Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR106

Introduced

3/10/23

Refer

3/15/23

Report Pass

3/30/23

Engrossed

3/31/23

Refer

4/11/23

Report Pass

4/17/23

Refer

4/17/23

Report Pass

4/24/23

Passed

4/25/23

Caption

Urging The Department Of Transportation And The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Construct Elevated Crosswalks Along Meheula Parkway Near Mililani High School.

Impact

If SCR106 is enacted, it would have significant implications for pedestrian safety laws within the state. The construction of elevated crosswalks is expected to increase visibility for pedestrians, potentially reducing pedestrian-related accidents by up to forty-five percent. This would not only improve safety for students near Mililani High School but also serve as a model for other high-traffic areas in Hawaii where similar pedestrian vulnerabilities exist.

Summary

Senate Concurrent Resolution 106 (SCR106) urges the Department of Transportation and the Department of Transportation Services of the City and County of Honolulu to construct elevated crosswalks along Meheula Parkway near Mililani High School. The resolution comes in response to a concerning average of twenty-eight pedestrian fatalities each year in Hawaii, especially on roads lacking sufficient pedestrian crossings. The bill emphasizes the need for enhanced safety measures for students walking to and from school, citing an alarming incident involving a student from McKinley High School as a catalyst for this initiative.

Contention

The resolution itself does not appear to face opposition, focusing solely on urging the local authorities to act on the matter. However, broader discussions regarding funding, planning, and the prioritization of such infrastructure improvements could arise. Stakeholders including parents, school officials, and local community leaders may advocate for swift action to install these elevated crossings, highlighting the pressing need to ensure student safety around schools.

Legislative support

SCR106 received unanimous support during its passage through the Senate, indicating a strong commitment to improving pedestrian safety from lawmakers. The collaborative effort from various departments, including local transportation services, is intended to ensure that the proposed changes are implemented effectively and lead to tangible safety improvements for students and other pedestrians in the area.

Latest SCR106 Activity

Companion Bills

HI SR95

Same As Urging The Department Of Transportation And The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Construct Elevated Crosswalks Along Meheula Parkway Near Mililani High School.

HI HCR161

Previously Filed As

HI SCR53

Urging The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Conduct A Feasibility Study Of Widening The Portion Of University Avenue Between Maile Way And Oahu Avenue.

HI SCR116

Urging The Department Of Transportation To Work With The City And County Of Honolulu To Plan And Implement Options For Alternative Ingress And Egress Routes In Pacific Palisades.

HI SCR85

Urging The Department Of Transportation To Install Speed Bumps And Speed Limit Signage On The Portion Of Kapolei Parkway Between Kapolei High School And Kapolei Middle School.

HI SCR117

Urging The Safe Routes To School Advisory Committee To Collaborate With The Department Of Education, Department Of Transportation, And The County Of Hawaii To Conduct An Inventory Of Bus Stops On Hawaii Island Utilized By Children To Travel To School And Develop Strategies To Improve Safety At Each Location.

HI SCR106

Urging The Department Of Health, Department Of Transportation, And Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Take Any Action Possible To Reduce The Carbon Emissions Arising From Airplane Transportation To And From The State.

HI SCR96

Urging The County Of Maui And The Maui Emergency Management Agency, In Conjunction With The Department Of Transportation And The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, To Develop And Implement An Evacuation Route Signage Program For The County Of Maui.

HI SCR31

Urging The Department Of Transportation To Construct An All-way Crosswalk Along The Cross-streets Of Kahualii Street, Waipio Point Access Road, And Farrington Highway.

HI SCR167

Urging The Department Of Transportation To Convene An Intergovernmental Task Force To Recommend Policy And Provide Guidance To Assist The County Of Hawaii In The Establishment And Formation Of A Metropolitan Planning Organization Or A Regional Transportation Planning Organization.

Similar Bills

HI HCR161

HI HR162

HI SR95

HI HCR137

Urging The Department Of Transportation, Department Of Education, And City And County Of Honolulu To Implement Visibility Enhancement Measures On The Kuahelani Avenue Crosswalk At Kipapa Elementary School.

HI HR131

HI HCR21

Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Work With The Department Of Transportation To Plan And Implement Options For Alternative Ingress And Egress In Mililani Mauka.

HI HR12

Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Work With The Department Of Transportation To Plan And Implement Options For Alternative Ingress And Egress In Mililani Mauka.

HI SR113

Urging The Mayor Of The City And County Of Honolulu, Honolulu City Council, And Honolulu Authority For Rapid Transportation To Find A Means To Fund The Construction Of The Park-and-ride Garage At Waiawa Station And Urging The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish Additional Transit Services Between Central Oahu And Waiawa Station.