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HI SR21

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Clarence Nishihara

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the Department of Transportation to promote driver awareness of pedestrians who are blind or visually impaired
  • Requests awareness campaigns including posters in public facilities, radio and television advertisements, and street signs in high-pedestrian areas
  • Identifies electric and hybrid vehicles as a safety concern due to their minimal noise at low speeds, making it difficult for visually impaired pedestrians to detect them
  • Cites over 500 serious pedestrian accidents annually in Hawaii, with 20-30 resulting in fatalities
  • Requires distribution of resolution copies to the Director of Transportation, State Council on Developmental Disabilities Chair, and Disability and Communications Access Board Executive Director

Legislative Description

Blind; Visually Impaired; Pedestrian; Department of Transportation

Last Action

Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-16-15.

6/16/2015

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/13/2015

Full Bill Text

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