S.R. No. 29 Summary

• Urges the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation to incorporate bus rapid transit (BRT) into its rail transit planning.

• Identifies specific BRT connections to be considered: Leeward Coast to East Kapolei, Kaneohe to Downtown Honolulu, and Wahiawa to Pearl Highlands.

• Notes that BRT serves over 31 million people daily in 180+ cities worldwide and can be implemented at lower cost and faster timeline than rail systems.

• Requires certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the Director of Transportation, Mayor of Honolulu, Honolulu City Council members, HART Board of Directors, and Department of Transportation Services Director.