by Travis Counsell | Aug 29, 2025 | Advocacy
Travis Counsell August 29, 2025 Roadway fatalities in 2025 continue to climb at an alarming rate. Just this week, O‘ahu’s year-to-date traffic fatalities surpassed the total 2024 traffic fatalities. Statewide we are at 86 fatalities, compared to 62 at this time...
by Eduardo Hernandez | Aug 28, 2025 | Advocacy
Legislative UpdateThe 2025 Hawai‘i Legislative Session is in its final month with “2nd Decking” scheduled for April 4th. This is the deadline for bills amended by the non-originating chamber to emerge from all their committees, ensure a mandatory 48 hour...
by Travis Counsell | Aug 28, 2025 | Members
Hawaii Bicycling League is seeking Board of Director Nominations. Are you, or is someone who know, passionate about cycling in Hawaii, and wants to help HBL achieve its mission? Review the qualification and expectations below (or send this page to your friends!) and...
by Vincent Levy | Aug 26, 2025 | Community, Events
The 2025 Honolulu Century Ride is coming up on September 28th, and we currently are looking for volunteer groups to assist with a few key setup and lifting shifts that weekend at Kapiʻolani Park or at our office in Kaimukī. If you are part of a company, nonprofit,...
by Eduardo Hernandez | Aug 26, 2025 | Advocacy
Legislative UpdateThe 2025 Hawai‘i Legislative Session is in its final month with “2nd Decking” scheduled for April 4th. This is the deadline for bills amended by the non-originating chamber to emerge from all their committees, ensure a mandatory 48 hour...
by Eduardo Hernandez | Aug 25, 2025 | Advocacy
Legislative UpdateThe 2025 Hawai‘i Legislative Session is in its final month with “2nd Decking” scheduled for April 4th. This is the deadline for bills amended by the non-originating chamber to emerge from all their committees, ensure a mandatory 48 hour...
by Malia Harunaga | Aug 19, 2025 | Community
Posted August 11, 2025 Imagine navigating Oʻahu without getting behind the wheel. For many residents, this isn’t a challenge—it’s daily life. Nearly one in four Oʻahu households includes someone who doesn’t drive due to age, ability, or financial reasons. Yet, our...
by Eduardo Hernandez | Aug 13, 2025 | Advocacy
Legislative UpdateThe 2025 Hawai‘i Legislative Session is in its final month with “2nd Decking” scheduled for April 4th. This is the deadline for bills amended by the non-originating chamber to emerge from all their committees, ensure a mandatory 48 hour...
by Malia Harunaga | Aug 12, 2025 | Advocacy, Community
Posted Aug. 12, 2025 Dole Street Complete Streets The City & County of Honolulu’s Dole Street Complete Streets Project in the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa area is finished and ready to ride! We appreciate everyone who came out to provide support &...
by Travis Counsell | Aug 11, 2025 | Events
We are excited to announce that the 2025 Honolulu Century Ride outbound course will include the Kaiwi Coastline. Riders will enjoy a car-free Kaiwi Coastline from Hanauma Bay to Sandy Beach Park. The views from this route are outstanding and we are excited to add them...
by Malia Harunaga | Aug 4, 2025 | Newsletter
HBL’s Spoke’n’Word Newsletter is a great way to get up to date with all the HBL happenings for the month – read the August 2025 edition from HBL by clicking below: August 2025 HBL Newsletter Click here to view previous editions of HBL’s...
by Vincent Levy | Aug 4, 2025 | Community, Events
HBL is seeking an Aid Station adoption team of 4 volunteers to run the Waiʻalae Beach Park Aid Station in Kāhala for the 2025 Aloha Fun Ride!Details:-Sunday, September 28th-7:30am-10:00am-4 volunteers needed-HBL provides all supplies-Your group receives official event...
by Eduardo Hernandez | Aug 1, 2025 | Advocacy
Legislative UpdateThe 2025 Hawai‘i Legislative Session is in its final month with “2nd Decking” scheduled for April 4th. This is the deadline for bills amended by the non-originating chamber to emerge from all their committees, ensure a mandatory 48 hour...
by Eduardo Hernandez | Aug 1, 2025 | Advocacy
Thanks in part to testimony from HBL members and allies, on August 6, 2025, the Honolulu City Council approved Resolution 25-221 which authorizes the transfer $1M of funds from the Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency to the Department of...
