Central Oahu Transportation Study

Deliverable I: Summary of Community Input March 2020 Central Oahu Transportation Study

Prepared for Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization

Prepared by SSFM International, Inc.

Document Control

Deliverable Name Date Activity Completed

Deliverable I: Summary of Community Input

March 13, 2018 1st Draft, Community Meetings only


December 12, 2019 1st Draft, Complete Report


December 30, 2019 2nd Draft


March 5, 2020 Final


March 13, 2020 Final (revised)

This report was funded in part through grants from the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation. The views and opinions of the agency expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

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Table of Contents

Overview of the Central Oahu Transportation Study ........................................................................................... vii

1.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................ 1

2.0 Community Meetings ................................................................................................................................... 3

2.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................................... 3

2.2 Community Meeting 1 ..................................................................................................................................... 3 Station 1: Welcome and Sign-in ........................................................................................................................... 4 Station 2: Study Area and Study Information ...................................................................................................... 5 Station 3: Demographics ...................................................................................................................................... 5 Station 4: Travel Characteristics ........................................................................................................................... 6 Station 5: Performance Measures ....................................................................................................................... 6 Station 6: Initial Alternatives ................................................................................................................................ 7

2.3 Community Meeting 2 ................................................................................................................................... 11 Station 1: Project Overview ............................................................................................................................... 11 Station 2: Transit and TDM ................................................................................................................................ 12 Multi-Modal and Pricing Projects....................................................................................................................... 15 General Feedback Form ..................................................................................................................................... 19

3.0 Stakeholder Panel ....................................................................................................................................... 21

3.2 Survey 1: Demographics and Normal Travel Patterns ................................................................................... 21 Summary of Survey 1 Results ............................................................................................................................. 38

3.2 Survey 2: Opinions about Travel in Central Oahu and Use of Ride Sharing Options ..................................... 39 Summary of Survey 2 ......................................................................................................................................... 49

3.3 Survey 3: Use of Bicycles ................................................................................................................................ 50 Summary of Survey 3 ......................................................................................................................................... 58

3.4 Survey 4: Use of TheBus................................................................................................................................. 59 Summary of Survey 4 ......................................................................................................................................... 66

3.5 Survey 5: Walking in Central Oahu ................................................................................................................ 66 Summary of Survey 5 ......................................................................................................................................... 75

4.0 Neighborhood Board Meetings ................................................................................................................... 77

5.0 Meetings with the Permitted Interaction Group ......................................................................................... 81

5.1 May 21, 2018 Meeting .................................................................................................................................. 82 Study Background .............................................................................................................................................. 82 Study Expectations ............................................................................................................................................. 83

5.2 April 24, 2019 Meeting .................................................................................................................................. 83 Project Preferences: “Booklet” Activity ............................................................................................................. 83 Project Preferences: “Dot” Activity .................................................................................................................... 83 Summary ............................................................................................................................................................ 84

6.0 Community Events ...................................................................................................................................... 85

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6.1 Summary of OahuMPO Activities at Community Events ............................................................................... 85

6.2 Results of “Dot” Activity ................................................................................................................................ 87 Results of “Dot” Activity for Mililani-Waipio Subarea Projects .......................................................................... 87 Results of the “Dot” Activity for Wahiawa-Whitmore Village Projects .............................................................. 90

7.0 Online Survey ............................................................................................................................................. 95

7.1 Results of Mililani-Waipio Online Survey ....................................................................................................... 95 Summary of Mililani-Waipio Online Survey Results ........................................................................................... 99

7.2 Results of Wahiawa-Whitmore Village Online Survey ................................................................................. 100 Summary of Wahiawa-Whitmore Village Online Survey Results ..................................................................... 102

List of Figures Figure 1. Where do you live? ........................................................................................................................ 4 Figure 2. Where do you work/go to school? ................................................................................................ 4 Figure 3. What are the most important issues to you? ................................................................................ 5 Figure 4. What is the most important travel mode for you and your family (by age)? ................................ 6 Figure 5. Identify the Performance Measure that means the most to you .................................................. 7 Figure 6. Initial Projects ................................................................................................................................ 9 Figure 7. How important do you feel it is to look at transportation issues in Central Oahu? .................... 12 Figure 8. Where in Central Oahu do you live? ............................................................................................ 13 Figure 9. Where do you work or go to school? ........................................................................................... 13 Figure 10. Ranking of Transit Projects ........................................................................................................ 14 Figure 11. Preference for TDM Strategies .................................................................................................. 14 Figure 12. Do you bicycle on a regular basis? ............................................................................................. 15 Figure 13. Would you bike more if there were improved and safer bicycle facilities? .............................. 16 Figure 14. Do you feel that sidewalks, paths, and crosswalks in Central Oahu are safe? .......................... 16 Figure 15. Why do you feel that sidewalks, paths, and crosswalks in Central Oahu are not safe? ............ 17 Figure 16. Where is the worst traffic congestion in Central Oahu? ........................................................... 17 Figure 17. Do you think single-occupant vehicles should have the option to use the carpool lane for a fee? .................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Figure 18. Would you pay to use the carpool lane? ................................................................................... 18 Figure 19. Where do you live? .................................................................................................................... 21 Figure 20. How many people are in your household? ................................................................................ 22 Figure 21. What mode of transportation do you use most frequently? .................................................... 22 Figure 22. Where do you travel at least once in a normal week (more than one response allowed)? ..... 23 Figure 23. Reason for travel on Sunday (more than one response allowed) ............................................. 24 Figure 24. Reason for travel on Monday (more than one response allowed) ............................................ 25 Figure 25. Reason for Travel on Tuesday (more than one response allowed) ........................................... 26 Figure 26. Reason for travel on Wednesday (more than one response allowed) ...................................... 27 Figure 27. Reason for travel on Thursday (more than one response allowed) .......................................... 28 Figure 28. Reason for travel on Friday (more than one response allowed) ............................................... 29 Figure 29. Reason for travel on Saturday (more than one response allowed) ........................................... 30 Figure 30. What mode of transportation do you use most (more than one response allowed)? ............. 31

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Figure 31. What is the relationship of other household members to you (more than one response allowed)? * .................................................................................................................................................. 31 Figure 32. What is the age of other household members (more than one response allowed)? *............. 32 Figure 33. Does household member commute (more than one response allowed)? * ............................. 32 Figure 34. What is household member's mode of travel (more than one response allowed)? * .............. 33 Figure 35. How many school age children (age 5-17) are in your home? .................................................. 33 Figure 36. Where do your children go to school (more than one response allowed)? * ........................... 34 Figure 37. How do your children typically get to school? * ........................................................................ 34 Figure 38. How old are you? ....................................................................................................................... 35 Figure 39. What is your gender? ................................................................................................................. 35 Figure 40. What is your employment status? ............................................................................................. 36 Figure 41. How long have you lived at your current address? ................................................................... 36 Figure 42. What is your household's total income? ................................................................................... 37 Figure 43. How did you hear about the stakeholder panel? ...................................................................... 37 Figure 44. Do you work at or attend a public school (K-12 or university)? ................................................ 38 Figure 45. How do you rate the ease of travel in Central Oahu? ............................................................... 39 Figure 46. How do you rate the quality of street repairs in Central Oahu? ............................................... 41 Figure 47. How do you rate the overall traffic flow in Central Oahu? ........................................................ 43 Figure 48. Would you use Car Share if it was available in Central Oahu? .................................................. 44 Figure 49. Have you heard of on-demand ride hailing services such as Uber and Lyft? ............................ 44 Figure 50. Do you have an account with an on-demand ride hailing service? * ........................................ 45 Figure 51. Have you used an on-demand ride hailing service in another city? * ....................................... 45 Figure 52. Have you used an on-demand ride hailing service on Oahu? * ................................................. 46 Figure 53. Was the fare reasonable? * ....................................................................................................... 47 Figure 54. Can you see yourself making more use of this type of service? * ............................................. 48 Figure 55. Do you know how to ride a bike? .............................................................................................. 50 Figure 56. Do you own a bicycle? * ............................................................................................................. 50 Figure 57. Do any household members own a bicycle? ............................................................................. 51 Figure 58. What kind of bike rider do you consider yourself? * ................................................................. 51 Figure 59. How do you use a bicycle for making trips within Central Oahu (more than one response allowed)? * .................................................................................................................................................. 52 Figure 60. What would encourage you to bicycle more in Central Oahu more than one response allowed)? * .................................................................................................................................................................. 52 Figure 61. What is the ease of travel by bicycle in Central Oahu? * .......................................................... 54 Figure 62. Are you aware of the new separated bike-only lanes in Downtown Honolulu? ....................... 54 Figure 63. What is your opinion on bike-only lanes? .................................................................................. 55 Figure 64. Would you like to see protected bike lanes in Central Oahu? ................................................... 55 Figure 65. Have you used the bike rack on TheBus? *................................................................................ 56 Figure 66. How often have you used the bike rack on TheBus? * .............................................................. 56 Figure 67. Would you use Bike Share if available in Central Oahu? * ........................................................ 57 Figure 68. Do you use TheBus? ................................................................................................................... 59 Figure 69. What would encourage you to use TheBus more frequently (more than one response allowed)? .................................................................................................................................................................... 59 Figure 70. How many other people in your household ride TheBus? ........................................................ 60 Figure 71. Which bus routes do you or anyone in your household use or have used in the past (more than one response allowed)? .............................................................................................................................. 60

