Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say

Speaker, House of Representatives

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2006

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Transportation, to which was referred S.C.R. No. 74 entitled:

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this concurrent resolution is to improve traffic conditions around Lahaina, on the island of Maui, by requesting the Department of Transportation (DOT) to:

The Mayor of the County of Maui, several members of the Maui County Council, Maui Land and Pineapple Company, Inc., Maui Communicators, Classic Resorts, and numerous concerned individuals testified in support of this concurrent resolution. DOT supported the intent of this measure. Kaanapali Development Corporation submitted comments.

Your Committee finds that traffic congestion in the Lahaina area on the island of Maui has greatly increased and continues to be a problem for residents and visitors alike. Although a bypass road was planned for the area almost 30 years ago, no road has yet been built. Your Committee has been informed by DOT that it is currently in the process of planning the bid for the first phase of the Project, which it expects to award by the fall of 2006.

While your Committee understands the concern raised by DOT that providing monthly progress reports on the status of the Project and the motor vehicle use reduction plan may not be feasible and that quarterly reports would provide a more accurate picture of the progress of these projects, amending this measure to address this concern may result in the demise of this important issue. However, your Committee finds that should DOT determine that the provision of these monthly reports cannot be achieved in a timely manner due to other commitments, the Director of DOT should use his best discretion in determining when these reports should be furnished.

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 S.C.R. No. 74 and recommends its adoption.