Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HR97

Introduced
3/10/23  
Refer
3/15/23  
Report Pass
3/31/23  

Caption

Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Coordination With The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu, To Install Speed Bumps And Other Traffic Calming Structures On Ala Aolani Street In Moanalua Valley And Other Surrounding Streets Deemed Appropriate To Deter Speeding.

Impact

If enacted, HR97 would direct the Department of Transportation to collaborate with the City and County of Honolulu's transportation services to implement these safety measures. The resolution emphasizes the importance of managing traffic flow and reducing speed limit violations through physical design changes such as speed bumps, which are considered effective in deterring speeding. This initiative reflects a commitment to improving public safety for all road users in Congrès-tude and may influence similar proposals in other neighborhoods experiencing similar issues.

Summary

House Resolution 97 aims to enhance traffic safety in Moanalua Valley, a residential area in Hawaii, by requesting the installation of speed bumps and other traffic calming structures on Ala Aolani Street and surrounding roads. Residents have expressed growing concerns about speeding in their neighborhood, which has prompted this legislative resolution. The area is notably used not only by cars but also by pedestrians and bicyclists, making traffic safety a priority for the community.

Contention

While the resolution is primarily aimed at enhancing local safety, it also brings to light potential debates regarding the allocation of funding and resources for such infrastructure improvements. Questions may arise about the effectiveness of speed bumps compared to other methods of traffic regulation, and whether such changes could impact traffic flow negatively in broader contexts. Nonetheless, the community's feedback underscores a clear demand for increased measures against the dangers posed by speeding in residential areas, aligning public safety interests with legislative actions.

Companion Bills

HI HCR90

Same As Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Coordination With The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu, To Install Speed Bumps And Other Traffic Calming Structures On Ala Aolani Street In Moanalua Valley And Other Surrounding Streets Deemed Appropriate To Deter Speeding.

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