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Figure 72. Do you use Mililani Transit Center at Mililani Town Center? * ................................................. 61 Figure 73. Do you use Mililani Mauka Park & Ride? * ................................................................................ 61 Figure 74. Do you use TheBus to go to the following locations (more than one response allowed)? * .... 62 Figure 75. Do you ever use TheBus in Downtown Honolulu for short, in-town trips? * ............................ 62 Figure 76. How do you feel about the conditions of bus shelters in Central Oahu (more than one response allowed)? * .................................................................................................................................................. 63 Figure 77. How do you pay for your bus fare? * ......................................................................................... 63 Figure 78. Do you use TheBus app? ............................................................................................................ 64 Figure 79. Do you expect to use the rail? ................................................................................................... 65 Figure 80. How would you get to the Pearl Highlands or Leeward Community College Rail Stations (more than one response allowed)? ...................................................................................................................... 65 Figure 81. Do you regularly walk to make any of the following trips (more than one response allowed)? .................................................................................................................................................................... 66 Figure 82. Rate the ease of walking in Central Oahu. * .............................................................................. 67 Figure 83. Rate the availability of walking paths and trails in Central Oahu * ........................................... 68 Figure 84. What concerns do you have about Central Oahu sidewalks (more than one response allowed)? .................................................................................................................................................................... 69 Figure 85. What would encourage you to use sidewalks in Central Oahu more frequently (more than one response allowed)? ..................................................................................................................................... 69 Figure 86. Rate the crosswalks in Central Oahu. ........................................................................................ 71 Figure 87. What would encourage you to use crosswalks more in Central Oahu (more than one response allowed)? ..................................................................................................................................................... 72 Figure 88. Would you like to see diagonal crosswalks in Central Oahu? .................................................... 72 Figure 89. Would you like to see pedestrian head-start phasing in Central Oahu? ................................... 73 Figure 90. Would you like to see in-pavement crosswalk lighting in Central Oahu? ................................. 74 Figure 91. Results of "Dot" Activity for Transit Projects in the Mililani-Waipio Subarea ........................... 89 Figure 92. Results of "Dot" Activity for Roadway Projects in the Mililani-Waipio Subarea ....................... 89 Figure 93. Results of the "Dot" Activity for Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects in the Mililani-Waipio Subarea .................................................................................................................................................................... 90 Figure 94. Results of the "Dot" Activity for Transit Projects in the Wahiawa-Whitmore Village Subarea . 92 Figure 95. Results of the "Dot" Activity for Roadway Projects in the Wahiawa-Whitmore Village Subarea .................................................................................................................................................................... 92 Figure 96. Results of "Dot" Activity for Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects in the Wahiawa-Whitmore Village Subarea ....................................................................................................................................................... 93

List of Tables Table 1. Summary of Meetings with Study Area Neighborhood Boards .................................................... 77 Table 2. Summary of Meetings between OahuMPO and the Permitted Interaction Group ...................... 81 Table 3. Summary of Community Events .................................................................................................... 85 Table 4. Results of "Dot" Activity for Projects in the Mililani-Waipio Subarea .......................................... 88 Table 5. Results of "Dot" Activity for Projects in the Wahiawa-Whitmore Village Subarea....................... 91 Table 6. Project Reactions (Negative – Neutral – Positive) for Mililani-Waipio Projects ........................... 96 Table 7. "Top" Projects Identified in the Mililani-Waipio Sub-area ............................................................ 97 Table 8. Mililani-Waipio Projects Selected up to $80 Million ..................................................................... 98 Table 9. Project Reactions (Negative – Neutral – Positive) for Wahiawa-Whitmore Village Projects ..... 101

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OVERVIEW OF THE CENTRAL OAHU TRANSPORTATION STUDY The Central Oahu Transportation Study (COTS) will assess the multi-modal transportation needs of the region and identify key transportation system improvements, strategies and policies that can improve regional transportation mobility and access in a sustainable way. The strategies and system improvements will be technically feasible, financially realistic, sustainable, and meet regional transportation needs.

This report comprises Deliverable I: Summary of Community Input. The full list of tasks are:

• Task 1: Coordinate and review past and on-going traffic, transit, and land use studies prepared by other agencies, establish a project management working group, and develop a stakeholder involvement process.

• Task 2: Identify performance measures and measures of economic sustainability to collect and establish a comprehensive baseline multi-modal transportation dataset.

• Task 3: Analyze and evaluate regional transportation, demographic, economic, and land use trends and issues.

• Task 4: Determine and assess current and future multi-modal needs and opportunities for the region through technical methodologies, user survey and stakeholder outreach. The technical forecasting of future traffic, transit, land use, and other related projections will utilize and be done in coordination with OahuMPO’s current travel demand forecast model and Congestion Management Process.

• Task 5: Identify potential strategies and system improvements for key corridors in the region, including but not limited to, transit improvements with connections to the Honolulu rail transit system and H-2.

• Task 6: Assess order-of-magnitude of impacts of the potential strategies and system improvements utilizing identified performance measures. This order-of-magnitude assessment will include expected project and strategy implementation timing, project delivery costs including land acquisition, environmental impacts, and estimates of operations and maintenance costs.

• Task 7: Define the benefits and costs of the potential strategies and system improvements and compare those benefits and costs to each other.

• Task 8: Compare and prioritize those potential strategies and system improvements that meet the desired purpose mentioned above (technically feasible, financially realistic, and sustainable).

• Task 9: Develop recommendations and an implementation timeframe to set priorities for those strategies and system improvements.

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Twelve deliverables document the results of the nine tasks and their subtasks. The reports include:

A. Assessment of Previous Studies and Surveys associated with the study area and recommendations for further data collection or survey work as needed. Report A provides the assessment of the studies and surveys identified in two deliverables that have been submitted: List of Previous Studies and List of Previous Surveys.

B. Identification of the Trends and Issues impacting the COTS area. This report will include the demographics, economics and land trends occurring in the study area as well as identify the impacts of those trends.

B.2 Identification and definitions of Performance Measures, Sustainability Performance Measures, Baseline and Data Elements that will be used to guide and evaluate project alternatives.

C. Data Memorandum that lists the information needed based upon Deliverables A through B.2 and

documents the results of the data collection.

