Honolulu, HI
Municipality в Hawaii
United States
Honolulu, HI launches Vision Zero plan to eliminate traffic fatalities
Oahu has launched a Vision Zero plan with the ambitious goal of eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries on the island's roads. The initiative includes measures like lower speed limits, improved infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists, and enhanced public education on road safety. By focusing on comprehensive changes to transportation policies and infrastructure, Oahu aims to create safer streets and reduce the human toll of traffic accidents.
Honolulu, HI
United States
Honolulu, HI is deploying Crisis Outreach Response Engagement teams for non-medical 911 emergencies
The Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is deploying Crisis Outreach Response Engagement teams to handle 911 calls that do not warrant a trip to the emergency department. In these scenarios, low acuity patients who do not need advanced life support ambulances are transported to alternative emergency care sites. These alternatives were added in response to higher volumes of 911 calls in order to improve EMS response times during medical emergencies.
Honolulu, HI
United States
Honolulu, HI starts Back on the Wave campaign to strengthen business community response to COVID-19
The centerpiece of this campaign is an online assessment of COVID-19 precautions for businesses. This survey produces guidelines for protecting staff and customers based on a company's size, industry, and current practices. Businesses that complete the assessment are eligible for free gloves, masks, sanitizer, and thermometers from the city. Back on the Wave also promotes businesses that participated in the assessment.
Honolulu, HI
United States
Honolulu, HI rotates mobile shelter throughout neighborhoods for improved homeless outreach
Homeless Outreach and Navigation for Unsheltered Persons (HONU) places up to ten tents for unhoused residents in a public park. The city's Department of Community Services and Police Department keeps tents in place for up to 90 days per location. The mobile shelter features showers, food, beds, and social services for up to 80 people. HONU has served homeless residents at locations including Waipahu Cultural Garden Park and Keehi Lagoon Beach Park.
Honolulu, HI
United States
Honolulu, HI launched an open data portal powered by Socrata
The Honolulu Open Data Portal is a website, powered by Socrata, that provides public access to 74 city datasets. These datasets include basic information on the city budget, crime statistics, traffic incidents, neighborhood boards and landing zones.
Honolulu, HI
United States