Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR53

Introduced
3/9/23  

Caption

Urging The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Conduct A Feasibility Study Of Widening The Portion Of University Avenue Between Maile Way And Oahu Avenue.

Impact

The resolution targets specific traffic safety issues within Manoa Valley, highlighting the need for improved infrastructure to handle the volume of vehicles and enhance safety. With a population of nearly 47,000 and a high rate of non-resident workforce participation, the area has become a focal point for traffic congestion, particularly due to its proximity to educational institutions and recreational trails. The study aims to explore options to alleviate these congestion challenges, potentially leading to legislative actions based on its findings.

Summary

Senate Concurrent Resolution 53 (SCR53) urges the Department of Transportation Services of the City and County of Honolulu to conduct a feasibility study regarding the widening of University Avenue between Maile Way and Oahu Avenue. This area is significantly impacted by heavy traffic from a mix of bicycles, motor vehicles, buses, and emergency vehicles, creating safety concerns for residents and visitors. The Manoa Valley neighborhood, served primarily by this thoroughfare, experiences considerable congestion contributing to challenges for local traffic management.

Contention

Though SCR53 serves as a proposal for improvement, there may be differing opinions on the implications of road widening in Manoa Valley. Proponents may argue that such measures are essential for safety and traffic management, while opponents might raise concerns about the environmental impact or the potential for increased automobile traffic that could alter the character of the residential neighborhood. Additionally, community stakeholders may have varying perspectives regarding the efficacy of road expansion versus alternative traffic management strategies.

Companion Bills

HI HCR19

Same As Urging The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Conduct A Feasibility Study Of Widening The Portion Of University Avenue Between Maile Way And Oahu Avenue To Become A Complete Street Providing Safe And Protected Transit For All Modes.

HI SR48

Same As Urging The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Conduct A Feasibility Study Of Widening The Portion Of University Avenue Between Maile Way And Oahu Avenue.

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 HCR49

Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Conduct A Sidewalk Feasibility Study Along Kalihi Street From Kamanaiki Street To Kalihi Valley Park.

HI HR38

Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Conduct A Sidewalk Feasibility Study Along Kalihi Street From Kamanaiki Street To Kalihi Valley Park.

HI HR45

Urging The Department Of Transportation And City And County Of Honolulu To Install Speed Bumps And Speed Limit Signage On The Portion Of Kapolei Parkway Between Kapolei High School And Kapolei Middle School.

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 HR209

Urging The City And County Of Honolulu's Department Of Transportation Services To Install Crosswalks In Kalama Valley.

HI HCR177

Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu And Department Of Transportation To Provide Covered Bus Shelters At All Bus Stops On Oahu.

HI HR157

Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu And Department Of Transportation To Provide Covered Bus Shelters At All Bus Stops On Oahu.

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 HCR21

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.

Similar Bills

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 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.

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.

HI HCR59

Urging The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Work With The Honolulu Police Department To Increase Enforcement Efforts Against Illegal Electric Bicycles And Dirt Bike Motorcycles To Make Sidewalks And Public Roadways Safer.

HI HCR112

Strongly Urging The Honolulu City Council To Adopt A "pedestrian First" Policy Via Ordinance.

HI HR108

Strongly Urging The Honolulu City Council To Adopt A "pedestrian First" Policy Via Ordinance.

HI SR147

Strongly Urging The Honolulu City Council To Adopt A "pedestrian First" Policy Via Ordinance.