Hawaii HB823 mandates the Department of Transportation to assess and improve emergency evacuation routes on the Waianae coast.

Hawaii HB823 requires the Department of Transportation to collaborate with the City and County of Honolulu to evaluate existing emergency access roads along the Waianae coast. The assessment aims to identify safety, capacity, and accessibility issues. The department must develop a plan to upgrade existing roads or construct new evacuation routes that meet safety and capacity standards. The plan may include restoring and utilizing unpaved roads previously used by the United States military. The department must also engage with local residents to gather input and address concerns.

Hawaii HB823 mandates the Department of Transportation to assess and improve emergency evacuation routes on the Waianae coast.

Hawaii HB823 requires the Department of Transportation to collaborate with the City and County of Honolulu to evaluate existing emergency access roads along the Waianae coast. The assessment aims to identify safety, capacity, and accessibility issues. The department must develop a plan to upgrade existing roads or construct new evacuation routes that meet safety and capacity standards. The plan may include restoring and utilizing unpaved roads previously used by the United States military. The department must also engage with local residents to gather input and address concerns.