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Traffic, Parking, and Pedestrian Safety

2026last touched · 27 source resolutions
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Resolutions and local laws establishing parking restrictions, seasonal parking enforcement and towing contracts, school zone speed limits, pedestrian crosswalk and signal improvements, safe routes to school, and ADA pedestrian infrastructure projects.
Synthesis written as-of 2026-07-31. 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 & Red Hook High School
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 (LAMS) and Red Hook High School (RHHS), both of which have entrances on State Route 199, with LAMS also having an entrance on County Route 79.[25][27]
2025
Seasonal Towing Contract — H&N Towing Enterprises
H&N Towing Enterprises (7309 S Broadway, Red Hook) is awarded the 2025–2026 Seasonal All-Night Parking Law Towing Contract. The Mayor is authorized to enter into an on-call contract at a rate of $205.00 per vehicle including 3 days of vehicle storage, and $75.00 per day per vehicle for each additional day thereafter.[23][26]
Enhanced Crosswalk Design — State Routes 9 & 199
The Village approves the addition of a painted buffer area and no-parking signage around the four existing crosswalks along State Rt. 9 (at Morgans Way, Fraleigh St., and Prince St.) and State 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.[24]
2024
Temporary Parking Restriction — Park Avenue (North Side)
Parking is temporarily restricted on the north side of Park Avenue to ensure emergency vehicle access to the Cookingham West public trail system.[22]
Temporary Parking Restriction — Church Street Extension
Parking is temporarily restricted on both sides of Church Street Extension for 200 feet from Park Avenue, and on the east side of Church Street Extension beyond the 200-foot mark from Park Avenue.[22]
Crosswalk Addition — Park Avenue
A crosswalk shall be added across Park Avenue from the sidewalk to the beginning of the path in the Richard M. Abrahams Memorial Park.[22]
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 by permit, and the lot may be closed with forty-eight hours' notice, pursuant to Local Law No. 5 of 2023 amending Chapter 190 Vehicle and Traffic Code.[21]
2021
Pedestrian Crosswalk Lighting — RRFB Locations
Solar-powered Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons are installed at NYS Rt. 199 at Benner Road and NYS Rt. 9 at Morgans Way, and Pedestrian-activated Flashing LED Warning Signs at NYS Rt. 9 at Prince Street and NYS Rt. 9 at Fraleigh Street, under NYSDOT pedestrian safety action plan contract #2 PIN 8OPS.02 D263742.[14][15][17][18]
Pedestrian Crosswalk Lighting — Village Maintenance Obligation
The Village of Red Hook shall maintain, repair, and energize the pedestrian crosswalk lighting system at its own expense for a period of 25 years, including repair and replacement of equipment and furnishing of electric current, pursuant to an agreement with the State of New York through the Commissioner of Transportation.[14][15][17][18]
2019
ADA Pedestrian Improvements — Project Authorization
The Village of Red Hook ADA Pedestrian Improvements project (PIN 8761.48, Dutchess County) is approved, with the Village committing 100% of available funding for construction. The project is funded at a ratio of 80% Federal / 20% non-federal funds under Title 23 U.S. Code, with NYSDOT administering and constructing the project. The Village is responsible for all maintenance of the project.[16]
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, pursuant to Local Law No. 3 of 2018 amending Chapter 190 Vehicle and Traffic Code Schedules XII and XXII.[13]
2014
Seasonal All-Night Parking Prohibition — Village Streets
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 November 1 through March 31 of each year, both dates inclusive.[11]
Seasonal All-Night Parking Prohibition — State Routes 9 & 199
On New York State highways Route 9 and Route 199, there shall be no parking from 2:00 AM to 6:00 AM during the period November 1 through March 31 of each year.[11]
Seasonal Parking — Police Towing Authority
When snow and/or ice clearing operations are underway, any vehicle parked or abandoned in violation of the seasonal parking prohibition may be removed by or under the direction of the Red Hook Police Department or any responding police agency.[7][11]
Walk Signal Modification — Broadway & Market Street
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 controls or crosswalks as needed to advise pedestrians of the change.[12]
2010
No-Parking Restriction — St. John's Street & West Market
No parking is established at the intersection of St. John's Street and West Market Street: 30 feet east on the north side.[5][6]
No-Parking Restriction — St. John's Street & North Broadway
No parking is established at the intersection of St. John's Street and North Broadway: 30 feet south on the west side from the intersection.[5][6]
No-Parking Restriction — Elizabeth Street & East Market Street
No parking is established at the intersection of Elizabeth Street and East Market Street: 30 feet east on the south side.[5][6]
No-Parking Restriction — Cherry Street & East Market Street
No parking is established at the intersection of Cherry Street and East Market Street (north side): 30 feet east and 30 feet west of the intersection.[5][6]
No-Parking Restriction — Fraleigh Street & South Broadway
At the intersection of Fraleigh Street and South Broadway, one-side parking only is permitted: no parking on the north side for 570 feet of Fraleigh Street.[5][6]
No-Parking Restriction — Amherst Drive & South Broadway
No parking is established at the intersection of Amherst Drive and South Broadway: north side, 60 feet of Amherst Drive.[5][6]
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 — Hours
