NOTICE OF MEETING

Disability and Communication Access Board

Standing Committee on Transportation

October 19, 2026

11:00 a.m.

The public is welcome to participate as follows:

Physical Meeting Location

Kamamalu Building

1010 Richards Street, Room 111A and 111B

Honolulu, HI 96813

Participate Virtually via Zoom

Click on the link below or copy and paste it into your browser window:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82549480944   and enter Meeting ID: 825 4948 0944

To join by phone

Dial 1-646-568-7788 and enter Meeting ID: 825 4948 0944

One tap mobile: +12532050468,,82549480944# US

HOW TO TESTIFY:

Written testimony – There is no deadline for submission of testimony, however, to ensure the public as well as Committee members are able to review testimony prior to the meeting, we request written testimony be submitted be submitted no later than 9:00 a.m. one business day prior to the scheduled meeting date and time.

·         To Submit by Email:  Email the Standing Committee on Transportation at dcab@doh.hawaii.gov. Please include TESTIMONY in the subject line.

·         To Submit by U.S. Postal Mail or Hand-Delivery:

Attention: Standing Committee on Transportation – Testimony

Disability and Communication Access Board

1010 Richards Street, Room 118

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813

·         To Submit via facsimile: (808) 586-8129

Oral testimony will be accepted via the remote testimony link or in-person at 1010 Richards Street, Room 111A and 111B, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813.

Testimony or comments presented by members of the public during the Committee meetings shall be limited to three (3) minutes per agenda item. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a reasonable amount of additional time shall be afforded to persons with a communication disability to present testimony or comments, if needed. Any person who needs additional time to present testimony or comments is encouraged to contact the DCAB office in advance of the meeting. This rule shall be placed at the beginning of all Committee meeting agendas.

Members of the public may present comment or testimony during Committee meetings on each agenda item. Public comment or testimony, if any, shall be presented on each agenda item before the Committee deliberates on the item. After all public comment or testimony is presented, the Committee shall deliberate on the agenda item without further comment or testimony from the public unless further public comment or testimony is requested by the Committee.

HOW TO REQUEST ACCOMMODATION:

If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to disability, contact Joyy Young or Scott Castor at (808) 586-8121 or dcab@doh.hawaii.gov. Requests made as early as possible will allow more time to fulfill your request if possible.

Upon request, this notice is available in alternate/accessible formats.

MEETING MATERIALS AND OTHER INFORMATION:

The agenda and meeting materials for this meeting are available for inspection at DCAB’s office located at 1010 Richards Street, Room 118, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 and on DCAB‘s website at: https://health.hawaii.gov/dcab/dcab-agendas-and-minutes/.

If the remote connection (via Zoom) is lost, the meeting will be recessed for up to thirty (30) minutes to restore communication. If the connection is lost, we will attempt to restart the meeting again with the same link. If the Committee is unable to reconvene the meeting because neither audiovisual communication nor audio communication can be reestablished within thirty (30) minutes, the meeting will be automatically terminated.

If you have trouble entering the meeting, please contact Joyy Young or Scott Castor at (808) 586-8121.

AGENDA

I.             Call to Order

Review Remote Meeting Procedures

·         This meeting is being recorded.

·         A quorum of Committee members is required to be visible on screen.

·         If quorum is not achieved at the beginning of the meeting, the meeting will be cancelled within fifteen (15) minutes after the scheduled start time and update any posted notices or calendar accordingly.

·         If a Committee member leaves the meeting permanently at any time, the Committee member shall notify the Chairperson. If this results in a lack of quorum, the meeting will adjourn at that time.

·         If a Committee member leaves the meeting temporarily, the Committee member shall notify the Chairperson. If this results in a lack of quorum, the Chair shall call a recess. If the Committee member does not return within ten (10) minutes, the meeting will be adjourned.

·         Raise hand to speak unless called upon.

·         Identify yourself before speaking however public testifiers may use an alias to maintain anonymity

II.            Roll Call/Introductions

III.          Statement from Public and Written Testimonies Submitted

IV.          Approval of Meeting Minutes of June 22, 2026

V.           Old Business

A.   Discussion of inviting MTA to present to the full Board.

B.   Concerns with Honolulu’s rail construction impact on pedestrian walkways along Dillingham Boulevard.

VI.          Standing Agenda Topics

A.   Public Transit and Paratransit

1.    Updated HandiVan Rider’s Guide

Link to the Guide: https://www4.honolulu.gov/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-342464/TheHandi-Van%20Rider_s%20Guide_LP.pdf

2.    Civil Beat Article – Honolulu Rail Riders Face Persistent Station And Elevator Closures

Link to the Article: https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/07/honolulu-rail-riders-face-persistent-station-and-elevator-closures/

3.    Federal Transit Administration Final Report – Review of the City and County of Honolulu’s (DTS) complementary paratransit service.

4.    County of Kauai Press Release - Kaua‘i Bus announces new payment methods for bus fares.

Link to the Press Release: https://www.kauai.gov/County-Press-Releases/The-Kaua%E2%80%98i-Bus-announces-new-payment-methods-for-bus-fares-2026

B.   Pedestrian Mobility and Built Environment

1.    City and County of Honolulu Press Release - City to install pedestrian and traffic safety improvements in Pearl City, ʻAiea, and Punchbowl.

Link to the Press Release: https://www.honolulu.gov/dts/city-to-install-pedestrian-and-traffic-safety-improvements-in-pearl-city-%CA%BBaiea-and-punchbowl-sent/

C.   Air Transportation/Airports

1.    Civil Beat Article – For Hawaiʻi Wheelchair Users, Air Travel Means Risking Mobility.

Link to the Article: https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/07/for-hawaii-wheelchair-users-air-travel-means-risking-mobility/

2.    All Wheels Up – National Advocacy Group for Airline Design to allow wheelchairs to roll on.

Link to All Wheels Up Website: https://www.allwheelsup.org/

3.    National Accessible Air Travel Day – August 20, 2026.

Link to the Announcement: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-accessible-air-travel-day-august-20

4.    State Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity - New option for people bring service dogs from out of state to submit paperwork and pay online.

Link to Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity: https://dab.hawaii.gov/blog/main/hipop/

5.    Federal Department of Transportation – Notification of Enforcement Discretion – Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers With Disabilities Using Wheelchairs.

Link to Notification: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/04/2026-15835/accessible-lavatories-on-single-aisle-aircraft-and-ensuring-safe-accommodations-for-air-travelers

D.   Water Transportation and Harbors

1.    County of Maui County Press Release - County of Maui Ferry Program to hold four community meetings next month.

Link to Press Release: http://www.mauicounty.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/19353

F.   Update from the DCAB Standing Committee on Parking

1.    Update on Legislation.

Act 54 – Relating to Parking for Disabled Persons. Requires the Disability and Communication Access Board to issue a disability travel placard to an applicant who has a valid removeable windshield placard and provides proof of travel.

Link to Act 54:

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/GM1154_.PDF

VIII.     Open Forum: Public comment on issues not on the agenda for consideration on a future Committee agenda.

IX.       Next Meeting

X.            Adjournment