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Council approves transfer to support Beaky bikeshare; bicycling advocates back continued subsidy
Summary
Resolution 25-2-21 authorizing a funds transfer to support the Beaky bikeshare system was adopted after testimony from the Hawaii Bicycling League; council members discussed broader climate-resiliency project prioritization and one member recorded a no vote on a related package.
The Honolulu City Council adopted Resolution 25-2-21 to transfer funds in support of the Beaky bikeshare program (referred to in testimony and administration remarks as "BK bike/Beaky"). Eduardo Hernandez, advocacy director for the Hawaii Bicycling League, testified in strong support, calling Beaky a "multimodal connector" and urging continued subsidy to maintain equitable access.
Council members also discussed that other climate-resiliency projects originally proposed by the administration had been removed from the package and that the budget chair and administration plan further committee discussion on remaining projects. Director Sullivan (administration) told council members the administration intends to seek further discussion and engage council feedback on the remainder of the projects.
Council Member Tobel stated he voted no on the related package in committee and expressed a desire for clearer prioritization of projects funded by the climate resiliency fund; Council Member Tupelo and others urged a vetting process for fund allocation. The measure to support Beaky was adopted; the transcript notes at least one no vote on the broader package earlier in the meeting.
Discussion vs. action: The action before council was a funds-transfer resolution to support the bikeshare program and it passed; separate decisions on the broader climate-resiliency fund allocation were deferred for further committee review and discussion with the budget chair and administration.
