visible, predictable and flow with the traffic stream. Never Ride Against Traffic BR AV WILT CT Bikeway Types Bicycle Lanes o ?On many busy thoroughfares, bicyclists have their own travel lanes designated as bike lanes. Bike lanes are striped and marked with a bicycle symbol and directional arrows to indicate preferential use by bicyclists. Motor vehicle drivers know where to expect bicycles and realize that bicycles are an important part of traffic. Multiuse Paths o These bike facilities, such as Periwinkle Path, are separated from the roadway and are generally more recreationally oriented. These paths are also used by pedestrians, joggers, and skaters. Consequently, extra caution is advised. A bicyclist should give an audible warning when passing or overtaking others on a path. Bicycles must yield to pedestrians Shoulder Bikeways o Highway shoulders with a paved width of four feet or more are generally considered suitable for bicycling. ? These are usually found on roads with relatively high traffic volumes and speeds. Shared Roads o In many areas, bicyclists do not have dedicated travel lanes. In these situations, bicyclists and motorists share the road. This is common on local streets and many rural roads. MACKINAW AVE D ST B ST G A ST ST To Lebanon 20 D E ST Ha Co Ct Ct 29TH MARILYN ST W OO WW CL BZ BC EMPIRE CT CASTING ST CLOVER RIDGE CT ML KF Ct TIMBER ST WESTERN ST HB St OPAL ST OPAL CT PRICE RD E. COMMERCIAL WAY RE ST BOSTON ST Fr Ct Bo Ct 9TH AVE BLUE OX DR SPICER WAYSIDE RYE ST FESCUE ST LEHIGH WAY BOSTON ST MT VERNON ST MONTICELLO ST LEXINGTON ST Co St Mo St EXPO PARKWAY MANOR ST RD AIRPORT ST DA LE CENTER ST CHESTNUT ST COLLINGWOOD ST i d lew Lp SHORTRIDGE PL H 28T AVE NOAH HENRY ST ® ELLINGSON RD 24TH CT 25TH CT 27TH CT ISAAC RD Freeway Lakes ILE L AVIATION WAY COX ST AN CT NE BAIN ST SHORTRIDGE ST WATERFORD ST EDGEMONT ST BAIN ST 28TH AVE 22ND CT 23RD PL 26TH E 7TH AVE CHRISTOPHER AVE @ ONLY There Are Two Ways To Make A Left Turn 1) Like an auto, signal, move into the left lane (or left side of lane) and turn left. 2) Like a pedestrian, ride straight to the far side crosswalk and walk your bike accross. Ride In The Middle Of The Lane In Slow Traffic 1 Miles HORN LN To Eugene TIPS FOR CYCLISTS The Law Laws governing bicycle use can be found in the Oregon Vehicle Code and in the Albany Municipal Code. Under Oregon law, ORS 814.400 (1)(1), all bicycles ridden on public streets are subject to the same rules and regulations as motor vehicles, except those provisions which by their very nature can have no application. Listed below are the laws that most frequently affect bicyclists and bicycling safety: HB St - Hummingbird St KF Ct - Kingfisher Ct BRS St - Bridle Springs St ML - Meadowlark Ct PL MILLBROOK PL EC SP HO RIN GS WIN HE ML O PL CK l RE E N ST 43RD AVE RG 30TH AVE AIR IE CIR FIRWO OD 44TH AVE DEERFIELD PARK GLO VE LP WATERFORD FULTON PL RALEIGH CT WESTP ARK CT ERMINE ST DEVON PL 