Aloha everyone,
In response to the community’s concerns regarding unsafe electric scooters/bicycles on sidewalks, we introduced SCR68 and SR35, a Senate Concurrent Resolution (which will crossover to the House of Representatives if passed by the Senate) and a Senate Resolution (which would only remain within the Senate) that requests the City and County to prohibit the operation of such electric vehicles on sidewalks. With the increasing number of individuals and tour operators riding electric scooters, bicycles, and trikes on sidewalks, many pedestrians and motorists have expressed safety concerns while navigating in crowded, urban areas. Thus, this Resolution would urge the City and County of Honolulu to work with HPD, the City’s Honolulu Department of Transportation Services, and the State Department of Transpiration to create county-level ordinances to address the potential danger that these electric vehicles pose. You can read the full Resolution here: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2020/bills/SCR68_.pdf
SCR68 and SR35 will be heard by the Senate Committee on Transportation on Wednesday, March 11th at 1:15PM in conference room 225. The public can submit testimony online through the Capitol website, www.capitol.hawaii.gov. To submit testimony, go to this website and create an account using a username and password. Once you have created an account, you will be able to submit online testimony, track measures of interest to see their status, and receive hearing notices. The option to submit testimony will appear on the homepage once you have created your account. If you cannot be present in-person during the hearing, your online testimony will still be counted and considered by the Committee members. The more testimony and public interest that a Bill or Resolution has increases the chance of its success; your input is important in the legislative process.
Mahalo for your attention and please let our office know if you have any questions.
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