Two weeks ago we asked our viewers and Facebook followers, "What is the most dangerous intersection?"
Many of you shared your thoughts and areas of concern.
We begin a series of reports based on your input — and we start in Kailua.
It’s an intersection that triggers horrific memories for Nani Burgess.
"About two o’clock in the morning you hear this screeching sound, a bang and then after that I heard a man yelling — she’s dying — help me, she’s dying, you killed her," Burgess says.
That was 30 years ago.
"They were taking a left turn in here, the car was speeding up this way — and she did end up dying," Burgess says.
The couple was turning off busy Kalanianaole Highway onto Ulupii Street; one of the entrances to the Olomana community and Maunawili Elementary School and according to our viewers one of the most dangerous intersections around.
"There’s no question to me especially worrying about the kids at Maunawili Elementary School that this is the most dangerous spot here," said Olomana resident John Lopes.
Residents say the intersection is flawed and those flaws are exposed every morning motorists rush through Olomana to avoid the traffic light near Castle Medical Center.
"Indianapolis Highway — for whatever reasons — they’re speeding!" Lopes says. "I think 95 percent of the cars are not going — look at that — they’re not going 35 miles per hour, there’s no way."
"They’ve got to try and beat the traffic and that’s a danger to everyone," says Mary Ann Lopes.
The sign is clear, no left turn from 6 AM TO 7:15 AM school days only. It’s not a reminder, it’s the law. Yet, while our camera was here, dozens ignored the sign.
"People saw us standing here with the signs, that says no turn, slow, kids in school — they just come," says Olomana resident Mary Moore.
"The police was right here and we’re saying don’t, don’t and they make it anyway," says
"Safety is the top priority for our students and families and this intersection is very busy and often times dangerous. So we continue to encourage our students to practice pedestrian safety," said Maunawili Elementary Principal Ryan Amine.
Many say a traffic light would solve the safety issue.
"They say it doesn’t warrant a light," Burgess says/
They say decision makers need to make the right decision before someone else dies.
"The first time a kid gets hit, they’ll be all over us and all over the state for not doing something sooner," Moore says.
"Representatives, senators get off your feet and get this traffic light up there get it done," Lopes says.
Police conduct routine traffic stops and aggressively take part in education campaigns.
See the original article at: KHON2 Local News
