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HI HCR104

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

4/2/2019

Primary Sponsor

Chris Lee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates Kailua, Oahu, as a Vision Zero community committed to eliminating all traffic-related deaths and serious injuries on roadways.

  • Hawaii recorded 117 traffic fatalities in 2018 (up from 107 in 2017) and ranked first nationally in pedestrian fatality increases with 43 deaths; 22 fatalities occurred from January 1 through February 21, 2019, including 9 pedestrian deaths.

  • Identifies overcrowded roads, larger vehicles, speeding, distracted driving, and drunk driving as significant contributing factors to traffic and pedestrian fatalities.

  • Urges the Department of Transportation and the City and County of Honolulu's Department of Transportation Services to design and implement Vision Zero policy and infrastructure changes in Kailua, Oahu.

  • Directs certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the Governor, state and city transportation directors, the Mayor of Honolulu, and the Kailua Neighborhood Board Chairperson.

Legislative Description

Designating Kailua, Oahu, As A Vision Zero Community Where No Loss Of Life Or Serious Injury On Roads Is Acceptable And Urging Government To Adopt And Implement Vision Zero Policies And Planning.

Kailua, Oahu

Last Action

Referred to TRS/PSM.

4/3/2019

Committee Referrals

Transportation4/3/2019
Judiciary3/14/2019

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