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HI HCR197

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

4/20/2017

Primary Sponsor

Cedric Gates

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the Department of Transportation to analyze the Waianae Coast Emergency Access Road System (WCEAR) in conjunction with Honolulu's Department of Transportation Services, Department of Emergency Management, and Honolulu Police Department.

  • Directs analysis of logistical challenges to opening WCEAR roads permanently, including jurisdictional issues and ownership questions.

  • Requires evaluation of improvements needed to bring WCEAR roads into compliance with current road building standards, including cost estimates.

  • Calls for comparison of benefits and actions necessary for opening WCEAR roads during peak traffic times only versus permanent opening, including travel time reduction effects.

  • Requires the Department of Transportation to submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2018 Regular Session convenes.

Legislative Description

Urging The Department Of Transportation To Work In Conjunction With The Departments Of Transportation Services And Emergency Management Of The City And County Of Honolulu And The Honolulu Police Department To Analyze The Waianae Coast Emergency Access Road System And Whether These Roads Can Be Used As A Secondary Access Road To The Waianae Coast On A Permanent Basis.

Urging the Department of Transportation to work in conjunction with the Departments of Emergency Management and Transportation S

Last Action

Resolution adopted in final form.

4/20/2017

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Energy4/7/2017
Finance3/29/2017
Transportation3/14/2017

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