REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO TRANSFER ITS AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT A MAKAKILO DRIVE EXTENSION TO THE STATE.

This House Resolution (HR 14) requests the City and County of Honolulu transfer its authority to construct the Makakilo Drive extension to the State of Hawaii. It directly affects Makakilo residents by seeking to address safety concerns, including the lack of a second evacuation route highlighted after the 2023 Maui wildfires, and to reduce traffic congestion. The resolution asks the state to take over construction planning and execution, aiming to improve community connectivity, public safety, and emergency vehicle access. As a non-binding request, it does not change laws but urges the city to formally transfer its existing authority to the State Department of Transportation.