D. A discussion of previous Alternatives as well as strategies for improvements will be presented in this report.

E. The Preliminary Ranking of identified Alternatives will be detailed in this report (Deliverable E1).

The performance measures identified in Report B will be applied to the alternatives. TransCAD model using the OahuMPO model runs will provide a means to compare alternatives (as applicable). The outcome of these tasks will be a ranking of alternatives and their impacts on the study area. A review of the model’s applicability based on base year and existing volumes will be documented in a separate report (Deliverable E2).

F. Documents the Feasibility Assessment of the alternatives. Documentation will include identifying

criteria for feasibility and sustainability assumptions; reporting on the impacts by performance measure; identification of environmental impacts and identified mitigations; and, assumptions for implementation all leading to a refinement of the alternative rankings.

G. The Financial Assessment will be documented in this report. Financial assumptions and

requirements including costs will be reviewed. The benefits and costs of the alternatives will be assessed and compared including any identified trade-offs.

H. The Final Report on Prioritization and Recommendations for Implementation will summarize and

prioritize strategies; identify recommendations; identify impacts of no implementation; recommend an implementation timeframe; and, identify any impacts if implementation is not accomplished within the recommended timeframe.

I. This report will provide a summary of the Community Input and how that input was used to inform

the study, as well as the survey results from all surveys conducted during the study.

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Deliverable I is organized as follows:

• Overview of the COTS Project and this Deliverable • Section 1: Introduction • Section 2: Community Meetings • Section 3: Stakeholder Panel • Section 4: Neighborhood Board Presentations • Section 5: Meetings with the Citizen Advisory Committee Permitted Interaction Group • Section 6: Community Events • Section 7: Online Survey

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1.0 INTRODUCTION The Central Oahu Transportation Study (COTS) assesses the multimodal transportation needs of the region and identifies key transportation system improvements, strategies and policies that can improve regional transportation mobility and access in a sustainable way. The strategies and system improvements are technically feasible, financially realistic, sustainable, and meet regional transportation needs.

As part of this study, community input was solicited in multiple ways:

• Community meetings • Neighborhood Board Presentations • Stakeholder surveys • Meetings with the Citizen Advisory Committee Permitted Interaction Group (CAC-PIG) • Community engagement at Community Events and Neighborhood Board meetings • Online survey

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2.0 COMMUNITY MEETINGS

2.1 Overview In the first two years of the study, there were two community meetings. Advertisement was done through presentations at Neighborhood Boards, advertisement in the Mililani Town Association Newsletter, Facebook, Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OahuMPO) website, press release, email, and posting flyers.

The first community meeting served as a study kick-off and was attended by 46 participants. It was held on November 30, 2016 at Mililani High School’s cafeteria. The format was an open house followed by a presentation.

The second community meeting was held on November 16, 2017 at Kanoelani Elementary School’s cafeteria in Waipio. There were 31 attendees.

2.2 Community Meeting 1 The first community meeting was held at the Mililani High School cafeteria on November 30, 2016 and had 46 attendees. The meeting was an open house format with interactive displays so that attendees could discuss various options to be considered to improve transportation in, out, and through Central Oahu. In addition to representatives from OahuMPO and the consultant team, there were representatives from the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Planning and Permitting Community Plan Team, the Department of Transportation Services (DTS) – TheBus, VanPool, and the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) available to answer questions.

There were six (6) stations spread throughout the cafeteria. These stations included the following and were staffed by the consultant team:

• Welcome and Sign-in • Study Area and Study • Information • Demographics • Travel Characteristics • Performance Measures • Initial Alternatives

A summary of the comments received at each station is provided in the following sections. A complete matrix of the comments received at the first community meeting is provided in Appendix A.

Community Meeting 1 – Open House Format

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Station 1: Welcome and Sign-in

As previously mentioned, there were 46 attendees at the first community meeting. At the welcome station, attendees were asked to identify where they live and work/go to school. A total of 32 people identified where they live, and 27 identified where they work/go to school. Responses are shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2.

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Station 2: Study Area and Study Information

At Station 2, attendees were asked to identify the issues that are most important to them regarding Central Oahu travel. Figure 3 identifies the issues and how many times they were selected. As shown in Figure 3, congestion relief is the most important issue to those attendees that provided a response. Access to the rail system and bike/pedestrian facilities were also identified as important.

Figure 3. What are the most important issues to you?

Station 3: Demographics

Station 3 included posters that identified those under 20 years old and those over 65 years old, population density, and the locations of poverty and minority populations within the study area. Attendees were asked to identify their age and/or family member’s age(s) and the travel mode that is most important for them. The results by number of responses (multiple responses were allowed) are shown in Figure 4.

There were a total of 61 responses provided regarding preferred travel mode. As shown in Figure 5, the majority of the respondents were in the 21 to 64 age bracket and chose bicycle and drive alone as the most important travel mode. For those over 65 years old, drive alone and transit were the most important. For those under 20 years old, bicycle was the travel mode selected the most often. Although there was a total of 21 selections (approximately 34% of all selections) of bicycle as the most important travel mode, the study team noticed a large attendance from those who bicycle. This is unlikely representative of the population in Central Oahu. In fact, as per the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2010 American Community Survey, 1.63% of people on Oahu are bike commuters.

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Figure 4. What is the most important travel mode for you and your family (by age)?

Station 4: Travel Characteristics

Station 4 included three (3) posters that identified the existing traffic conditions within the study area, future traffic conditions within the study area, and areas with a high crash rate. There were no comments made on these posters, and this station did not include an interactive component.

Station 5: Performance Measures

At Station 5, attendees had the opportunity to review the proposed performance measures that would be applied to potential projects and to identify the performance measures they believed to be the most important. Performance measures were split into six (6) categories: multimodal system, congestion reduction, system reliability, freight, safety, and asset management. As shown in Figure 5, Multimodal System and Congestion Reduction were the most selected Performance Measures.

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Station 6 included a map that showed the potential projects that had been identified in previous studies. It also included a map where attendees could propose additional projects not previously identified. After the meeting, the complete set of projects was mapped (see Figure 6).

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2.3 Community Meeting 2 The second community meeting was held at the Kanoelani Elementary School cafeteria on November 16, 2017 and had 31 attendees. In addition to representatives from OahuMPO and the consultant team, there were representatives from DTS – TheBus, VanPool, and HART available to answer questions. This community meeting was held with a small group format where attendees could visit a station and learn more about projects being considered and provide feedback about those projects. The three stations included the following:

• Station 1: Project Overview • Station 2: Transit and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) • Station 3: Multi-Modal Projects and Pricing

Attendees were provided with a feedback form specific to each station and its associated projects, as well as a general comment form. The following sections summarize the comments received. In addition, a complete matrix of comments received is provided in Appendix B.

Station 1: Project Overview

Station 1 provided a project overview of the COTS. A total of 23 project feedback forms were completed at Station 1. The project feedback form for Station 1 included six (6) questions and an opportunity to provide general comments.

The first question, represented in Figure 7, asked attendees to rate the importance of looking at transportation issues on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the highest score. As shown in Figure 7, the responses were overwhelmingly positive. The second question requested that respondents identify their top three (3) priorities for travel in the COTS area. Many of the responses suggested improving transit service, including connections to the rail project that is under construction. Other common responses included improving the bike network. All responses are provided in a matrix in Appendix B.

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Figure 7. How important do you feel it is to look at transportation issues in Central Oahu?

Station 2: Transit and TDM

Station 2 provided an overview of the potential transit and TDM projects that have been identified for the COTS. A total of 25 project feedback forms with nine questions and an opportunity to provide additional comments were completed at Station 2. A summary matrix of the responses is provided in Appendix B.

The first two questions inquired about where the attendees live and go to work or school. As shown in Figure 8, the majority of respondents live in Mililani. As shown in Figure 9, the majority of respondents work in Downtown Honolulu. A number of responses included information about other family members, including school age children that go to school in Central Oahu. Therefore, the number of responses identifying Central Oahu are mostly attributed to those that go to school rather than those that work.

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Figure 8. Where in Central Oahu do you live?

