Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2003

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Transportation, Military Affairs, and Government Operations, to which was referred H.C.R. No. 197, H.D. 1, entitled:

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is to request the City and County of Honolulu to determine the feasibility of constructing a multi-use path along the Waianae coast from Maili beach park to Makaha surfing beach.

Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from three concerned residents.

Your Committee finds that a multi-use path along the Waianae Coast will give residents and visitors another option when traveling on the leeward coast. Not only will a bike path ease traffic congestion, it will give travelers a healthier alternative to automotive travel. Therefore, your Committee supports this measure, which calls for a feasibility study to be prepared for the Legislature prior to next session.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Transportation, Military Affairs, and Government Operations that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.C.R. No. 197, H.D. 1, and recommends its adoption.