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HI HCR100

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/4/2019

Primary Sponsor

Henry Aquino

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Transportation requested to seek federal government assistance to fund or perform a comprehensive study on all possible transportation options to reduce traffic congestion in Honolulu and other Hawaii counties
  • Study should explore feasibility of freeway improvements, above-ground roads, and underground roads as potential solutions
  • Honolulu ranks as the eighth most congested city in the United States and eighty-ninth most congested city in the world with a 29 percent congestion level
  • A 29-mile drive from West Oahu to downtown Honolulu takes approximately 45 minutes in normal traffic but an additional hour or more during peak congestion
  • According to the 2018 Inrix Global Traffic scorecard, Honolulu drivers lose 92 hours during peak commute periods compared to free-flow conditions, with congestion costs estimated at $1,282 per driver

Legislative Description

Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Seek Assistance From The Federal Government To Fund Or Perform A Study On All Possible Transportation Options To Reduce Traffic Within The City And County Of Honolulu And In The Other Counties Of The State Of Hawaii.

Department of Transportation

Last Action

Referred to TRS.

4/9/2019

Committee Referrals

Transportation4/9/2019
Finance3/28/2019
Transportation3/14/2019

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