STAND. COM. REP. NO.  1438-08

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                , 2008

 

RE:   H.R. No. 252

 

 

 

 

Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say

Speaker, House of Representatives

Twenty-Fourth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2008

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Transportation, to which was referred H.R. No. 252 entitled:

 

"HOUSE RESOLUTION URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ADOPT A "COMPLETE STREETS" POLICY,"

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     The purpose of this resolution is to encourage alternative modes of transportation, particularly bicycling and walking, through comprehensive planning by urging the Department of Transportation (DOT) to adopt a "Complete Streets" policy.

 

     The Hawaii Bicycling League, Maui Bicycle Alliance, and several concerned individuals testified in support of this measure.  DOT supported the intent of this measure.

 

     Decreased traffic congestion, improved environmental conditions, and increased health and wellness are some of the benefits a community may experience by adopting alternative modes of transportation, such as bicycling and walking.  However, to accommodate all modes of transportation and access for all users, including motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, and transit riders, adequate planning is necessary during all phases of roadway development.  "Complete Streets" policies are intended to look at all transportation options and plan for their implementation accordingly so as to avoid costly infrastructure retrofitting in the future.

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Transportation that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.R. No. 252 and recommends that it be referred to the Committee on Finance.

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Transportation,

 

 

 

 

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JOSEPH M. SOUKI, Chair