Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HCR108

Introduced
3/7/24  
Refer
3/13/24  
Introduced
3/7/24  

Caption

Requesting That The Department Of Transportation Construct On The H-1 Freeway A Westbound Zipper Lane For Use On Weekdays During The Hours Of 3:00 P.m. And 6:00 P.m.

Impact

The implementation of a westbound zipper lane is seen as a crucial step towards addressing the transportation problems stemming from population increases in the area. It aims to distribute traffic more evenly and improve travel times for West Oahu residents during the busy afternoon hours. By adding this lane, the resolution anticipates a slight reduction in congestion, enhancing the overall efficiency of the H-1 freeway.

Summary

HCR108 is a resolution presented during the Thirty-second Legislature of Hawaii, requesting the Department of Transportation to construct a westbound zipper lane on the H-1 freeway. The proposed lane would operate on weekdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., specifically to alleviate traffic congestion faced by residents commuting from work. The resolution highlights the population growth in West Oahu neighborhoods like Makakilo, Kapolei, and Ewa, which has exacerbated traffic issues on the highway during peak hours.

Contention

Although HCR108 primarily serves to request an infrastructure enhancement, there may be debates around the feasibility of the project, including funding, construction costs, and potential disruptions during the implementation phase. Stakeholders may express differing opinions on whether this solution sufficiently addresses the deeper transportation challenges in the region. Additionally, the impact of the new lane on existing road protocols and safety measures will likely be a point of discussion among traffic and transportation advocates.

Companion Bills

HI HR89

Same As Requesting That The Department Of Transportation Construct On The H-1 Freeway A Westbound Zipper Lane For Use On Weekdays During The Hours Of 3:00 P.m. And 6:00 P.m.

Previously Filed As

HI HR89

Requesting That The Department Of Transportation Construct On The H-1 Freeway A Westbound Zipper Lane For Use On Weekdays During The Hours Of 3:00 P.m. And 6:00 P.m.

HI HCR70

Directing the Texas Department of Transportation to construct an exit ramp for Cullen Boulevard off westbound IH-610 South.

HI HCR43

Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement And Department Of Transportation To Study The Possibility Of A Highway Patrol And The Installation Of Speed Cameras Along Major Freeways And Highways In Primary Areas Of Speeding, Including The Impact It Would Have On The District Courts.

HI SCR23

Requesting The Department Of Transportation And Department Of Law Enforcement To Study The Possibility Of A Highway Patrol And Speed Cameras Along Major Freeways And Highways In Primary Areas Of Speeding.

HI HCR9

Requesting The Director Of Transportation To Establish The Makakilo Drive Extension Task Force To Address Issues Delaying The Construction Of The Makakilo Drive Extension Project.

HI HCR14

Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Transfer Its Authority To Construct A Makakilo Drive Extension To The State.

HI HCR36

Requesting That The Department Of Transportation Improve And Regularly Maintain The Infrastructure Located In And Between Kualoa And Laie On The Island Of Oahu.

HI HR9

Requesting The Director Of Transportation To Establish The Makakilo Drive Extension Task Force To Address Issues Delaying The Construction Of The Makakilo Drive Extension Project.

HI SB595

Metropolitan Transportation Commission: toll bridge revenues: BART Inspector General: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority: high-occupancy toll lanes.

HI HCR163

Urging The Mayor Of The City And County Of Honolulu, Honolulu City Council, And Honolulu Authority For Rapid Transportation To Find A Means To Fund The Construction Of The Park-and-ride Garage At Waiawa Station And Urging The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish Additional Transit Services Between Central Oahu And Waiawa Station.

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