THE SENATE	S.R. NO.	38
THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2023
STATE OF HAWAII

SENATE RESOLUTION

Requesting the Department of Transportation to Evaluate certain Aiea Roadways and identify opportunities for improvement of traffic CONDITIONS and pedestrian SAFETY.

WHEREAS, drivers who perform illegal U-turns endanger oncoming traffic and pedestrian safety; and

WHEREAS, illegal U-turns occur at the intersection of Moanalua Road and Kaimakani Street by drivers travelling eastbound on Moanalua Road who wish to travel westbound on the same road; and

WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation's mission includes providing a safe transportation system that ensures the mobility of people and enhances or preserves quality of life; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirty-second Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2023, that the Department of Transportation is requested to evaluate traffic at the:

(1) Intersection of Moanalua Road and Kaimakani Street; and

(2) Westbound transition and exit for Highway 99; and

identify opportunities for improvement of traffic conditions and pedestrian safety, in particular the enforcement of illegal U-turns; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is requested to submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the Legislature no later than December 31, 2023; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the Director of Transportation.

OFFERED BY:

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Report Title:

Department of Transportation; Evaluation; Safety