HI HCR136

Urges the City and County of Honolulu to encourage pedestrians to wear reflective gear between dusk and dawn to improve safety and visibility.

Directs the City and County of Honolulu and Department of Transportation to identify high-risk pedestrian areas and erect warning signage for drivers and pedestrians.

Requires the City and County of Honolulu and Department of Transportation to create and implement a public education campaign on pedestrian safety and any ordinances adopted as a result of this measure.

Cites 2024 Honolulu Emergency Medical Services data showing over 130 pedestrian cases, a 13 percent increase from 2023, and notes that approximately 270 fatal pedestrian crashes occurred during dawn or dusk in 2022 nationally.

References existing regulations on military bases on Oahu requiring reflective gear during hours of darkness and similar ordinances in Ohio townships.