Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HCR52

Introduced
3/12/26  
Refer
3/18/26  
Report Pass
4/2/26  

Caption

Urging The Counties To Integrate The Safe System Approach Into Road And Transportation Design, Especially When Reducing Or Eliminating Off-street Parking Requirements, To Increase Pedestrian Safety.

Impact

The passage of HCR52 could significantly impact local transportation policies by requiring counties to prioritize pedestrian safety during urban planning and development. By adopting the Safe System Approach, counties are encouraged to implement specific safety measures, including enhanced visibility for crosswalks, construction of pedestrian refuge islands, and bicycle lanes. This could lead to a reevaluation of existing road designs to ensure they are safe for all users, particularly in areas that have experienced a reduction in off-street parking options.

Summary

HCR52 is a Hawaiian concurrent resolution urging counties to adopt the Safe System Approach in their road and transportation design, particularly concerning the reduction or elimination of off-street parking requirements. This initiative is propelled by concerns over increased housing developments that have led to more demand for on-street parking, resulting in potentially dangerous conditions for pedestrians. The resolution emphasizes the necessity for roadways that can accommodate vulnerable users, especially children and elderly residents who navigate narrow streets often obstructed by parked vehicles.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HCR52 include discussions on balancing the needs for sufficient parking with the push for improved pedestrian infrastructure. Some stakeholders may argue that removing off-street parking could exacerbate existing parking shortages while others stress the critical need for pedestrian-centric designs to enhance safety and accessibility in communities. Additionally, the resolution seeks to leverage federal funding sources, leading to discussions about the adequacy of these funds and the responsibilities placed on county governments to implement the recommended changes.

Companion Bills

HI HR48

Same As Urging The Counties To Integrate The Safe System Approach Into Road And Transportation Design, Especially When Reducing Or Eliminating Off-street Parking Requirements, To Increase Pedestrian Safety.

HI SCR92

Same As Urging The Counties To Integrate The Safe System Approach Into Road And Transportation Design, Especially When Reducing Or Eliminating Off-street Parking Requirements, To Increase Pedestrian Safety.

Previously Filed As

HI HCR167

Urging The State Department Of Transportation And The City And County Of Honolulus Department Of Transportation Services To Implement Road Safety And Traffic Flow Improvements In Hawaii Kai.

HI HR162

Urging The State Department Of Transportation And The City And County Of Honolulus Department Of Transportation Services To Implement Road Safety And Traffic Flow Improvements In Hawaii Kai.

HI HCR136

Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Encourage Pedestrians To Wear Reflective Gear Between The Hours Of Dusk And Dawn.

HI HCR112

Strongly Urging The Honolulu City Council To Adopt A "pedestrian First" Policy Via Ordinance.

HI HCR129

Requesting The Department Of Transportation, Department Of Education, And Maui County Department Of Public Works To Collaborate To Propose Viable Solutions To Improve Pedestrian And Traffic Safety And Relieve Traffic Congestion Around Haiku Elementary School.

HI HR130

Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Encourage Pedestrians To Wear Reflective Gear Between The Hours Of Dusk And Dawn.

HI SCR219

Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Study The Feasibility And Advisability Of Eliminating The State's Safety Inspection Requirements For Motor Carrier Vehicles.

HI HCR52

Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Work With Stakeholders To Construct A Sidewalk For Pedestrian Safety While Traveling Between Iroquois Point And Ewa Beach.

HI SR194

Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Study The Feasibility And Advisability Of Eliminating The State's Safety Inspection Requirements For Motor Carrier Vehicles.

HI SCR181

Urging The Department Of Transportation To Establish A Working Group On Lowering The Legal Limit Of Blood Alcohol Concentration To 0.05 Grams Of Alcohol Per One Hundred Milliliters Of Blood With The Intent Of Prioritizing Safety And Saving Lives On Hawaii's Roads.

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