32ND CT WAVERLY DR FIR PL WO finch Lp ERMINE ST DAVIDSON ST COLUMBUS ST CASCADE DR L R IO ER CK BE CIR CLAY ST CHI CT G M PL 41ST AVE MORAGA AVE BECCA CT 48TH AVE PR 40TH AVE E EV DE GR AN D OD 43RD PL 47TH AVE 29TH AVE DSAR SD PL PL 41ST CURTIS ST ST FIR LAKE ST WRIGHT PL PL 22ND PL FUL TO CT N ERMINE ST WHEELER ST FULTON ST CLAY PL 40TH AVE DAVIDSON CT ERMINE ST AV E DA TRUDELL CT PERIWINKLE CIR SUN PL LOCKWOOD T ES ERMIN CLAY CT ON ST DAVIDS ST CLAY ST COLUMBUS DAVIDSON ST BURKH ART ST CHICAGO ST CH NEWPORT L RIO DENTON PL PL IO DE DE LR MADRONA MADRONA WAY PL MORAGA DEL MONTE PLl PL RAMONA PL 39TH AVE PINEWAY PARK cust PL AN N WAVERLY DR CLAY ST CLAY ST BREAKW BURKHART ST CHIC AG ST O GEARY ST CHICAGO ST BURKHART ( ! Albany Community Pool ood 28TH AVE 22ND AVE QUAIL AV BRANDIS AVE AVALO N CT BZ Fir st L ak e WAVERLY DR ES T DAVIDSON ST FULTON ST BRADLEY CLAY ST COLUMBUS ST BRADLEY ST ERMINE ST ALCO ST BURKHART ST Burkhart CHICAGO ST H EPAT MEADOW PL CHICAGO ST PERI WINKL E CREEK BIK PINE LN PINE ST DURI GEARY ST CH CABRILLO CORDO VA PL PL SC OAK ST TUDOR WAY LAFAYETTE ST T THU RS T ON S DAVIDSON ST CHICAGO ST ALCO ST CHICAGO DENVER ST CLEVELAND ST CLEVELAND ST GEARY CIR 15TH AVE WA C SP SHERMAN ST MAIN ST TUDOR WAY HILL ST OAK ST PINE ST RAILROAD ST CIR LAFAYETTE ST MADISON ST THURSTON ST JEFFERSON ST JEFFERSON ST RAILROAD CT MARION ST JACKSON ST LYON ST 21ST PL TUDOR WAY MAIN ST DR 38TH AVE Co Pl - Columbus Pl CH - Chicago St QUAI L CT ( ! SPIC ER R 18TH AVE STORMY ST HILL ST TE ST CL D LA FA YE T R OM M ON T W AY IA L LYON ST THURSTON ST MADISON ST AL E Co Pl GRAND PRAIRIE PARK WESTWOOD PL 24TH AVE 25TH AVE 26TH AVE TIMBER LINN PARK COLL HARVARD AVE 23rd Ave 24TH AVE WESTCOTT PAGE CT 32ND AVE GREENLEAF ST WE CT WE PL CENTUR Y DR SHERMA N ST CO U N VILL TRY A GE LP MO PL GREEN CT T US TA C AU G US TR IN D Cala pooia St 30T 31ST AVE H AVE LEXINGTON PARK 27TH AVE LOCHNER RD JON ST MIKE ST WI CT WI PL WA CTWA PL BETHEL LP ISD 25TH AVE 36TH AVE TUDOR PL MAGNOLIA WAY WILLETTA ST ELK RUN BE DR AV CT E R LOONE Y LN CH CH CT PL HOUSTON ST FE DR WIDMER PL SHADY LN COTTON BE SP BELDEN LN NATIONAL LN T YC OS PR E BLA BEA CK RC T FALCON ST A NTEL FALCON ST AN CT PL NE CASTILLO DR KATELYN WAY BAIN ST SPRING HILL DR TR EE CHRISTMAS RIDDERS WALNUT ST FIR OAKS DR TAKENA ST FIR OAKS UM UMATILLA ST PL PL WI FO FIR OAKS PL WILLETTA ST DR PACIFIC PL CT ST UM ST TAK ENA LYON ELM ST Y ST LIBER T BL VD IFI C UMATILLA ST PARK TERRACE LAWNRIDGE ST PA C TAKENA ST LINCOLN ST BROADWAY ST GALE ST GALE ST HOP ST CH CT INO O 29TH AVE 35TH AVE 38TH AVE LUKAS CT 20TH AVE @ CIRCLE DR Oregon State Police AZALEA SAN FELICIA AVE E RD ? JUAN WAY CARIBOU DR 35TH AVE E 233 ROSEHILL AVE COWBOY ST AZALEA AVE KNOX BUTT EMPIRE WAY CHINOOK DR 33RD AVE 22ND AVE 27TH AVE 29TH AVE 32ND AVE 22ND AVE Æ̀ ALBANY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT SW Pl K RD SPR 26TH PL 19TH AVE WILLAMETTE AVE Tim ber Linn Lake Veterans Memorial 