Hawaii HB1471 mandates installation of leading pedestrian signals at intersections with high collision rates and imposes a $5 fee on vehicle.
Hawaii HB1471 requires the Department of Transportation to install leading pedestrian signals at intersections with high collision rates, giving pedestrians a head start before the green light. This aims to reduce pedestrian-vehicle collisions. The bill also imposes a $5 fee on vehicle registration, with proceeds deposited into the safe routes to school program special fund. This fund supports the implementation of the safe routes to school program plan and projects, matching federal funds for sidewalk and infrastructure construction. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2025.
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