A new check of driver behavior at crosswalks across Oahu found big gaps in how often cars actually stop for people on foot, which is bad news for pedestrian safety islandwide.

• Checks at 8 busy crosswalk locations found huge differences in how often drivers yield.
• Downtown Honolulu had the best results, with drivers stopping for walkers about 77% of the time.
• Moiliili, on University Avenue near Kuilei Street, was the worst spot, where less than half of drivers stopped.
• On average, someone dies in a traffic crash every week in the islands, underlining how high the stakes are for pedestrian crossings.

Outlook: Expect calls for more crosswalk signage, enforcement, or safety upgrades at the worst-performing intersections like Moiliili.