20TH HANNAH AVE AVE OXFORD AVE 20TH AVE 21ST AVE 2 3R D A 18TH AVE PARK SHOREWOOD ESTATES 20TH AVE FRA NK AVE LIN HWY WAYSID CT E 13T HA VE 14T HA VE 15T HA VE 16T HA VE 17TH AVE O OD STLEHIGH RW CE N TO WIN CT OA KV ILL E HARDER LN AM LT TL DP BLOSSOM LN WALKER LN CRESWELL LN JUNIPER LN CRITTENDEN ST BONNIE ST CLINES ADDITION VAL LEY 28TH AVE 31ST AVE ( ! PL oia PERIWINKLE PARK AGO LOCUST AVE LANSIN G AVE SAN TIA M 18TH AVE E Ave LLO PL Ca lap o LN TRO ON ST C N ? ?? DR BR YA NT LONE OAK LN WOOD LN SHADY SHADY LN LN SHERWO OD PL ER ? ?GIBSON WAY LAU R EL WAY OQ RD VIOLET CT ELIZA CT BROADWAY ST PARK TER PARK TER BROADWAY ST PENNY LN E PEAC OCK LN FIRCRES T DR BROADWAY ST OD LINCOLN ST FISHER LP PATRICK LN CRI T TEND NORTH RANCH DR SKYLINE DR A LEY DR LP SH OH AVE EMERALD OAKS PL EDGE WO ? ? SHANNON DR GALE ST CROCKER LN LARIAT ST NORTH HEIGHTS DR WHITMORE DR GRANDVIEW DR PULVER LN AN LEW ST NORTH HEIGHTS DR THORN DR SUNNY LN PADDINGTON PL WHITECLIFF DR RAVENWOOD DR LAURA VISTA DR SCENIC DR ? SCENIC WOOD PL A ? ? AMANDA LN WAVERLY DR OAK RIDGE ST MICHAEL LN OAK RIDGE ST OAK GLEN ST PL SQUIR E GRANDVIEW DR ? BRYAN T DR 22ND AVE CT n S wa s L a ke SOUTH SHORE DR BENTLEY DR LINN AVE DOGWOOD AVE OAKWOOD AVE E DR HO R TH S NO R AVE 7TH 9TH AVE IN ERM CT 25TH AVE 99E DL CANTERBURY ST 21ST AVE PA RK DR EBENGER ST ST WINDY AVE GUSTY GUSTY AVE CT EWA TER ED G LINN COUNTY FAIR & EXPO CENTER KILLDEER AVE ¬ « V 23RD CT OOD CIR 9E SANTA MARIA AVE SOMERSET DR EGE LP OAK ST 34TH AVE 36TH AVE D BLV IFIC 8TH AVE SEV EN M BETA DR TY EN CIR LANIER ST To Tangent I IN TR EDA NEW POR T T E R 0 L EAR ST WW SPRING AVE DR CIR 30TH AVE 33RD AVE LYON PL MORSE AVE Parks T ON IRM FA NE PI LDE 29TH AVE 32ND AVE PAC Waverly Lake HERITAGE WAY CH I C DRAPER PARK 5TH AVE BURKHART PARK 6TH AVE 4TH AVE 17TH AVE DR 30TH AVE TYSON BRICE CT PL BELMONT AVE ALLEN LN HOL LYBURN AVE SOMERSET AVE DUNLAP AVE KATHRYN AVE 234 WAVERLY PARK AVE SALEM 16TH AVE F G KATHRYN ST KNOX BUTTE AVE Y9 HW AVE Library R 23RD AVE 27th WATER 14TH AVE A DO ME N 22ND AVE SC - Summercrest St CH - Chartwell St Linn-Benton Community College AVALON AVE T WAY 26TH AVE 41ST AVE CA CT IR DR TCLA MON N ST E RO CAM MASON ST PINE ST T KS OA N ST RM A SHE ST MAIN TUDOR JESSICA CT WILLAMETTE AVE FRONT AVE ST PINE ST MAIN ST N ST SHERMA MEADOW RD RD DENVER D ST CLEVELAN N HARRISO ST PINE ST N ST SHERMA OAK ST ST MADISON WAY POWELL E ST LAFAYETT 25TH AVE 51ST COLLEGE PARK DR AVE TAMAR AC MORSE LN K CT RON CT FAIRL ANE S ALANDALE AVE Tech Labs Way ALLEN LN @ BE LP 20TH AVE LINN AVE HERITAGE MALL Urgent Care 24TH AVE 24TH AVE 49TH AVE 53RD AVE TELOH CALAPOOIA PARK SITKA CT DREW PL HILL ST CIR NE HOOD ST ON ST THURST ST Boys & Girls Club 19TH AVE 29TH AVE 30TH PL E H AV 12T ( ! SUNRISE PARK 23RD AVE reek ¬ « DOUG KILLIN FRIENDSHIP PARK NE PL - Nelson Pl NE LP - Nelson Lp BE LP - Belmont Lp CH CT - Chapman Ct CH PL - Chapman Pl CA CT - Campbell Ct WI PL - Wilford Pl WI CT - Wilford