RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

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Sponsor: TODD
Last action: 2026-04-17
Official status: Re-Referred to TRS, WAM.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The effective date of July 1, 2050 seems unusual and may need clarification or verification.

Summer Streets Pilot Program

This bill requires each county to work with the Department of Transportation to create a Summer Streets Pilot Program that closes roads to cars during summer for people to walk, bike, and have events.

What This Bill Does

Requires counties to collaborate with the Department of Transportation to establish a Summer Streets Pilot Program.
Closes vehicular traffic on selected streets and repurposes them for pedestrian use, cycling, outdoor activities, and community events.
Each county must submit an initial proposal to the Director of Transportation by December 31, 2025.
The Department of Transportation will report findings and recommendations to the Legislature before the regular session in 2027.
Appropriates $1 million for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to fund the Summer Streets Pilot Program.

Who It Names or Affects

Counties
Department of Transportation
Residents who use streets during summer

Terms To Know

Summer Streets Pilot Program: A program that temporarily closes roads to vehicles and opens them for pedestrians, cyclists, and community events.
Appropriations: Money set aside by the government to fund specific projects or programs.

Limits and Unknowns

The program will be repealed on June 30, 2027.
Effective date is July 1, 2050 (this seems unusual and may need clarification).

Amendments

These notes stay tied to the official amendment files and metadata from the legislature.

HD1

Hawaii published version HD1

Plain English: This amendment requires counties with a population of 250,000 or less to work with the Department of Transportation to create a Summer Streets Pilot Program that temporarily closes roads to cars for pedestrian and cyclist use, outdoor events, and other community activities.

Counties must collaborate with the Department of Transportation to establish a Summer Streets Pilot Program.
Each county needs to submit an initial proposal to the Director of Transportation by December 31, 2025.
The program will temporarily close roads for pedestrian and cyclist use, outdoor events, and other community activities.

The exact amount of funds appropriated is not specified in the amendment text provided.

SD1

Hawaii published version SD1

Plain English: This amendment requires counties to work with the Department of Transportation to establish a Summer Streets Pilot Program that temporarily closes streets to vehicles and opens them up for pedestrians, cyclists, and community activities.

Counties must collaborate with the Department of Transportation to create a Summer Streets Pilot Program.
Each county needs to submit an initial proposal by December 31, 2025.
For counties with over 250,000 residents, collaboration with the State Highway Safety and Modernization Council is required.

The exact amount of funds appropriated for this program is not specified in the amendment text provided.

SD2

Hawaii published version SD2

Plain English: This amendment requires each county to establish a Summer Streets Pilot Program that temporarily closes streets to vehicles and repurposes them for pedestrians, cyclists, and community activities.

Each county must collaborate with the Department of Transportation to create a Summer Streets Pilot Program.
Counties need to submit initial proposals by December 31, 2025, detailing locations, schedules, types of activities, and costs.
The Department of Transportation will report on how each pilot project is received after normalization.

The exact amount of funds appropriated for the program is not specified in the amendment text.

Bill History

2026-04-17 S
Re-Referred to TRS, WAM.
2026-04-02 S
Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
2026-04-01 H
House Conferee(s) discharged.
2026-03-20 H
Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409).
2026-03-20 S
Senate Conferee(s) discharged.
2025-12-08 D
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
2025-04-25 S
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 225.
2025-04-25 H
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 3:30PM in Conference Room 411.
2025-04-25 H
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 2:00PM in Conference Room 411.
2025-04-25 H
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 12:30PM in Conference Room 329.
2025-04-25 H
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 11:30AM in Conference Room 329.
2025-04-24 S
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 9:30AM; Conference Room 329.
2025-04-23 S
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-24-25 10:30AM; Conference Room 329.
2025-04-22 S
Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-23-25 10:35AM; Conference Room 329.
2025-04-21 H
Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 850).
2025-04-21 S
Senate Conferees Appointed: Lee, C. Chair; Aquino Co-Chair; Elefante.
2025-04-21 S
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 755).
2025-04-17 H
House Conferees Appointed: Kila, Grandinetti Co-Chairs; La Chica, Todd, Muraoka.
2025-04-08 S
Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 559).
2025-04-04 H
House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
2025-04-03 H
Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 560) in amended form (SD 2).
2025-04-03 S
Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 22; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte, San Buenaventura). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
2025-04-01 S
48 Hrs. Notice 04-03-25.
2025-04-01 S
Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1486) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
2025-03-28 S
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lee, C..
2025-03-25 S
The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-28-25 10:02AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2025-03-21 S
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2025-03-21 S
Reported from TCA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1317) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2025-03-13 S
The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TCA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2025-03-11 S
The committee(s) on TCA deferred the measure until 03-13-25 3:02PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
2025-03-07 S
The committee(s) on TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 03-11-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
2025-03-04 S
Referred to TCA, WAM.
2025-03-04 S
Passed First Reading.
2025-03-04 S
Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 160).
2025-02-28 H
Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Pierick, Templo, Ward excused (4). Transmitted to Senate.
2025-02-28 H
Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 925), recommending passage on Third Reading.
2025-02-21 H
The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 13 Ayes: Representative(s) Yamashita, Takenouchi, Grandinetti, Holt, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lamosao, Miyake, Morikawa, Templo, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 3 Excused: Representative(s) Lee, M., Alcos, Ward.
2025-02-19 H
Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Friday, 02-21-25 12:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2025-02-14 H
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4).
2025-02-14 H
Reported from TRN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 708) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
2025-02-13 H
The committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Kila, Grandinetti, La Chica, Miyake, Muraoka; Ayes with reservations: none; 1 Noes: Representative(s) Pierick; and 3 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran, Evslin, Kitagawa.
2025-02-11 H
Bill scheduled to be heard by TRN on Thursday, 02-13-25 10:00AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2025-01-27 H
Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 4
2025-01-23 H
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
2025-01-22 H
Pending introduction.

