HR 125: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND MAUI COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO COLLABORATE TO PROPOSE VIABLE SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN AND TRAFFIC SAFETY AND RELIEVE TRAFFIC CONGESTION AROUND HAIKU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2025-04-02
Current Status:
Passed
(2025-04-03: Resolution adopted in final form.)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND MAUI COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO COLLABORATE TO PROPOSE VIABLE SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN AND TRAFFIC SAFETY AND RELIEVE TRAFFIC CONGESTION AROUND HAIKU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO COLLABORATE TO PROPOSE VIABLE SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN AND TRAFFIC SAFETY AND RELIEVE TRAFFIC CONGESTION AROUND HAIKU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
Requesting the Department of Transportation, Department of Education, and Department of Transportation of the County of Maui to collaborate to propose viable solutions to improve pedestrian and traffic safety and relieve traffic congestion around Haiku Elementary School.
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H.R. NO. |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
H.D. 2 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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HOUSE RESOLUTION
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND MAUI COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO COLLABORATE TO PROPOSE VIABLE SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN AND TRAFFIC SAFETY AND RELIEVE TRAFFIC CONGESTION AROUND HAIKU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
WHEREAS, Haiku Elementary School is a public educational institution providing pre-kindergarten through grade five curriculum, serving a significant number of students and families on Maui's north coast; and
WHEREAS, traffic congestion around Haiku Elementary School, particularly during school drop-off and pick-up times, has become a growing concern, impacting the safety of students and efficiency of traffic flow in the area; and
WHEREAS, pedestrian and vehicle safety concerns, including the need for safer crosswalks, better signage, improved routing, and more efficient traffic management, have been raised by parents, teachers, and community members; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation, Department of Education, and Maui County Department of Public Works are key stakeholders with the expertise to address these issues; and
WHEREAS, collaborative efforts between these departments are necessary to develop comprehensive solutions that will improve traffic safety and reduce congestion around Haiku Elementary School; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2025, that the Department of Transportation, Department of Education, and Maui County Department of Public Works are requested to collaborate to propose viable solutions to improve pedestrian and traffic safety and relieve traffic congestion around Haiku Elementary School; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation, Department of Education, and Maui County Department of Public Works are requested to:
(1) Assess the current traffic patterns and identify areas for improvement;
(2) Explore infrastructure changes such as additional signage, signals, and pedestrian crossings;
(3) Develop plans to better manage vehicle and pedestrian flow during school drop-off and pick-up times;
(4) Review potential modifications to bus routes, road and curb space, and school parking areas to alleviate congestion; and
(5) Consult with community members, including parents, school officials, and residents, to incorporate their feedback into the proposed solutions; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Department of Education and Maui County Department of Public Works, is requested to submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the Legislature no later than thirty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2026; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the Director of Transportation, Chairperson of the Board of Education, Superintendent of Education, and Director of the Maui County Department of Public Works.
Haiku Elementary School; Traffic
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H.R. NO. |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
H.D. 1 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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HOUSE RESOLUTION
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO COLLABORATE TO PROPOSE VIABLE SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN AND TRAFFIC SAFETY AND RELIEVE TRAFFIC CONGESTION AROUND HAIKU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
WHEREAS, Haiku Elementary School is a public educational institution providing pre-kindergarten through grade five curriculum, serving a significant number of students and families on Maui's north coast; and
WHEREAS, traffic congestion around Haiku Elementary School, particularly during school drop-off and pick-up times, has become a growing concern, impacting the safety of students and efficiency of traffic flow in the area; and
WHEREAS, pedestrian and vehicle safety concerns, including the need for safer crosswalks, better signage, improved routing, and more efficient traffic management, have been raised by parents, teachers, and community members; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation, Department of Education, and Department of Transportation of the County of Maui are key stakeholders with the expertise to address these issues; and
WHEREAS, collaborative efforts between these departments are necessary to develop comprehensive solutions that will improve traffic safety and reduce congestion around Haiku Elementary School; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2025, that the Department of Transportation, Department of Education, and Department of Transportation of the County of Maui are requested to collaborate to propose viable solutions to improve pedestrian and traffic safety and relieve traffic congestion around Haiku Elementary School; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation, Department of Education, and Department of Transportation of the County of Maui are requested to:
(1) Assess the current traffic patterns and identify areas for improvement;
(2) Explore infrastructure changes such as additional signage, signals, and pedestrian crossings;
(3) Develop plans to better manage vehicle and pedestrian flow during school drop-off and pick-up times;
(4) Review potential modifications to bus routes, road and curb space, and school parking areas to alleviate congestion; and
(5) Consult with community members, including parents, school officials, and residents, to incorporate their feedback into the proposed solutions; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Department of Education and Department of Transportation of the County of Maui, is requested to submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the Legislature no later than thirty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2026; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the Director of Transportation, Chairperson of the Board of Education, Superintendent of Education, and Director of Transportation of the County of Maui.
Haiku Elementary School; Traffic
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
H.R. NO. |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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HOUSE RESOLUTION
Requesting the Department of Transportation, Department of Education, and Department of Transportation of the County of Maui to collaborate to propose viable solutions to improve pedestrian and traffic safety and relieve traffic congestion around Haiku Elementary School.
