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Traffic, Parking, and Pedestrian Safety Regulations

2026last touched · 28 source resolutions
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Resolutions establishing and amending parking regulations and restrictions, seasonal all-night parking and towing, traffic signals and crosswalk improvements, school zone speed limits, traffic signage, and ADA pedestrian infrastructure improvements.
Synthesis written as-of 2026-06-13. A time-bounded clause in this rule expires on 2026-12-31
In force, by year of last update
2026this year
School Speed Zone Support – LAMS & RHHS
The Village Board of Trustees supports the creation of a school speed zone on State Route 199 and County Route 79 (Linden Avenue) around Linden Avenue Middle School and Red Hook High School, both of which have entrances on State Route 199.[26][28]
2025
Seasonal Towing Contract – H&N Towing (Current)
H&N Towing Enterprises (7309 S Broadway, Red Hook) is awarded the 2025–2026 Seasonal All-Night Parking Law Towing Contract. The towing rate is $205.00 per vehicle including 3 days of vehicle storage, and $75.00 per day per vehicle for each additional day thereafter.[24][27]
Enhanced Crosswalk Design – State Routes 9 & 199
The Village approves the addition of painted buffer areas and no-parking signage around the four existing crosswalks along State Rt. 9 (at Morgans Way, Fraleigh Street, and Prince Street) and Rt. 199 (at Red Hook High School entrance), following the design approved by NYSDOT for Rhinebeck. Final design is to be reviewed by the DPW Foreman and the Mayor prior to notification to NYSDOT Region 8.[25]
2024
Temporary Parking Restriction – Park Avenue & Church Street Extension
Parking is temporarily restricted as follows: no parking on the north side of Park Avenue; no parking on either side of Church Street Extension for 200 feet from Park Avenue; and no parking on the east side of Church Street Extension beyond the 200-foot mark from Park Avenue. A crosswalk is to be added across Park Avenue from the sidewalk to the beginning of the path in the Richard M. Abrahams Memorial Park.[23]
2023
Village Parking Lot – Four-Hour Parking Limit
Parking in the Village parking lot is limited to four hours between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. All-day parking is prohibited except with a permit. The lot may be closed with forty-eight hours' notice.[22]
2021
Pedestrian Crosswalk Lighting – Village Maintenance Obligation
The Village of Red Hook shall maintain, repair, and energize the solar-powered pedestrian crosswalk lighting systems (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons) at four locations — NYS Rt. 199 at Benner Road, NYS Rt. 9 at Morgans Way, Rt. 9 at Prince Street, and Rt. 9 at Fraleigh Street — for a period of 25 years at Village expense, including repair and replacement of equipment and furnishing of electric current.[15][16][18][19]
2019
ADA Pedestrian Improvements – Project Authorization
The Village of Red Hook approves the ADA Pedestrian Improvements project (PIN 8761.48) and commits 100% of available funding for construction. The project is funded at a ratio of 80% Federal funds and 20% non-federal funds under Title 23 U.S. Code, administered and constructed by NYSDOT. The Village is responsible for all maintenance of the project.[17]
2018
Bus Stop No-Parking Zones – Route 9 & Route 199
No-parking zones are established at bus stop locations on Route 9 at Village Hall and Firehouse Plaza, and on Route 199 at the intersection of St. John's Street and West Market Street, as set forth in Chapter 190 Vehicle and Traffic Code Schedules XII and XXII.[14]
2014
Seasonal All-Night Parking – Prohibition Period
No vehicle shall be parked on any village-owned street or village right-of-way within the corporate limits of the Village of Red Hook between the hours of 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM during the period beginning November 1 and ending March 31 of each year, both dates inclusive. On NYS highways Route 9 and Route 199, there shall be no parking from 2:00 AM to 6:00 AM during the same period.[8][12]
