Besides tracking developments during the current legislative session, HBL also networks with individuals and organizations locally, regionally, and nationally to grow a movement for safer streets for all. If you would like to get involved and be a part of this work, please read on or email Advocacy Director Eduardo Hernandez
We’re especially looking for people who can use their voice to amplify a message of gratitude for infrastructure and policy projects that you use or will use. It is crucial for elected officials and policy makers to hear from constituents and know that things like sidewalk improvements and bike lane expansions really are making a difference.
O‘ahu:
- Department of Transportation Services/Complete Streets – In the past decade, Honolulu has made significant strides for Complete Streets policies and infrastructure. At the link, you can find a wealth of information about this progress for neighborhoods island-wide. A community meeting is planned for the Date Street and McCully-Mōʻiliʻili Walkway Projects on Thursday February 5th from 6-8pm Your feedback is welcomed and will help to show support for these vital projects.
- Transportation Choices Hui – An advocacy network of organizations committed to supporting safe and sustainable transportation choices for O‘ahu residents, including parking reform currently being considered by the Honolulu City Council. If you’re part of an organization that shares these values, we invite you to reach out and learn more.
- North Shore Community Land Trust – With their leadership, HBL is partnering to elevate public policy conversations for coastal trail connectivity. A State Of The Trails Report will be published in 2026.
- Neighborhood Boards – If you serve or attend a Neighborhood Board Meeting, this is an ideal opportunity to thank your elected officials at the County and State level for infrastructure and policy that works for you. You can help to build respect for walking, biking, and public transit projects and policies.
Neighbor Islands
- Maui Bicycling League – An official chapter organization of HBL with opportunities to get involved in advocacy, education and events.
- Kaua‘i PATH – Their visionary advocacy has helped to create the nationally recognized Ke Ala Hele Makalae coastal trail.
- PATH – People for Active Transportation Hawai‘i – Their programs include biking and pedestrian safety, HIBIKE Bikeshare, and Vision Zero and Complete Streets Advocacy.
USA/International:
- The League of American Bicyclists – Founded in 1880, this national organization with more than 200,000 individual members and more than 1,000 state and local advocacy groups leads national efforts for safer walking, biking, and rolling. From March 4-26, HBL is leading a delegation to attend the National Bike Summit including a day of meetings with Congressional delegates on Capitol Hill.
- Rails To Trails Conservancy – Since 1986, RTC has worked to bring the power of trails to more communities across the country, serving as the national voice for the rail-trail movement.
Together, these organizations are partnering to address real threats to walking and biking infrastructure across the nation, including projects in Hawai‘i funded by the US DOT. On February 2, they will be launching a national campaign to Keep America Active that highlights the need to work with Congress to ensure that transportation funding continues, especially for walking and biking infrastructure.
- World Bicycle Day – In 2025, HBL invited Governor Josh Green to proclaim Hawai‘i the first state in the nation to observe this global event celebrating the bicycle.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please email Advocacy Director Eduardo Hernandez