by Vincent Levy | Jul 22, 2025 | Community, Events
Volunteers are still needed for HBL’s 2025 Waimānalo Backroads Cleanup! Help us clear rubbish from the countryside backroads in collaboration with the City & Country’s Department of Facility Maintenance. This event is Saturday, August 16th from...
by Eduardo Hernandez | Jul 8, 2025 | Advocacy
Legislative UpdateThe 2025 Hawai‘i Legislative Session is in its final month with “2nd Decking” scheduled for April 4th. This is the deadline for bills amended by the non-originating chamber to emerge from all their committees, ensure a mandatory 48 hour...
by Malia Harunaga | Jul 3, 2025 | Newsletter
Spoke’n’Word Newsletter is a great way to get up to date with all the HBL happenings for the month – read the July 2025 edition from HBL by clicking below: July 2025 HBL Newsletter Click here to view previous editions of HBL’s...
by Travis Counsell | Jul 2, 2025 | Dirt
From Yuko Barretto, HBL Dirt Steering Committee Member and O’ahu Nā Ala Hele Advisory Council Mountain Bike Representative. Attention fellow mountain bikers! Let’s help DLNR create an awesome mountain bike trail system in Halemano! The Department of...
by Christopher Salas | Jul 1, 2025 | Events
Friday, August 8th, at patagonia Honolulu from 7:00pm to 9:00pmPlease join HBL and partners for the Hawai‘i premiere of of Filmed By Bike’s program Bike Love and the short “It Will Be Different For You“ film by Megan Mayhew Bergman.Please get your...
by Vincent Levy | Jul 1, 2025 | Community, Events
On June 4th, Hawaiʻi Bicycling League joined Kalihi Valley Instructional Bike Exchange (KVIBE) on Maui as they put on a bicycle workshop and giveaway for students from Maui Economic Opportunity (MEO) Youth Services and Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Maui. Over the...
by Christopher Salas | Jun 30, 2025 | Events
Honolulu Century Ride (HCR) Training Plan The following schedule will focus on tbuilding miles for the Honolulu Century Ride (HCR) and will visit the HCR course throughout the training schedule – it will start at 7:30am on Sundays. The details of each ride will...
by Malia Harunaga | Jun 30, 2025 | Community
From City & County of Honolulu Department of Facility Maintenance (808) 768-3600 Friday, June 27, 2025 The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM) will partially close lanes on South King Street from Isenberg Street to 150 feet past...
by Malia Harunaga | Jun 25, 2025 | Community, Members, Uncategorized
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by Eduardo Hernandez | Jun 17, 2025 | Advocacy
Legislative UpdateThe 2025 Hawai‘i Legislative Session is in its final month with “2nd Decking” scheduled for April 4th. This is the deadline for bills amended by the non-originating chamber to emerge from all their committees, ensure a mandatory 48 hour...
by Malia Harunaga | Jun 2, 2025 | Newsletter
HBL’s Spoke’n’Word Newsletter is a great way to get up to date with all the HBL happenings for the month – read the June 2025 edition from HBL by clicking below: June 2025 HBL Newsletter Click here to view previous editions of HBL’s...
by Vincent Levy | Jun 2, 2025 | Community, Events
Bike Month 2025 was jam-packed with bicycling fun, events, and advocacy! Here is a photo recap of everything Hawaiʻi Bicycling League did for Bike Month in May: We started with an official proclamation from Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi that May 2025 is Bike Month....
by Malia Harunaga | May 29, 2025 | Events
The Dick Evans Memorial Road Race is on for 2025! August 24th (Sunday). The pinnacle of the Hawaii bike racing season, the Dick Evans Memorial Road Race follows a route similar to the original Around Oahu Race. Its distance, 112 miles, is the basis for the Iron Man...
by Eduardo Hernandez | May 28, 2025 | Advocacy
Legislative UpdateThe 2025 Hawai‘i Legislative Session is in its final month with “2nd Decking” scheduled for April 4th. This is the deadline for bills amended by the non-originating chamber to emerge from all their committees, ensure a mandatory 48 hour...
by Eduardo Hernandez | May 23, 2025 | Community
In April 2018, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 3 as World Bicycle Day. The UN resolution for World Bicycle Day recognizes “the uniqueness, longevity and versatility of the bicycle, which has been in use for two centuries, and that is a simple,...
by Eduardo Hernandez | May 23, 2025 | Advocacy
Legislative UpdateThe 2025 Hawai‘i Legislative Session is in its final month with “2nd Decking” scheduled for April 4th. This is the deadline for bills amended by the non-originating chamber to emerge from all their committees, ensure a mandatory 48 hour...
