Raised crosswalks
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The installation of the new raised crosswalks and road signs by the Department of Public Works is illegal, according to Senator Togiola T.A. Tulafono. He made the declaration last Wednesday, August 12, 2026, during the continuation of the Senate hearing on the raised...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Senators were informed last Friday that the so‑called “speed bumps,” that are drawing widespread complaints from motorists and lawmakers, are not speed bumps at all, but raised crosswalks — a federally funded safety feature installed as part of the Islandwide Safety...

![A 25‑mph speed‑limit sign that is barely readable because of the dirt and grime, and part of the ‘5’ had peeled away. Senate President Tuaolo M. Fruean, during the follow up hearing on raised crosswalks last week noted the lack of maintenance of road signs is a long-standing problem. [photo: Asi A. Fa'asau] ROAD SIGN](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/img_7207.jpg?itok=TCVRfgtQ)
![The raised crosswalk in front of Matafao Elementary School was painted yesterday afternoon, causing a temporary traffic jam during the after-work rush hour. [photo: Asi A. Fa'asau] raised crosswalk](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/img_7167.jpg?itok=8-FY5Mcq)