Informing the Legislature that on July 2, 2024, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB3242 SD1 HD1 CD1 (ACT 180).

This bill, signed into law by the Governor of Hawaii on July 2, 2024, aims to improve road safety by requiring state and county transportation agencies to identify and address high-risk areas near schools and other dangerous intersections. It mandates that these agencies regularly evaluate crash data to prioritize safety improvements, such as adding protected infrastructure to separate vehicles from pedestrians and cyclists. Additionally, the law allows transportation officials to lower speed limits within one mile of a school without first conducting a formal engineering study, streamlining the process to reduce accidents more quickly.