by Christopher Salas | May 12, 2025 | Community, Events
Hawai‘i Bicycling League led a Ride of Silence event in Honolulu on the evening of May 21st. Dozens of riders, volunteers and HPD officers joined us to remember and honor those who were killed while riding their bicycles on public roads. This somber event is observed...
by Malia Harunaga | May 5, 2025 | Newsletter
HBL’s Spoke’n’Word Newsletter is a great way to get up to date with all the HBL happenings for the month – read the May 2025 edition from HBL by clicking below: May 2025 HBL Newsletter Click here to view previous editions of HBL’s...
by Travis Counsell | May 5, 2025 | Community, Events
May is Officially Bike Month! On Friday, May 2nd, we received a proclamation from the Mayor designating May as Bike Month! We were joined by our partners at the City, State, and Biki at the proclamation reading. The City was also presented with a Silver Level Bicycle...
by Christopher Salas | May 5, 2025 | Events
2025 HMC & AFR: On April 27th, over 700 people came to O‘ahu’s North Shore to ride and support our great cycling scene. It was a beautiful day and we saw hundreds of smiles and shakas as riders came back to Kaiaka Bay Beach park and ride under the finish...
by Eduardo Hernandez | May 2, 2025 | Advocacy
Legislative UpdateThe 2025 Hawai‘i Legislative Session is in its final month with “2nd Decking” scheduled for April 4th. This is the deadline for bills amended by the non-originating chamber to emerge from all their committees, ensure a mandatory 48 hour...
by Eduardo Hernandez | May 1, 2025 | Advocacy
Legislative UpdateThe 2025 Hawai‘i Legislative Session is in its final month with “2nd Decking” scheduled for April 4th. This is the deadline for bills amended by the non-originating chamber to emerge from all their committees, ensure a mandatory 48 hour...
by Vincent Levy | May 1, 2025 | Community, Events
On Saturday, April 14, Hawaiʻi Bicycling League rolled out with KVIBE for the 2025 Ahupuaʻa Ride.Put on by Kōkua Kalihi Valleyʻs KVIBE youth program, this annual community ride descends the length of the Kalihi Ahupuaʻa from mauka to makai.KVIBE interns and community...
by Malia Harunaga | Apr 18, 2025 | Advocacy, Education
Bill 52 (24), CD1 February 19, 2025 Mayor Rick Blangiardi signed Bill 52 (24), CD1 into law. View the signed Bill 52 here. In a nutshell: Bill 52 states for Honolulu County that those on e-bikes under the age of 18 must wear a helmet and confirms that wheelies are in...
by Travis Counsell | Apr 14, 2025 | Events
Hawai’i Bicycling League is working with Taste of Japan Bike Tours to offer a bike tour of Japan from October 28th to November 6th, 2025. Click here for the PDF overview of the Oita Onsen Foodie Bike Tour. An information meeting was held on April 16th, 2025....
by Malia Harunaga | Apr 9, 2025 | Newsletter
HBL’s Spoke’n’Word Newsletter is a great way to get up to date with all the HBL happenings for the month – read the April 2025 edition from HBL by clicking below: April 2025 HBL Newsletter Click here to view previous editions of HBL’s...
by Christopher Salas | Apr 8, 2025 | Advocacy, Events
On Saturday, April 5th, 2025 – Over 100 people participated in Zach’s Ride for Safe Streets. Mahalo! We gathered at Old Stadium Park, where we wrote postcards to elected officials supporting more safe streets efforts, and talked story with family &...
by Travis Counsell | Apr 8, 2025 | Dirt
aloha! Thank you very much for signing up to the HBL dirt newsletter and welcome to the very first issue! Strength in numbers!! The more people signed up to the newsletter, the more leverage we have when we reach out to the city and the state employees and elected...
by Vincent Levy | Apr 3, 2025 | Events
HBL is recruiting volunteers for the 2025 Haleʻiwa Metric Century Ride! Help us put on our second largest event and a major fundraiser for our education and advocacy work. Volunteer slots from Thursday, 4/24 to Sunday, 4/27. All volunteers receive an HBL Volunteer...
by Eduardo Hernandez | Apr 3, 2025 | Advocacy
From March 11-14, 2025 HBL staff joined hundreds of colleagues from around the nation to participate in the National Bike Summit and the Active Transportation Leadership Institute. This annual event is a chance to hear about advances in cycling infrastructure, learn...
