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First-ever Hawaii Youth Transportation Council looking for members
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – If you’re between 11 and 24 years old, you can help guide the state’s plan to reach zero carbon emissions by 2045.
The Hawaii Department of Transportation has opened applications for its inaugural ‘Hawaii Youth Transportation Council’.
The group will include about 20 members and hold its first meeting in December.
The creation of the panel was a mandatory condition of a settlement the state made with more than a dozen keiki climate activists in June 2024.
The group was suing the state for failing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The new council will be able to provide input on decisions that could include replacing road lanes with bikeways and pedestrian routes.
The deadline to apply is November 25.
Click here to apply.
If you have issues or questions, email DOTHawaiiYouthCouncil@hawaii.gov or call (808) 587-2172.
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