Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR95

Introduced
3/10/23  
Refer
3/15/23  
Report Pass
3/30/23  

Caption

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.

Impact

The construction of elevated crosswalks is proposed as a vital measure to enhance pedestrian visibility and safety, potentially reducing pedestrian accidents by as much as forty-five percent. This initiative aims to protect students commuting near high-traffic areas around Mililani High School, making their routes safer. Furthermore, it represents an important step by local transportation authorities to address and mitigate risks associated with reckless driving behaviors evident in school zones.

Summary

Senate Resolution 95 (SR95) urges the Hawaii 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. The resolution highlights the alarming frequency of pedestrian fatalities in Hawaii, averaging twenty-eight deaths annually, particularly on roads lacking adequate crosswalks. It emphasizes the critical risks students face while walking to and from school, especially given the history of driver negligence related to speed limits and yield laws around educational institutions, exemplified by the tragic death of a McKinley High School student.

Contention

While the resolution received unanimous support during voting in the Senate Transportation and Culture and the Arts Committee, it is vital to observe that such initiatives often encounter various challenges. Funding allocation and logistical execution are common concerns in similar projects. The resolution itself serves as a formal request but does not mandate immediate action, leaving open the potential for community advocacy and ongoing discussions around local transportation safety measures.

Companion Bills

HI SCR106

Same As 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.

HI HR162

Same As 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.

Similar Bills

HI HCR58

Urging The Department Of Transportation, Department Of Education, And City And County Of Honolulu To Ensure The Safety Of Mililani ike Elementary Students Using School Crosswalks.

HI HR54

Urging The Department Of Transportation, Department Of Education, And City And County Of Honolulu To Ensure The Safety Of Mililani ike Elementary Students Using School Crosswalks.

HI HCR137

Urging The Department Of Transportation, Department Of Education, And City And County Of Honolulu To Implement Visibility Enhancement Measures On The Kuahelani Avenue Crosswalk At Kipapa Elementary School.

HI HR131

Urging The Department Of Transportation, Department Of Education, And City And County Of Honolulu To Implement Visibility Enhancement Measures On The Kuahelani Avenue Crosswalk At Kipapa Elementary School.

HI SB2470

Relating To Transportation.

HI HB2610

Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Thirty-seventh Representative District.

HI HR39

Urging The Department Of Transportation Services For The City And County Of Honolulu To Install Raised Crosswalks At The University Avenue, Lauiki Street, And Kamoku Street Intersections With Hihiwai Street To Improve Pedestrian Safety Near Ala Wai Elementary School And The Surrounding Community.

HI HCR43

Urging The Department Of Transportation Services For The City And County Of Honolulu To Install Raised Crosswalks At The University Avenue, Lauiki Street, And Kamoku Street Intersections With Hihiwai Street To Improve Pedestrian Safety Near Ala Wai Elementary School And The Surrounding Community.