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This bill seeks to implement recommendations from the Task Force on Mobility Management, which was originally established in 2013 to address transportation challenges for elders and individuals with disabilities in Hawaii. The bill appropriates funding for the Department of Transportation to create and fund three new full-time equivalent (FTE) positions: one mobility manager in each of the counties of Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui, one statewide outreach position, and one statewide coordinator position. The goal is to develop a comprehensive transportation framework that helps vulnerable populations access transportation services more effectively, particularly in rural communities where transportation options are limited. The bill recognizes that current transportation services are often fragmented, underutilized, and difficult to navigate, and aims to create a more coordinated "mobility management" approach that focuses on identifying the best transportation resources for individual needs. The funding and positions will be implemented in consultation with the Aging and Disability Resource Center and other stakeholder groups, with the ultimate objective of helping residents, especially elders and people with disabilities, live independently and participate fully in their communities. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and will provide funding for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1492&year=2026