HR 37 Summary

• Requests the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) to extend the Skyline rail project to include the Westside of Oahu, specifically serving Koʻolina, Nānākuli, Mā'ili, and Waiʻanae.

• Identifies that current Skyline route does not adequately serve growing Westside communities, which face significant commuting challenges including long travel times, heavy traffic congestion, and limited public transportation options.

• States that extending the rail to the Westside would enhance mobility, improve access to jobs and services, support economic development in underserved areas, and increase emergency evacuation capacity.

• Aligns the extension with Honolulu's sustainability and smart growth commitments.

• Directs certified copies of the resolution be sent to the Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu and the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of HART.