What's Being Discussed

Meeting minutes: The committee will review and approve the notes from their August 25, 2026 meeting.
Special Fund update: Members will receive a status report on the Safe Routes to School Special Fund, including how the $5 registration fee (established under Act 212) is being collected and deposited.
Program progress: Updates will be shared on ongoing plans, staffing, and projects related to the Safe Routes to School program.
Annual Report to the Legislature: The committee will discuss key findings to be included in their 2027 report to the Hawaii State Legislature.
Open Forum: Members of the public may speak on topics not listed on the agenda.

Decisions Expected

A vote to approve the August 25, 2026 meeting minutes is anticipated.
The committee may agree on key findings and language to include in the upcoming legislative annual report.

Who Should Pay Attention

Parents and families of school-age children who walk, bike, or travel near school zones
School administrators and staff interested in pedestrian and traffic safety near schools
Community members who care about safe walking and biking infrastructure in their neighborhoods
Anyone affected by Act 212, which established the $5 fee that funds this program

The meeting runs from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on September 29, 2026. You can attend in person at 869 Punchbowl Street, 1st Floor Media Center, Honolulu, or join virtually via Microsoft Teams. Written testimony is accepted up to 24 hours before the meeting at SRTScommittee@gmail.com. Oral testimony is limited to 3 minutes.