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HCR 43

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INSTALL RAISED CROSSWALKS AT THE UNIVERSITY AVENUE, LAUIKI STREET, AND KAMOKU STREET INTERSECTIONS WITH HIHIWAI STREET TO IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY NEAR ALA WAI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ikaika Olds and 1 co-sponsor

Honolulu resolution urges installing raised crosswalks at three Hihiwai Street intersections near Ala Wai Elementary School to reduce pedestrian-vehicle collision risks.

The committee(s) on TRS/EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 04-16-26 3:30PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
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Bill Summary · HCR 43

Legislative bill overview

HCR 43 is a resolution urging Honolulu's Department of Transportation Services to install raised crosswalks at three specific intersections (University Avenue, Lauiki Street, and Kamoku Street) where they cross Hihiwai Street. The goal is to enhance pedestrian safety near Ala Wai Elementary School and the surrounding residential area by physically slowing vehicle traffic at these crossing points.

Why is this important

Raised crosswalks are a proven traffic-calming measure that forces drivers to slow down by creating a physical bump, significantly reducing pedestrian injuries and fatalities in school zones and high-foot-traffic areas. Elementary school zones present particular safety concerns, as children are more vulnerable to serious injury or death from vehicle collisions, making targeted infrastructure improvements in these areas a public health priority.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and budget allocation: Raised crosswalks require construction funding that must compete with other city infrastructure priorities; the resolution doesn't specify funding sources or implementation timeline
  • Traffic impact concerns: Some residents or drivers may worry that raised crosswalks could cause congestion, vehicle damage, or noise, particularly on streets serving as major commute routes
  • Limited scope: The resolution targets only three intersections; neighboring streets in the school zone may also need safety improvements, raising questions about why these specific locations were chosen and whether the intervention goes far enough

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

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