2026-03-27 Transportation Commission Agenda

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PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS: Comments may be made either during the public comment portion of the agenda or just prior to the relevant business item. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes in length per agenda item. MEETING MATERIALS/BOARD PACKET: Pursuant to Section 92-7.5, HRS,the board packet provided to members of this commission for this meeting is available for public inspection three business days before the meeting date during regular business hours at the Mass Transit Agency office at 2299 Ho'olaulima Road., Hilo, HI 96720. This information can also be requested by sending an email to heleonbus1&hawaiicounty v_ or by calling 808-961-8744. 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 2. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS Interested persons who want to provide oral testimony on any agenda item may do so now, or at the time the specific agenda item is called. Public testimony will be limited to three (3) minutes in length per agenda item. 3. ELECTION OF OFFICERS 1.) Election of Chair 2.) Election of Vice-Chair 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.) June 24,2025,meeting minutes 2.) January 12, 2026,meeting minutes 5. NEW BUSINESS 1.) Review taxicab applications for NEW Certificate of Public Convenience &Necessity to operate in the County of Hawaii. 1. Branden Henson on behalf of BH Taxi(1) 2. Elmer Varron on behalf of Islander Taxi(1) 3. McChris Agcaoili on behalf of MCA(1) 2.) Discussion on the shared ride taxi program. Mass Transit Agency is encouraging taxi companies to participate in the program. This program is open to all registered taxicab and transportation network companies. 6. MASS TRANSIT ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Follow up: • Update regarding the improvement of bus stops and bus shelters. Mass Transit Agency is currently working with DPW to get 5 bus shelters installed. • Update on the Micro transit program. • Update on Mass Transit Agency's Battery Electric Bus charging station. New report: • New bus route schedules effective February 1, 2026 • Purchase of Kamigaki Park& Ride County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.