Community Resources
Designing safer streets and livable communities requires a collaboration of public-sector agencies, private-sector groups, nonprofit organizations, community associations, and local residents.
Learn about various ways you can get involved to better your community!
Parklets
A parklet is a public space created in an on-street parking space that may feature benches, tables, chairs, planters and landscaping, shade, and bicycle parking. Parklets are temporary installations that can be in place for a period ranging from several hours to several years.
While parklets are sponsored by private partners, all amenities must remain free and open for any member of the public to use. Advertising, table service, and other commercial activities are not permitted.
Quick-Build Guidance
Quick-build projects are short-term improvements to streets utilizing inexpensive materials to achieve community goals. Involving community members and even local artists, quick-build projects leverage relationships within communities to creatively and collaboratively transform the built environment to improve road safety and enhance neighborhood aesthetics. The collaborative nature of quick-build projects fosters opportunities to strengthen community cohesion and solidify a sense of community identity.
The City supports several quick-build project types on City roadways and sidewalks, including decorative curb extensions and painted traffic signal boxes.
Check out our quick-build guide, the Kāpala Toolbox or our Flyer to learn more or email us at completestreets@honolulu.gov to discuss how to launch a quick-build project in your neighborhood!
Check out some quick-build projects by our communities!
Bus Stop Volunteer Program
In addition to supporting quick-build projects such as decorative curb extensions, the Department of Transportation Services (DTS) supports the Bus Stop Volunteer Program, wherein civic organizations, businesses, or school organizations can partner with DTS to paint TheBus bus shelters. Such placemaking projects can help to create a sense of place for a neighborhood and beautify streets. Painting materials may be provided by DTS, but additional costs and volunteers would be provided by the partnering organization.
For those interested, please complete the Application Form to receive additional information about the program.
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle racks provide short-term parking for bicycles. Corrals are bicycle racks placed in series and installed in open areas or roadways. The City can install bicycle racks and corrals on City-owned property per request.
The following are the City’s criteria to install bicycle parking:
- There must be an existing concrete sidewalk of approximately eight feet wide. This is to ensure minimum pedestrian clearance when a bicycle is parked on the rack.
- Racks cannot be placed near fire hydrants, parking meters, door zones, utility boxes, or other areas that are accessed by people.
Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program
Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is a national and international movement to encourage more children (Kindergarten to 8th grade) to walk and bicycle to and from school by creating a safe, convenient, and fun commute. Parents, school district staff, local government employees, police, and community partners compose SRTS teams and help to address critical issues related to children’s health, traffic congestion, public safety, and the environment.
Learn more about the SRTS Program
Urban Forestry
Trees are long-term, green infrastructure investments in our City’s future, yielding significant returns on investment. They cut air pollution, increase property values, support wildlife and biodiversity, provide shade, and increase the pedestrian comfort and safety on sidewalks. Recognizing trees as a valuable asset to grow and maintain, the City is committed to planning 100,000 trees by 2025 and to increasing the urban tree canopy coverage across Oʻahu to 35% by 2035.
Learn how to identify and assess the health of trees, and plant new trees in your community!
Mālama O Ka ʻĀina (MOKA) Program
Mālama O Ka ʻĀina (MOKA) is a community volunteer program that was established by the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM). Administered by DFM’s Division of Road Maintenance, MOKA’s goal is to partner with individuals and organizations to assist in maintaining City-owned properties. Picking up litter, removing graffiti, and patching sidewalk uplifts are just a few of the many activities included under the program.
For more information on how to become a volunteer, please contact MOKA at (808) 768-3606.
3-1-1 Maintenance Reporting
The Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM), Division of Road Maintenance (DRM) addresses a number of maintenance reports submitted by community members, including…
- Roadway pavement repairs
- Street sign replacements
- Roadway striping, crosswalks, and pavement marking replacements
- Storm drain cleaning
- Streams, drain line, and catch basin cleaning
- Dead animal pick up (except Honolulu Area)
- Submit a request to 311
Oʻahu Motor Vehicle Crash Map
New Vision Zero crash map is under development. Please check back for updates.