HCR 57: urging the department of transportation services of the city and county of honolulu to conduct a traffic mitigation and calming study to evaluate the effectiveness of certain traffic mitigation and calming devices in and around paiwa street in WAIPAHU, oahu.
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2025-03-05
Current Status:
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(2025-04-16: Resolution adopted in final form.)
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urging the department of transportation services of the city and county of honolulu to conduct a traffic mitigation and calming study to evaluate the effectiveness of certain traffic mitigation and calming devices in and around paiwa street in WAIPAHU, oahu.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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HOUSE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION
urging the department of transportation services of the city and county of honolulu to conduct a traffic mitigation and calming study to evaluate the effectiveness of certain traffic mitigation and calming devices in and around paiwa street in WAIPAHU, oahu.
WHEREAS, the safety and well-being of residents and visitors in the City and County of Honolulu is of utmost importance; and
WHEREAS, Paiwa Street in Waipahu, Oahu, is a heavily trafficked thoroughfare that serves as a primary route for residents, businesses, and schools in the surrounding area; and
WHEREAS, concerns have been raised by residents and community members regarding excessive speeding, high traffic volume, and increased risks to pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists in and around Paiwa Street; and
WHEREAS, traffic mitigation and calming devices such as speed bumps, raised crosswalks, red lights, and other applicable mitigation utilities have been successfully implemented in various locations to enhance road safety and reduce the likelihood of traffic-related accidents; and
WHEREAS, a comprehensive traffic mitigation and calming study would provide valuable insights into the most effective strategies to improve safety and manage traffic flow in and around Paiwa Street; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2025, the Senate concurring, that the Department of Transportation Services of the City and County of Honolulu is urged to conduct a traffic mitigation and calming study to evaluate the effectiveness of speed bumps, raised crosswalks, red lights, and any other applicable traffic mitigation utilities for the areas in and around Paiwa Street in Waipahu, Oahu; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation Services of the City and County of Honolulu is requested to submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the Legislature prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2026; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Concurrent Resolution be transmitted to the Director of the Department of Transportation Services of the City and County of Honolulu.
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DTS; Honolulu; Traffic Mitigation; Traffic Calming; Study
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| Apr 16, 2025 | Resolution adopted in final form. |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 793). |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Report and Resolution Adopted. Transmitted to House. |
| Apr 15, 2025 | One Day Notice 04-16-25. |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Reported from EIG/TCA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1886) with recommendation of adoption. |
| Apr 10, 2025 | The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in TCA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Apr 10, 2025 | The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in EIG were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, DeCoite, Richards, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Apr 7, 2025 | The committee(s) on EIG/TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 04-10-25 3:20PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Referred to EIG/TCA. |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 415). |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Transmitted to Senate. |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Adopted with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Hussey, Muraoka, Ward excused (4). |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Reported from TRN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1708), recommending adoption. |
| Mar 25, 2025 | The committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Kila, Grandinetti, Evslin, Kitagawa, La Chica, Miyake, Muraoka; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran, Pierick. |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Resolution scheduled to be heard by TRN on Tuesday, 03-25-25 9:10AM in conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Referred to TRN, referral sheet 22 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Offered |
| Mar 5, 2025 | To be offered. |
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| Apr 10, 2025 | The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate Standing Committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts |
Passed |
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| Apr 10, 2025 | The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs |
Passed |
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| Mar 25, 2025 | The committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | House Standing Committee on Transportation |
Passed |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1886
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: H.C.R. No. 57
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committees on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs and Transportation and Culture and the Arts, to which was referred H.C.R. No. 57 entitled:
"HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONDUCT A TRAFFIC MITIGATION AND CALMING STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CERTAIN TRAFFIC MITIGATION AND CALMING DEVICES IN AND AROUND PAIWA STREET IN WAIPAHU, OAHU,"
beg leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to urge the Department of Transportation Services of the City and County of Honolulu to conduct a traffic mitigation and calming study to evaluate the effectiveness of speed bumps, raised crosswalks, red lights, and any other applicable traffic mitigation utilities for the areas in and around Paiwa Street in Waipahu, Oahu.
Your Committees received testimony in support of this measure from one individual.
Your Committees find that speed bumps, raised crosswalks, red lights, and other traffic mitigation and calming devices enhance road safety and reduce the likelihood of traffic-related accidents. Your Committees recognize concerns from residents and community members regarding excessive speeding, high traffic volume, and increased risks to pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists on and around Paiwa Street. The traffic mitigation and calming study urged by this measure will help address these concerns and prioritize the safety and well-being of residents and visitors.
As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committees on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs and Transportation and Culture and the Arts that are attached to this report, your Committees concur with the intent and purpose of H.C.R. No. 57, and recommend its adoption.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committees on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs and Transportation and Culture and the Arts,
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________________________________ CHRIS LEE, Chair |
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________________________________ GLENN WAKAI, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1708
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.C.R. No. 57
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.C.R. No. 57 entitled:
"HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONDUCT A TRAFFIC MITIGATION AND CALMING STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CERTAIN TRAFFIC MITIGATION AND CALMING DEVICES IN AND AROUND PAIWA STREET IN WAIPAHU, OAHU,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from three individuals.
Your Committee finds that Paiwa Street in Waipahu experiences high traffic volume and excessive speeding, creating safety risks for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. Traffic mitigation measures such as speed bumps, raised crosswalks, and improved signaling have proven effective in reducing accidents and improving road safety in other areas throughout the State. This measure will ensure the safety of residents by studying the effectiveness of implementing traffic mitigation and calming devices around Paiwa Street.
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. 57 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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Testimony PDF
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| Apr 10, 2025 | HCR57_TESTIMONY_TCA-EIG_04-10-25_.PDF |
| Mar 25, 2025 | HCR57_TESTIMONY_TRN_03-25-25_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
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Senate Standing Committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts
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Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
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House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
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House Standing Committee on Public Safety
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House Standing Committee on Transportation
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