Engineers outline townwide speed‑limit study; DOT approval required for changes
An engineering firm hired by Red Hook explained its methodology for classifying town roads and sampling representative segments to support requests to the state Department of Transportation to lower posted limits (25 mph in many residential areas); the town emphasized DOT retains legal authority over posted limits.
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The board heard a detailed briefing on an engineering study to support townwide speed‑limit reductions and the next steps for submitting recommendations to the New York State Department of Transportation.
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