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Figure 10 provides an average of the respondents ranking of 10 types of transit projects under consideration in the COTS. Although the rankings were fairly consistent between the types of projects, the two highest ranked transit projects were bus service expansion and bus rapid transit.

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Attendees were also asked to identify their preferred TDM strategies. As shown in Figure 11, respondents identified alternate or shifted work hours as their preferred TDM strategy, closely followed by working from home and employer-based commuter/parking programs.

Figure 11. Preference for TDM Strategies

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Station 3 provided a summary of the potential multi-modal (i.e., roadway, bicycle, pedestrian) and pricing projects identified for the COTS. A total of 26 project feedback forms were completed at Station 3. The project feedback forms included 15 questions and an opportunity to provide additional comments. A summary matrix of the responses is provided in Appendix B.

The first four questions focused on bicycling in Central Oahu, including whether respondents biked on a regular basis and if they would do so more frequently if there were an improved and safer network of protected bikeways and/or bikeshare in Central Oahu. As shown in Figure 12, approximately three-quarters of respondents answered “No” to the question regarding if they biked on a regular basis. However, as shown in Figure 13, approximately three-quarters of respondents answered that they would bike on a regular basis if there were improved and safer bicycle facilities.

Figure 12. Do you bicycle on a regular basis?

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Figure 13. Would you bike more if there were improved and safer bicycle facilities?

The next several questions referenced walking in Central Oahu, including whether respondents feel that sidewalks and paths, including crosswalks at intersections, are safe. As seen in Figure 14, approximately half of the respondents do not feel that sidewalks, paths, and crosswalks in Central Oahu are safe. The reasons identified for this assessment are shown in Figure 15. The top two responses were that cars travel too fast and drivers don’t pay attention.

Figure 14. Do you feel that sidewalks, paths, and crosswalks in Central Oahu are safe?

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Figure 15. Why do you feel that sidewalks, paths, and crosswalks in Central Oahu are not safe?

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The remaining questions focused on pricing projects and paying to use the carpool lane as a single-occupant vehicle. As shown in Figure 17, the responses were evenly split regarding whether single-occupant vehicles should have the option to use the carpool lane for a fee. However, even some of those that responded “yes” stated that they would not pay to use the carpool lane (see Figure 18).

Figure 17. Do you think single-occupant vehicles should have the option to use the carpool lane for a fee?

Figure 18. Would you pay to use the carpool lane?

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General Feedback Form

The general feedback form requested information on how attendees heard about the meeting, suggestions for how to distribute information about the COTS and future meetings, and whether the meeting provided useful information. There were 20 general feedback forms completed, and 100% of the respondents stated that the meeting provided useful information. The majority of the respondents replied that they had heard about the meeting through their Neighborhood Board, elected representative, or OahuMPO. It was suggested that future meetings be advertised through social media, television/radio, and in the newspaper.

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3.0 STAKEHOLDER PANEL A “panel” was recruited by OahuMPO and the CAC-PIG to take up to five (5) email surveys. The primary objective of these surveys was to gather Central Oahu residents’ continuous feedback and input into the COTS. The participants provided responses to questions on different topics including where, how, and why they travel on Oahu. Participants were also asked to provide opinions about possible improvements or changes that might be made to the transportation system in Central Oahu.

The five (5) surveys were administered by SMS Research and covered the following topics:

• Survey 1: Demographics and Normal Travel Patterns • Survey 2: Opinions about Travel in Central Oahu and Use of Ride Sharing Options • Survey 3: Use of Bicycles • Survey 4: Use of TheBus • Survey 5: Walking in Central Oahu

The next sections provide a summary of the five (5) surveys. In addition, four (4) of the five (5) surveys included “open-ended” questions where participants could provide written comments. These comments are also provided. Results of each survey are provided in the following sections.

3.2 Survey 1: Demographics and Normal Travel Patterns Survey 1 focused on getting to know the respondents. The survey contained demographic questions, as well as questions regarding the typical weekly travel habits of household members. There were 49 respondents for Survey 1, which had 18 questions. The first question asked if the respondent was at least 18 years old and a resident of Oahu. All respondents were at least 18 years old. The following charts identify the responses to the remaining 17 questions.

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Figure 20. How many people are in your household?

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Figure 23. Reason for travel on Sunday (more than one response allowed)

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Figure 30. What mode of transportation do you use most (more than one response allowed)? *

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Figure 32. What is the age of other household members (more than one response allowed)? *


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Figure 34. What is household member's mode of travel (more than one response allowed)? *


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Figure 42. What is your household's total income?

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Figure 44. Do you work at or attend a public school (K-12 or university)?

Summary of Survey 1 Results

In summary, what is indicated in Survey 1 is that the majority of residents of the COTS area travel by car.

• The majority of the respondents live in the COTS area (45 out of 49 respondents; 91.8%) (see Figure 19)

• 44 out of 49 respondents (89.8%) use a personal vehicle as their primary mode of transportation (see Figure 21).

• Five out of 49 respondents (10.2%) selected that they travel to work on weekends (see Figure 23 and Figure 29)

• 26 to 32 respondents (53.1% to 65.3%) selected that they travel to work on weekdays (Monday through Friday) (see Figure 24 through Figure 28)

• 24 of 49 respondents (49%) indicated that they work full time (see Figure 40). • Only 16 out of 43 responses (37.2%) indicated that there were school-aged children in the home

(see Figure 35) • 12 out of 16 responses (75%) stated that school-aged children get to school by car (see Figure 37). • The survey indicated that there are an additional 61 members of the respondents’ households

(see Figure 31). • 38 of 48 responses (75%) indicate that household members commute (see Figure 33) • 42 of the 48 responses (87.5%) indicate that they travel predominantly by car (see Figure 34).

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3.2 Survey 2: Opinions about Travel in Central Oahu and Use of Ride Sharing Options

Survey 2 inquired as to respondent’s opinions on travel in Central Oahu and their use of ride sharing options. There were 28 respondents for Survey 2. The Survey contained 13 primary questions with sub questions requesting comments. Responses to the survey questions are provided below.

Figure 45. How do you rate the ease of travel in Central Oahu?

As shown in Figure 45, 21 of the 28 respondents (75%) indicated that the ease of travel in Central Oahu is Good or Fair. Respondents were asked to provide comments to explain their response to the question “Please rate the ease of travel in Central Oahu.” These comments are below.

• Afternoon traffic is slow. • Because the City allowed too many houses to be built to be handled on the road. The traffic from

Waipio to town is always crowded, at any time of day and even during weekends. Accidents common on H1-H2 merge, merge from Waipio to H-1 going west in the a.m. Traffic slow in the afternoons after 3:00 especially from Waipio Stadium all the way past H-2. Then, if you try to avoid the school hour traffic, there is construction after 9:00 east and westbound with little reprieve. Traffic is a joke.

• Bottleneck traffic and now with the construction of the Rail, travel time is even more increased. • Heavy traffic, frequent road closures due accidents or construction, lack of alternative routes,

poor road condition. • I’m lucky because I have a car and I work close to home, but for others that have to commute

further, as everyone knows, traffic is awful. Part of my decision to take a job at the company I work for was based off of the ease of commute. I can’t imagine having to go through the morning and afternoon traffic every single day.

• I am easily able to travel where I want to travel in Central Waipio

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• It often depends if there is an accident or stalled vehicle. • It really depends on the time of day, weekdays or weekends... and if school is out for summer ...

as a longtime resident of Waipio, the traffic is noticeably more congested these days. If school is back in session ...during school hours ... ease of travel is good .. however, between 2pm and 4pm, after school traffic is horrendous ... and at 4:30pm the after-work hours, additional traffic congestion occurs, and eventually eases off at about 6:30pm. On weekends ease of traffic is good ... until the evening hours. when beach goers are returning to their homes either in Waipio of in Mililani ...

