(a) In addition to marked crosswalks heretofore established, marked crosswalks are established at the locations described in Schedule XXVII attached to the ordinance codified in this section and made a part thereof as the schedule may be amended by the director of transportation services following the procedures set out in the rules of the department of transportation services, or in the absence of a rule, the procedures for amending traffic control devices as set out in § 15-3.1(c).*
(b) Notwithstanding any ordinance to the contrary, the city may not remove or relocate an established, marked crosswalk unless notice, an opportunity for public input, and an offer made by the director of transportation services to the chair of the affected neighborhood board to make a presentation before the affected neighborhood board are provided in accordance with this section. The opportunity for public input must be provided during the department of transportation services’ planning process for the removal or relocation of the crosswalk. Notice must be given in accordance with HRS § 1-28.5 prior to the scheduled date of removal or relocation. In addition, written notice of the proposed removal or relocation must be transmitted to the chair of the affected neighborhood board and posted at both ends of the crosswalk identified for removal or relocation. The notice, at a minimum, must include the following information:
(1) The proposed date of the crosswalk removal or relocation;
(2) The public’s right to provide input relating to the scheduled crosswalk removal or relocation;
(3) The form, method, and procedure for providing public input; and
(4) If relocated, the location where the new crosswalk will be established.
In addition, the written notice transmitted to the chair of the affected neighborhood board must include but not be limited to the rationale for the proposed change, viable options for the public to cross the roadway, and steps incorporated to increase public safety.
(c) The offer to the chair of the affected neighborhood board must, when possible, specify that the director of transportation services, or the director's designated subordinate, is available to make a presentation before the affected neighborhood board within 60 days of the transmittal of the offer. If a presentation cannot be made with 60 days of the transmittal of the offer, the reasoning and justification for a delayed presentation, along with a proposed subsequent time period for the presentation, shall be provided in writing to the chair of the affected neighborhood board. The presentation must include but not be limited to the rationale for the proposed change, viable options for the public to cross the roadway, and steps incorporated to increase public safety. The offer will be deemed satisfied if:
(1) The director, or the director's designated subordinate, makes a presentation including the required elements before the affected neighborhood board within 60 days of the transmittal of the offer;
(2) The neighborhood board fails to provide the director or the director's designated subordinate with an opportunity to provide a presentation at a meeting held within 60 days of the transmittal of the offer;
(3) The neighborhood board provides the director with written notice that it has no objection to the removal or relocation of the established, marked crosswalk, or that no presentation of the project is necessary, or both; or
(4) The director, or the director's designated subordinate, having previously provided written reasoning and justification for a delayed presentation to the chair of the affected neighborhood board, makes a presentation including the required elements before the affected neighborhood board at an agreed-upon date subsequent to the 60-day deadline of the transmittal of the offer.
(Sec. 15-17.1, R.O. 1978 (1983 Ed.)) (1990 Code, Ch. 15, Art. 17, § 15-17.1) (Am. Ords. 18-43, 20-38)
Editor’s note:
* See listing of schedules at the end of this chapter.