Week in History: Red Bank's 1918 Parking Woes

Parking and traffic issues aren't only a 21st Century issue for Red Bank. The Borough Council considered an ordinance that would limit parking on narrow streets, according to the April 3, 1918 issue of the Red Bank Register.

The Borough Council debated the regulations, which would have prevented motorists from parking on both sides of Mechanic, White and Monmouth streets and within 25 feet of street corners.

At least one councilman expressed concern:

Councilman David C. Hance opposed the change, stating that it would drive autoists from Red Bank.

Modern "autoists" seem to find their way to Red Bank just fine...