by Malia Harunaga | Apr 2, 2025 | Advocacy, Education
April 1, 2025 (Tue) at the Hawai‘i State Capitol HBL staff were at the Hawai‘i State Capitol for an afternoon of e-bike education, answering questions from lawmakers, their staff, and the general public, clearing up any misconceptions, offering insight &...
by Eduardo Hernandez | Apr 2, 2025 | Advocacy
Legislative UpdateThe 2025 Hawai‘i Legislative Session is in its final month with “2nd Decking” scheduled for April 4th. This is the deadline for bills amended by the non-originating chamber to emerge from all their committees, ensure a mandatory 48 hour...
by Vincent Levy | Mar 27, 2025 | Community
HBL awarded 2025 Storm Water Hero Award by City and County Of HonoluluOn Saturday, March 22, Hawaiʻi Bicycling League received a 2025 Storm Water Hero Award from the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Facility Maintenance. The award recognizes the...
by Malia Harunaga | Mar 25, 2025 | Community, Education
March 25, 2025 We are excited to announce we have been awarded a grant from the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation – and are looking for dedicated individuals to fulfill these educational job openings. These can be part-time jobs or can be combined to create a...
by Malia Harunaga | Mar 5, 2025 | Newsletter
HBL’s Spoke’n’Word Newsletter is a great way to get up to date with all the HBL happenings for the month – read the March 2025 edition from HBL by clicking below: March 2025 HBL Newsletter Click here to view previous editions of HBL’s...
by Eduardo Hernandez | Mar 3, 2025 | Advocacy
Safety is our shared responsibilityEveryone deserves to walk, bike and roll safely on our roadways and enjoy the benefits of cycling for transportation, health and recreation.Principles of a Safe System Approach:This is a circular diagram about the Safe System...
by Eduardo Hernandez | Mar 3, 2025 | Advocacy
Legislative UpdatePlease follow the links below to learn more about active proposed legislation. By joining HBL to support these measures, we can strengthen our cycling communities.HB 958, HD, 2 – relating to e-bikes. HBL has submitted testimony with comments...
by Christopher Salas | Feb 26, 2025 | Events
Hale‘iwa Metric Century (HMC) Training Plan The following schedule will focus on the route for the Hale‘iwa Metric Century (HMC)– it will start at 7:30am on Sundays. The details of each ride will be updated on Fridays. This training group will add 5+ miles each...
by Eduardo Hernandez | Feb 20, 2025 | Advocacy
CALL FOR TESTIMONY/Contact LegislatorsOn Friday, 2/21 at noon, the House Finance Committee will consider the following bills. Please follow the links below and share your own supportive testimony to keep these bills moving along toward passage:HB 958, HD, 2 –...
by Eduardo Hernandez | Feb 14, 2025 | Advocacy
To date, HBL has submitted testimony for 20 different bills this session. On the legislative calendar today is known as “1st Lateral.” This means all bills referred to more than one committee (i.e., those with multiple referrals) must move to their final...
by Malia Harunaga | Feb 4, 2025 | Newsletter
HBL’s Spoke’n’Word Newsletter is a great way to get up to date with all the HBL happenings for the month – read the February 2025 edition from HBL by clicking below: February 2025 HBL Newsletter Click here to view previous editions of HBL’s...
by Eduardo Hernandez | Feb 4, 2025 | Advocacy
Good news everyone!We’re excited to announce The League of American Bicyclists has recently designated the City as a “Bicycle Friendly Community” at the silver level. Honolulu is one of 91 communities across the United States that received the Bicycle Friendly...
by Eduardo Hernandez | Jan 31, 2025 | Advocacy
It was a busy week at the Hawai‘i Capitol as committee hearings began in earnest. Dozens of bills have been introduced that have significant potential to both improve and weaken the environment for bicycling, walking and rolling across Hawai‘i.HBL submitted testimony...
by Malia Harunaga | Jan 31, 2025 | Advocacy, Education
Reporting Dangerous Drivers We encourage any bicyclist that encounters a dangerous driver to report it to local law enforcement. By providing HPD details of the incident they can have an officer confront the driver, educate them on the laws and rights of cyclists, and...
