HI SR85

Request that the Governor prioritize planting four million trees along streets and roadways statewide within four years to address climate change and create complete streets.

Trees absorb up to 48 pounds of carbon dioxide annually and can sequester one ton of carbon dioxide by age 40, while also filtering pollutants and odors from the air.

Planting trees along streets enhances pedestrian safety by reducing vehicle speeds and crash severity, and promotes healthy communities through increased physical activity and reduced emissions.

Transmit certified copies of the resolution to the Governor, Director of Transportation, Director of the Office of Planning, and the mayors of Maui, Kauai, Hawaii counties and the City and County of Honolulu.

Build upon Hawaii's previous "One Million Trees of Aloha" initiative which planted over 1.13 million trees and inspired the worldwide "Billion Trees of Aloha" project.