Ct WA PL - Warwick Pl WA CT - Warwick Ct WE PL - Weldon Pl WE CT - Weldon Ct ON ST THURST ST N ST E AV OTT B E AR ER CT KODIAK AVE MA CIR ELK HILL ST MADISON ST JACKSON BLACK Very Steep Incline County Boundary JEFFERSO OP E CIR COHO AVE Steep Incline Æ P Hospital Albany å Greater Public Schools MERY ST ? ? ? ST ? ? Moderate Incline GROVES CT 38TH AVE 99E OAK CREEK GREENBELT NT ? LYNX AVE COUGAR AVE et 10TH AVE 14TH AVE 35TH AVE Oak C EARL AVE r ive te R MAPLE LAWN 9TH AVE 18TH AVE 27TH AVE 29TH AVE 30TH AVE RU O PIED M PL Hills 29TH AVE ELEANORHACKLEMAN PARK CANAL AVE LP WALNUT DR Bike Lane Multiuse Path Trail Private MONTGO Very high traffic WILLOWAY DR 28TH AVE FOXWOOD CT 25TH AVE D E 10TH AV AVE 11TH 16TH PL NA AN JO L P High traffic r 21ST AVE 25TH AVE N Medium traffic ive 19TH AVE 20TH AVE al DR BOBCAT AVE 6TH AVE KE RR CIR R 15TH AVE W AR D D R C an ELK RUN SALMON AN Low traffic 14TH AVE 15TH AVE 16TH AVE 1ST AVE SAN TIAM R 12TH AVE 13TH AVE 39TH AVE SE O O N M RU No shoulder 2.5' to 4' shoulder 4'+ shoulder O ntiam EASY AVE MARTEN AVE PIRTLE DR Albany Police Department 13TH AVE 37TH AVE AN CT - Antelope Ct SA LM AN CIR - Antelope Cir ON CT MA CIR - Mallard Cir Traffic and Shoulder Info ERY ST G 36TH AVE 36TH AVE E ST UC D RAILROA ST E HORSESHOE DR 33RD AVE LAKEWOOD DR PL RK UM PA CT £ ¤ Linn County Sheriff's Office 14TH AVE H E 22ND AV 32ND AVE 20 y-Sa IDGE AC TER R 30TH PL BAKER ST AVE 7TH AVE ( ! 19TH AVE n Alba 28TH LYON ST DR Train Station FERRY ST PARK R LAWN CR DR - Cresent Dr WI PL - Willetta Pl FO CT - Fir Oaks Ct UP PL - Umatilla Pl UM ST - Umatilla St UM CT - Umatilla Ct CR ST 27TH AVE RTH ELLSWO 26TH AVE 5TH AVE COOL! ( ! MONTANYA PL 25TH AVE 4TH AVE 18TH AVE 24TH AVE H 25T AVE 3RD AVE SWANSON PARK 7TH AVE TON ST CT LP 2ND AVE WASHING D EL FI ER CH E AS E WATER AV 1ST AVE LBIN ST M R 21ST AVE 22ND AVE CALAPOOIA ST 19TH AVE 20TH AVE M SU HA BROADA E QUEEN AVE 18TH AVE T FEC PER LN STELLMACHER DR T EC RF PE LN C OR BOWMAN PARK N ST VINE ST 16TH AV TO WASH ING VINE ST 14TH AVE 15TH AVE ADAH AVE ARD DW DR ALTAMONT AVE DUNLAP AVE EADES LINN PARK AVE 9TH AVE 14TH AVE E CAM ELEANOR AVE BZ - Breezy Way WW - Whirlwind Dr TW - Twister St BC - Bently Ct BEC - Bellaire Ct DL - Dunlap Ave CL - Claremont St SGC - Sagecrest Dr SGC CREEKSIDE DR BERNARD AVE TAKENA LANDING lam Wil E FRONT AV 8TH AVE OIA ST CALAPO VINE ST FERN PL AVE HAZELWOOD PARK N DL 6TH AVE FERRY ST VINE ST ST WALNUT MAPLE ST 13TH CL R D @ BAKER ST ? ? PENN ST AVE 16TH AVE ST WILLETTA LIBERTY ST 17TH AVE 12TH AVE DIAN AVE SIMPSON PARK Golf Club of Oregon t Linn County Courthouse 11TH AVE 13TH AVE 14TH AVE 14TH AVE 15TH ST GEORGE AVE 9TH AVE @ P PL - Putter PL CL DR - Cloverdale Dr CL PL - Cloverdale Pl SP DR - Springwood Dr MO PL - Montgomery Pl CHERRY LN MONTEITH RIVERPARK 8TH AVE DAVID AVE OLD SALEM PL 12TH AVE 13TH AVE MU Albany City Hall 8TH AVE TE PL FAIRWAY DR ( Two Rivers Market ! BRYANT WAY 10TH AVE LA FAY ET ( ! BRYANT