STAND. COM. REP. NO. 4074

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: H.C.R. No. 182

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2022

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Transportation, to which was referred H.C.R. No. 182 entitled:

"HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE,"

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose and intent of this measure is to request that the City and County of Honolulu convene a working group to develop recommendations to improve sidewalk maintenance.

Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from one individual.

Your Committee finds that sidewalks are integral components of the State's streets and roadways and are important for pedestrian safety. Undermaintained sidewalks are unsafe and hinder the mobility of residents, especially those who are elderly or have physical impairments. Therefore, the purpose of this measure is to request the convening of a working group to develop recommendations to improve sidewalk maintenance.

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.C.R. No. 182, and recommends its adoption.

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

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CHRIS LEE, Chair