SB718 Passes! Governor Linda Lingle signed SB 718, the Hawaii Complete Streets bill, this afternoon, making it Hawaii’s 54th law to pass this year and a cause for celebration among organizations promoting safe mobility options for Hawaii residents. The landmark bill requires the Department of Transportation and the Counties to establish a policy to reasonably accommodate all users of the road, including pedestrians, cyclists, and people of all ages and abilities. Read more...

HB983 Passes! Requires the director of transportation to provide federal Safe Routes to School program funds for school-based workshops and community-based planning projects that will reduce vehicular travel and congestion, encourage walking and bicycling, and promote health and safety. Requires the director to develop a streamlined process for the federal Safe Routes to School grant program. Read more...

HB17 Bill News

Mandates adoption of rules for safety helmets for motorcycles, motor scooters, mopeds, and bicycles.

HB65 Bill News

Defines the downtown Honolulu business district.

HB557 Bill News

Amends the definition of "bicycle" to include a bicycle powered by an electronic motor.

HB771 Bill News

Defines "yoscooter" in the Statewide Traffic Code.

HB983 Bill News

Requires the director of transportation to conduct a statewide pupil travel evaluation to study how students get to school and to use that information to award federal grants for school-based workshops and community planning that will reduce traffic congestion, encourage walking and bicycling, and increase health and safety.

HB1632 Bill News

Requires motor vehicles to pass bicycles on the left at a safe distance.

HB1697 Bill News

Increases the registration fee for bicycles and mopeds.

SB578 Bill News

Authorizes the counties to regulate commercial bicycle tours on state and county highways.

SB718 Bill News

Directs the department of transportation to adopt a complete streets policy regarding future transportation projects.