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HCR 52

URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO WORK WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO CONSTRUCT A SIDEWALK FOR PEDESTRIAN SAFETY WHILE TRAVELING BETWEEN IROQUOIS POINT AND EWA BEACH.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by David Alcos and 3 co-sponsors

Hawaii urges Honolulu to build a pedestrian sidewalk between Iroquois Point and Ewa Beach for public safety, though the non-binding resolution lacks funding or enforcement mechanisms.

Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 414).
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Bill Summary · HCR 52

Legislative bill overview

HCR 52 is a concurrent resolution urging the City and County of Honolulu to collaborate with stakeholders to build a pedestrian sidewalk between Iroquois Point and Ewa Beach. The bill passed the House in March 2025 and is now under Senate consideration. This is a non-binding legislative recommendation rather than a law requiring specific action.

Why is this important

Pedestrian infrastructure gaps create safety hazards for residents and visitors, particularly in developing or underserved areas. A sidewalk connecting these communities would improve accessibility for non-vehicle traffic and potentially reduce accident risks. However, as a resolution rather than appropriations bill, it carries no funding mandate or enforcement mechanism.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and funding responsibility: The resolution urges construction but doesn't allocate funds or specify who bears the expense, potentially creating unfunded mandate concerns
  • Environmental and land use review: Constructing a new sidewalk may require environmental assessments and address potential impacts on the surrounding area between these two locations
  • Project prioritization: Honolulu faces multiple infrastructure needs; this resolution doesn't establish whether this project ranks urgently compared to other pedestrian safety initiatives

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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