by Eduardo Hernandez | Jan 24, 2025 | Advocacy
On January 29th, The Honolulu City Council voted unanimously in favor of Bill 52, which aims to establish clear guidelines for e-bikes by introducing key safety provisions. HBL worked with Council Members Dos Santos-Tam and Tulba, as well as with the members of a...
by Eduardo Hernandez | Jan 24, 2025 | Advocacy
The 2025 Hawai‘i Legislative Session opened on January 15th. As of today, January 24, there have been dozens of bills introduced that have significant potential to both improve and weaken the environment for bicycling, walking and rolling across Hawai‘i.To keep you...
by Malia Harunaga | Jan 21, 2025 | Education
Produced 100% in Hawai‘i by Wakeful State. E-bikes: The basics Learn what is considered an e-bike in Hawai‘i (and what is not), where they can be operated, and what sets them apart from traditional bicycles. E-bikes are helping to get more people on bicycles by...
by Malia Harunaga | Jan 10, 2025 | Newsletter
HBL’s Spoke’n’Word Newsletter is a great way to get up to date with all the HBL happenings for the month – read the January 2025 edition from HBL by clicking below: January 2025 HBL Newsletter Click here to view previous editions of HBL’s...
by Vincent Levy | Jan 10, 2025 | Advocacy
On October 19th, 2024, HBL’s Community Engagement Coordinator Vincent Levy visited Kauaʻi to attend Ke Ala Hele Makālae’s induction to the Rails to Trails Conservancy’s Hall of Fame. The celebration was scheduled for the 30th annual Make a Difference Day at Lydgate...
by Vincent Levy | Jan 6, 2025 | Events, Members
HBL is operating a Bike Valet at the 2025 Chinatown Festival and Parade! Coming up on Saturday, January 25th, our free bike valet service gives you front-row access to the music, entertainment, and food of this annual Chinatown festival. Beat the traffic, move...
by Eduardo Hernandez | Dec 30, 2024 | Advocacy
12/22/2024When it comes to pedestrian and cycling infrastructure in the City and County of Honolulu, a more balanced analysis of public policy is needed. Certainly, much more than was recently outlined in Richard Borreca’s “On Politics” column, which was short on...
by Travis Counsell | Dec 20, 2024 | Members
Hawai’i Bicycling League recently held an election for 5 positions on our Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 term. Candidates included: Andee Blackwell Norb Buelsing (incumbent) Gary Gill (incumbent) Geoff Hamilton (incumbent) Patricia Johnson (incumbent)...
by Travis Counsell | Dec 18, 2024 | Events
On Sunday, December 15th 2024, HBL and the community came together to celebrate the opening of the Leeward Bikeway. This 3.5 mile path connects through the West Loch Community Shoreline Park and extends the Pearl Harbor Historic Trail to create an 11 mile route from...
by Malia Harunaga | Dec 18, 2024 | Community
RAGBRAI Mingle on Jan. 8, 2025 (Wed) Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) is an epic eight-day rolling festival of bicycles, music, food, camaraderie, and community. It is the oldest, largest, longest, multi-day bicycle touring event in the...
by Eduardo Hernandez | Dec 18, 2024 | Advocacy
The 2024 Bicycle Friendly State report was just published. It includes a ranking of all 50 states, plus information about how the rankings were determined. This year, Hawai‘i ranked 25th overall in the nation and 6th out of 13 in the US West. While this is not where...
by Vincent Levy | Dec 17, 2024 | Community
HBL is looking for volunteers to help bike valet with us at the 2025 Sony Open in Hawai‘i, happening Jan. 9 (Thu) through Jan. 12 (Sun) in the Kahala area. AM shifts are from 8:00am – 12:30pm, while PM shifts are from 12:30pm-5:00pm. Not only does this...
by Eduardo Hernandez | Dec 5, 2024 | Advocacy
The City and County of Honolulu will be repaving Dole Street between University Avenue and St. Louis Drive. In accordance with the City’s Complete Streetslaw (ROH 14-18), the City will be making roadway layout changes to make the streetsafer for all roadway users.The...
by Malia Harunaga | Dec 5, 2024 | Newsletter
HBL’s Spoke’n’Word Newsletter is a great way to get up to date with all the HBL happenings for the month – read the December 2024 edition from HBL by clicking below: December 2024 HBL Newsletter Click here to view previous editions of HBL’s...