Official Summary Text

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
DOT; Counties; Summer Streets Pilot Program; Reports; Appropriations ($)
Requires each county, in collaboration with the Department of Transportation, to establish a Summer Streets Pilot Program that closes vehicular traffic and repurposes roads for pedestrian and cyclist use, outdoor events, and other community-driven activities. Requires each county to submit an initial proposal to the Director of Transportation. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals on 6/30/2027. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Current Bill Text

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HB1260

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

1260

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025

STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating
to transportation
.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

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SECTION
1.
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The legislature finds that fostering
vibrant, sustainable, and livable communities can support the health, well-being,
and connectivity of all residents.
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Streets and public spaces are invaluable resources that, when adapted
for multi-use purposes, can enhance community life by providing safe and
inclusive opportunities for recreation, active transportation, and cultural
engagement.
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In line with this vision,
Hawaii seeks to establish a summer streets program to reimagine urban spaces,
drawing inspiration from the successful pilot program initiated in Malmo,
Sweden in 2017.

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The
legislature further finds that Malmo's program demonstrated the transformative
power of temporarily repurposing streets and public spaces into dynamic areas
for pedestrian use, cycling, and community-centered activities.
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This initiative not only encouraged greater
public participation and physical activity, but also bolstered local businesses
and improved environmental outcomes.
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By
creating similar spaces across Hawaii, the State can build stronger connections
between residents, foster a sense of belonging, and promote healthier
lifestyles.

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Hawaii's
unique geographic and cultural landscape offers a compelling opportunity to
adapt and expand upon the Malmo model.
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Beyond transforming streets, this initiative will emphasize the
importance of creating accessible public spaces that act as hubs for social
interaction, cultural events, and local markets.
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These spaces will serve as central gathering
points, enriching the lives of residents and supporting a stronger sense of
community identity.

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The
legislature believes that this program aligns with the State's goal of reducing
carbon emissions, encouraging sustainable transportation, and promoting
community health.
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By prioritizing active
lifestyles and providing equitable access to public spaces, the summer streets
program will address public health challenges, such as physical inactivity,
mental well-being, and social isolation while supporting local businesses and
reducing environmental impact.

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Accordingly,
the purpose of this Act is to:

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(1)
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Require each county, in collaboration with the
department of transportation, to establish a summer streets pilot program that
temporarily closes vehicular traffic and repurposes roads for pedestrian and
cyclist uses;

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(2)
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Require each county to submit an initial
proposal to the director of transportation; and

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(3)
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Appropriates funds.

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SECTION
2.
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(a)
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Each county, in collaboration with the department of transportation,
shall establish a summer streets pilot program that temporarily closes
vehicular traffic and repurposes roads for pedestrian and cyclist use, outdoor
events, temporary installations, and other community-driven activities.

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(b)
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In developing the summer streets pilot
program, each county shall identify and designate specific streets for
pedestrianization, prioritizing areas that will best benefit from reduced
vehicular traffic, and which are central to local commerce, cultural
activities, and community engagement.
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The summer streets pilot program shall support sustainable
transportation options, including the provision of bike lanes and enhanced
pedestrian pathways.

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(c)
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Each county shall submit initial proposals
for the summer street pilot program, including locations, schedule for road
closures, the types of activities and amenities to be provided, and a breakdown
of projected costs to the director of transportation no later than December 31,
2025.

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(d)
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The department of transportation shall submit
a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed
legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the
convening of the regular session of
2027.

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SECTION
3.
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There is appropriated out of the
general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $1,000,000 or so much
thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so
much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the department
of transportation to allocate to each county for the summer streets pilot program
required by this Act.

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The sums

appropriated shall be expended by the
department of transportation for the purposes of this Act.

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SECTION 4.
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This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

DOT;
Counties; Summer Streets Pilot Program; Appropriation

Description:

Requires
each county, in collaboration with the Department of Transportation to
establish a Summer Streets Pilot Program that closes vehicular traffic and
repurposes roads for pedestrian and cyclist use, outdoor events, and other
community-driven activities.
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Requires
each county to submit an initial proposal to the Director of
Transportation.
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Appropriates funds.

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