Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HR89

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

If adopted, this resolution could facilitate the construction of a dedicated traffic lane that would be operational on weekdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The proposed zipper lane aims to improve the commuting experience by reducing congestion during peak travel times when many residents return home. The initiative aligns with other traffic mitigation efforts in Oahu, such as the Skyline rail system, showcasing a broader push towards enhancing the state's transportation infrastructure to better serve its population.

Summary

House Resolution 89 requests that the Department of Transportation of Hawaii construct a westbound zipper lane on the H-1 freeway to alleviate significant traffic congestion experienced by residents of West Oahu during weekday afternoons. This resolution outlines the population growth in areas such as Makakilo, Kapolei, and Ewa, which saw an increase of over thirty percent between 2010 and 2020. Amidst this growing population, the H-1 freeway has been increasingly burdened by commuter traffic, particularly during peak hours, necessitating urgent infrastructural improvements.

Contention

While this proposal seeks to address traffic concerns, it may also raise questions about funding, priority of construction, and the overall effect on traffic patterns. Stakeholders may have differing views on the efficacy of adding a zipper lane versus other transport solutions. Community members might debate the necessity of the lane, especially if it disrupts existing traffic arrangements or if alternative solutions could be more effective at a lower cost.

Companion Bills

HI HCR108

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 HCR108

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 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 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 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 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 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.

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.

HI SCR103

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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