• Kamehameha Highway had been under construction for over a year and the road condition has ruined my vehicle. In the morning, it is almost impossible to go down Kamehameha Highway from Waipio Uka. It can take up to 40 minutes to go the 3 miles to Pearl City. Traffic backs up along the road passing Costco and it takes forever to access the freeway from there if construction is blocking Kamehameha Highway, especially on weekends. Coming up from Pearl City on Kamehameha Highway can be difficult due to the traffic at Pearl Highlands corner. It’s easier to get on the freeway and come back. Neighborhood streets are generally good to travel but getting in and out of the community can take time.

• Less traffic congestion. Many Mililani residents have to travel out of our district for employment. • Long commute times; the H1 needs to be resurfaced (past patching has left the surface uneven

and bumpy). • Lots of cars and traffic • More cars than the roads can accommodate during certain hours of the day. Especially when it’s

raining. Ever since the Department of Education did away with student transportation services for those students that live within the bridges, there are more cars on the road than are necessary.

• Not too much housing but access around the island is hindered by traffic on H1/H2 and through North Shore

• Once you get out of Waipio or Mililani onto H2 or Kamehameha Highway, traffic is okay, unless it’s prime commuting time.

• Roads are in good condition. Not much roadwork construction. Less traffic than elsewhere. • The stretch of freeway from Mililani Waipio to the H2 can be congested in the mornings. • The traffic is progressively heavy and getting worse as the years go on. This is due to families

moving to Central and West Waipio to take advantage of the new area developments to include new homes, schools, and shopping centers. The main hub for job opportunities continue to be centered in Honolulu. Majority of the employees who work in the downtown area live and play in the newer developments of the Central and West Waipio regions. It is fair to assume that it will only get worse as the developments in the Central and West Waipio regions increase thus a need for an alternative means for travel is the solution.

• There is much too much traffic during the rush hour, it takes twice the time to go anywhere and when you do arrive there is little to no parking. We need more affordable clean and safe alternatives.

• There is only one way out of Mililani Waipio to get to the H-2 Freeway.

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• There is too much traffic trying to get out of or into Central Waipio. The coordination of road work is poor.

• Traffic at 6:30 in the morning and going home at 4:30. I catch the express bus it sometimes takes 1 hr.

• Traffic is always heavy especially when there is/are incident(s), too many single drivers, poor entrance routes into the freeways, poor visibilities especially during heavy rain weathers

• Traffic is minimal at all hours, constantly flowing. Roads are wide. Traffic lights are timed correctly. Mass transit using the bus is better than good.

• Traffic isn’t as intense as other areas. Once you get to the H1 to H2 merge, that combines Waipio w/ Central Waipio traffic and it backs up. With the development of Koa Ridge in central Waipio, traffic will get much more intense for Central Waipio without any chance to mitigate.

• Traveling in Central Waipio (Waipio, Mililani, and Waipio is good because traffic is normally light. Waipio sometimes has backups on Kamehameha Highway at noon and in the afternoon rush hour and Kilani Avenue in the late afternoon. However, most of the time it’s good. I go to Mililani and Waipio infrequently and mostly during non-busy periods so traffic is usually light.

• We have the bus and your car. • We travel short distances (no more than 15 miles from home) and go after 9 am, when we can

and try to be home by 3, when we can.

Figure 46. How do you rate the quality of street repairs in Central Oahu?

As shown in Figure 46, 22 of the 28 responses (79%) was “Good” or “Fair”. The following comments were provided:

• Depends on which street being discussed. The City streets were recently repaved, so those are generally still in good condition. The same is not true for the freeways. Those surfaces need repaving.

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• Did you know that mainland colleges and streets can be fixed faster than in Oahu, and then last much longer? The main thoroughfare in Wahiawa (e.g., Kamehameha Ave) and H1 are already pocketed with potholes. H1 has potholes even though they are always subject to construction. Why is that? There is also very little notice given to westbound residents compared to front page or front local page headlines on repairs in town. Ridiculous.

• Generally, the city is pretty good about patching the roads. • I have seen workers on the Kipapa Gulch Bridge. It is such an important road that it needs to be

maintained. I am glad that they have not closed the bridge for the entire weekend. • I think you need to work on Mililani. The roots of the trees are extended under the roadway. The

first right when you are coming from Kipapa gulch. • It has gotten better in the past two years but there are still many roads where repeated pothole

repair has resulted in extremely rough and uneven surfaces. • Kamehameha Highway is a mess and pothole keep popping up. The section from Kipapa Gulch

through Mililani is still very nice, as it was recently redone. The neighborhood streets are also in very good shape. The road into Waikele is a disaster and it is very HARD to avoid potholes. Same with the Pearl City Kamehameha Highway connection into Waipio.

• Lots of roads that were bad have been repaired • Mayor Caldwell has certainly fulfilled his promise to get the main arteries of traffic in Wahiawa

and Mililani fixed ... however, many of the side streets that lead to these main arteries are in very poor condition . and filling potholes in these side streets with gravel and tar works for a few weeks ... but after the first few days of intense rain ... the side streets are in disrepair again. Our Leilehua High School periphery roads and streets need to be repaired . they are in terrible disrepair ...

• More road work on Kamehameha Highway needs to be done. • Most every road has potholes as well as rough surfaces that are not paved. • Most potholes are patched • Once done and within maybe two - six months, street repairs need attention again • Our streets were repaved not too long ago • Potholes and uneven surfaces. • Recently, roads have been repaired in the areas I travel in, but the sidewalks in my area are awful

- major uplifting due to tree roots. • Repaving done 2-3 years ago. • Some places are bad like Kamehameha Highway in Wahiawa. • The road repairs are not timely. Sometimes it takes an extraordinary amount of time to repair

potholes. • The street repairs are better in the Central Oahu region in the past couple of years. However,

main thoroughfares may require more maintenance than the schedule it is currently on. The main roads are wearing down faster as the increase in traffic on these roadways increase.

• The streets in Mililani recently got repaved. However, there a several areas in Central Oahu where the streets are in need of repair. An example of this would be Kamehameha Highway in Pearl City/Aiea/Waimalu. It's terrible.

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• There are areas where repairs and maintenance are occurring and other areas that have deteriorated quite a bit.

• They've recently repaved the major roads in Wahiawa and Mililani but now, people tend to want to walk, jog, ride bikes, etc., on the roads rather than the sidewalks.

• They don’t do a good job the first time, so you have to do it again • They have been repaving and repairing sidewalks all over the place, up here. • Waipio was recently repaved. Minimal potholes. • We love our trees along our main thoroughfares like Lanikuhana, Meheula, and Kuahelani. But

the tree roots are a constant problem. Roads have been repaired, but tree roots grow in a short time and starts to show thru the road surface.

• Why are trees that uproot the sidewalks and streets in Mililani and Mililani Mauka being planted and replanted when roads and sidewalks are fixed? It takes a while for these repairs to happen.

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Figure 48. Would you use Car Share if it was available in Central Oahu?

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Figure 50. Do you have an account with an on-demand ride hailing service? *

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Figure 52. Have you used an on-demand ride hailing service on Oahu? *


As shown in Figure 52, only 6 of the 26 responses (23%) to this question answered “yes”, all of whom stated that they liked the experience. Those respondents that answered “yes” were asked a follow-up question: “What was the purpose of your trip?” The following responses were provided:

• Going out for drinks with friends • I normally catch express bus home from work. I missed the bus because I had to work late. I did

not want to catch the 62 bus. • It was to take friends to Waikiki from downtown to avoid having to find parking. It is usually after

hour function. It is very difficult to find Uber drivers willing to go from Central Oahu to town and back.

• The purpose of using the type of ride hailing mentioned in the previous question was to meet up with friends in the Ala Moana area for food and drinks. The ride was inexpensive, I did not have to drive through the traffic myself, and the phone application is user-friendly.

