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HI SCR39
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
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Urges the County of Hawaiʻi to use 2020 United States Census data to establish a metropolitan planning organization (MPO) if allowable under federal law.
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Notes that the County of Hawaiʻi had a 2016 population of 198,691, exceeding the federal threshold of 50,000 people required to qualify as an urbanized area eligible for an MPO.
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Identifies that the County of Maui established a federally mandated MPO in 2016 with a smaller 2016 population of 165,384, demonstrating precedent for Hawaiian counties.
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Explains that MPOs serve as forums for collaboration between local communities and government agencies to direct federal transportation funds toward multimodal pedestrian, bicycle, and transit projects.
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Requires transmission of certified copies of the resolution to the Mayor and County Council members of the County of Hawaiʻi.
Legislative Description
Urging The County Of Hawaii To Utilize The Data Resulting From The 2020 United States Census To Establish, If Allowable, A Metropolitan Planning Organization For The County Of Hawaii.
County of Hawaii
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
4/7/2021