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This resolution requests the Governor of Hawaii to take steps to reestablish an interisland ferry system in the state. The resolution provides context about Hawaii's unique geography as an archipelago of 137 islands, with six major population centers, and notes that currently residents and visitors primarily rely on aircraft for inter-island transportation. It specifically references the Hawaii Superferry, a high-speed ferry service that operated between December 2007 and July 2009, which efficiently transported people and vehicles between Maui and Oahu. The resolution argues that reestablishing such a ferry system would provide residents and visitors with an efficient and cost-friendly alternative to existing air and barge transportation options. As part of the resolution, the Governor is requested to take any necessary actions to restore an interisland ferry system, and certified copies of the resolution will be transmitted to the Governor and Director of Transportation.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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