Meet HBL's New Advocacy Director

HBL is excited to welcome new staff member Eduardo Hernandez to the team.

“Aloha HBL community! As we get ready to celebrate five decades of cycling advocacy, education, and events in 2025, I am thrilled to join the team as a full-time advocate to realize a safer, stronger, more inclusive and equitable cycling community for Hawai‘i residents and visitors. I pledge to be a passionate and relentless advocate for safer streets for all users.”

HBL extends a huge mahalo to Ulupono Initiative for their support of this position.

Advocacy Committee Meeting - Tuesday, March 12 5:30 p.m.

Come meet Eduardo at the next Advocacy Committee meeting on Tuesday, March 12th at 5:30 p.m. at HBL. This is an opportunity to share your input while learning more about top advocacy priorities and ways that HBL is working collaboratively for climate justice, transportation equity, and safer streets. RSVP and questions may be sent to eduardo@HBL.org.

Legislative Update

Click bill links for additional information. HBL will continue to track these and other public policy initiatives throughout the year.

Active Bills:
SB3021 - Renames E-Bike and E-Moped rebate program to the Electric Mobility Rebate Program and expands eligibility and potential rebate amount.
SB2894 - Benefits for state employees who commute to work.
SB2384/SB2929 - Lower legal blood alcohol content to 0.5.
SB2201 - Partial traffic violation revenue disbursed to counties.
SB 2630/HB1623 - Pedestrian Safety.
SB3183/HB2494 - Relating to road usage and E-vehicle road tax.
SB2900 - Rideshare fees to fund the Safe Routes to School Special Fund.

311 Day - Reporting Road Hazards

Be a mobility advocate with HBL on Monday, March 11, aka 311 Day! 311 Day is a day of civic participation focused on mobility and transportation equity. Participate wherever you are by reporting infrastructure issues in your area with the Honolulu 311 App or other resources. Learn more here!

Pedal With Da Police!

Bust out your bike lights and join HBL & HPD for a sunset slow roll on Saturday, March 16, as we cruise in Waikīkī for this family-friendly short neighborhood ride (with police escort!). This free community event is a great opportunity for folks of all ages that are looking for a cool, slow-paced, safe night ride. We’ll have reflectors & other goodies to give out, HPD Bike Detail officers & other bike-minded people to chat & mingle with, a HPD bike obstacle course to test your skills at, and other partner organizations providing info (& snacks!). The only catch is: this ride is limited to the first 50 to sign up - so secure your spot here for this free event today!

HMC Volunteer Opportunities Are Getting Closer!

HBL still has 105 open volunteer shifts for the 2024 Haleʻiwa Metric Century. From Thursday, April 24 to Sunday, April 28, these shifts are crucial to getting our big spring ride up and running. Learn more about these shifts and sign up here.

We are also recruiting first aid volunteers for our HMC Aid Stations. If you are a medical professional or have first aid certification and would like to learn more, email Vincent at vincent@HBL.org. This is a one-day commitment on ride day (Sunday, April 28).