HI SR192

Urges all four counties (Hawaii, Maui, Kauai, and Honolulu) to pursue alternative revenue sources, including transit-based advertising, before implementing new or increased mass transit fares.

Requests that counties adopting transit-based advertising establish reasonable restrictions on advertisement format, size, material, and content.

Cites concerns that fare increases place financial burdens on mass transit riders who already face high costs of living in Hawaii and that public transit should remain accessible to all income levels.

Proposes that counties charge governmental and nongovernmental entities reasonable market fees for advertisements displayed in or on mass transit vehicles.

Directs copies of the resolution be sent to mayors, county councils, mass transit administrators, and transportation directors for all four counties.