Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Consider Changing The Configuration Of Bicycle Lanes And On-street Parking Stalls To Align With The Flow Of Vehicular Traffic, Especially On One-way Streets.
Summary
SR86 is a Senate Resolution requesting the City and County of Honolulu to consider changing the configuration of bicycle lanes and on-street parking stalls so they align with the direction of vehicular traffic, particularly on one-way streets. The resolution frames the request as a traffic safety measure tied to Honolulu’s Oahu Vision Zero Action Plan, which seeks to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries while supporting safe transportation choices.
The resolution states that bicycle lanes allowing travel against vehicle flow can create hazards for bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorists, especially where visibility is limited. It also highlights concerns that drivers exiting driveways or parking areas may have difficulty seeing bicyclists approaching from either direction when bike lanes are paired with on-street parking stalls. The measure does not itself change law or require a redesign; it asks Honolulu officials to consider the configuration change and transmits the resolution to city leadership and transportation officials.
Impact
SR86 has no direct legal effect on state statutes or county ordinances because it is a nonbinding resolution rather than a bill. Its practical impact is advisory: it urges the City and County of Honolulu to review and potentially modify street design practices for bicycle lanes and curbside parking, especially on one-way streets, in ways that could affect local transportation planning, roadway safety policy, and future infrastructure decisions. The resolution primarily targets municipal agencies and officials responsible for transportation services and street configuration.
Sentiment
The overall sentiment reflected in the resolution is supportive of traffic safety and cautious about current bicycle-lane configurations. The bill’s findings emphasize protecting bicyclists and reducing collisions, aligning the proposal with the broader Vision Zero safety framework. No committee transcripts or recorded votes were provided, so there is no documented opposition or formal debate in the available materials.
Contention
The main point of contention embedded in the resolution is the tradeoff between bicycle access/design and perceived safety risks. The resolution argues that bike lanes running counter to vehicle traffic, especially on one-way streets and beside on-street parking, can create visibility problems and increase crash risk at driveways and intersections. Any disagreement would likely center on whether changing lane orientation improves safety overall or whether it could reduce bicycle network connectivity, convenience, or existing traffic-calming benefits, but no explicit opposing views are included in the provided record.
Same As
Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Consider Changing The Configuration Of Bicycle Lanes And On-street Parking Stalls To Align With The Flow Of Vehicular Traffic, Especially On One-way Streets.