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HI HR162
Resolution
Status
3/10/2023
Primary Sponsor
Trish La Chica
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AI Summary
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Urges the Department of Transportation and the Department of Transportation Services of the City and County of Honolulu to construct elevated crosswalks along Meheula Parkway near Mililani High School for pedestrian safety.
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Notes that Hawaii averages 28 pedestrian fatalities annually on roads without proper crosswalks and that drivers frequently disregard speed limits and traffic laws near schools.
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Cites research showing raised crosswalks can reduce crashes by 45 percent by making pedestrians more visible to drivers.
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References the death of McKinley High School student Sara Yara as demonstration of reckless driving around schools.
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Directs certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to state and local transportation officials, the Mayor, education administrators, neighborhood boards, and Mililani Town Center property management.
Legislative Description
Urging The Department Of Transportation And The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Construct Elevated Crosswalks Along Meheula Parkway Near Mililani High School.
Pedestrians
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, Ichiyama, Ilagan, Kila, Poepoe, Quinlan excused (6).
3/31/2023