North Shore
Project Overview
The City and County of Honolulu has several ongoing Complete Streets improvements in the works for Oʻahu’s North Shore. The projects reflect community input in their designs and are intended to improve traffic safety, public health, accessibility, and comfort for all. These projects in Waialua and Haleʻiwa are in various stages of implementation, including: Kamehameha Highway Shoulder Improvements, Haleʻiwa Road Multi-Use Path, and the Ke Ala Pūpūkea Bike Path Reconstruction.
The Opportunity
The City is improving major roadways on Oʻahu’s North Shore with the aim of increasing safety and mobility for all roadway users. Complete Streets are:
- Safe and convenient for people of all ages and abilities
- Accommodating to all modes, including foot, bicycle, transit, and automobile
- Integrated with the community’s vision and sense of place
- Supportive of community health and transportation equity
Upcoming and Current Projects
Kamehameha Highway Shoulder Improvements in Haleʻiwa
The City and County of Honolulu is taking advantage of the Rehabilitation of Streets Unit 93 (Kamehameha Highway Improvements in Haleʻiwa) Project to integrate Complete Streets solutions along Kamehameha Highway. The project runs through the entire length of the historic Haleʻiwa Town. This segment of the highway is heavily used by pedestrians, with many residents and tourists visiting the town to shop, experience its rustic and architectural heritage, and access nearby beaches. The project provides an opportunity to create a more pedestrian-friendly environment through effective designs that improve accessibility and the pedestrian experience.
The project will provide a protected walkway to improve pedestrian circulation and safety. The project design incorporates permeable pavers to provide an improved pedestrian experience and to reduce storm-water runoff and existing ponding issues. Other project elements include relocating fire hydrants and utilities and providing access to parking lots fronting the roadway. Click thumbnails to view renderings of proposed improvements.
Community Meetings
The community was presented with an online survey that solicited feedback on a number of options for bollard and planter materials, styles and colors. The preferred color scheme is light concrete and brown paver blocks consistent with the Haleʻiwa Special District Design Guidelines. The City is refining the project materials based on the community’s preference. These material specifications are pending approval by various regulatory agencies.
Haleʻiwa Road Multi-Use Path
The City has begun the planning and design phase for a multi-use path along Haleʻiwa Road. Safety improvements for all road users include traffic calming features and curbing to protect non-motorized users from vehicular traffic.
Ke Ala Pūpūkea Bike Path Reconstruction
The Sunset Beach Bike Path, also known as Ke Ala Pūpūkea Path, was constructed by the City in 1994. Due to age, salt, sun damage, wear and tear, and tree roots pushing up the asphalt, the time has come to reconstruct this well utilized path. The design contract was in procurement in Fiscal Year 2023-2024, and it is anticipated that design work will begin in Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
