No 10 Makiki-Lower Punchbowl-Tantalus Neighborhood Board Regular Meeting July 2026

The City and County Neighborhood Commission Office held the No 10 Makiki-Lower Punchbowl-Tantalus Neighborhood Board Regular Meeting on July 18, 2026. The meeting included reports from the Honolulu Fire Department and Police Department, with discussions on public safety issues such as traffic collisions, speeding enforcement, and the deployment of drone technology as first responders to improve emergency response times and crime deterrence. A significant portion of the meeting focused on transportation and infrastructure safety improvements, including a federally funded project targeting high injury corridors like Wilder Avenue and PE Koi Street, aiming to implement complete streets with enhanced pedestrian and bicycle safety features. The board also considered a resolution honoring the memory of Eddie Cruz OOA Jr. and called for immediate pedestrian safety improvements at a dangerous intersection, with community members advocating for urgent action to prevent further fatalities. Additionally, the meeting covered updates on school zone speed limit reductions, electric bike regulations, and community concerns related to illegal activities and neighborhood safety. Officer elections for the board were conducted, and various elected officials provided updates on legislative and community initiatives. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were reported, but discussions on funding and implementation of safety and technology projects suggest future procurement activities.