DOT plans new pedestrian signage at H‑2 on‑ramps after neighborhood safety concerns

State DOT highways staff described a targeted signage plan for the H‑2 on‑ramps near Mililani Mauka after neighborhood members reported drivers failing to yield to pedestrians.

Casey Albe, representing the state DOT Highways, said crews propose two additional signs to warn approaching motorists at the H‑2 northbound on-ramp, and to relocate an advanced pedestrian-crossing sign on the H‑2 southbound on-ramp closer to the crosswalk. DOT identified a missing light standard and proposed to install a post and sign in that location.

"If the board has no concerns or comments, I will have our maintenance crew implement our proposed plan," Casey said, summarizing the department's maintenance proposal.

Neighbors described an observed pattern where drivers in the far left lane fail to slow when a pedestrian is crossing from the sidewalk, even when the flashing beacons activate. The DOT representative said the driver behavior partly reflects typical lane interactions but agreed additional signage and a relocated sign should improve visibility.

Why it matters: residents reported near-misses with pedestrians and bicyclists at the ramp crosswalks; improved signage is an engineering response the DOT proposed to deploy without a lengthy review.

Next steps: DOT said it will move forward with installing the additional and relocated signage and will have maintenance crews implement the plan if the board raises no objections.