HONOLULU – Beginning Thursday, April 3, 2025, new parking restrictions will take effect on 11 streets in Kailua to facilitate enhanced street-sweeping efforts to improve water quality in nearby streams. Additional restrictions will follow on Monday, April 7, 2025.
The new regulations will be enforced twice a month—on the first Monday and first Thursday of each month—from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Using an alternate-side sweeping schedule; parking will be prohibited on one side of affected streets on the first Monday, with restrictions shifting to the opposite side on the first Thursday.
During restricted hours, no vehicles may be parked on designated streets. The Honolulu Police Department will issue citations to vehicles in violation of the new rules.
Affected Streets
Residential Area:
- Keolu Drive (entire street)
- ‘Akumu Street (entire street)
Commercial Area:
- Kainehe Street (entire street)
- Ho’ola’i Street (entire street)
- Aulike Street (entire street)
- Uluniu Street (entire street)
- Maluniu Avenue (from Kuulei Road to Uluniu Street)
- Kīhāpai Street (from Kainehe Street to Oneawa Street)
- Kailua Road (from Hāmākua Drive to Oneawa Street)
- Kuʻulei Road (from Oneawa Street to Maluniu Avenue)
- Hāmākua Drive (from Kailua Road to Keolu Drive)
Why These Restrictions?
The initiative is designed to provide street sweepers with clear access to curbs, allowing for more effective debris removal and reducing the risk of pollution entering storm drains and nearby waterways.
These streets were specifically chosen because they contain storm drain screens that help prevent debris from flowing into the city’s drainage system. Regular sweeping ensures these drains remain clear, allowing for proper water flow and reducing environmental contamination.
Why These Days?
The City’s Department of Facility Maintenance conducted a 12-month study to determine optimal sweeping schedules. The first Monday and first Thursday of each month were selected as they had the lowest number of parked cars, minimizing disruption for residents and businesses. These dates also avoid conflicts with refuse collection schedules.
This parking restriction initiative was developed in collaboration with the Kailua Neighborhood Board and local community members committed to improving water quality and protecting the environment.
For more information, please contact the Department of Facility Maintenance:
Contact: Saani Fong
Phone: (808) -768 – 3387
Email: saani.fong@honolulu.gov
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