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This resolution urges the State Department of Transportation and the City and County of Honolulu's Department of Transportation Services to address several road safety and traffic flow issues in the Hawaii Kai area. Specifically, the resolution calls for installing crosswalks in Kalama Valley, particularly around the Kalama Valley Community Park and at the intersection of Hawaii Kai Drive and Kealahou Street, where pedestrian safety is currently compromised. The resolution highlights concerns about a local study showing that 71% of drivers fail to yield to pedestrians and that many areas lack safe crossing options. Additionally, it requests a comprehensive study of traffic calming measures to reduce speeding throughout Hawaii Kai and recommends exploring signal timing changes, such as implementing flashing yellow turn signals during low traffic volume hours on Kalaniana'ole Highway to improve traffic flow and give drivers more discretion in making turns. The resolution aims to improve pedestrian safety, reduce traffic congestion, and address long-standing community concerns about transportation infrastructure in the Hawaii Kai suburb of Honolulu.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=162&year=2025