This bill urges the City and County of Honolulu to create a task force dedicated to advancing the Makakilo Drive extension project in west Oahu. The task force would include city officials and two local residents from west Oahu to coordinate planning, resolve regulatory delays, and ensure the project follows sustainability and transparency standards. Members would submit quarterly reports to city and state officials and the group would dissolve by June 2028 or after eight reports, whichever comes first.
This bill urges the Hawaii Department of Transportation to adjust the size and design of rumble strips on Kamehameha V Highway in Molokai to reduce unintended safety hazards. The resolution argues that the current rumble strips are too aggressive, causing drivers to swerve into shoulders where cyclists and pedestrians are vulnerable. It requests the department modify the strips to be shallower or use sinusoidal patterns that provide warning without encouraging dangerous avoidance maneuvers. The bill also asks for reduced noise pollution to improve quality of life for local residents. This is a non-binding resolution that does not mandate changes but formally requests the department to review and adjust the road design.
This bill is a concurrent resolution that urges Hawaii's county governments to apply the Safe System Approach to road and transportation design, particularly when reducing or eliminating off-street parking requirements. The resolution highlights that removing off-street parking has increased demand for on-street parking, which often blocks sidewalks and forces pedestrians, including children and vulnerable residents, to walk in traffic. It calls for counties to incorporate safety measures like improved crosswalks, pedestrian refuge islands, and better visibility enhancements to protect people walking and biking. The document also notes existing federal funding available through the Safe Streets and Roads for All program to support these safety improvements. This resolution is non-binding and serves to encourage counties to prioritize pedestrian safety in their planning decisions.
This bill is a House Resolution that asks the City and County of Honolulu to move forward with the Makakilo Drive Extension Project to address traffic congestion in the growing Makakilo and Kapolei areas. The resolution requests that local officials finalize planning, prioritize funding, and begin construction on the road extension, which was previously studied in 2009 as environmentally safe. It also asks the city to create a clear timeline for the project and submit a progress report to the state Legislature by early 2027.
This bill is a non-binding resolution urging the Department of Transportation, Department of Education, and City and County of Honolulu to improve safety at the crosswalk near Mililani ʻIke Elementary School where students cross Meheʻula Parkway and Kuaoʻa Street. The resolution requests specific safety measures including speed bumps, warning signage, and a solar-powered rapid flashing crosswalk sign to alert drivers of pedestrians. It cites concerns about high traffic volumes and previous near-miss incidents involving students in the area. As a concurrent resolution, it does not create new laws but formally asks state and local agencies to address the identified safety hazards.
This legislative resolution requests the Hawaii 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 loss of property access, prolonged detours, or verifiable revenue loss due to these disruptions, with eligibility determined by factors such as the duration and severity of the roadwork and the economic impact on the applicant. The Department of Transportation is asked to work with county governments to administer the program for joint roadwork projects and to 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 requests the County of Hawaiʻi to expand its Hele-On Shared Ride Program to cover the entire island, including currently underserved rural areas like West Hawaiʻi, North Kohala, South Kohala, Kaʻū, and Puna. The bill asks the county to prioritize accessibility for people with disabilities and those who rely on mobility devices, while encouraging partnerships with local transportation providers to increase service availability. It also directs the county to consider phased implementation or pilot programs to manage costs and ensure the expansion can be funded effectively. This measure aims to improve transportation access for residents who cannot drive, particularly for medical appointments and essential services, without mandating immediate funding changes.
Requires the Department of Transportation to institute proceedings to condemn certain lands in Lahaina to build a new access road from Keawe Street to the Kilohana and Kalaiola sites developed in the Villages of Leialii. Appropriates funds out of the Major Disaster Fund for the appraisals and other preparations for the condemnation proceedings. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Requires all state and county agencies to utilize applicable federal clean energy tax credits, pursuant to the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, for the purchase and financing of capital improvement projects that use clean energy technology and zero-emission vehicles. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
This bill is a concurrent resolution that formally acknowledges the health risks posed by air pollution from internal combustion engine vehicles to communities across Hawaii. It highlights how traffic-related pollution disproportionately affects vulnerable populations, including children, older adults, and lower-income communities living near major roadways. The resolution affirms the state's commitment to transitioning toward cleaner transportation options to improve public health and air quality. It does not create new laws or funding but serves to recognize these issues and direct copies to relevant state officials.
