Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR71

Introduced

3/8/24

Refer

3/14/24

Introduced

3/8/24

Report Pass

4/3/24

Refer

3/14/24

Passed

4/4/24

Report Pass

4/3/24

Passed

4/4/24

Caption

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.

Impact

The resolution aims to enhance community safety by reducing speed-related incidents in a school zone, thus prioritizing the protection of children and pedestrians. The installation of speed bumps and clear speed limit signage is proposed as an effective strategy to deter speeding vehicles, encouraging a more cautious driving behavior among motorists. If enacted, this resolution would promote a safer environment not only for students but for all residents in Kapolei.

Summary

Senate Resolution 71 urges the Hawaii Department of Transportation to install speed bumps and speed limit signage on Kapolei Parkway, particularly between Kapolei High School and Kapolei Middle School. This resolution stems from concerns regarding the high rates of speeding and related accidents in the area, which significantly jeopardize pedestrian safety. Advocates for the resolution point to national statistics that indicate that speeding is involved in nearly one-third of all motor vehicle fatalities, emphasizing the urgency for protective measures.

Contention

While the resolution appears to have broad support, there may be concerns regarding the implementation process and the potential for community disruption during construction. Residents might also worry about the effectiveness of speed bumps in deterring traffic versus their possible inconvenience. Nevertheless, the resolution is seen as a proactive step toward addressing critical safety issues in an area prone to traffic violations.

Companion Bills

HI HR45

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

HI SCR85

Same As 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.

Previously Filed As

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 HR45

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

HI HCR62

Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Transfer To The State The City And County Of Honolulu's Authority To Construct A Makakilo Drive Extension.

HI SR95

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 SCR106

HI HCR161

HI HR162

HI SR86

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.

HI SR78

Urging The Honolulu Police Department To Allocate Additional Resources To Increase Police Presence On The Waianae Coast And To Create A New Police District For Waianae That Is Separate From Kapolei And ewa.

HI HCR43

Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement And Department Of Transportation To Study The Possibility Of A Highway Patrol And The Installation Of Speed Cameras Along Major Freeways And Highways In Primary Areas Of Speeding, Including The Impact It Would Have On The District Courts.

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