Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HR53

Introduced
3/5/25  
Refer
3/14/25  
Report Pass
3/28/25  

Caption

Urging The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Conduct A Traffic Mitigation And Calming Study To Evaluate The Effectiveness Of Certain Traffic Mitigation And Calming Devices In And Around Paiwa Street In Waipahu, Oahu.

Impact

If adopted, HR53 would potentially lead to the implementation of effective traffic calming solutions which may improve community safety and reduce the risk of traffic-related accidents. The resolution seeks to provide the necessary insights to formulate strategies for better traffic management around Paiwa Street. This could have significant implications for local infrastructure and safety standards, setting a precedent for similar studies in other densely populated areas of Honolulu.

Summary

House Resolution 53 (HR53) urges the Department of Transportation Services of the City and County of Honolulu to conduct a comprehensive traffic mitigation and calming study focusing on Paiwa Street in Waipahu, Oahu. The resolution addresses concerns raised by residents and community members regarding issues such as excessive speeding, high traffic volumes, and increased risks to pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. By evaluating various traffic calming devices, such as speed bumps and raised crosswalks, the bill aims to enhance road safety and improve traffic flow in the area.

Contention

While the bill may enjoy support from residents who prioritize traffic safety, it could also encounter opposition relating to funding and prioritization of resources within the Department of Transportation Services. Critics may argue that the study will delay immediate action on pressing traffic issues, leading to further accidents or injuries in the interim. The need for a careful balance between comprehensive studies and timely interventions remains a point of contention within discussions around HR53.

Companion Bills

HI HCR57

Same As Urging The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Conduct A Traffic Mitigation And Calming Study To Evaluate The Effectiveness Of Certain Traffic Mitigation And Calming Devices In And Around Paiwa Street In Waipahu, Oahu.

Previously Filed As

HI HCR90

Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Coordination With The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu, To Install Speed Bumps And Other Traffic Calming Structures On Ala Aolani Street In Moanalua Valley And Other Surrounding Streets Deemed Appropriate To Deter Speeding.

HI HR97

Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Coordination With The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu, To Install Speed Bumps And Other Traffic Calming Structures On Ala Aolani Street In Moanalua Valley And Other Surrounding Streets Deemed Appropriate To Deter Speeding.

HI SCR93

Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Coordination With The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu, To Install Speed Bumps And Other Traffic Calming Structures On Ala Aolani Street In Moanalua Valley And Other Surrounding Streets Deemed Appropriate To Deter Speeding.

HI SR86

Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Coordination With The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu, To Install Speed Bumps And Other Traffic Calming Structures On Ala Aolani Street In Moanalua Valley And Other Surrounding Streets Deemed Appropriate To Deter Speeding.

HI HCR95

Requesting The Department Of Facility Maintenance Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Clean Certain Streams And Canals In Waipahu.

HI HCR135

Requesting The Department Of Facility Maintenance Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Clean Certain Streams And Canals In Waipahu.

HI HR79

Requesting The Department Of Facility Maintenance Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Clean Certain Streams And Canals In Waipahu.

HI HR136

Requesting The Department Of Facility Maintenance Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Clean Certain Streams And Canals In Waipahu.

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 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.

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