Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR7

Introduced

1/25/23

Refer

1/30/23

Report Pass

3/30/23

Engrossed

3/31/23

Refer

4/11/23

Report Pass

4/17/23

Passed

4/18/23

Caption

Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Improve Access Of Thebus In Oahu's Rural Communities.

Impact

The resolution details specific communities, such as the Kapilina Beach Homes in Ewa Beach, which currently lack adequate access to bus routes. Residents of this area face long walks to reach the nearest bus stops, with some individuals needing to traverse dangerous and unlit roads. The resolution urges the City and County of Honolulu to expand bus services in these areas to promote safety and accessibility for residents, particularly during times of disaster when transportation becomes even more critical.

Summary

Senate Concurrent Resolution 7 (SCR7) aims to improve access to TheBus, the primary public transportation service on Oahu, for residents living in rural communities. The resolution highlights the necessity of TheBus for many residents who rely on this service to access employment, healthcare, and essential goods. It emphasizes the importance of improving access for vulnerable populations, including senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and low-income residents, for whom TheBus may be their only means of transportation.

Contention

While SCR7 is framed as a supportive measure for improving public health and safety, it may also face scrutiny regarding budget considerations and logistical challenges for expanding transportation services. Some stakeholders may question the feasibility of implementing changes to TheBus routes and the potential impact on overall transportation budgets. However, the urgency expressed in the resolution underscores the critical need for improved access to transportation for rural communities on Oahu.

Latest SCR7 Activity

Companion Bills

HI SR5

Same As Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Improve Access Of Thebus In Oahu's Rural Communities.

Previously Filed As

HI SCR104

Urging The State, City And County Of Honolulu, And United States Military To Coordinate And Address The Issue Of Illegal Dumping Within Waipahu And The Surrounding Communities Of Ewa, Pearl City, And Aiea On Oahu.

HI HCR15

Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A New Satellite City Hall Office In Mililani To Improve Access To Government Services.

HI HR5

Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A New Satellite City Hall Office In Mililani To Improve Access To Government Services.

HI SR86

HI SCR116

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.

HI SCR110

Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Transfer To The State The City And County Of Honolulu's Authority To Construct A Makakilo Drive Extension.

HI HCR16

Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A New Police Substation In Mililani To Increase Police Presence In The Mililani Community.

HI HR6

Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A New Police Substation In Mililani To Increase Police Presence In The Mililani Community.

HI HR77

Strongly Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Reconsider Using The Waipo Soccer Complex As Its Next Landfill Site.

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.

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HI HR94

Urging The Honolulu City Council To Review Its Ordinance On Chickens, Investigate The Ordinance's Role In Contributing To The Growing Population Of Feral Chickens, And Take Action To Reduce The Growing Problem Of Feral Chickens.

HI HCR99

HI HR111

Urging The Honolulu City Council To Fund The Core Services For The People Of Oahu Before Funding The Rail With Its New Hotel Room Tax.

HI SR113

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 SR195

Urging The Mayor Of The City And County Of Honolulu, Honolulu Police Department, And Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney's Office To Collaborate With Local Businesses And Community Partners To Implement Safe And Sound Programs In Ewa Beach, Kapolei, And Waianae.

HI SCR220

HI SR31

Urging The Department Of Planning And Permitting Of The City And County Of Honolulu, Mayor Of The City And County Of Honolulu, And The Honolulu City Council To Ensure Greater Public Input Prior To The Construction Of Wind Machines Having A Rated Capacity Of Up To One Hundred Kilowatts.