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HI HR167
Resolution
Status
3/16/2011
Primary Sponsor
Mark Takai
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AI Summary
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Urges the State Department of Transportation and City and County of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services to jointly conduct a cost-benefit analysis on reducing street lighting on Oahu
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Estimates approximately $7 million per year is spent on electricity for street lighting on Oahu, with up to 40 percent of lighting energy wasted by illuminating the sky or unneeded areas
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Analysis must evaluate potential cost and energy savings from reducing street lights, effects of full-cutoff or semi-cutoff lighting fixtures on light pollution, and safety concerns related to reduced lighting
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Requires State Department of Transportation to submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2012 Regular Session convenes
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Aims to reduce governmental operational costs and light pollution while protecting Hawaii's natural environment and maintaining adequate roadway safety
Legislative Description
Urging the State Department of Transportation and Department of Transportation Services of the City and County of Honolulu to collaboratively perform a cost-benefit analysis on the reduction of street lighting on Oahu and examine the effects this reduction may have on light pollution.
Last Action
(H) Referred to EEP/TRN, FIN, referral sheet 43
3/21/2011