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This bill aims to improve traffic safety along the North Shore of Oahu by expanding the use of automated traffic enforcement technologies and enhancing infrastructure safety near schools. Specifically, the bill requires the Hawaii Department of Transportation to implement photo red light imaging detector systems and automated speed enforcement systems along Kamehameha Highway, but only after the City and County of Honolulu conducts public education and prepares necessary systems. Before implementation, the department may consult with the judiciary and local community to select appropriate locations. The bill also authorizes the Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee to prioritize up to three infrastructure safety projects for schools directly adjacent to Kamehameha Highway. The legislature recognizes that the North Shore is a high-risk corridor for collisions involving pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers, and believes these technological and infrastructural interventions will help improve safety outcomes. The Department of Transportation is required to submit a progress report to the legislature before the 2026 regular session, and the bill will take effect immediately upon approval.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=235&year=2025