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This concurrent resolution strongly urges the Honolulu City Council to adopt a "pedestrian first" policy through an official ordinance, based on several key considerations. The resolution highlights that walking is the most fundamental form of transportation and that streets should fundamentally accommodate pedestrian safety. A "pedestrian first" policy would prioritize pedestrians in transportation decision-making, particularly in the context of the Oahu Pedestrian Plan finalized in July 2022, which aims to create safe and accessible streets. The resolution notes a critical safety concern that in Honolulu, just two percent of streets account for sixty percent of pedestrian fatalities and forty-two percent of injuries, underscoring the urgent need for targeted infrastructure improvements. The resolution specifically calls on the City Council to adopt this policy, which would apply to the Pedestrian Priority Network—a network of streets and paths connecting important destinations like transit, schools, employment, and commercial centers. Additionally, the resolution directs that certified copies be sent to key city officials, including the Mayor, Managing Director, City Council members, and the Director of Transportation Services, to ensure widespread awareness and potential action.

Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=112&year=2025