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A pedestrian walked along Maunakea Street past a police car near the Chinatown police substation on Wednesday.
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A recent commentary by Oren Schlieman mistakenly claimed more than $1 million was spent on bulbouts in the Chinatown neighborhood (“With more crime putting area at risk, 24/7 police patrols are needed — now,” Star-Advertiser, Island Voices, Nov. 18). The correct figure is $397,000.
Although change is never easy, this ongoing effort to increase pedestrian safety will remain a top priority for city leaders. Our streets are some of our most valuable assets, and these public areas should be a place where people feel safe, whether crossing the street as a pedestrian or travelling by bike.
Since the 2012 Complete Streets Ordinance was passed unanimously by the City Council, it’s been a goal of this administration to make our streets safer and more accessible to all users, regardless of age.
Jon Nouchi
Deputy director
City Department of Transportation Services
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