Seasonal All-Night Parking – Vehicle Removal Authority
When snow and/or ice clearing operations are underway, any vehicle parked or abandoned on any street in violation of the seasonal parking prohibition may be removed by or under the direction of the Police Department of the Village of Red Hook or any responding police agency. The registered owner must pay an administrative fee, any penalties and fines owed to the Village, and all towing service and storage charges incurred.[8][12]
Broadway & Market Street Walk Signal Sequence
The NYS Department of Transportation is authorized and instructed to remove the all-lanes-blocked walk signal sequence at the Broadway and Market Street intersection and change it to a manual push-button sequence allowing pedestrian crossing parallel to traffic only. NYS DOT is authorized to sign or mark the controls or crosswalks as needed to advise pedestrians of the change.[13]
2010
No-Parking Restriction – St. John's Street & West Market
No-parking restriction is established at the intersection of St. John's Street and West Market Street: 30 feet east on the north side.[6][7]
No-Parking Restriction – St. John's Street & North Broadway
No-parking restriction is established at the intersection of St. John's Street and North Broadway: 30 feet south on the west side from the intersection.[6][7]
No-Parking Restriction – Elizabeth Street & East Market Street
No-parking restriction is established at the intersection of Elizabeth Street and East Market Street: 30 feet east on the south side.[6][7]
No-Parking Restriction – Cherry Street & East Market Street
No-parking restriction is established at the intersection of Cherry Street and East Market Street (north side): 30 feet east and 30 feet west of the intersection.[6][7]
No-Parking Restriction – Fraleigh Street & South Broadway
One-side parking only is established at the intersection of Fraleigh Street and South Broadway: no parking on the north side for 570 feet of Fraleigh Street.[6][7]
No-Parking Restriction – Amherst Drive & South Broadway
No-parking restriction is established at the intersection of Amherst Drive and South Broadway: north side, 60 feet of Amherst Drive.[6][7]
2009
Safe Routes to School – School Crossing Zone
A school crossing zone is established as part of the Safe Routes to School Program.[3]
Church Street Drop-Off Zone Signage
Drop-off zone signage is installed on Church Street (Methodist Church) with operating hours of 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The zone is painted on the curb contingent upon Village attorney approval.[4]
Two-Hour Parking – St. John's Street South Side
Two 2-hour parking signs are placed on the south side of St. John's Street next to the old Post Office building.[5]
2008
Stop Sign Extension – Elizabeth Street
A stop sign extension to Elizabeth Street 100 yards is established, with stop sign placement satisfying all rules and regulations of the NYS DOT.[2]
2002
School Zone Speed Limit
The speed limit within the school zone shall be reduced to 20 mph.[1]
History · superseded or expired
2023
Seasonal Towing Contract – H&N Towing (2022–2023)
H&N Towing Enterprises was approved as the on-call towing company for the 2022–2023 season at $175 per vehicle including 3 days of storage, plus $50 per day per vehicle for each additional day. Superseded by the 2023–2024 and subsequent contracts.[20]
Seasonal Towing Contract – H&N Towing (2023–2024)
H&N Towing Enterprises was awarded the 2023–2024 seasonal all-night parking law towing contract at $205 per vehicle (including 3 days of storage) and $75 per vehicle for each additional day. Expired March 31, 2024.[21]
2020
Pedestrian Crosswalk Lighting Maintenance Agreement – Resolution 19-2020
Superseded by Resolution 2-2021 (footnote 19). Approved changes since Resolution 4-2019 and authorized Mayor to execute the NYSDOT maintenance agreement for a 25-year period.[18]
2019
