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Leeward Bikeway update Dec. 2017

The Leeward Bikeway will be transformative to lives of thousands that live, work, and play in Leeward Oahu by providing them a safe biking and walking path. HBL and thousands of advocates have been pushing for implementation as soon as possible. As 2017 comes to close, there is good news and bad news for the Leeward Bikeway and the vision of a bicycle-friendly Leeward Oahu.

Good News – The Hawaii Department of Transportation has a realistic schedule to break ground on Leeward Bikeway Phase I section by mid-2018 (they plan to put the project out to bid for construction by April/May). HDOT has made Phase I into a separate project from Phase II and they are in the process of completing all the environmental, historic, and other regulatory requirements – based on the all the previous work that has been completed it appears this will move smoothly and quickly. Phase I extends from the end of the Pearl Harbor Bike Path at Waipahu Depot Road to Philippine Sea Road in Ewa (by the Hawaiian Railway Society) – see map below.

Bad News – In separating out Phase II from the Phase I, HDOT has announced that they are deferring implementation of the Phase II section for the foreseeable future. The reasons provided for deferring Phase II are that there are long sections of Phase II where existing utility poles need to either be moved or additional land is needed for the path to avoid them, which would require a lengthy and potentially costly land acquisition process or significantly increase the project cost for relocating utilities. HDOT also says the pre-utility issue project estimate of $13M is funding they do not have and based on current funding levels won’t have in future years. Phase II extends from Philippine Sea Road in Ewa (by the Hawaiian Railway Society) and Lualualei Naval Road in Nanakuli – see map below.

The advocacy doesn’t stop!

We’re not giving up on the full Leeward Bikeway! We plan to continue to organize and advocate – we already have the support of the Nanakuli/Maili and Kapolei Neighborhood Boards, the neighborhoods Phase II will serve. We’ll be reaching out to the area legislators to request their support. We will need your support in this! Please make sure you’re on the list of Leeward Bikeway Supporters so you’ll receive our calls when action is needed.

More info on the Leeward Bikeway – See the Vision! – Click here for our page that provides you extensive information on the Leeward Bikeway. 

 

 

 

 

 

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