HI HB2679

Include electric motor bicycles in the definition of "bicycle" for purposes of county vehicular taxes and the statewide traffic code.

Specify which bicycles may be transported on public buses.

Several individuals testified in support; the Department of Transportation and City and County of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services opposed the measure.

Committee finds bicycles provide environmental benefits and reduce petroleum dependency while improving public health and traffic congestion.

Committee recommends passage to Second Reading and referral to the Committee on Judiciary for further consideration of the "bicycle" definition.