HI SB2470

Authorizes the Hawaii Department of Transportation to evaluate intersections for leading pedestrian intervals (3-7 second head start for pedestrians before vehicles get green lights) and accessible pedestrian signals when installing or replacing state-owned pedestrian signal heads.

Requires evaluation of at least 25 existing intersections annually until all intersections with pedestrian crashes in the past 5 years have been assessed for safety improvements.

Mandates installation of accessible pedestrian signals (audible tones, speech messages, vibrotactile surfaces) at all intersections where leading pedestrian intervals are already in place to accommodate blind or low-vision pedestrians.

Establishes a community request program in coordination with counties allowing pedestrians to request accessible pedestrian signal installation at specific intersections, with prioritization based on pedestrian demand, proximity to schools/transit, and safety factors.

Appropriates unspecified funds from the state highway fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to implement intersection evaluations and safety improvements, with an effective date of July 1, 2050.