WAY ia River SP DR PEACH TREE LN 14TH AVE 13TH AVE @ Senior ( Center ! Post Office CL PL Second Lake PARK NORTH POINTE F G BRYANT PARK KIZER AVE 16TH AVE ROSA LN MAYVIEW DR BENTON PL BENTON DR Urgent Care @ CITY VIEW TAKENA PARK PL 14TH AVE PICARDY LN TAKENA LANDING Calapoo CEDAR LN GREEN ACRES LN HICKORY ST @ RIVERSIDE DR N P EE L R S G RE C A Scott Ave HAFEZ LN P RIVERBOW AVE RD NORTH NEBERGALL LP PL TL -Turning Leaf St LT - Lone Tree St DP - Desert Pine St BE - Belden Ln MU - Murifield Ave SP - Spyglass Ct TEAK LP Willamette River This map was produced by Linn County, the City of Albany and the Albany Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission. We thank all the individual volunteers for their input and expertise in making this map possible. Proceeds from the sale of this map will be used for future map updates. DR E LAK TON REN MURDER CREEK DR 235 SOUTH NEBERGALL LP DOGWOOD LN RD E S AV NYG P AN Y Lake JONE ? ? PL AL B nton Thor ME L P RTH ON RNT THO KE PL LA ? £ ¤ LINN COUNTY LN NO EDGEWOOD PL LN R VISTA PL OD D S OR N T TH EAS 20 BENTON COUNTY Y PH E SP RD Y IN TW R MT MAIER LN DR DR ? ? ? FE DR - Ferguson DR ME PL - Merrill Pl P PL - Parker Pl R AR QU R MU GR AND RIDGE DR t COUNTRY CLUB LN OQ RD EL R UR D LA KS OA Spring Hill Country Club CF CT LAUREL PL T LH DR I ER NS KE NTON LA ? ? OR WEST TH CH RONDO ST OLIVIA CIR LC R HO RS C LA ES HE ASC KE C HOE IG AD IR HT E SD R NORTHVIEW LN ERIN CREST To Corvallis HYAK PARK 19TH AVE DR ? ? HURLEYWOOD DR YL SK NE SKYLI TER D INE 20TH AVE N WILDWOOD DR MAIER LN EN CT CIR HP E AV ET SCENIC WY SARAH AVE PENROSE AVE PAULA AVE T 13TH AVE BRIARWOOD PL CINDY PL U KO B AVE - Birmingham Ave OH AVE - Orchard Heights Ave A LP - Ashley Lp R CT - Raymond Ct 21ST ST 17TH AVE FILBERT AVE DR SUNSET RIDGE DR 12TH AVE RC E PL RANCH CT OH AVE NY JOR D 17TH AVE OH AVE 22ND ST RIVERVIEW PHEIGHTS PARK HL T 20T CRES PL LP D PL N E FB PL 17TH AVE NO RTH AL 22ND ST ? DR 18TH AVE 18TH CT GIBSON PULVER HILL PARK PL ELLIS AVE DOVER LN HP CT - Heron Point Ct EN CIR - Eagles Nest Cir ER - Eagles Ridge AM - Alpine Meadow CF CT - Cascade Falls Ct L CT - Laurel Ct LH DR - Laurel Heights Dr OQ RD - Old Quarry Rd FB PL - Fairbanks Pl D PL - Daemon Pl E PL - Embassy Pl L VIO B AVE 5 BA OAK GROVE WAY DOVER LN 19TH AVE § ¦ ¨ ? ? ROBINHOOD LN ESSEX AVE DOVER LN DR CLUSTER OAK AVE MEAD DR OW W O SQUIRE ST L OAK GROVE DR KARSTENS LN SUMMERHILL PL P EST L KINGSTON WAY CR ? ? ? MILLER LN HILLCREST ST AR ROY O RI D GE NORTH ALBANY PARK LY P HO L ESSEX CT RIDGEVIEW LN COUNTRYMAN CR AN TRYM UN CO SUNNY LN KNOLLWOOD DR TERRACE DR SOUTHVIEW DR CR POPLAR ST ARLINGTON DR VEILLEUX LN PINEVIEW DR LP Q UINCE ST E OV HAPPY DR ? ?BLOOM LN SHADY BEND RD ARNOLD LN BARTLEY DR ? ? A DR PL WO TEDDY AVE BERRY DR RIDGEVIEW PL GRACE AVE ? ? ? LYND GR PL 24TH AVE HC PL @ HC PL - Hillcrest PL WO PL - Whispering Oak PL CM PL - Countryman PL K 26TH AV 25TH E AVE MILLER PL R FI ? ? METGE AV The first