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Council approves installation of flashing beacons in North Albany school zone
Summary
The council voted Wednesday to install flashing lights in the school zone on North Albany Road after staff confirmed signage compliance with state law and contractors confirmed feasibility.
The Albany City Council voted Wednesday to install flashing beacons in the school zone on North Albany Road.
City staff said earlier work confirmed the existing signage complied with state law and that a contractor could install flashing beacons. Councilor Smith moved to install the lights and a second was recorded; the council approved the motion by voice vote.
City manager and staff said they had met with the vendor who provides automated enforcement and beacons and that the installation was technically feasible. Councilors did not attach conditions to the motion during the meeting; staff will proceed with procurement and installation planning.
Provenance: The flashing-beacon discussion and motion were raised after earlier follow-up on automated enforcement and staff recommendations, beginning at about 6161.17 seconds into the transcript and concluding with the vote recorded near 6181.73 seconds.
