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This concurrent resolution urges the Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee to conduct a comprehensive safety assessment of bus stops on Hawaii Island, working collaboratively with the Department of Education, Department of Transportation, and County of Hawaii. The resolution recognizes unique transportation challenges faced by students on Hawaii Island, including long travel distances, limited bus services, and reliance on the Hele-On public transportation system. The proposed inventory would evaluate bus stop safety conditions, examining factors such as sidewalks, crosswalks, lighting, traffic patterns, proximity to high-speed roadways, shelter availability, and overall route adequacy. The resolution requests the committee develop specific recommendations for infrastructure improvements, traffic calming measures, additional bus routes, and community engagement initiatives to enhance student safety. Furthermore, the County of Hawaii is asked to support these efforts through its Safe Routes to School program, and the committee is requested to submit a detailed report with prioritized safety improvement recommendations to the Legislature before the 2026 Regular Session, with copies of the resolution to be transmitted to key government officials and stakeholders.

Education, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=117&year=2025