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HI HB1510

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2011

Primary Sponsor

Angus McKelvey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates funds for fiscal years 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 to install centerline road rumble strips along the Honoapiilani Highway in Maui County
  • Authorizes the Department of Transportation to expend the appropriated funds for rumble strip installation to prevent head-on collisions and road run-offs
  • Identifies the Honoapiilani Highway as a critical route serving West Maui, which contains the state's second largest visitor destination and is essential to the state economy
  • Notes that rumble strips are endorsed by the Federal Highways Administration as an effective safety measure because the noise and vibration alert drivers when they drift from the roadway
  • Takes effect on July 1, 2011

Legislative Description

Highways; Road Rumble Strips; Appropriation

Last Action

(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting no (0) and Carroll, Herkes, McKelvey excused (3).

2/18/2011

Committee Referrals

Finance2/18/2011
Transportation1/28/2011

Full Bill Text

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