STAND. COM. REP. NO.  2166-26

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                , 2026

 

RE:   S.C.R. No. 132

 

 

 

 

Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura

Speaker, House of Representatives

Thirty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2026

State of Hawaii

 

Madame:

 

     Your Committee on Transportation, to which was referred S.C.R. No. 132 entitled:

 

"SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO TAKE NECESSARY STEPS TO FINALIZE, PRIORITIZE, AND MATERIALIZE THE MAKAKILO DRIVE EXTENSION PROJECT,"

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     The purpose of this measure is to:

 

     (1)  Urge the City and County of Honolulu to take necessary steps to finalize, prioritize, and materialize the Makakilo Drive extension project; and

 

     (2)  Request the City and County of Honolulu to submit a report to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2027.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Free Access Coalition and five individuals.  Your Committee received testimony in opposition to this measure from the Department of Transportation Services of the City and County of Honolulu and one individual.

 

     Your Committee finds that managing traffic congestion is essential to maintaining the quality of life in the growing communities of west Oahu.  However, despite long-standing community advocacy and planning efforts, the Makakilo Drive extension project has not materialized, leaving regional connectivity needs unaddressed.  This measure urges the City and County of Honolulu to take all necessary steps to finalize, prioritize, and complete this critical infrastructure project to alleviate traffic congestion and improve access for the residents and communities of Makakilo and Kapolei.

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Transportation that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of S.C.R. No. 132 and recommends that it be referred to your Committee on Finance.

 

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Transportation,

 

 

 

 

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DARIUS KILA, Chair