Urging The County Of Maui To Prioritize The Development And Planning Of The Northern Terminus Of The Kihei North-south Collector Road.
Impact
The completion of the North-South Collector Road is intended to address the projected rise in population and transportation demands within Maui, particularly as projections indicate a significant increase in the area's resident population by 2030. The lack of alternative routes has implications for emergency response during traffic or natural disaster situations, reinforcing the need for robust infrastructure planning to enhance mobility and public safety.
Summary
House Resolution 195 calls on the County of Maui to prioritize the planning and development of the northern terminus of the Kihei North-South Collector Road. This road has been earmarked in the 1998 community plan to provide a necessary alternative route aimed at alleviating traffic congestion witnessed along South Kihei Road and Piʻilani Highway, which has become increasingly notable over the years. The resolution highlights concerns from both residents and visitors regarding the bottlenecks and delays that have emerged due to limited north-south transportation options in the Kihei area.
Contention
The resolution urges collaboration between various county agencies, including the Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization, to identify a suitable location for the road's northern terminus. Despite prior funding efforts, such as a notable federal grant of $25 million in 2023 for the road's segment through Liloa Drive, there has been limited actionable progress regarding the northern terminus, thereby prolonging existing traffic challenges. This situation has led to concerns about efficient planning and management of the region's transportation infrastructure.
Urging The Department Of Transportation And Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization To Restore The Lahaina Bypass Phase 1c Project To The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program.
Urging The Department Of Transportation And Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization To Restore The Lahaina Bypass Phase 1c Project To The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program.
Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Work With The Department Of Transportation To Plan And Implement Options For Alternative Ingress And Egress In Mililani Mauka.
Urging The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Develop A Scope Of Work Or Requests For Proposals For Bidders To Perform Their Own Analysis And Methodology That Determines Whether A Development Will Contribute To The Long-term Fiscal Sustainability Of The State And Respective County.
Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Work With The Department Of Transportation To Plan And Implement Options For Alternative Ingress And Egress In Mililani Mauka.
Urging The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Develop A Scope Of Work Or Requests For Proposals For Bidders To Perform Their Own Analysis And Methodology That Determines Whether A Development Will Contribute To The Long-term Fiscal Sustainability Of The State And Respective County.
Urging The Department Of Transportation To Work With The City And County Of Honolulu To Plan And Implement Options For Alternative Ingress And Egress Routes In Pacific Palisades.
Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Identify Lands In West And South Maui That Are Appropriate For The Construction Of Kauhale Housing For Homeless Individuals.
Urging The State Of Hawaii, City And County Of Honolulu, Federal Entities, And Private Land Owners To Work Together To Immediately Open The Section Of The Waianae Coast Emergency Access Road Extending Paakea Road Out To Lualualei Naval Road For Public Use On A Permanent Basis.
Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Identify Lands In West And South Maui That Are Appropriate For The Construction Of Kauhale Housing For Homeless Individuals.