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HR 48

URGING THE COUNTIES TO INTEGRATE THE SAFE SYSTEM APPROACH INTO ROAD AND TRANSPORTATION DESIGN, ESPECIALLY WHEN REDUCING OR ELIMINATING OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS, TO INCREASE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Andrew Garrett

Hawaii counties urged to adopt Safe System Approach in road design and reduced parking requirements to improve pedestrian safety.

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Bill Summary · HR 48

Legislative bill overview

HR 48 urges Hawaii counties to adopt the Safe System Approach—a comprehensive safety framework—in their road and transportation design practices. The bill specifically recommends integrating this approach when counties reduce or eliminate off-street parking requirements, with emphasis on protecting pedestrians from traffic-related injuries and fatalities.

Why is this important

Traffic fatalities and injuries represent a significant public health challenge, and pedestrians are particularly vulnerable road users. The Safe System Approach is evidence-based methodology that addresses human factors, vehicle design, and road infrastructure collectively. This measure could influence local transportation policy to prioritize safety over convenience or cost savings when redesigning parking and street networks.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Counties may resist adopting comprehensive safety design standards if perceived as expensive, particularly for smaller municipalities with limited budgets
  • Parking requirement trade-offs: Reducing parking requirements can conflict with local business interests and commuter convenience, raising concerns about economic impacts and accessibility
  • Discretionary nature: As a urging resolution rather than mandatory legislation, the bill lacks enforcement mechanisms and depends on voluntary county adoption, potentially limiting real-world impact

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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