HI SR105

Kula district population has grown approximately 16 percent since 2010, increasing pedestrian traffic along Haleakala Highway between Upper Kimo Drive and Ainakula Road.

The six-inch-wide shoulder of Haleakala Highway is used as a walkway by pedestrians due to lack of an official sidewalk or pedestrian walkway in the area.

Cars frequently exceed the 30 miles per hour speed limit in this heavily trafficked section near Kula Lodge and Kula Marketplace, creating danger for pedestrians and motorists.

Department of Transportation Highways Division is requested to assess pedestrian safety dangers, examine effectiveness of potential safety countermeasures, and submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2019 Regular Session.

A certified copy of the resolution shall be transmitted to the Director of Transportation.