WHEREAS, Haiku Elementary School is a public educational institution providing pre-kindergarten through grade five curriculum, serving a significant number of students and families on Maui's north coast; and
WHEREAS, traffic congestion around Haiku Elementary School, particularly during school drop-off and pick-up times, has become a growing concern, impacting the safety of students and efficiency of traffic flow in the area; and
WHEREAS, pedestrian and vehicle safety concerns, including the need for safer crosswalks, better signage, improved routing, and more efficient traffic management, have been raised by parents, teachers, and community members; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation, Department of Education, and Department of Transportation of the County of Maui are key stakeholders with the expertise to address these issues; and
WHEREAS, collaborative efforts between these departments are necessary to develop comprehensive solutions that will improve traffic safety and reduce congestion around Haiku Elementary School; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2025, that the Department of Transportation, Department of Education, and Department of Transportation of the County of Maui are requested to collaborate to propose viable solutions to improve pedestrian and traffic safety and relieve traffic congestion around Haiku Elementary School; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation, Department of Education, and Department of Transportation of the Country of Maui are requested to:
(1) Assess the current traffic patterns and identify areas for improvement;
(2) Explore infrastructure changes such as additional signage, signals, and pedestrian crossings;
(3) Develop plans to better manage vehicle and pedestrian flow during school drop-off and pick-up times;
(4) Review potential modifications to bus routes, road and curb space, and school parking areas to alleviate congestion; and
(5) Consult with community members, including parents, school officials, and residents, to incorporate their feedback into the proposed solutions; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Department of Education and Department of Transportation of the County of Maui, is requested to submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the Legislature no later than thirty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2026; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the Director of Transportation, Chairperson of the Board of Education, Superintendent of Education, and Director of Transportation of the County of Maui.
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Haiku Elementary School; Traffic
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| Apr 3, 2025 | Resolution adopted in final form. |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Adopted as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Woodson excused (2). |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1867) as amended in HD 2, recommending adoption. |
| Apr 1, 2025 | The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) La Chica, Evslin, Garrett, Kapela, Kila, Olds, Sayama, Muraoka, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Woodson, Amato. |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Resolution scheduled to be heard by EDN on Tuesday, 04-01-25 2:00PM in conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on EDN as amended in HD 1 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. 1662) as amended in HD 1, recommending referral to EDN. |
| Mar 25, 2025 | The committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 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, EDN, referral sheet 22 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Offered |
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| Apr 1, 2025 | The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Education |
Passed |
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| Mar 25, 2025 | The committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Transportation |
Passed |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1867
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.R. No. 125
H.D. 2
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Education, to which was referred H.R. No. 125, H.D. 1, entitled:
"HOUSE RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO COLLABORATE TO PROPOSE VIABLE SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN AND TRAFFIC SAFETY AND RELIEVE TRAFFIC CONGESTION AROUND HAIKU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to request the Department of Transportation, Department of Education, and Department of Transportation of the County of Maui to collaborate to propose viable solutions to improve pedestrian and traffic safety and relieve traffic congestion around Haiku Elementary School.
Your Committee received no written testimony on this measure.
Your Committee finds that traffic congestion around Haiku Elementary School is partly due to the school's location and the limited access via one single road, Pauwela Road. Your Committee further finds that there are multiple possible solutions to alleviate traffic congestion around Haiku Elementary School, including establishing an additional pick-up and drop-off location at Haiku Park Community Center and building additional sidewalks near the school. This measure requests state and county departments to collaborate to explore these and other solutions to ensure the safety of students of Haiku Elementary School and other pedestrians.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Clarifying that the Maui County Department of Public Works, rather than the Department of Transportation of the County of Maui, is requested to collaborate with the Department of Transportation and Department of Education to propose viable solutions to improve pedestrian and traffic safety and relieve traffic congestion around Haiku Elementary School;
(2) Directing a certified copy of this measure to the Director of Maui County Department of Public Works, rather than the Director of Transportation of the County of Maui;
(3) Amending its title in accordance with its amended purpose; and
(4) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Education that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.R. No. 125, H.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends its adoption in the form attached hereto as H.R. No. 125, H.D. 2.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Education,
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____________________________ JUSTIN H. WOODSON, Chair |
STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1662
Honolulu, Hawaii
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RE: H.R. No. 125
H.D. 1
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. 125 entitled:
"HOUSE RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO COLLABORATE TO PROPOSE VIABLE SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN AND TRAFFIC SAFETY AND RELIEVE TRAFFIC CONGESTION AROUND HAIKU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from two individuals.
Your Committee finds that traffic congestion and safety concerns around Haiku Elementary School have become a growing issue, particularly during school drop-off and pick-up times. Your Committee further finds that parents, teachers, and community members have raised concerns about pedestrian safety, the need for better traffic management, and infrastructure improvements to enhance safety and efficiency. This measure will improve traffic flow near Haiku Elementary School, ensuring the safety of students and other pedestrians.
Your Committee has amended this measure by making a technical, nonsubstantive amendment for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
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. 125, as amended herein, and recommends that it be referred to your Committee on Education in the form attached hereto as H.R. No. 125, H.D. 1.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Transportation,
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____________________________ DARIUS KILA, Chair |
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| Mar 25, 2025 | HR125_TESTIMONY_TRN_03-25-25_.PDF |
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