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This bill mandates that the Department of Transportation (DOT) must conduct and publish a traffic engineering study, which is a documented analysis of road conditions and data, before implementing certain traffic safety measures or changing speed limits on state highways. These measures, referred to as "covered traffic safety actions," include installing physical traffic calming devices like speed humps or modifying posted speed limits. The bill also requires the DOT to establish a publicly accessible online dashboard to display requests for these actions, the completed studies, public comments, and the DOT's final decisions. Furthermore, the DOT must provide at least 30 days for public comment on proposed actions and issue a written determination explaining their decision. The bill also requires the DOT to create an inventory of existing traffic safety actions and conduct studies for those implemented since January 1, 2019, with a deadline of July 1, 2031, for those lacking studies. Finally, the DOT is required to submit an annual report to the Legislature detailing implemented actions, study status, public comments, and any recommendations for improvement, with the entire act taking effect on July 1, 2026.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2954&year=2026