Oahu’s crosswalks are among the most dangerous. Dead and injured pedestrians are proof of that.

Did we really have to wait until one more person died on the Pali Highway before markers were installed to better identify the crosswalks?

Now City Council Bill 83 seeks to place blame on someone for not turning on flashing hazard lights when stopped on a multi-lane road to signal to drivers in adjacent lanes that someone is in the crosswalk.

This bill only makes it more dangerous for pedestrians. If someone forgets to turn on the hazard lights, the driver in the adjacent lane may think there is no one crossing and not stop. Will this mean the driver, who is obeying the law, becomes responsible if the pedestrian is injured or killed?

The city should stop worrying about saving as much money as it can for rail and spend it on ensuring all crosswalks are properly marked and lit. Politicians talk about pedestrian safety but try to accomplish it without paying for it.

Peter Anderson

Kailua

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