Don’t Walk…Wave Signs

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Oahu’s roads aren’t the most pedestrian-friendly — especially when it comes to elderly pedestrians. 

Just in July, a 60-year-old woman died after being hit by a car at the Waimano Home Road-Leomele Street in Pearl City.

A band of Pearl City elected officials, residents, students and officers are gathering together tomorrow at 4 p.m. to sign-wave at the intersection.

The husband and friends of the victim, state Sens. Nishihara and Ige, state Reps. Takumi and Takai, the Department of Transportation Services and others will be encouraging motorists to slow down, drive safety and keep their eyes peeled for pedestrians. 

And First Insurance, the EMS, HPD and Kalakaua Middle School students and faculty will also be sign-waving tomorrow for pedestrian safety at the Kalihi Street-N. King Street-Dillingham Boulevard intersection — another particularly dangerous location.

There have been eight pedestrian accidents at the intersection in the past four years, according to First Insurance.

Here’s the info for both events:

  • Waimano Home Road-Leomele Street: Wednesday, Sept. 19 @ 4 p.m. (Parking available at Pearl City Highlands Elementary School)
  • Kalihi Street-N. King Street-Dillingham Boulevard (821 Kalihi Street): Wednesday, Sept. 19 from 7:30-8:30
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— Alia Wong


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