HI HR108

Urges the Honolulu City Council to adopt a "pedestrian first" policy via ordinance that establishes pedestrians as the highest modal priority in street planning and decision-making.

Cites the Department of Transportation Services' Oahu Pedestrian Plan (finalized July 2022) as a long-term action plan to create safe and accessible streets for walking.

Notes that high-risk pedestrian areas comprise only 2% of Honolulu streets but account for 60% of pedestrian fatalities and 42% of injuries, indicating need for targeted infrastructure improvements.

References the Pedestrian Priority Network as the network of streets and paths providing important pedestrian connections to transit, schools, employment, and commercial centers.

Directs transmission of certified copies to the Mayor, Managing Director, all City Council members, and Director of the Department of Transportation Services.