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Figure 53. Was the fare reasonable? *

* Responses from the 6 respondents that have used on-demand ride hailing services on Oahu, as shown in Figure 52. Those respondents that answered “no” were asked the following: “If you did not use it, can you say why?” The following responses were provided:

• Do not need the service at this time. • Don't feel comfortable getting into a stranger's private vehicle. At least taxi drivers require a

license and there is an authority providing some oversight of those transportation providers. • I'm a mother of four children and I'm constantly in my car driving each of them from one activity

to another. It would be expensive and not convenient for me to use this service. • I'm leery of their use of surge pricing. • I am retired and have a car, so I do not need it. • I drive to where parking is free. • I have a car on this island. • I have my own car and do not need to use this type of service. • I live on Oahu and seldom have had the need to use this type of service, but I would use it over a

taxi service whenever the need arose. I think Uber is a great company and would definitely use them as needed on Oahu or elsewhere.

• I prefer driving my own vehicle. • I rather drive • I usually plan my trips to outer islands or to the mainland ... and utilize rent-a-car services and

drive to wherever I need to go... on Oahu, I have much experience utilizing routes that are congestion free ... and I normally drive during non-peak hour traffic.

• I usually use my car or get a ride from someone. On the mainland, on some occasions I may need a ride from an airport because on one is available to pick me up. Uber couldn't pick up at the airport that I was at, so I got a shuttle.

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• It's very expensive compared to the mainland. • It is too expensive here compared to the mainland. Uber charges over $30.00 to go from

Pearlridge to Mililani. • No need • No need to. I drive short distances and catch the bus into town. I have taken a taxi once in 2 years

to get to airport. • The cost of using a ridesharing vehicle is significantly more than driving my own personal vehicle. • The fees in Hawaii are substantially higher than on the mainland and I have access to my vehicle. • We take the bus, public transportation, shuttle and rarely a cab when traveling. We have the time

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Figure 54. Can you see yourself making more use of this type of service? *


The following comments were provided in response to the following question regarding use of a ride hailing service on Oahu: “What would it take for you to use this type of service?”

• As I get older, my driving is not as good, so I would probably use it then. • Availability • Being without my car and needing to get somewhere. • Cheaper rates • Hopefully I can continue to get rides. Recently in Atlanta, I took the mass transit to the airport -

avoided traffic, saved my friend from driving me, and got to the terminal conveniently. • I'm a proponent of Rail ... and upon completion of the rail, hopefully, in my lifetime, I think I would

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• I would like if there were more drivers willing to drive from Wahiawa to town and back. I know of two drivers who happen to live in Wahiawa.

• I would not ever be willing to pay the cost when I have a vehicle to use. • I would not use Uber, but I will use Lyft. • If I don’t have a ride to my destination. • If there is absolutely no vehicle available for me to use. • Inability to drive, or more congestion. • It's quite expensive when you're going into town from Mililani, a lot of times to reduce the fair I'd

drive further into town, park, and take an Uber from there. I'd be down to use this service a lot more if they had cheaper rates.

• It needs to be more cost effective for me. It might be ok in and around Mililani where I live but outside of Mililani to Aiea or Pearl City it is currently too expensive.

• Its use becomes more efficient and cost-effective vs. driving a personal vehicle • Know charge in advance and not be subject to surge Pricing. • Licensing. • Lower costs • Must be clean and safe and affordable. • No bus, no parking at destination, price, time of day, availability of alternative rides • No other mode of transportation • Not having a car available. Or if I am catching a ride home and do not need to drive there. • Only if my husband and I need a designated driver for a night in town, but it's costly • Price per mile. • Safety and charges • The need to use them. I would not use them over my own vehicle for everyday use.

Summary of Survey 2

Although the majority of respondents indicated that travel in Central Oahu is “Good” or “Fair” (Figure 45 and Figure 47), the follow-on comments indicate that respondents are frustrated by traffic congestion. Many of the comments indicated that although travel within Central Oahu is generally easy, the backup of traffic from the H-1 intersections with H-2 and Kamehameha Highway cause the most problems.

Several questions focused on Car Share and On-Demand Ride Hailing Services (e.g., Uber, Lyft):

• 21 of 28 respondents (75%) indicated that they would not use Car Share if it was made available in Central Oahu (see Figure 48).

• 15 of the 26 respondents (57.7%) indicated that have heard of On-Demand Ride Hailing Services and have used the service both on Oahu and in another city (see Figure 51 and Figure 52).

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3.3 Survey 3: Use of Bicycles Survey 3 allowed participants to provide comments on the following topics:

• Bicycling in Central Oahu • Bike Share in Central Oahu

There were 21 respondents for Survey 3. The Survey contained 11 primary questions with sub questions requesting comments. Responses to the survey questions are provided below.

Figure 55. Do you know how to ride a bike?

Figure 56. Do you own a bicycle? *

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Figure 57. Do any household members own a bicycle?

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Figure 59. How do you use a bicycle for making trips within Central Oahu (more than one response allowed)? *


Figure 60. What would encourage you to bicycle more in Central Oahu more than one response allowed)? *


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The following comments were provided in response to the question “What would encourage you to bicycle more in Central Oahu?”

• A connection from Central Oahu to the Pearl Harbor trail that didn't include riding through Waipahu neighborhoods and crossing Farrington Highway. A direct route down Kamehameha Highway to Leeward Community College would be fantastic.

• Better sidewalks if bike lanes are none existent. • Bike paths away from car traffic • Driver awareness and respect. Ads that promote these characteristics would be encouraging.

Also, safe passage through areas prone to homeless encampments, i.e. dog attacks, harassment. • Haven't ridden my bike for a long time. Must get up the energy to get back to it. • In my community of Wahiawa ... dedicated and marked bicycle lanes along the main streets

(Kamehameha Highway, California Avenue, and Kilani Avenue) would encourage myself to ride more.... and if the building and repairing of sidewalks were to be a priority for our Community ... many of our seniors would be biking again.

• Just having more time personally to do it for recreational and exercise. I would never ride a bike to work. For someone who works in a business environment, it is impossible to ride a bike to work and wear professional attire and attend professional meetings. OahuMPO must be aware of reality as there are a lot who are in this situation.

• Mostly the protected bike lanes - that's basically the reason why I choose not to ride my bike • No vehicle • None - too dangerous • Nothing special • Roads maintained properly and cleaned frequently • Safe routes. • Would like to ride from Hawaii Kai to Waianae before I die! I would like to do the trip with my

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Figure 61. What is the ease of travel by bicycle in Central Oahu? *


Figure 62. Are you aware of the new separated bike-only lanes in Downtown Honolulu?

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Figure 63. What is your opinion on bike-only lanes?

Figure 64. Would you like to see protected bike lanes in Central Oahu?

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Figure 65. Have you used the bike rack on TheBus? *


Figure 66. How often have you used the bike rack on TheBus? *

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Figure 67. Would you use Bike Share if available in Central Oahu? *


As a follow up question, respondents were asked why they would or would not use Bike Share if available in Central Oahu. There were two responses:

• I have a bike, but I might use them if wanting to bike with a friend who didn't have one or if I didn't want to worry about security of my bike.

• No because there is nowhere to go. You cannot safely leave Central Oahu without going miles out of your way and riding through Waipahu neighborhoods and unsafe dirt trails.

The following comments were provided in response to the question “Suggestions on what locations for Bike Share to be located in Central Oahu.”

• Don't think Bikeshare should be set up in Central Oahu. • Don’t know • Foodland parking lot. • Foodland Waipio, Walmart Mililani, Waipio walking path • I don't think bikeshare is needed in Central Oahu • I think there are already good locations that the Biki bikes have. • Install more Bikeshare racks pass Chinatown and on to Middle Street. Try Bishop Museum, Nico,

Uncle, Iwilei Costco, Nimitz Lowes, Palama Settlement, HCC, and maybe Airport. • Kapolei; Ewa Beach • Leilehua High School ... Kaala Elementary school • Malls • Mililani • Mililani Town Center Mililani Mauka Park and Ride • Mililani Town center; Mililani Mauka Park & Ride; Mililani Shopping Center, Mililani Market Place.

