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This resolution urges the Department of Education (DOE) to work with the Department of Transportation (DOT), Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee, and Hawaii County to conduct a comprehensive inventory of school bus stops on Hawaii Island, with a focus on improving student safety. Recognizing the unique transportation challenges faced by students on the island, such as long travel distances, limited bus services, and reliance on public transportation, the resolution calls for a detailed assessment of bus stop conditions. The inventory is requested to examine various safety factors including sidewalk and crosswalk conditions, lighting, traffic patterns, proximity to high-speed roads, shelter availability, route adequacy, and potential hazards. The resolution further requests that the DOE develop recommendations for enhancing bus stop safety, which may include infrastructure improvements, traffic calming measures, additional bus routes, and community engagement initiatives. The DOE is asked to submit a report with findings and a prioritized list of bus stops needing immediate safety improvements to the Legislature before the 2026 Regular Session. The resolution highlights the paramount importance of ensuring the safety of Hawaii's children (keiki) as they travel to and from school.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=98&year=2025