Complete Streets community events scheduled in Kāne‘ohe, Kailua and Pearl City

Honolulu – Did you know that when added together streets makeup the largest open space in our city, even more than our public parks? The City and County of Honolulu recognized this fact when the Complete Streets ordinance was adopted in 2012, and now the concept of “shared space” is coming to Kāne‘ohe, Kailua and Pearl City through several community events designed to inform the public and receive feedback.



“Complete Streets recognizes that roadways are one of our island’s most valuable assets to be enjoyed by all members of our community, and not just for the movement of cars,” said Mayor Kirk Caldwell. “I urge residents to take advantage of these upcoming events so they learn more about the city’s Complete Streets program, as we also learn from them regarding their needs and wants.”



Complete Streets is a transportation and design approach to create a comprehensive, integrated network of streets that are safe for all people, whether traveling by foot, bicycle, transit, or automobile. Since 2012, the city has changed how it plans, designs, and constructs its streets in accordance with the Complete Streets ordinance. The city’s Complete Streets program is inviting the public to attend several community events in Kāne‘ohe, Kailua and Pearl City for the following upcoming project areas and streets:



Kāne‘ohe: Kamehameha Highway from Likelike Highway to Kahekili Highway, Ha‘ikū Road and Kahuhipa Street between Kahekili Highway and Kamehameha Highway, and Kāne‘ohe Bay Drive between Mōkapu Saddle Road and Mōkapu Boulevard. Kea‘ahala Road between Kahekili Highway and Kamehameha Highway will also be studied.



Kailua: Kailua Road, Kalāheo Avenue, Ku‘ulei Road, Mokulua Drive, Oneawa Street, Kīhāpai Street, and Mōkapu Road. Kainalu Drive and Maluniu Avenue will also be studied.



Pearl City: Waimano Home Road, and area network roadways including Noelani Street, Ho‘omalu Street, and Ho‘olaule‘a Street, along with Moanalua Road, will also be studied.



Detailed project information is available online by visiting http://www.honolulu.gov/completestreets and clicking on the map for the specific project areas. Solutions being considered include, but are not limited to:





Pedestrian safety improvements

Dedicated bicycle facilities

Improvements to better accommodate transit users

Traffic signal timing

Streetscape features to improve the walking environment and livability of the community

Pop-Ups:



Pop-ups allow for community members to casually discuss the project at a convenient location within the project area.



Walking Tours:



The community can walk portions of the project corridors with planners and engineers to discuss current issues and opportunities for improvement.



Community Meetings:



A detailed presentation and charrette will be conducted to dive into the communities’ needs and interests. Refreshments will be provided at the community meetings.





Kāne‘ohe



Date



Time



Location



Pop-up



4/7



9am-2pm



Windward Mall, near food court elevator



Walking Tour



4/10



2pm-4pm



Begin at the Kāne‘ohe Community Park, multi-purpose room



Community Meeting



4/10



6pm-8pm



Windward Community College, Ākoakoa Bldg, room 105





Kailua



Date



Time



Location



Pop-up



4/5



5pm-7pm



In front of Pier 1, fronting the parking structure



Walking Tour



4/11



2pm-4pm



Begin at the Kailua District Park, community room



Community Meeting



4/11



6pm-8pm



Kailua District Park, community room





Pearl City



Date



Time



Location



Pop-up



4/9



5pm-7pm



Don Quijote, mauka-side entrance



Walking Tour



4/12



2pm-4pm



Begin at Pearl City District Park, multipurpose room



Community Meeting



4/12



6pm-8pm



Momilani Community Center





Public input can also be provided via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Follow us on Facebook at http://fb.com/hnlcompletestreets, or Instagram at cch_complete_streets.

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