RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, it is critical for Hawaii's highways and roads to accommodate traffic flows efficiently, safely, and quickly; and

WHEREAS, the intersection of Kalanianaole Highway and Ulupii Street in Kailua, Oahu is a particularly congested and hazardous intersection; and

WHEREAS, thousands of vehicles, including many large trucks, travel through this intersection on a daily basis, and reports of accidents and near misses occur frequently and regularly; and

WHEREAS, the intersection is dangerous for motorists and pedestrians alike; and

WHEREAS, with several schools in the area, including Kailua High School and Maunawili Elementary School, there is much concern for the safety of children crossing at the intersection; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Twenty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2005, the Senate concurring, that the Director of Transportation is requested to undertake a traffic light study of the intersection of Kalanianaole Highway and Ulupii Street in Kailua, Oahu; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Transportation is requested to submit a written report of findings and recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature, no later than December 31, 2005, including any necessary proposed legislation to implement the study's recommendations; and

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

Report Title:

DOT; Traffic Light Study; Kalanianaole Highway and Ulupii Street