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• Near park and rides. Near military bases. • Nowhere. • None - too dangerous as well as taking up spaces • Shopping centers and Leeward Community College • Shopping places

Summary of Survey 3

The following provides a summary of the responses to the questions in Survey 3:

• 18 of the 21 respondents (85.7%) know how to ride a bike (see Figure 55). • Of those that know how to ride a bike, 13 (72.2%) own a bicycle (see Figure 56) and 7 (63.6%)

have family members that own bicycles (see Figure 57). • 13 of the 18 respondents (72.2%) that know how to ride a bike consider themselves a “Capable,

but cautious bike rider” (see Figure 58) • Most bicycle trips within Central Oahu (11 of 27 responses; 40.7%) are for recreation (see Figure

59). • All of the respondents know about the bike only lanes in Downtown Honolulu (see Figure 62), but

only two (9.5%) of the respondents have used them (see Figure 63). • Four of 18 respondents (22.2%) have used the bike rack on TheBus (see Figure 65) and do not

have a bike in Downtown Honolulu. • 11 out of the 21 respondents (52.4%) would like to have protected bike lanes in Central Oahu (see

Figure 64). • Six of the 18 respondents (33.3%) answered that they would use a Bike Share service in Central

Oahu (see Figure 67).

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3.4 Survey 4: Use of TheBus Survey 4 allowed participants to provide comments on TheBus and the upcoming rail. There were 19 respondents for Survey 4. The Survey contained 11 primary questions with sub questions requesting comments. Responses to the survey questions are provided below.

Figure 68. Do you use TheBus?

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Figure 70. How many other people in your household ride TheBus?

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Figure 72. Do you use Mililani Transit Center at Mililani Town Center? *

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Figure 73. Do you use Mililani Mauka Park & Ride? *


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Figure 74. Do you use TheBus to go to the following locations (more than one response allowed)? *

* Responses from the 10 respondents that ride TheBus, as shown in Figure 68.

Other locations where respondents indicated that they ride TheBus included the following:

• I live in Pearl City and take my car to the Middle Street Park & Ride Station. • Mililani

Figure 75. Do you ever use TheBus in Downtown Honolulu for short, in-town trips? *


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Figure 76. How do you feel about the conditions of bus shelters in Central Oahu (more than one response allowed)? *

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Figure 78. Do you use TheBus app?


Survey 4 allowed participants to provide comments regarding how they got information about TheBus. The following responses were provided:

• Friends • TheBusHea • Home computer on bus route and times. • Online • Website • Online, pick up pamphlets from events • Online • Internet • We seldom use the bus. I would go online to get info as needed. • Website • The app • Online

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Figure 79. Do you expect to use the rail?

Figure 80. How would you get to the Pearl Highlands or Leeward Community College Rail Stations (more than one response allowed)?

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Summary of Survey 4

Survey 4 indicated that very few respondents and household members ride TheBus. Overall, use of TheBus in Central Oahu appears to be low.

• Nine out of 19 respondents (47.4%) indicated that they ride TheBus, and 8 of those indicated that they ride the bus only “66ccasionally” (see Figure 68).

• Thirteen of the respondents (68.4%) indicated that none of their household members ride TheBus (see Figure 70).

• Eight respondents (42.1%) answered that they don’t use TheBus for personal reasons (see Figure 69).

• Five out of 13 respondents (38.5%) stated that they use TheBus in Downtown Honolulu for short, in-town trips (see Figure 75).

However, many of the respondents indicated that they would use the rail when it comes on-line with 15 of the 19 respondents (78.9%) indicating that they would use it (see Figure 79).

3.5 Survey 5: Walking in Central Oahu Survey 5 allowed participants to provide comments on the following topics:

• Walking in Central Oahu • Sidewalks • Crosswalks

There were 19 respondents for Survey 5. The Survey contained 11 primary questions with sub questions requesting comments. Responses to the survey questions are provided below.

Figure 81. Do you regularly walk to make any of the following trips (more than one response allowed)?

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For the 2 respondents that gave an answer of “Other”, the following responses were provided:

• Business meetings when less than a mile and cooler temperature • When car is not working

Figure 82. Rate the ease of walking in Central Oahu. *

* Responses from the 18 respondents that regularly walk, as shown in Figure 81.

The following comments were provided in response to the question “Please explain why you have rated the ease of walking in Central Oahu the way you did.”

• Walking in Wahiawa is a challenge. There are no sidewalks, and if there is, they are not safe to walk on

• The sidewalks are in poor condition. The original asphalt sidewalks were done in the 80's and haven't been replaced with upgraded materials. This makes it very dangerous for walkers, joggers, and bike riders.

• Most sidewalks are in good condition, however, there still remains a lot of cracks due to the tree roots.

• It is a cooler climate. I walk in Central for recreational purposes. I walk downtown for business which ties to my earlier comment about distance and outside temperature. It's difficult to walk in business attire.

• There are sidewalks and I feel safe. • There are lots of walking paths and sidewalks in good condition in Waipio. I can easily access the

walking paths with my dogs and walk through Central Oahu Regional Park. • Everything is so far apart and if you purchase anything heavy such as milk the distance is so great

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• It has lots of sidewalks and is usually walker friendly. I walk for exercise and find it is a very good area for walkers, dog walkers, etc. Some of the sidewalks could use some repair though to prevent tripping hazards.

• Waipio Gentry has nice walking paths and a great park nearby. • Sidewalks not good in some areas and some areas do not have sidewalks at all making walking or

running a challenge. Also, dangerous because you sometimes have to walk on the roadways in neighborhoods mostly but still dangerous nonetheless.

• Just good for the body! • Lots of nice sidewalks in Mililani but many places have uneven slabs or tree roots causing

protrusions in the surface. • Level sidewalks - no hills • Short trips meaning at most one mile are okay. Anything longer would require crossing major

arterials. Most auto drivers do not look for pedestrians unless forced, i.e. traffic signalization • Enough sidewalks • Some roads lack sidewalks. There is no way to safely walk or bike from Mililani to Waipio. • I mostly drive to get places in central Oahu, since a lot of the places I frequent are further than

walking distance, or it's just much more convenient (especially for grocery runs - I can walk to the store, but carrying back my weeks’ worth of groceries is hard enough from my garage to the kitchen, can't imagine lugging that for a 30 min walk)

Figure 83. Rate the availability of walking paths and trails in Central Oahu *

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Figure 84. What concerns do you have about Central Oahu sidewalks (more than one response allowed)?

Figure 85. What would encourage you to use sidewalks in Central Oahu more frequently (more than one response allowed)?

The following comments were provided in response to the question “Where in Central Oahu are more sidewalks needed?”

• Wahiawa. the entire city • Above Leilehua High School • Wahiawa district

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• None that I can think of. • Kamehameha Highway between Lanikuhana and Kuahelani. • On Kamehameha Highway. • Along the main streets, most sidewalks are broken or in very poor repair. • Connecting Waipio and Waikele • Pearl City neighborhood area; along Farrington Highway fronting University of Hawaii – West

Oahu and Tokai University. • Pearl City & Waipahu • Do not know. • Along Kamehameha Highway • No where • Kamehameha Highway, Waipio to Waikele • North bound on Kamehameha Highway in Mililani. On Kamehameha Highway town Mililani and

Waipio. On North side of Kuahelani East and West of Intersection with Kamehameha Highway. • I feel central Oahu has a reasonable number of sidewalks - From my experience, I haven't walked

in an area in central Oahu where there wasn't a sidewalk accessible.

The following comments were provided in response to the question “Where in Central Oahu are sidewalks that need to be improved?”