settlers to stake a land claim in the Albany area were Abner Hackleman and Hiram Smeed in 1845. It was settled by Hackleman’s son Abraham, the Burkhart family and others. Thomas and Walter Montieth arrived in the area three years later with plans to establish a town. With water power and river transportation in mind, the Monteith’s purchased Smeed’s land claim and had a portion ? ? near the river surveyed for the town site. By 1866, the town was established as a Willamette River shipping center. The city continued to grow as a commercial center in the valley when the railroad reached Albany in 1871. By 1886, Albany had sidewalks described as in “good repair” but paved streets did not arrive until 1918. Exporting grain from surrounding farms substantially bolstered the economic base. In 1891, Albany was further strengthened by the completion of the bridge linking North Albany and other agricultural areas. Cover photo: Thompson Mills State Heritage Site Boston Mill Dr. Roger Gaither, photographer ALBANY TERR A OA PINEVIEW PL T AVE A ? ? ? Albany is located in the heart of the Willamette Valley, 24 miles south of Salem, the state capital, and 40 miles north of Eugene, the state’s second largest city. With a population of 47,500, Albany is the state’s 12th largest city. It is the largest city in Linn County and is the county seat. It is also the second largest city in Benton County. History Springhill Cellars ( ! ES W OAK HILLS DR ? ? CM PL VALLEY VIEW DR ALA CAM DR ODC Lo ? ? SPARKS AV WO R SWEETWATER LN C DUMBECK AV M PL ? ? ? 180-430 feet 40 degrees 80 degrees 34 734.5 49 9 ? ? ? ? ? Elevation above sea level Average winter temperature Average summer temperature Number of city parks Total acreage of developed parkland Total miles of bike lanes Total miles of multi use paths POWERS AV To Salem ? ? Albany Bicycle Map EAGLE VIEW DR Br ? ? WISHRAM DR PALM HARBOR DR ZUHLKE LN TONI ST Get in the middle of the lane at busy intersections whenever you are moving at the same speed as traffic. Don't forget to signal when moving to the center of the lane. Always ride with and in the same direction as the flow of traffic. o Riding the wrong direction is a leading cause of bicycle accidents. It places the bicyclist in a location at intersections that may be overlooked by motorists watching for the normal flow of traffic and endangers other riders. Riding against traffic is illegal. Obey all traffic signs and signals. Bicyclists must use the following hand signals. o For a left turn, left arm extended; for a right turn, right arm extended or left arm creating a 90-degree angle with the hand extended upwards. Position yourself correctly at intersections. o If you are turning left, signal appropriately, watch for vehicles and merge carefully to the center of the turn lane. Make your turn occupying the same space a vehicle would. o If you are not turning, follow the travel lane and watch for vehicles that may be