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This concurrent resolution requests the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) to extend the Skyline rail project to the Westside of O'ahu, specifically targeting communities like Ko'Olina, Nanakuli, Ma'ili, and Wai'anae. The resolution highlights the current transportation challenges faced by residents in these areas, including long travel times, heavy traffic congestion, and limited public transit options. By proposing the rail extension, the resolution aims to enhance mobility, improve access to jobs and essential services, support economic development in underserved communities, and potentially increase emergency transportation capabilities. The resolution emphasizes that the rail project is a critical component of Honolulu's public transportation infrastructure and aligns with the City and County of Honolulu's commitment to sustainability and smart growth. As a formal request, the resolution calls for transmitting certified copies to the Mayor of Honolulu and the Executive Director and CEO of HART, signaling an official legislative recommendation for the rail project's expansion.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=44&year=2025