Bill > HB1908

This bill, known as the "Makakilo Drive Infrastructure Acceleration and Sustainability Act," aims to expedite the completion of the Makakilo Drive Extension project in west Oahu by transferring primary responsibility for its planning, design, acquisition, construction, and completion from the City and County of Honolulu to the state Department of Transportation (DOT). To facilitate this, it establishes the Makakilo Drive Extension Task Force, composed of state officials and local residents, to coordinate project activities, resolve delays, and ensure sustainability and transparency. The bill also authorizes the use of funds from the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Special Fund to support environmentally friendly design elements for the project, such as stormwater capture systems and energy-efficient lighting, and mandates the DOT to create a public online dashboard to track project timelines, budgets, and progress, thereby enhancing transparency and accountability. Finally, it appropriates funds for the project's completion.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1908&year=2026