HI HCR91

Urges county planning departments to provide notice to residents of traffic flow changes resulting from new developments.

Requires consideration of utility pole placement as part of the county planning and permitting process prior to development approval.

References a specific case where a 14-story student housing building on University Avenue and King Street in Honolulu redirected all traffic onto a narrow side street without adequate notice to affected residents.

Notes that the traffic redirection increased pedestrian safety concerns because utility poles were not relocated despite increased vehicle traffic on the narrow street with no sidewalks.

Directs certified copies be sent to all county mayors, county council chairpersons, and county planning and permit department directors.