by Malia Harunaga | Dec 3, 2024 | Community, Education, Events
⭐️ Light Up the Night FAMILY RIDE ⭐️ 🌟⋆.˚ DECEMBER 21 (Saturday), 2024 🌟⊹ ࣪ ˖ Hawai‘i Bicycling League & the Honolulu Police Department are hosting a free, family-focused night ride on the Ala Wai and Kapi‘olani Park on Saturday, December 21st. All ages are...
by Eduardo Hernandez | Dec 3, 2024 | Advocacy
The City and County of Honolulu Department of Design and Construction (DDC) is integrating Complete Streets solutions along Kamehameha Highway. The Rehabilitation of Streets, Unit 93 project will take place between the ‘Ōpae‘ula Bridge (“Twin Bridges”) and Anahulu...
by Travis Counsell | Dec 2, 2024 | Events
Join Hawai’i Bicycling League in celebrating the completion of the Leeward Bikeway project! We’re hosting a grand opening celebration on Sunday, December 15th from 10am to 12pm at Asing Community Park in ‘Ewa Beach. Ceremony will be held at 10:30am with...
by Eduardo Hernandez | Nov 27, 2024 | Advocacy
Following the success of the King Street bus lane through downtown, which has improved bus travel times by 20-30%, The City and County of Honolulu is nearing completion of a “red carpet” travel lane on Kūhiō Avenue from Kapahulu Ave to Olohana St for a...
by Travis Counsell | Nov 25, 2024 | Advocacy
Pictured above, left to right: Kahu Wendell Davis, Senator Brandon Elefante, Senator Henry Aquino, Representative Rachele Lamosao, HDOT Oahu District Engineer Ryan Nakata, HBL Executive Director Travis Counsell, GP COO Myles Mizokami, and Council Member Augie...
by Malia Harunaga | Nov 20, 2024 | Community, Events
🌟 Kailua Holiday Ride 2024 🌟 December 28, 2024 (Saturday) Meet: Kailua Recreation Center [Google Map directions here]Time: 6:00pmThe route has woven through a varied maze of neighborhoods, never exactly the same. Attire: all holiday ideas for riders &...
by Travis Counsell | Nov 20, 2024 | Advocacy
On November 15, 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced 257 fiscal year 2024 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant awards totaling $172 million to local, regional, and Tribal communities. This is the third and final award announcement for FY 2024....
by Christopher Salas | Nov 12, 2024 | Members
***ATTENTION HBL MEMBERS – the 2025 Board of Directors Election is now underway. All current HBL Members were emailed their ballots on Sunday Dec 1st. If you did not receive the email with your ballot, please contact HBL Staff by emailing bicycle@hbl.org or by...
by Eduardo Hernandez | Nov 7, 2024 | Advocacy
Public workshops held November 20th and 23rd Hundreds of community members turned out to view more than two dozen renderings of a planned Ala Pono bicycle and pedestrian bridge over two days in November. “The bridge is a key component of the City’s Complete...
by Malia Harunaga | Oct 31, 2024 | Newsletter
HBL’s Spoke’n’Word Newsletter is a great way to get up to date with all the HBL happenings for the month – read the November 2024 edition from HBL by clicking below: NOVember 2024 HBL Newsletter Click here to view previous editions of HBL’s...
by Eduardo Hernandez | Oct 30, 2024 | Education
This Multimodal Movement segment on KITV brings awareness to the e-bike and the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation’s (HDOT) rebate program, designed to provide affordable transportation choices for moderate and low-income individuals. Equity and the environment are...
by Eduardo Hernandez | Oct 30, 2024 | Advocacy
Apply to Join the Hawaiʻi Youth Transportation Council! The Youth Council will serve as a working, leadership group advising HDOT on our climate mitigation and adaptation commitments and programs. Youth Council members will advise on everything from increasing public...
by Malia Harunaga | Oct 23, 2024 | Community
Volunteers Needed (11/03 -11/06) Zachary Manago Documentary“We’re looking for volunteers to help as production assistants on a short documentary about Zach Manago, a college student who was tragically struck & killed by a motorists, just weeks after writing an...
by Christopher Salas | Oct 17, 2024 | Dirt, Events
ANYTIME – A Freeride Mountain bike FILMFriday, November 22nd at 7:30pmPlease join HBL and Patagonia for the Hawai‘i Premiere of ANYTIME. Click here to watch the trailer! ANYTIME follows the collective ambitions of fifteen of the world’s best male and female...
