HI HR60

Requests the Department of Transportation and Kauai Department of Public Works to conduct a joint study identifying methods to alleviate traffic congestion at the intersections of Kaumualii Highway with Opu Road and Maluhia Road.

Requires the study to include a timeline and estimated costs for implementing the recommended solutions.

Cites factors driving the need for the study: Kauai County population increased 7.5 percent between 2010-2018, vehicle registrations increased 15 percent during the same period, and traffic volume increased 10-13 percent in certain areas between 2012-2018.

Notes that 17 of the county's 52 largest employers are located near the Kaumualii Highway corridor, along with the Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands which employs nearly 1,000 personnel.

Departments must submit a joint report of findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days prior to the 2021 Regular Session.