Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Hawaii

After a Cleveland council member proposed a law against "distracted walking," a local news station jumped at the chance to produce anecdotal evidence. Photo: WKYC.com

Honolulu’s Pedestrian-Blaming Law Sets Off a Round of Copycats

By Angie Schmitt | Sep 5, 2017 | 57 Comments

Instead of reforming our transportation and land use policies to make walking safer, American cities are doubling down on a dysfunctional system by blaming pedestrians for their own deaths.

I know. Can you believe this bill? Image: KHON

Honolulu City Council Wants Tighter Distraction Rules for Pedestrians Than for Drivers

By Stephen Miller | Jul 18, 2017 | 12 Comments

The bill would prohibit people from "viewing a mobile electronic device" while crossing the street. Meanwhile, Honolulu drivers can take their eyes off the road to look at their dash-mounted devices, issue voice commands, and so forth while plowing through an intersection.

Honolulu’s First Protected Bike Lane Cuts Sidewalk Biking 65 Percent

By Michael Andersen | May 7, 2015 | 1 Comment

Michael Andersen blogs for The Green Lane Project, a PeopleForBikes program that helps U.S. cities build better bike lanes to create low-stress streets. A few months after Honolulu opened its first protected bike lane, it’s the latest to demonstrate a very consistent trend across the country: Almost every protected bike lane immediately cuts sidewalk biking […]

Military Rules on Smart Growth Are About to Become Law

By Tanya Snyder | Dec 16, 2013 | 2 Comments

The U.S. military probably may not be the first institution that comes to mind when you think smart growth and sustainable planning, but it has embraced these practices wholeheartedly. Last year, the military adopted a whole new rulebook on master planning. And now, those rules are about to become law. Over the summer, Rep. Earl […]

Hawaii: Say “Aloha” To Transit-Oriented Development

By Craig Chester | Jan 22, 2013 | 9 Comments

Craig Chester is a fellow at Smart Growth America. Not all transportation in Honolulu, Hawaii is a walk on the beach. Known for its breathtaking natural beauty and warm temperatures, Honolulu is also plagued by heavy traffic congestion and delays. High energy costs and a lack of transportation choices compound the challenges of getting around […]

In Homage to Daniel Inouye, Feds Commit to Funding Honolulu Transit

By Tanya Snyder | Dec 20, 2012 | 1 Comment

Senate titan Daniel Inouye passed away Monday at 88. The Hawaii senator was the longest-serving member in the chamber at the time he died. As a fitting tribute, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood yesterday signed a full funding grant agreement with Inouye’s widow at his side, committing the federal government to $1.55 billion in transit assistance. The […]

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