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This resolution strongly urges the Honolulu City Council to adopt a "pedestrian first" policy through an official ordinance, recognizing walking as the most fundamental form of transportation and emphasizing the importance of prioritizing pedestrian safety. The resolution highlights that pedestrian-related safety is a critical issue in Honolulu, noting that just two percent of streets account for sixty percent of pedestrian fatalities and forty-two percent of injuries. It references the Oahu Pedestrian Plan finalized in July 2022, which aims to create safe and accessible streets that enable secure walking, and defines the Pedestrian Priority Network as the collection of streets and paths connecting key destinations like transit, schools, employment centers, and commercial areas. By requesting the City Council to establish a "pedestrian first" policy, the resolution seeks to ensure that pedestrian safety and accessibility are the highest priority when making transportation and infrastructure decisions. The resolution also calls for certified copies to be sent to the Mayor, Managing Director, City Council members, and the Director of Transportation Services to ensure broad communication of this recommendation.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=108&year=2025