Salt Lake
Project Overview
The City and County of Honolulu has several ongoing Complete Streets improvements in the works for the Salt Lake neighborhood. The largest projects is the long-planned widening of Salt Lake boulevard. Other smaller projects include traffic calming and pedestrian crossing improvements. These projects will contribute to creating a network of streets that are safe and convenient for all people, whether they are traveling by foot, bicycle, transit, or ride-share, regardless of age or ability.
The Opportunity
The City is improving roadways in Salt Lake 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 & Current Projects
Salt Lake Boulevard Widening
The City and County of Honolulu began this roadway improvement project in the 1970s to increase the capacity of Salt Lake Boulevard to accommodate rapid growth in the Salt Lake Community. Implementation of the project was undertaken in phases. The eastern section between Puʻuloa Road and Ala Lilikoʻi Street was the first phase constructed. Phase 2 completed the western end from Kahuapaʻani Street to Maluna Street in 2005.
Phase 3 encompasses the remaining unimproved section of Salt Lake Boulevard from Maluna Street to Ala Lilikoʻi Street. Its completion will finally provide sidewalks and multiple travel lanes for the entire length of Salt Lake Boulevard. The project is being designed as a Complete Street, consistent with the City’s commitment to providing facilities for all roadway users. Other notable design features include green infrastructure to address stormwater quality and protected bicycle lanes for riders of all ages and abilities. The Salt Lake community has been waiting decades for this project and is eager for its completion.
Construction is now underway on Phase 3A, which will include sidewalks, curbing, curb ramps, and bikeway improvements on the makai side of the unimproved section. Additionally, “green infrastructure” will be incorporated to treat stormwater on-site and physically separate people riding bikes from vehicular traffic. The final Phase 3B improvements will include all remaining elements: additional traffic lanes, completion of the drainage system, traffic signal changes, utility relocations, and the mauka-side curbs, sidewalk, and bike lane. Construction is expected to be completed in June of 2024 for Phase 3A.
- Phase 3 Project Presentation Slides (4/29/2021)
Visit the Salt Lake boulevard Widening project website to learn more about the project.
