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SUMMARY:Disability and Communication Access Board Transportation Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Council: Disability Communication Access Board\n\nOfficial Notice: https://calendar.ehawaii.gov/calendar/meeting/77997/details.html\n\nNOTICE OF MEETING
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\nDisability and Communication Access Board
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\nStanding Committee on Transportation
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\nOctober 19\, 2026 
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\n11:00 a.m. 
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\nThe public is welcome to participate as follows:
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\nPhysical Meeting Location
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\nKamamalu Building
\n1010 Richards Street\, Room 111A and 111B
\nHonolulu\, HI 96813
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\nParticipate Virtually via Zoom
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\nClick on the link below or copy and paste it into your browser window:
\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82549480944   and enter Meeting ID: 825 4948 0944
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\nTo join by phone
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\nDial 1-646-568-7788 and enter Meeting ID: 825 4948 0944
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\nOne tap mobile: +12532050468\,\,82549480944# US
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\nHOW TO TESTIFY:
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\nWritten testimony – There is no deadline for submission of testimony\, however\, to ensure the public as well as Committee members are able to review testimony prior to the meeting\, we request written testimony be submitted be submitted no later than 9:00 a.m. one business day prior to the scheduled meeting date and time. 
\n·         To Submit by Email:  Email the Standing Committee on Transportation at dcab@doh.hawaii.gov. Please include TESTIMONY in the subject line.
\n·         To Submit by U.S. Postal Mail or Hand-Delivery: 
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\nAttention: Standing Committee on Transportation – Testimony
\nDisability and Communication Access Board
\n1010 Richards Street\, Room 118
\nHonolulu\, Hawaii\, 96813
\n·         To Submit via facsimile: (808) 586-8129
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\nOral testimony will be accepted via the remote testimony link or in-person at 1010 Richards Street\, Room 111A and 111B\, Honolulu\, Hawaii\, 96813.
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\nTestimony or comments presented by members of the public during the Committee meetings shall be limited to three (3) minutes per agenda item. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)\, a reasonable amount of additional time shall be afforded to persons with a communication disability to present testimony or comments\, if needed. Any person who needs additional time to present testimony or comments is encouraged to contact the DCAB office in advance of the meeting. This rule shall be placed at the beginning of all Committee meeting agendas.
\nMembers of the public may present comment or testimony during Committee meetings on each agenda item. Public comment or testimony\, if any\, shall be presented on each agenda item before the Committee deliberates on the item. After all public comment or testimony is presented\, the Committee shall deliberate on the agenda item without further comment or testimony from the public unless further public comment or testimony is requested by the Committee. 
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\nHOW TO REQUEST ACCOMMODATION:
\nIf you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to disability\, contact Joyy Young or Scott Castor at (808) 586-8121 or dcab@doh.hawaii.gov. Requests made as early as possible will allow more time to fulfill your request if possible. 
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\nUpon request\, this notice is available in alternate/accessible formats. 
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\nMEETING MATERIALS AND OTHER INFORMATION:
\nThe agenda and meeting materials for this meeting are available for inspection at DCAB’s office located at 1010 Richards Street\, Room 118\, Honolulu\, Hawaii 96813 and on DCAB‘s website at: https://health.hawaii.gov/dcab/dcab-agendas-and-minutes/.
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\nIf the remote connection (via Zoom) is lost\, the meeting will be recessed for up to thirty (30) minutes to restore communication. If the connection is lost\, we will attempt to restart the meeting again with the same link. If the Committee is unable to reconvene the meeting because neither audiovisual communication nor audio communication can be reestablished within thirty (30) minutes\, the meeting will be automatically terminated. 
\nIf you have trouble entering the meeting\, please contact Joyy Young or Scott Castor at (808) 586-8121.
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\nAGENDA
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\nI.             Call to Order
\nReview Remote Meeting Procedures
\n·         This meeting is being recorded.
\n·         A quorum of Committee members is required to be visible on screen.
\n·         If quorum is not achieved at the beginning of the meeting\, the meeting will be cancelled within fifteen (15) minutes after the scheduled start time and update any posted notices or calendar accordingly.
