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.

This bill is a concurrent resolution that urges Hawaii's county governments to apply the Safe System Approach to road and transportation design, particularly when reducing or eliminating off-street parking requirements. The resolution highlights that removing off-street parking has increased demand for on-street parking, which often blocks sidewalks and forces pedestrians, including children and vulnerable residents, to walk in traffic. It calls for counties to incorporate safety measures like improved crosswalks, pedestrian refuge islands, and better visibility enhancements to protect people walking and biking. The document also notes existing federal funding available through the Safe Streets and Roads for All program to support these safety improvements. This resolution is non-binding and serves to encourage counties to prioritize pedestrian safety in their planning decisions.