HI SCR173

Request the Hawaii Department of Transportation to prioritize and execute three pilot projects demonstrating innovative transportation improvements in underserved communities, with particular focus on public housing and Department of Hawaiian Home Lands beneficiaries.

Request one pilot project providing a protected highway for pedestrian and bicycle commuters between high-density areas and downtown urban core without intersecting vehicular traffic, modeled after examples like NYC's High Line or Xiamen's Bicycle Skyway.

Request one pilot project creating protected bicycle and pedestrian routes to schools serving multiple schools in underserved areas, with potential county partnerships.

Request one pilot project establishing safe and protected active health exercise pathways in high-density areas, with potential county partnerships.

Request county partner agencies participate with the Department of Transportation in executing the pilot projects and transmit certified copies to the Governor, Director of Transportation, and each county Mayor.