crossing your path. o Bicycles may pass other vehicles on the right when passage can be made safely. Yield to pedestrians. o On sidewalks where bicycle riding is allowed, you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and give an audible warning before overtaking and passing. You must slow down when approaching or entering a cross-walk or a driveway or crossing a curb cut or pedestrian ramp when a motor vehicle is approaching the crosswalk or driveway. Ride as close as is safe and practical to the right curb, edge of the roadway or parked vehicles on streets without bike lanes. Walk your bike on downtown sidewalks. o Albany prohibits riding on sidewalks in business districts. o Other cities may have more restrictive laws. Do not carry passengers on a bike unless it is designed for more than one rider. o Ride Defensively Be predictable. o Motorists need to know what you are planning to do, even in a bike lane. Signal well in advance if you intend to turn or merge into another lane. Avoid riding in driver blind spots. o Be sure the driver has seen you before making a maneuver that puts you in conflict with a motor vehicle. Watch for vehicles turning suddenly at driveways and intersections. Beware of parked vehicle doors which may open unexpectedly, loose gravel, and rough pavement. When the road is wet, braking is slowed; and the road can be slippery. When crossing angled railroad tracks ride slowly and turn as close to a right angle as possible to avoid having your wheels “catch” in the tracks. Be aware of pedestrians and skaters that may pop out from between parked vehicles. At intersections, be prepared for vehicles turning across your path. o If in doubt, merge into the motor vehicle lane to travel through the intersection. Ride in the middle of the lane in slow traffic. Equipment Wear a helmet. o An ANSI approved bicycle helmet can protect you from head injuries and is required by law to be worn by cyclists under the age of 16. Use a pack or a rack. o Do not carry articles that prevent you from keeping both hands on the handle bars and having full control of your bicycle. Be visible! o Wearing bright and reflective clothing is recommended. o Riding a bike at night requires caution because it is difficult for a motorist to see you. Pedals with reflectors, reflector tape, leg lights, and spoke reflectors also help to increase a rider’s visibility. You must also display a white light visible 500 feet to the front and a reflector visible 600 feet to the rear. A red rear light is also recommended. Use a bell. o A bell will help to warn people of your presence. Sirens or whistles are prohibited because they may be confused with emergency vehicles. Carry a lock. o Lock your bike to a permanent object. Secure the frame and both wheels if possible. Engrave your driver’s license number, or that of another related person, on your bike frame. Keep a record of your bicycle make, model and serial number.