Transportation (Roads & Highways)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 2026: RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.

Part I: Requires drivers of vehicles approaching stationary motor vehicles stopped in any location on the roadway, shoulder, or roadside to slow down and make a lane change if necessary. Part II: Prohibits the operation of a pickup truck with a passenger seated in the bed or load-carrying area on roadways with posted speed limits of forty-six miles per hour or higher and roadways with three or more lanes traveling in the same direction. Provides certain exemptions from passenger restrictions. Increases the minimum age to ride in the bed or load-carrying area of a pickup truck while in operation from twelve years of age to eighteen years of age. 0Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates drivers to slow and change lanes near stationary vehicles, directly enhancing traffic safety standards for road users.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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signed · Hawaii · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 3154: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW.

Authorizes the Department of Transportation to assume responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 for highway projects, as well as railroad, public transportation, or multimodal projects within the State, allowing streamlined environmental reviews. Provides a limited waiver of sovereign immunity to comply with federal requirements. (CD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationStreamlines environmental reviews for highway, rail, and transit projects, facilitating infrastructure development under NEPA.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2609: RELATING TO PEDESTRIAN SAFETY.

SB 2609 would require drivers to wait until a pedestrian completely crosses the roadway within a crosswalk before proceeding. This bill directly affects drivers operating vehicles in areas with marked or unmarked crosswalks and pedestrians using those crosswalks. The key provision mandates that vehicles cannot move forward until pedestrians have fully exited the roadway. The bill aims to improve pedestrian safety at crosswalks by establishing a clear stopping requirement for drivers.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates drivers wait for pedestrians to fully cross, enhancing roadway safety standards per bill's core provision.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 17, 2026

SB 1667: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires, when planning and managing state highways, in certain areas to be determined by certain national standards. Establishes requirements for the State Highway Safety and Modernization Council. Authorizes the State Highway Safety and Modernization Council to select potential areas for the Department of Transportation to install additional photo red light imaging detector systems. Prohibits any vehicles from blocking marked crosswalks. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to implement additional automated speed enforcement systems in school zones as designated by the Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee. Requires annual reports. Requires the Department of Transportation to collaborate with the Judiciary before any expansion of the photo red light imaging detector and automated speed enforcement systems. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes photo red light systems, prohibits crosswalk blocking, and establishes safety council - enhancing transportation safety infrastructure per bill's explicit requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2163: RELATING TO PEDESTRIANS.

Requires the driver of a vehicle to stop for a pedestrian who is crossing the roadway within a crosswalk and not to proceed until the pedestrian has completely exited the crosswalk and the driver can safely proceed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates driver stops for pedestrians in crosswalks, enhancing road safety standards directly related to transportation infrastructure and user safety.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1642: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SEVENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.

SB 1642 appropriates state funds for capital improvement projects in the 7th senatorial district. It directly affects residents of this district by funding tangible infrastructure upgrades, such as road repairs, park enhancements, or public building improvements. As a funding bill, it allocates resources but does not create new laws or policies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds for infrastructure projects in a specific district, directly advancing budget allocation under appropriations.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill appropriates funds for road repairs and infrastructure upgrades in the 7th District, directly advancing transportation infrastructure as per funding indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Roads & Highways

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 24, 2026

HB 1915: RELATING TO INJURIOUS MATERIALS.

HB 1915 makes it illegal to place, drop, or leave dangerous materials (like debris or hazardous substances) on public roads, including highways, streets, and alleys. This directly affects drivers, construction crews, and anyone using public roadways who might accidentally or intentionally leave such materials. The bill’s key provision is a clear prohibition on these actions, aiming to improve road safety by reducing hazards for all travelers. It does not specify penalties or enforcement details in the provided abstract.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits hazardous materials on roads to enhance safety, directly advancing transportation safety standards per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 2954: RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.

Requires the Department of Transportation to complete and publish a traffic engineering study before installing specified traffic safety devices or changing posted speed limits on state highways. Establishes a publicly accessible dashboard for requests, studies, decisions, and public comments. Requires annual reporting to the Legislature.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates traffic engineering studies before safety device installations/speed changes, enhancing road safety through transparency and public input. Directly aligns with 'enhances transportation safety' indicator.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 17, 2026

SB 106: RELATING TO PEDESTRIANS.

Establishes a three-year Pedestrian Safety Pilot Program in a county with population of two hundred fifty thousand or less, under certain conditions. Authorizes the Governor to revoke and abolish the Pilot Program and overturn a county's request to opt-out of the Pilot Program. Authorizes a county with a population of over two hundred fifty thousand to participate in the Pilot Program, subject to certain conditions. Requires reports to the Legislature. Requires a driver of a vehicle to yield to a pedestrian when the pedestrian clearly indicates their intention to cross a roadway within a crosswalk. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates driver yielding to pedestrians and establishes a safety pilot program, directly advancing transportation safety standards within infrastructure policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1123: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires the State Highway Modernization and Safety Council to conduct a thorough evaluation of vehicle characteristics and develop a set of standards to identify high-risk vehicles. Requires a report to the Legislature.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires development of vehicle safety standards for high-risk vehicles, enhancing transportation safety.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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