What's Being Discussed
The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Advisory Committee is holding its monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. The meeting can be attended in person at 869 Punchbowl Street, 5th Floor, Honolulu, or joined online via Microsoft Teams.

Review and approval of meeting minutes from August 25, 2026
Status update on the SRTS Special Fund — money set aside to support safe routes programs
Progress updates on the committee's plans, staffing, and active projects
Review of the Draft Annual Report to the 2027 Legislature, which summarizes the program's work and findings for state lawmakers
An open forum for the public to raise topics not already on the agenda

Decisions Expected

Vote to approve the August 2026 meeting minutes
Vote to approve the Draft Annual Report to the 2027 Legislature, with the option for committee members to submit minor edits by November 4, 2026

Who Should Pay Attention

Parents and caregivers of school-age children who walk or bike to school
School administrators and teachers interested in student safety near schools
Residents near school zones concerned about pedestrian and bicycle safety
Anyone interested in how state transportation funds are being used to improve safe travel for keiki

Public testimony is welcome. Written testimony must be submitted at least 24 hours before the meeting to SRTScommittee@gmail.com. Oral testimony is limited to 3 minutes. Accessibility accommodations are available by contacting Kathleen Rooney at 808-544-8966.