Honolulu Residents Push for Safer Crossing on King Street Near New Straub Parking Garage
A new 1,000-stall parking garage at Straub is about to dump more traffic onto an already dangerous Honolulu intersection, and neighbors say the city still hasn't added a crosswalk or traffic light to keep people safe.
- King Street at Kaheka/South King has no protected crossing, and residents report frequent near-misses for walkers, cyclists, and drivers alike.
- The street carries Hawaii's busiest protected bike lane, so the danger isn't just for pedestrians jaywalking to reach parked cars.
- Neighbors have petitioned for years for a signal and crosswalk, and city officials confirm the project has been planned for a while but still has no firm timeline.
- The new Straub garage is set to open in December, which residents worry will add even more cars and risk before any fix is in place.
Outlook: Pressure on the city is building ahead of the garage's December opening, but no crossing signal has been scheduled yet.