2. Hawaii received $178 million in federal transportation funds in 2018, while only 2% of this amount is reserved for walking and bicycling projects, the state Department of Transportation has the option to use larger portions of these funds for walking and bicycling projects. I support increased use of Hawaii’s federal transportation funding allocations for bicycle and pedestrian projects to make walking and bicycling safer. (Yes or No, and Comment)
| GOVERNOR | ||
| BLACKWELL, Selina T. (NP) | Y | |
| BREWER, Jim (G) | no response | |
| CARAVALHO, Ernest (D) | Y | I believe that we must look at Rotterdam and what they have done to make great bikeways integrated with great walking paths. |
| CARROLL, John (R) | Y | |
| EL, Link (NP) | no response | |
| HANABUSA, Colleen Wakako (D) | Y | Absolutely. Bicycle and pedestrian projects are essential to complete streets and a healthy multi-modal transportation system. Good and safe connectivity is the key. In addition, as Hawaii's population ages, safe pedestrian walkways/sidewalks and bicycle projects are essential and serve to benefit all age groups in the islands. DOT must embrace complete streets principles and lead with more dedicated funds for bicycle and walking projects on all islands. |
| IGE, David Y. (D) | Y | While 2% of funds are designated for bicycle and pedestrian projects, more than 2% was actually spent on bicycle and pedestrian improvements by my Administration as each project that is undertaken by highways must consider upgrades for bicyclists and pedestrians. There is no cap for bicycle and pedestrian projects. DOT's project selection is based on data which indicates the system needs, and the public STIP and TIP processes which prioritizes projects. We have an aging system that must be upgraded to ensure it is safe and available for future generations. As we upgrade each corridor, we look at opportunities to improve them for all users. I will continue to direct DOT to ensure that all users are considered in each project. DOT will also continue to look for alternate funding sources that assist counties and community groups in their efforts to advance bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Funds include TAP funding, such as was used to provide significant funding to BIKI, and safe routes to schools funding that provides the community a means to upgrade county routes for our keiki to get to school. |
| KA'EHU'AE'A, Wendell J. (D) | Y | |
| KIM, Richard Y. (D) | no response | |
| LHEUREUX, Ray (R) | Y | I believe that "Safe Routes to School", "The Walking Bus, "Complete Streets", and other programs to promote biking/walking end up stagnant because of dysfunction within the agencies to "free" up the monies that could be used for improvements. Too many inhibitors and archaic permitting processes make it very difficult to move forward. We need to loosen those inhibitors and designate the proper authority to work with the various nonprofit groups in the community to make serious attempts at freeing up "program" money" that sometimes lapses or sits idle. |
| TANABE, Van (D) | no response | |
| TERUYA, Terrence K. (NP) | no response | |
| TUPOLA, Andria (R) | Y | We have a lot of pedestrian fatalities in our community and need to focus money on pedestrian safety in communities with high mass transportation usage. This means that more people are biking and walking on streets and we should account for that. |
| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | ||
| CARVALHO, Bernard P., Jr. (D) | Y | Absolutely! Federal funds are an incredible resource for implementing transportation systems that are inclusive of bikeways and walkways. On Kauai, we successfully applied for the highly competitive national TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) grant from the US Department of Transportation. It is the largest TIGER grant ever awarded to our state. The strength of the application is that it included all modes of transportation, not just vehicles. Its strength also emanated from the fact that it reflected an inclusive planning and implementation process. With funds from the TIGER grant, we are implementing (not just talking about) a walkable, bikeable, rideable community. I have hands-on executive administrative experience leading a team through all phases of a project -- from community input to planning to problem solving to implementation. I know what it is to lead a team of diverse talents to focus on a shared goal. |
| ESPERO, Will (D) | ||
| GREEN, Josh (D) | Y | |
| ING, Renee (G) | no response | |
| IWAMOTO, Kim Coco (D) | no response | |
| KERNS, Marissa Dipasupil (R) | no response | |
| LIPSCOMB, Steve (R) | Y | In general, the answer is yes, however I would need to review and prioritize the other projects funded by these monies to ensure our citizens' top priorities are addressed with the limited funds available. |
| LOW, Jeremy (R) | no response | |
| MAGAOAY, Ernest G. (NP) | no response | |
| ROBOTTI, Paul F. (NP) | no response | |
| TOKUDA, Jill N. (D) | Y | The State of Hawaii needs to make substantial improvements to the state highway system. I would support integrating bikeways and pedestrian facilities into highway improvement projects. |
| KAUAI LEGISLATORS | ||
| STATE SENATE | ||
| State Senate District 8 isn't up this election. | ||
| STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | ||
| District 14 - Hanalei, Princeville, Kilauea, Anahola, Kapaa, Wailua | ||
| NAKAMURA, Nadine K. (D) | no response | |
| District 15 - Wailua Homesteads, Hanamaulu, Lihue, Puhi, Old Koloa Town, Omao | ||
| DALIGDIG, Elaine (Queenie) (D) | no response | |
| TOKIOKA, James Kunane (D) | Y | |
| District 16 - Ni_ihau, Lehua, Koloa, Waimea | ||
| IONA, Stephanie N. (D) | no response | |
| MORIKAWA, Daynette (Dee) (D) | Y |
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