Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HR173

Introduced
3/7/25  
Refer
3/14/25  
Report Pass
3/28/25  

Caption

Encouraging The City And County Of Honolulu To Initiate A Summer Streets Pilot Program.

Impact

The potential implementation of a Summer Streets pilot program could have significant implications for urban planning and community engagement in Honolulu. It aims to improve public health by encouraging physical activities and increasing community interaction. Additionally, it is aligned with state goals of reducing carbon emissions and enhancing sustainable transportation methods. By allowing public spaces to serve diverse needs, the bill supports efforts to create a more vibrant and livable urban environment.

Summary

House Resolution 173 encourages the City and County of Honolulu to initiate a Summer Streets pilot program. This initiative is aimed at transforming public streets into multi-use spaces that prioritize pedestrians, cyclists, and other non-motorized forms of transportation. The bill underscores the importance of public spaces as adaptable resources, advocating for their reimagining to enhance community life by promoting recreation and active transportation while maintaining safety and inclusivity.

Contention

While the details of HR173 are largely supportive of community benefits, the resolution may face challenges related to resource allocation and the existing urban infrastructure. Some stakeholders might worry about the feasibility of transforming public spaces effectively and the impact on traditional vehicular traffic. Moreover, the success of such programs, implemented globally for over fifty years, depends heavily on public buy-in and local government commitment at different levels.

Companion Bills

HI HCR177

Same As Encouraging The City And County Of Honolulu To Initiate A Summer Streets Pilot Program.

Previously Filed As

HI SCR25

Encouraging The Department Of Transportation And The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Expand The Red-light Safety Program.

HI HR84

Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Enact An Ordinance To Facilitate Community-initiated Development Projects.

HI SR36

Encouraging The Department Of Transportation And The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Expand The Red-light Safety Program To Windward, Leeward, And Central Oahu.

HI HCR79

Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Enact An Ordinance To Facilitate Community-initiated Development Projects.

HI HR97

Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Amend The Revised Ordinances Of Honolulu, As Proposed In A Bill By The Honolulu Youth Commission, That Creates A Safe Parking Pilot Program.

HI HCR116

Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Amend The Revised Ordinances Of Honolulu, As Proposed In A Bill By The Honolulu Youth Commission, That Creates A Safe Parking Pilot Program.

HI HR203

Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Convene A Task Force To Study Permitted Events In Urban Honolulu.

HI HR161

Urging The Mayors And Councils Of The City And County Of Honolulu, County Of Maui, County Of Hawaii, And County Of Kauai To Establish Business Improvement Districts As Special Improvement Districts.

HI HCR223

Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Convene A Task Force To Study Permitted Events In Urban Honolulu.

HI HCR160

Urging The Mayors And Councils Of The City And County Of Honolulu, County Of Maui, County Of Hawaii, And County Of Kauai To Establish Business Improvement Districts As Special Improvement Districts.

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