STAND.
COM. REP. NO. 1709
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.R. No. 173
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Transportation, to which was referred H.R. No. 173 entitled:
"HOUSE RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INITIATE A SUMMER STREETS PILOT PROGRAM,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Hawai‘i Bicycling League and two individuals.
Your Committee finds that streets and public spaces can serve multiple purposes beyond vehicle transportation, creating opportunities for recreation, active mobility, and community engagement. Summer streets programs have been successfully implemented worldwide, promoting public participation, supporting local businesses, and advancing environmental sustainability by encouraging alternatives to car-centric transportation. This measure aims to enhance public spaces and promote community well-being through the establishment of a Summer Streets Pilot Program in the City and County of Honolulu.
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.R. No. 173 and recommends its adoption.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Transportation,
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____________________________ DARIUS KILA, Chair |
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