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State Bills Introduced
02/10/2022Since the start of the 2022 legislative session on Jan. 19, lawmakers have introduced 2,546 bills. Several of the state bills introduced are transportation-related and will impact mobility and safety on Oahu. Bikeshare Hawaii has recently submitted testimony in support of the following five state bills.
Permits a bicyclist to proceed through an intersection from a right turn only lane if they cannot safely merge into the thru traffic lane, provided they signal intention to merge left. Permits a bicyclist to proceed in a right turn only lane when approaching an intersection, even if they do not intend to turn right, provided that they do not pass a stopped vehicle and that they exercise reasonable safety when passing a moving vehicle. Track the bill.
Why we support this: SB2299 will ‘legalize’ a common and safe traffic movement [cyclists proceeding straight ahead in a marked /signed right turn lane] that many bicyclists have to utilize on roadways that do not provide for a dedicated marked bike lane or bike box approaching an intersection.
Additionally, this change also helps improve pedestrian safety by shifting more cyclist traffic from utilizing sidewalks at arterial intersections.
Additionally, this change also helps improve pedestrian safety by shifting more cyclist traffic from utilizing sidewalks at arterial intersections.
Update: Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to Judicial
SB3274 will establish the Multimodal Transportation Branch of the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation to increase funding, pursue grants, and work on projects focusing on safe, low user cost pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure. Track SB3274.
Update: Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. AND the committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
Establishes the Transportation Improvement and Modernization Commission to help ensure the Department of Transportation achieves states goals and outcomes while improving reporting to provide better transparency for elected leaders and the public. Track SB2834.
Update: Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. AND the committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
SB2517 establishes a goal for the Department of Transportation to have an unspecified percentage of commuting trips be by bicycle or electric bike by 2030. Track SB2517.
Update: The committee on TRS deferred the measure for the 2022-2023 session.
SB 3255 would will appropriate funds for capital improvement projects in the Waianae district to address traffic mitigation. Such projects should include local transit enhancements, complete sidewalk network, enhanced intersections and protected bike lane. Track SB3255.
Update: Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
Legislative items (text and video) can be searched at this link: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/home.aspx
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