A drop-off zone on Church Street (Methodist Church) is authorized 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]
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
2025
School Speed Zone Support — Resolution 40-2025
The Village Board expressed general support for establishing school speed zones in the Village of Red Hook. Superseded by the more specific Resolution 11-2026 (footnote 27) identifying State Route 199 and County Route 79 (Linden Avenue) as the target corridors.[25]
2023
Seasonal Towing Contract — H&N Towing (2022–2023 Season)
H&N Towing Enterprises was approved as the on-call towing company for the 2022–2023 season at a fee of $175 per vehicle including 3 days of storage, plus $50 per day for each additional day of storage. Superseded by the 2023–2024 contract (footnote 20) and subsequent contracts.[19]
Seasonal Towing Contract — H&N Towing (2023–2024 Season)
H&N Towing Enterprises was awarded the 2023–2024 seasonal all-night parking law towing contract at rates of $205 per vehicle (including 3 days of storage) and $75 per vehicle for each additional day. Expired March 31, 2024.[20]
2020
Pedestrian Crosswalk Lighting Maintenance Agreement — Resolution 19-2020
The Village approved changes since Resolution 4-2019 to the RRFB pedestrian crosswalk lighting project and authorized the Mayor to execute the maintenance agreement committing the Village to maintain the system for 25 years from October 13, 2020. Superseded by Resolution 2-2021 (footnote 18).[17]
2019
Pedestrian Crosswalk Lighting Maintenance Agreement — Resolution 4-2019
The Village approved the NYSDOT pedestrian crosswalk lighting project (PIN 8OPS.02 D263742) and authorized the Mayor and Deputy Mayor to execute the maintenance agreement committing the Village to maintain the system for 25 years. Superseded by Resolution 19-2020 (footnote 17) and Resolution 2-2021 (footnote 18) reflecting subsequent project changes.[15]
2018
Pedestrian Crosswalk Lighting Maintenance Agreement — Resolution 33-2018
The Village approved installation of solar-powered highway signalized intersection lighting at four crosswalk locations and committed to maintain, repair, and energize the systems for 25 years from December 20, 2018. Superseded by Resolution 4-2019 (footnote 15), Resolution 19-2020 (footnote 17), and Resolution 2-2021 (footnote 18) as the project design evolved.[14]
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 duration of the Village Snow Ordinance from November 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013, between the hours of 11:00 PM through 6:00 AM. Expired March 31, 2013.[10]
2011
Seasonal Towing Contract — Westside Auto (2011–2012, First Appointment)
Westside Auto and Towing (Steve Lown) was appointed to tow vehicles during seasonal parking enforcement from November 1 through March 31, 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM, contingent on submission of certificate of insurance. Expired March 31, 2012; superseded by subsequent seasonal contracts.[8]
Seasonal Towing Contract — Westside Auto (2011–2012, Second Appointment)
Westside Auto and Towing (Steve Lown) was re-appointed to tow vehicles during seasonal parking enforcement from November 1 through March 31, 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM, with certificate of insurance required before work commenced. Expired March 31, 2012.[9]
Seasonal All-Night Parking — Original Towing Authority (Local Law 6 of 2011)
Local Law No. 6 of 2011 originally authorized the Red Hook Police Department to remove and impound vehicles parked or abandoned in violation of seasonal all-night parking regulations (November 1 through March 31, 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM), with registered owners required to pay administrative fees, penalties, fines, and towing/storage charges. Superseded by Local Law 4 of 2014 (footnote 11), which replaced §190-28 A and B in their entirety.[7]
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]2010-11-01No-Parking Restrictions at Multiple Locations
  6. [6]2010-12-06NO PARKING
  7. [7]2011-07-11Vehicle and Traffic Regulations Amendments – Addition to Section 190-28 Seasonal All-Night Parking
  8. [8]2011-11-17Seasonal Parking Towing Contract
  9. [9]2011-12-15Seasonal Parking Enforcement Contract
  10. [10]2012-12-03Seasonal Towing Services Authorization
  11. [11]2014-02-10Winter Parking – Vehicle and Traffic Regulation Amendments
  12. [12]2014-09-08Resolution for Modification of Walk Signal at Broadway and Market Street, Village of Red Hook
  13. [13]2018-07-09Bus Stop - Local Law 3-2018
  14. [14]2018-12-20To Maintain Highway Signals
  15. [15]2019-01-14TO MAINTAIN HIGHWAY SIGNALS
  16. [16]2019-03-11Authorizing the implementation and funding 100% of the costs of an eligible transportation federal-aid project and state-aid project
  17. [17]2020-10-13TO MAINTAIN HIGHWAY SIGNALS
  18. [18]2021-02-08To Maintain Highway Signals
  19. [19]2023-01-09Approve H&N Towing On-Call Services Contract
  20. [20]2023-11-02H&N Towing Enterprises Seasonal Towing Contract
  21. [21]2023-12-11RESOLUTION TO ADOPT LOCAL LAW 5 of 2023, ENTITLED VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC REGULATION AMENDMENT
  22. [22]2024-09-09RESOLUTION TO TEMPORARILY RESTRICT PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF PARK AVENUE AND FOR 200 FT ON CHURCH STREET EXT.
  23. [23]2024-11-04H&N Towing on-call contract authorization
  24. [24]2025-09-22RESOLUTION APPROVING ENHANCED STATE ROAD CROSSWALK DESIGN FOR THE VILLAGE OF RED HOOK
  25. [25]2025-10-06RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF INSTALLATION OF SCHOOL SPEED ZONES FOR THE RED HOOK LINDEN AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL & RED HOOK HIGH SCHOOL
  26. [26]2025-10-272025-2026 Seasonal All-Night Parking Law Towing Contract to H&N Towing
  27. [27]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.