Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HR181

Introduced
3/8/24  
Refer
3/14/24  
Introduced
3/8/24  

Caption

Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Work With Stakeholders To Construct A Sidewalk For Pedestrian Safety While Traveling Between Iroquois Pointe And Ewa Beach.

Impact

If implemented, the construction of the proposed sidewalk could lead to improved safety for pedestrians by reducing risks associated with roadway travel in this high-traffic area. By facilitating safer pedestrian movement, the legislation would address broader public safety concerns, potentially decreasing the rate of pedestrian-related accidents. Furthermore, the resolution hints at the involvement of several stakeholders, including private property owners and local governmental bodies, indicating a cooperative effort towards urban improvement.

Summary

House Resolution 181 (HR181) urges the City and County of Honolulu to collaborate with various stakeholders to construct a sidewalk enhancing pedestrian safety between Iroquois Pointe and Ewa Beach. The resolution emphasizes the importance of providing safe walking conditions for pedestrians, citing the lack of adequate sidewalks and lighting as significant risks for individuals traversing this area. Acknowledging that pedestrians and bicyclists are among the most vulnerable roadway users, the resolution highlights the need for immediate action to prevent potential accidents.

Contention

While HR181 serves a beneficial purpose, it indirectly raises questions about resource allocation, urban planning, and the responsibilities of the City and County of Honolulu. Critics may argue about the prioritization of pedestrian infrastructure over other necessary urban improvements, and the efficiency of the City’s response to such resolutions could be scrutinized. Moreover, stakeholders' interests may conflict during the collaboration efforts, particularly concerning property rights and land use along the proposed sidewalk route.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

HI HR48

Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Work With Stakeholders To Construct A Sidewalk For Pedestrian Safety While Traveling Between Iroquois Point And Ewa Beach.

HI HCR52

Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Work With Stakeholders To Construct A Sidewalk For Pedestrian Safety While Traveling Between Iroquois Point And Ewa Beach.

HI HR130

Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Encourage Pedestrians To Wear Reflective Gear Between The Hours Of Dusk And Dawn.

HI HCR136

Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Encourage Pedestrians To Wear Reflective Gear Between The Hours Of Dusk And Dawn.

HI HR43

Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Work With Stakeholders To Construct An Emergency Access Road On The Waianae Coast.

HI HCR59

Urging The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Work With The Honolulu Police Department To Increase Enforcement Efforts Against Illegal Electric Bicycles And Dirt Bike Motorcycles To Make Sidewalks And Public Roadways Safer.

HI HR45

Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Take Immediate Action To Address Illegal Dumping In Ewa Beach.

HI HR155

Urging The City And County Of Honolulu And Honolulu Police Department To Address The Ongoing Houselessness Crisis And Develop Solutions For Providing Care And Services For These Individuals While Ensuring Community Safety.

HI HCR49

Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Take Immediate Action To Address Illegal Dumping In Ewa Beach.

HI HR164

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.

Similar Bills

HI HCR52

Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Work With Stakeholders To Construct A Sidewalk For Pedestrian Safety While Traveling Between Iroquois Point And Ewa Beach.

HI HR48

Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Work With Stakeholders To Construct A Sidewalk For Pedestrian Safety While Traveling Between Iroquois Point And Ewa Beach.

HI HCR182

Requesting That The City And County Of Honolulu Convene A Working Group To Develop Recommendations To Improve Sidewalk Maintenance.

HI HR38

Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Conduct A Sidewalk Feasibility Study Along Kalihi Street From Kamanaiki Street To Kalihi Valley Park.

HI HCR49

Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Conduct A Sidewalk Feasibility Study Along Kalihi Street From Kamanaiki Street To Kalihi Valley Park.

HI HCR59

Urging The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Work With The Honolulu Police Department To Increase Enforcement Efforts Against Illegal Electric Bicycles And Dirt Bike Motorcycles To Make Sidewalks And Public Roadways Safer.

HI HB795

Relating To Public Safety.

HI HR119

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