STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3775

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: S.C.R. No. 143

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 S.C.R. No. 143 entitled:

"SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE MOKULELE BIKE PATH AFTER FORMER STATE REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPH "JOEY" W. BERTRAM III IN RECOGNITION AND CELEBRATION OF HIS LIFE AND ROLE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MAUI VETERANS HIGHWAY BIKE ROUTE,"

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose and intent of this measure is to request the Department of Transportation to name the Mokulele bike path after former State Representative Joseph "Joey" W. Bertram III in recognition and celebration of his life and role in the development of the Maui Veterans Highway Bike Route.

Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Kihei Community Association and two individuals. Your Committee received testimony in opposition to this measure from the Department of Transportation.

Your Committee finds that Joseph "Joey" W. Bertram III was a dedicated public servant, having served as a member of the State House of Representatives. He was a strong advocate for greenways, open spaces, bikeways, and improved public transportation while also supporting the rights of workers. Two of Bertram's most significant achievements were the Maui Veterans Highway Bike Route and the Kihei Greenway Bike Path which is currently in design for its phase three of construction from Waipuilani Road to Kaonoulu Street. To honor his commitment and dedication, this resolution requests to name the Mokulele Bike Path after Joseph "Joey" W. Bertram III.

Your Committee notes that questions were raised regarding the meaning behind the current name of the Mokulele Bike Path and your Committee hopes to receive information that addresses this concern as this measure moves forward.

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. 143 and recommends its adoption.

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

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CHRIS LEE, Chair