Requesting The Department Of Transportation And Department Of Transportation Of The County Of Maui To Collaborate With The Kihei Community Association In The Planning And Implementation Of The Kihei Mauka Road Project.
Summary
SR21 is a Senate Resolution that requests the Hawaii Department of Transportation and the Department of Transportation of the County of Maui to work with the Kihei Community Association on planning and implementing the Kihei Mauka Road project. The resolution frames the project as part of a broader effort to address transportation problems in South Maui, including congestion, flooding, and road closures that affect daily travel and community livability.
The resolution specifically calls for regular consultation with the Kihei Community Association so that community feedback, environmental concerns, and consistency with the Kihei-Makena Community Plan are incorporated into the project. It identifies the Kihei Mauka Road as an alternative route to South Kihei Road and ties the project to the completion of the North-South Collector Road system and to smart-growth goals for the area.
Impact
Because SR21 is a resolution rather than a bill, it does not directly amend state law or create enforceable statutory requirements. Its practical effect is to formally urge coordination between state and county transportation agencies and the Kihei Community Association during planning and implementation of the Kihei Mauka Road project, potentially influencing project design, scheduling, and community engagement. The resolution also signals legislative support for transportation infrastructure improvements in Kihei and may help elevate the project’s priority within agency planning processes.
Sentiment
The available voting history suggests broad support for the resolution: the Senate Transportation and Culture and the Arts Committee passed it unanimously, 4-0, and it was reported without amendment. The bill text itself is strongly favorable toward the project, emphasizing community needs, traffic relief, and sustainable development. No opposing testimony or recorded dissent is included in the provided materials.
Contention
The main points of potential contention are not about the resolution’s request for collaboration itself, but about the underlying road project. The text acknowledges environmental concerns, flooding, and alignment with the Kihei-Makena Community Plan, indicating that land use, environmental impacts, and community compatibility are likely the issues most likely to draw scrutiny. Any disagreement would likely center on how the road is designed, whether it should proceed as planned, and how it balances traffic relief with environmental and planning considerations, rather than on the concept of stakeholder consultation.
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