Gov. Josh Green on Thursday signed an executive order to improve traffic safety and protect vulnerable road users in Hawaii.

The action was taken in response to the continued rise in traffic deaths across the state, according a news release from the governor’s office, which called it a matter of urgent public concern.

The order introduces uniform regulations for e-bikes across the state and proposes mandatory safety classes for individuals cited for excessive speeding or driving under the influence.

Additionally, it directs the state Department of Transportation to boost funding for the enforcement of existing traffic laws by state and county law enforcement agencies.

“Even one death due to a crash is unacceptable,” said Green in a news release. “As of today, we’re at 93 people dead, w

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