\n·         If a Committee member leaves the meeting permanently at any time\, the Committee member shall notify the Chairperson. If this results in a lack of quorum\, the meeting will adjourn at that time.
\n·         If a Committee member leaves the meeting temporarily\, the Committee member shall notify the Chairperson. If this results in a lack of quorum\, the Chair shall call a recess. If the Committee member does not return within ten (10) minutes\, the meeting will be adjourned. 
\n·         Raise hand to speak unless called upon.
\n·         Identify yourself before speaking however public testifiers may use an alias to maintain anonymity
\nII.            Roll Call/Introductions
\nIII.          Statement from Public and Written Testimonies Submitted
\nIV.          Approval of Meeting Minutes of June 22\, 2026
\nV.           Old Business
\nA.   Discussion of inviting MTA to present to the full Board.
\nB.   Concerns with Honolulu’s rail construction impact on pedestrian walkways along Dillingham Boulevard.
\nVI.          Standing Agenda Topics
\nA.   Public Transit and Paratransit
\n1.    Updated HandiVan Rider’s Guide
\nLink to the Guide: https://www4.honolulu.gov/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-342464/TheHandi-Van%20Rider_s%20Guide_LP.pdf
\n2.    Civil Beat Article – Honolulu Rail Riders Face Persistent Station And Elevator Closures
\nLink to the Article: https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/07/honolulu-rail-riders-face-persistent-station-and-elevator-closures/
\n3.    Federal Transit Administration Final Report – Review of the City and County of Honolulu’s (DTS) complementary paratransit service.
\n4.    County of Kauai Press Release - Kaua‘i Bus announces new payment methods for bus fares.
\nLink to the Press Release: https://www.kauai.gov/County-Press-Releases/The-Kaua%E2%80%98i-Bus-announces-new-payment-methods-for-bus-fares-2026
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\nB.   Pedestrian Mobility and Built Environment
\n1.    City and County of Honolulu Press Release - City to install pedestrian and traffic safety improvements in Pearl City\, ʻAiea\, and Punchbowl.
\nLink to the Press Release: https://www.honolulu.gov/dts/city-to-install-pedestrian-and-traffic-safety-improvements-in-pearl-city-%CA%BBaiea-and-punchbowl-sent/
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\nC.   Air Transportation/Airports
\n1.    Civil Beat Article – For Hawaiʻi Wheelchair Users\, Air Travel Means Risking Mobility.
\nLink to the Article: https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/07/for-hawaii-wheelchair-users-air-travel-means-risking-mobility/
\n2.    All Wheels Up – National Advocacy Group for Airline Design to allow wheelchairs to roll on.
\nLink to All Wheels Up Website: https://www.allwheelsup.org/
\n3.    National Accessible Air Travel Day – August 20\, 2026.
\nLink to the Announcement: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-accessible-air-travel-day-august-20
\n4.    State Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity - New option for people bring service dogs from out of state to submit paperwork and pay online.
\nLink to Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity: https://dab.hawaii.gov/blog/main/hipop/
\n5.    Federal Department of Transportation – Notification of Enforcement Discretion – Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers With Disabilities Using Wheelchairs.
\nLink to Notification: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/04/2026-15835/accessible-lavatories-on-single-aisle-aircraft-and-ensuring-safe-accommodations-for-air-travelers
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\nD.   Water Transportation and Harbors
\n1.    County of Maui County Press Release - County of Maui Ferry Program to hold four community meetings next month.
\nLink to Press Release: http://www.mauicounty.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/19353 
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\nF.   Update from the DCAB Standing Committee on Parking
\n1.    Update on Legislation.
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\nAct 54 – Relating to Parking for Disabled Persons. Requires the Disability and Communication Access Board to issue a disability travel placard to an applicant who has a valid removeable windshield placard and provides proof of travel.
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\nLink to Act 54:
\nhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/GM1154_.PDF
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\nVIII.     Open Forum: Public comment on issues not on the agenda for consideration on a future Committee agenda.
\nIX.       Next Meeting
\nX.            Adjournment
LOCATION:DCAB Conference Room\, 1010 Richards St. RM. 118\, Honolulu\, HI 96813 and Virtual via Zoom
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