Resolution for Modification of Walk Signal at Broadway and Market Street, Village of Red Hook

Resolution #19-2014 — 2014-09-08

WHEREAS

the Village of Red Hook is located along NYS Highway Route 9 and NYS Highway Route 199 with its central business area at the intersection of Rt 9 and Rt 199
the New York State Department of Transportation (NYS DOT) owns and controls the traffic lights, walk signals and related programming mechanisms at the intersection
traffic flow, vehicle access and pedestrian access are important considerations for the health and safety of our residents and businesses
traffic volume creates long delays and increasing idling traffic is noted at the intersection as a result of four lanes stopped for walk signals
action to improve traffic flow and its impact on smart growth, climate change is needed by government, businesses and communities
NYS DOT controls the sequencing and setting of the traffic light and walk signal at the Broadway and Market Street intersection
NYS DOT is willing and able to modify the pedestrian walk sequences at the intersection with the approval and authority from the Village of Red Hook
a modification to change the walk signal from a full four lane stop to a signal sequence to allow pedestrian crossing parallel to traffic only would promote less traffic tie up at the light and maintain pedestrian access
community interests and businesses stand to benefit if safe and efficient traffic flow is promoted
community members are looking for action to both improve traffic flow and pedestrian access, as well as reducing noise and emissions from stationary vehicles

the Village of Red Hook will authorize and instruct the New York State Department of Transportation to remove the all lanes blocked walk signal sequence and change the walk sequence to retain manual push button triggering but to trigger pedestrian crossing parallel to traffic only. NYS DOT will be authorized to sign or mark the controls or crosswalks as needed to advise pedestrians of the change.