North Shore
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 Department of Design and Construction (DDC) is integrating Complete Streets solutions along Kamehameha Highway. The Rehabilitation of Streets, Unit 93 project will take place between the ‘Ōpae‘ula Bridge (“Twin Bridges”) and Anahulu River Bridge within Hale‘iwa Town. These improvements will enhance pedestrian connectivity and promote an active pedestrian-oriented commercial street frontage for the many residents and visitors in town to shop, experience its rustic and architectural heritage, and access nearby beaches.
Project improvements include repaving of the roadway, paving the shoulders with permeable concrete pavers, concrete or asphalt (based on site conditions), installation of raised concrete curbs between the roadway and shoulders, a subdrainage system, and underground stormwater storage tanks.
The Project was initially conceived as the Hale‘iwa Town Improvement District Project, which requires financial participation from abutting property owners. However, based on community input, DDC has scaled down the project and will fund the improvements as a rehabilitation of streets project through the City’s Capital Improvement Program.
Upcoming Community Meeting
The City and County of Honolulu invites the public to attend a community meeting on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:30 pm in the Waialua Elementary School Cafeteria (67-020 Waialua Beach Road). The purpose of the meeting is to provide an overview and update of the planned improvements along Kamehameha Highway in Hale‘iwa Town.
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.
