While the city’s new initiatives on pedestrian safety are commendable, we have not yet heard from the city about the crosswalks that were removed in the last few months (“Caldwell unveils plan to promote pedestrian safety,” Star Advertiser, Feb. 21).

Specifically, the crosswalk mauka of Nuuanu Avenue and Bates Street was removed after the road construction. We have asked the city for months to repaint it but have not gotten a positive response. This is an important crosswalk because of the bus stops on both sides and is heavily used by residents, students, and church and temple-goers.

At a Police Department community meeting, I picked up a pamphlet, “Pedestrian and Driver Safety.” It specifically said to “always cross within marked crosswalks or street corners.”

When the police file any pedestrian-related reports, they note whether the individual was in a marked crosswalk. I fail to understand the delay in having the crosswalk painted back. By the way, it already has the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) curbing on both the sides of Nuuanu Avenue.

Liana Benn

Coordinator, Neighborhood patrol for Nuuanu and Bates

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