Disability and Communication Access Board Standing Committee on Transportation Meeting
The Committee discussed Hawaii County paratransit services, including the Hele-On Shared Ride, rural transportation, and paratransit programs, and planned to submit questions to the Hawaii County Mass Transit Agency. The meeting also addressed pedestrian walkway safety concerns related to Honolulu's rail construction on Dillingham Boulevard. Legislative updates included discussions on Senate Bill 2851 regarding deaf individuals, the Federal-Aid Highways 2045 Statewide Long-range Land Transportation Plan, and Act 54 concerning disability travel placards. Additionally, the Committee reviewed various parking-related bills and discussed American Sign Language interpreting services at airports.