Pedestrian Crosswalk Lighting Maintenance Agreement – Resolution 4-2019
Superseded by Resolution 19-2020 and Resolution 2-2021. Authorized Mayor and Deputy Mayor to execute the NYSDOT maintenance agreement.[16]
2018
Pedestrian Crosswalk Lighting Maintenance Agreement – Resolution 33-2018
Superseded by Resolution 4-2019 and subsequent resolutions. Originally approved a 25-year maintenance commitment expiring December 20, 2043.[15]
2012
Seasonal Towing Contract – Westside Auto (2012–2013)
Westside Auto was authorized to provide seasonal towing services at $75.00 per tow and $25.00 per day storage for the Village Snow Ordinance period November 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013, between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Expired March 31, 2013.[11]
2011
Seasonal Towing Contract – Westside Auto (2011–2012, First Appointment)
Westside Auto and Towing (Steve Lown) was appointed to tow cars during November 1 through March 31, 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM, contingent on submission of certificate of insurance. Expired March 31, 2012.[9]
Seasonal Towing Contract – Westside Auto (2011–2012, Second Appointment)
Westside Auto and Towing (Steve Lown) was re-appointed to tow cars during November 1 through March 31, 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM, with certificate of insurance required before work. Expired March 31, 2012.[10]
Source resolutions
  1. [1]2002-05-06Resolution to reduce school zone speed limit to 20 mph
  2. [2]2008-05-12Stop Sign Extension to Elizabeth Street
  3. [3]2009-06-11Safe Routes to School Program - School Crossing Zone
  4. [4]2009-07-06Church Street Drop-Off Zone Signage
  5. [5]2009-07-23Two-hour parking signs on St. John's Street
  6. [6]2010-11-01No-Parking Restrictions at Multiple Locations
  7. [7]2010-12-06NO PARKING
  8. [8]2011-07-11Vehicle and Traffic Regulations Amendments – Addition to Section 190-28 Seasonal All-Night Parking
  9. [9]2011-11-17Seasonal Parking Towing Contract
  10. [10]2011-12-15Seasonal Parking Enforcement Contract
  11. [11]2012-12-03Seasonal Towing Services Authorization
  12. [12]2014-02-10Winter Parking – Vehicle and Traffic Regulation Amendments
  13. [13]2014-09-08Resolution for Modification of Walk Signal at Broadway and Market Street, Village of Red Hook
  14. [14]2018-07-09Bus Stop - Local Law 3-2018
  15. [15]2018-12-20To Maintain Highway Signals
  16. [16]2019-01-14TO MAINTAIN HIGHWAY SIGNALS
  17. [17]2019-03-11Authorizing the implementation and funding 100% of the costs of an eligible transportation federal-aid project and state-aid project
  18. [18]2020-10-13TO MAINTAIN HIGHWAY SIGNALS
  19. [19]2021-02-08To Maintain Highway Signals
  20. [20]2023-01-09Approve H&N Towing On-Call Services Contract
  21. [21]2023-11-02H&N Towing Enterprises Seasonal Towing Contract
  22. [22]2023-12-11RESOLUTION TO ADOPT LOCAL LAW 5 of 2023, ENTITLED VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC REGULATION AMENDMENT
  23. [23]2024-09-09RESOLUTION TO TEMPORARILY RESTRICT PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF PARK AVENUE AND FOR 200 FT ON CHURCH STREET EXT.
  24. [24]2024-11-04H&N Towing on-call contract authorization
  25. [25]2025-09-22RESOLUTION APPROVING ENHANCED STATE ROAD CROSSWALK DESIGN FOR THE VILLAGE OF RED HOOK
  26. [26]2025-10-06RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF INSTALLATION OF SCHOOL SPEED ZONES FOR THE RED HOOK LINDEN AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL & RED HOOK HIGH SCHOOL
  27. [27]2025-10-272025-2026 Seasonal All-Night Parking Law Towing Contract to H&N Towing
  28. [28]2026-03-23A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A SCHOOL SPEED ZONE FOR LINDEN AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL (LAMS) AND RED HOOK HIGH SCHOOL (RHHS)

Synthesized from the chronological history of these resolutions. Each clause shows the year it was last established or amended. The text is a reading aid — for legal force, consult the source resolutions and the Village Code.