by Vincent Levy | Oct 11, 2024 | Community
Join HBL on Saturday, October 19th for the October Pearl Harbor Bike Path Cleanup. We are once again focusing on the Neal Blaisdell Park section of the path, meaning parking and restrooms will be available onsite. Cleanup is from 8:30-10:00am. Water and snacks will be...
by Malia Harunaga | Oct 11, 2024 | Newsletter
HBL’s Spoke’n’Word Newsletter is a great way to get up to date with all the HBL happenings for the month – read the October 2024 edition from HBL by clicking below: OCTOBER 2024 HBL Newsletter Click here to view previous editions of HBL’s...
by Eduardo Hernandez | Oct 3, 2024 | Advocacy
Photo by Jamm Aquino/jaquino@staradvertiser.com In the past month, there have been growing calls for better e-bike education, awareness and regulation. The Honolulu Star Advertiser published an editorial on September 16th highlighting the growing use of e-bikes and...
by Malia Harunaga | Sep 19, 2024 | Newsletter
HBL’s Spoke’n’Word Newsletter is a great way to get up to date with all the HBL happenings for the month – read the September 2024 edition from HBL by clicking below: SEPTEMBER 2024 HBL Newsletter Click here to view previous editions of HBL’s...
by Vincent Levy | Sep 13, 2024 | Events
Aloha! With the 2024 Honolulu Century Ride quickly approaching, Hawaiʻi Bicycling League is still recruiting volunteers for a few key spots (listed below)! This includes Medical Support volunteers at several Aid Stations and early AM shifts at Kapiʻolani Park on event...
by Travis Counsell | Sep 3, 2024 | Education
BikeEd Hawaii Has New Fleet of Bikes Donated! Thanks to the Engineers Advisory Council of the Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association, HBL’s BikeEd Hawaii has a new fleet of 60 bikes and helmets. These bikes visit over 100 elementary schools and teach nearly...
by Malia Harunaga | Aug 30, 2024 | Education
Announcing HBL's Debut E-Bikes 101 Workshops! Starting September 2024 Electric assist bikes or e-bikes are similar to traditional bikes but are equipped with a low speed electric motor that can help a rider: Haul more weight Extend a trip Travel faster Go more places!...
by Eduardo Hernandez | Aug 30, 2024 | Advocacy
A trial has been scheduled in the negligent homicide case after a double-fatality crash killed Naomi Meyer and James Rowland as they were crossing Fort Weaver Road inside a marked crosswalk in March, 20225. HBL has been following this case since it occurred on...
by Eduardo Hernandez | Aug 29, 2024 | Advocacy
On August 29, 2024, Council Members Tyler Dos Santos-Tam and Augie Tulba introduced model e-bike legislation. It will provide needed clarity and classification for low-speed electric bicycles. Bill 52 passed first reading by the full Council on Wednesday, September 4,...
by Eduardo Hernandez | Aug 29, 2024 | Advocacy, Community
UPDATE: Kauaʻi Wins! National Recognition awarded Ke Ala Hele Makālae Celebration planned 10/19 @ lydgate beach park on kauaʻi UPDATE 8/29/24: HBL is delighted to report that Ke Ala Hele Makālae received the most votes in the 2024 Rails to Trails Conservancy contest...
by Travis Counsell | Aug 21, 2024 | Events
The 2024 Dick Evans Memorial Road Race is being held this Sunday, August 25th. Click Here to Register This 112-mile race around O‘ahu is presented by Aloha State Bicycle Racing Association & Outta Bounds Hawaii Dick Evans Memorial Road Race History: August 2001...
by Eduardo Hernandez | Aug 21, 2024 | Advocacy
UPDATE – Bill 44 scheduled to be heard by the Honolulu Council Transportation Committee on September 24, 2024. August 21, 2024 Introduced by Council Vice Chair Esther Kia‘aina and Council member Tyler Dos Santos-Tam, Bill 44, if passed in its current form, could...
by Christopher Salas | Jul 31, 2024 | Events
Have Some Questions about your Bike? On Thursday, August 15th, from 5:30-7:30pm BMW of Honolulu will be hosting us for some drinks, food, and a Fix-a-Flat Workshop. This is meant to be a laid back pau hana with the bonus of gaining some bike knowledge. Three weeks...
by Malia Harunaga | Jul 30, 2024 | Newsletter
HBL’s Spoke’n’Word Newsletter is a great way to get up to date with all the HBL happenings for the month – read the August 2024 edition from HBL by clicking below: AUGUST 2024 HBL Newsletter Click here to view previous editions of HBL’s...
