This bill is a House Resolution that asks county planning departments in Hawaii to create building permit requirements focused on accessibility for older adults, known as kupuna. It would require private businesses and shopping centers to offer special hours for kupuna to enter their premises and increase the number of parking spaces designated for both disabled and non-disabled older adults. The resolution does not mandate these changes directly but formally requests counties to consider them when updating their planning regulations. The measure aims to improve community access for an aging population by addressing parking availability and business operating hours.
This House Resolution urges Hawaii's four counties to incorporate the Safe System Approach into road and transportation design, particularly when reducing or eliminating off-street parking requirements to improve pedestrian safety. The resolution highlights that removing parking mandates has increased on-street parking, which blocks visibility and forces pedestrians, including children and vulnerable residents, to walk on roadways without sidewalks. It calls for infrastructure improvements such as enhanced crosswalks, pedestrian refuge islands, and better road markings to protect people walking and biking. The measure is non-binding and directs copies to county mayors, council chairs, and transportation directors to encourage policy consideration.
This House Resolution asks the Hawaii Department of Transportation and Department of Land and Natural Resources to work together on returning the state's small boat harbors to the Department of Transportation. The bill directs these two agencies to create a management team that will develop detailed plans for transferring staff, operations, and assets back to the Department of Transportation. The management team must prepare a report with recommendations for any needed legislation by early 2027 to ensure the transition happens smoothly without disrupting harbor services. This resolution serves as a planning step rather than an immediate transfer, as full legal authority changes would require separate legislation.
This bill requests the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to work with state and local agencies to evaluate how much infrastructure capacity exists around transit-oriented development areas in Honolulu. The assessment will focus on sewer and water systems to determine if current infrastructure can support future growth in neighborhoods near transit stations. The resolution directs the report to be shared with city officials, housing authorities, and transit planners to inform future development decisions. This measure aims to ensure that infrastructure upgrades are planned alongside new construction in areas designated for mixed-use neighborhoods near public transportation.
This bill requests the Department of Transportation to create a grant program that provides financial assistance to property owners and small businesses affected by unplanned road closures, detours, or utility disruptions caused by state or county roadwork. The program would offer grants to those who can demonstrate verifiable losses in property access or business revenue due to these disruptions, with eligibility based on factors such as the duration and severity of the roadwork and the economic impact on the applicant. The Department of Transportation is asked to develop application criteria, collaborate with counties on joint roadwork projects, and submit a progress report to the Legislature by the start of the 2027 session detailing the number of applications, grants awarded, and process timelines.
This House Resolution urges the Hawaii Department of Transportation, Department of Education, and City and County of Honolulu to improve safety at the Mililani 'Ike Elementary School crosswalk where students face traffic risks. The bill requests specific safety measures including speed bumps, warning signage, and a solar-powered rapid flashing crosswalk sign to alert drivers. It also asks for a "STOP Here for Pedestrians" sign to be installed up to fifty feet before the crosswalk. The resolution is directed at state and local officials to implement these visibility and speed reduction measures at the intersection of Mehe'ula Parkway and Kuao'a Street.
This bill urges the City and County of Honolulu to finalize and prioritize the Makakilo Drive Extension Project to address growing traffic congestion in the Makakilo and Kapolei areas. It requests that city officials complete planning updates, secure funding, and move the project into the design and construction phases. The resolution asks the city to submit a progress report with a timeline to the Legislature by early 2027. This measure does not allocate funds or mandate action but serves as a formal request for the city to advance the project.
This bill requests the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to evaluate the maximum infrastructure capacity around transit-oriented development areas in Honolulu. The assessment will examine sewer and water systems to determine what upgrades are needed to support future growth in these neighborhoods. State agencies will work with local partners including the Hawaii Community Development Authority and the City and County of Honolulu to complete this analysis. The resolution directs copies to various city and state officials responsible for planning, housing, and infrastructure.
This bill requests the Hawaii Departments of Transportation and Land and Natural Resources to coordinate the return of small boat harbor management to the Department of Transportation. It directs both agencies to form a joint management team that will create detailed transition plans for transferring staff, operations, and assets. The team must develop organizational structures, update job descriptions, and address administrative needs before submitting a final report to the Legislature by early 2027. This resolution initiates planning for the transfer but does not enact the legal changes required to complete the move.
This bill urges the City and County of Honolulu to create a task force to advance the Makakilo Drive extension project in west Oahu. The task force would include city officials and two residents from the local area to coordinate planning, resolve regulatory delays, and ensure the project follows sustainability and transparency standards. Members would submit quarterly progress reports to city and state officials and the group would operate until June 2028 or after eight quarterly reports are submitted.
