Report Title:
Maui Traffic Control Center
Description:
Appropriates funds for the development and implementation of an intelligent transportation system architectural plan for Maui which includes a Maui traffic control center. (SD1)
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THE SENATE |
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TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE, 2007 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that an intelligent transportation system applies communications and information technology to provide solutions to congestion and traffic control issues. An intelligent transportation system uses a variety of field devices in partnership with a traffic control center via a single mode fiber-optic network to effectively alleviate traffic congestion in a geographic area.
The legislature finds that a successful intelligent transportation system contains a traffic control center as a key component to the system. The legislature further finds that traffic control centers provide effective, efficient responses to incidents, special events, and roadway construction to ensure the smooth flow of traffic.
Traffic cameras employed by traffic control centers provide factual information for appropriate traffic decisions and signal adjustments. In addition, traffic cameras provide valuable information for drivers as they allow the drivers to view in advance conditions at key intersections across an area. This is helpful because travelers are able to view conditions at their destination as well as the traffic along their route and the situation near the location of traffic accidents.
On Maui, traffic across the island is routinely gridlocked during morning and afternoon rush hours as a result of roadway maintenance, construction, traffic jams, or special events. Other frequent examples of commuter traffic backlogs occur in areas such as Paia town where Hana highway meets Baldwin avenue, the Piilani highway corridor from Kihei to Wailea, and in Lahaina town where Lahainalua road meets Honoapiilani highway. A traffic control center for the island of Maui, as part of an overall intelligent transportation system, would inform drivers, maximize traffic flow, and enhance public safety.
The purpose of this Act is to appropriate funds for the development and implementation of an intelligent transportation system architectural plan for Maui, which includes a Maui traffic control center.
SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ , or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2007-2008, for the development and implementation of an intelligent transportation system architectural plan for Maui, which includes a Maui traffic control center.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of transportation for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2007.