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Albany police report shows modest rise in collisions, enforcement; commissioners ask for lighting update
Summary
Albany Police Department reported 13 collisions in September and 14 in October, including pedestrian‑ and bicycle‑involved collisions; commissioners connected seasonal increases to earlier sunset and asked staff for an update on street‑lighting improvements.
The Albany Police Department presented the commission with monthly traffic and enforcement data for September and October; staff reported small increases in total collisions and highlighted pedestrian‑ and bicycle‑involved crashes.
According to the report, pedestrian‑involved collisions numbered one in September and three in October; bicycle collisions were one for each month. Total reported collisions were 13 in September and 14 in October. Moving citations declined from 74 in September to 40 in October; DUI arrests were one in each month.
Commissioners and residents connected a seasonal rise in collisions to earlier darkness during fall and winter and to visibility of pedestrians wearing dark clothing at night. One commissioner said the city will get an update in the coming year on street‑lighting progress; others suggested lighting improvements and ongoing work on intersection safety lighting be coordinated with pavement rehabilitation projects like Marin Avenue phase 2.
A member of the public asked for a definition of “moving violation.” Staff explained that the department tracks citations issued for on‑the‑road violations (as opposed to parking infractions) and that warnings are typically not counted in the moving‑citation totals.
The police report and the shared‑mobility update that followed also noted Gig Car Share is ending operations as of Dec. 27 and that data from that program are effectively unavailable for the most recent month; staff said they expected to present updated shared‑mobility figures at a later meeting once data are clarified.
