What's Being Discussed
The Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB) Transportation Committee is meeting on October 19, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. to review transportation issues affecting people with disabilities across Hawaii. Key topics include:

Public transit and paratransit: An updated HandiVan Rider's Guide, a federal review of Honolulu's paratransit (HandiVan) service, and new bus payment options on Kauaʻi
Honolulu rail: Ongoing concerns about elevator and station closures affecting riders, and construction impacts on pedestrian walkways along Dillingham Boulevard
Pedestrian safety: City plans to install safety improvements in Pearl City, ʻAiea, and Punchbowl
Air travel accessibility: Reports on risks wheelchair users face when flying, a federal enforcement notice on wheelchair accommodations, a national advocacy effort to allow wheelchairs on planes, and a new online option for bringing service dogs from out of state
Maui ferry program: Upcoming community meetings about a new County of Maui ferry service
Disabled parking placards: An update on Act 54, a new state law allowing DCAB to issue travel placards to people who already have a valid removable windshield placard

Decisions Expected

Approval of meeting minutes from June 22, 2026
A decision on whether to invite the Honolulu rail transit authority (MTA) to present to the full DCAB Board

Who Should Pay Attention

People with disabilities who use public transit, paratransit (HandiVan), or air travel in Hawaii
Wheelchair users and people who rely on service animals
Residents concerned about pedestrian accessibility and rail construction in Honolulu
Anyone interested in disability parking placard policies