• All sidewalks in Wahiawa need to be improved • Above Leilehua High School • Mililani & Wahiawa districts • No constant area. Mostly areas adjacent to trees. • Along Lanikuhana at the trees where roots uplift the sidewalk • In the lower Mililani area. Compared to Mauka the sidewalks are in very disrepair. • I am familiar with the Mililani area - and some of their sidewalks need repair. • Na • Mililani area; Pearl City and Kapolei because the trees meant for beautification efforts have roots

that are tearing up the sidewalks in these areas. • Pearl City and Waipahu. • Do not know. • Any and all sidewalks that are near or around top rooting trees like monkey pod, African tulip and

albizzia • Waipio • Many areas need repairs due uplifting caused by tree roots. Locations too numerous to list here.

The City is working on this but have a long way to go. • Mililani has a lot of uplifted sidewalks (most likely due to tree roots) in the Kipapa Drive area on

the way to Mililani Town Center. That's the only area I know of that had major tripping hazards.

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Figure 86. Rate the crosswalks in Central Oahu.

The following comments were provided in response to the question “Why did you rate the crosswalks in Central Oahu the way you did?”

• Because they have never been maintained • Some of the sidewalks are very poorly lit. Especially on rainy nights, hard to see pedestrians. • Wahiawa lacks much improvement. Mililani lacks better lighting. • They exist where they are needed • Because there are sidewalks where I want to go, and they are well lit. • They have recently been repainted and are easy to see. • There are not enough crosswalks in Central Oahu. Most of the streets go in for much too far before

you are able to find a crosswalk. • For the most part they are good in the Mililani area, however some of them are spaced too far

apart, especially if we are trying to encourage walking instead of driving. I think pedestrian lights should be extended - not enough time to cross some of the wider intersections.

• They're fine, nothing special but functional • They are safe and reliable, but I believe mid-road crosswalks should be eliminated completely or

crossing signals be added to these crosswalks. • Need more lighting, Maybe LED type. • Do not understand the question. • Ok conditions for now • We have sidewalks except they require continuous repair and replacement • Good enough to cross • All of them work, that's good. I also like how they all pretty much have a timer

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Figure 87. What would encourage you to use crosswalks more in Central Oahu (more than one response allowed)?

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• A three-way stop and crosswalks need to be put in at Moaniani and Waipio Uka. There also needs to be some kind of traffic change at Waipio Uka and Ukee. This is a very dangerous intersection for pedestrians, bicycles, and motor vehicles.

• Do not understand the question. • I feel there is an adequate quantity.

Figure 88. Would you like to see diagonal crosswalks in Central Oahu?

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The following comments were provided in response to “Please list places you would you like to see diagonal crosswalks.”

• Around Pearlridge Shopping Center • At the intersection where Mililani High School, the Mililani Library, and Mililani Town Center come

together. This is a very difficult intersection to get through, especially right before, right after, and during school activities. The kids cross against the light quite often, leaving cars turning left into the parking lot or Town Center stuck in the middle of the intersection on a red.

• Busy and high traffic intersections as well as in areas of new development for example in Kapolei that is in and around the new mall.

• By the entrances to Patsy Mink park • By Walmart area, Mililani Mauka area, Mililani High School area, Kippa Elementary School area • In the Mililani area - at the major intersections on Kamehameha Highway, and maybe near Mililani

High School and the Town Center. • Near Mililani Town Center • Waikele

Figure 89. Would you like to see pedestrian head-start phasing in Central Oahu?

The following comments were provided in response to “Please list places you would like to see pedestrian head-start phasing.”

• Again, in the Mililani area, at the larger intersections. • By Jack in the Box waipio • Everywhere and adjusted during high traffic vehicular and pedestrian traffic like any other traffic

signal controlled by the traffic center. • Intersection of Kuahelani and Meheula. Has been one pedestrian death there and many near

misses. • Intersection where Mililani High School, the library, and Town Center meet.

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• Kamehameha Highway and Lanikuhana, Kamehameha Highway and Meheula, Kamehameha Highwaya and Kushelani, Lanikuhana abd Meheula

• Lehua & California Ave., No. Cane St. and California Ave. • Meheula Parkway & lanikuhana • Mililani shopping center, Mililani High School area, Kipapa Elementary School area, Mililani Mauka

area • Near Mililani Town Center and also by Patsy Mink Park • The crosswalks near Mililani Town Center • Waikele

Figure 90. Would you like to see in-pavement crosswalk lighting in Central Oahu?

The following comments were provided in response to “Please list places you would like to see in-pavement crosswalk lighting.”

• All areas where there are heavy traffics - Mililani shopping center, Mililani High School area, Kipapa Elementary School area, Mililani Mauka area, etc

• Anywhere these crosswalks are already in place. • Around shopping center, school, bus stations. • Around the Town Center in Mililani. It Can be difficult to see pedestrians in The crosswalks at

night. • First off, lighting is better in high traffic areas such as downtown or Waikiki. Lighting isn't needed

in Mililani and would be a waste of tax dollars. Mililani High School, Mililani Middle School, & Kipapa Elementary School already have roadway traffic calming measures (planters and striping) for roadways because of the quantity of traffic during drop off and pick up hours. Those measures are cheaper than crosswalk lighting and although they aren't as prominent as lights, they do the job.

• In the crosswalks without a signal (one near the entrance of Mililani Town Center, and the crosswalks near Mililani Shopping Center)

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• In the Mililani area. I believe that doing all we can do to improve the safety of pedestrians is in everyone's best interest.

• Kamehameha Highway and Lanikuhana, Kamehameha Highway and Meheula, Kamehameha Highway and Kuahelani

• Kamehameha Highway and Waipio Uka, and Kamehameha Highway and Ka Uka. Also at intersections where Kamehameha Highway crosses into main roads for Mililani. A lot of people use these crosswalks early in the morning or in the evening when it is difficult to see people.

• Mango St. & California Ave., Olive Ave., fronting American Savings Bank and Bank of HI, fronting Koa Pancake House, Emergency Room entrance of Wahiawa General Hospital, Kalala St. & California Ave.

• Meheula Parkway & Lanikuhana • Near Mililani Town Center and on Kamehameha • Waikele, Waipio • Waipio Uka and Moaniani

Summary of Survey 5

Sidewalk conditions seem to be a big concern for respondents, as shown in Figure 84 and Figure 85 as well as the written comments.

• 15 of the 18 respondents (83.3%) indicated that they feel that the availability of walking paths and trails in Central Oahu is “Excellent”, “Good”, or “Fair” (see Figure 83).

• 17 of 37 responses (45.9%) indicated that respondents only walk for recreational purposes rather than for errands or getting to work/school (see Figure 81).

• Although 11 of 17 (64.7%) believe that crosswalk quality is “Good” in Central Oahu (see Figure 86), the majority of respondents would like to have pedestrian head-start phasing (see Figure 89) and in-pavement crosswalk lighting in Central Oahu (see Figure 90).

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4.0 NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETINGS Throughout the study process, OahuMPO met with project area neighborhood boards to provide updates on the study. Neighborhood boards included the following:

• Wahiawa-Whitmore Village Neighborhood Board #26 • Mililani Mauka/Launani Valley Neighborhood Board #35 • Mililani/Waipio/Melemanu Neighborhood Board #25 • Waipahu Neighborhood Board #22 • Pearl City Neighborhood Board #21

A summary of the purpose of the meetings with the various neighborhood boards is provided in Table 1.

Table 1. Summary of Meetings with Study Area Neighborhood Boards Date Neighborhood Board Summary

October 17, 2016 NB #26: Wahiawa-Whitmore Village

OahuMPO presented a summary of the purpose of the COTS and informed the board of the date of the first community meeting. Members of the board raised the following concerns: 1. Increase in traffic when Koa Ridge Development

is complete and traffic mitigation that is needed prior to completion.

2. Increase in the amount of vehicles parked on the street once developments such as Koa Ridge are completed.

October 18, 2016 NB #35: Mililani Mauka/ Launani Valley

OahuMPO presented a summary of the purpose of the COTS and informed the board of the date of the first community meeting.

October 26, 2016 NB #25: Mililani/Waipio/ Melemanu

OahuMPO presented a summary of the purpose of the COTS and informed the board of the date of the first community meeting. A question and answer period followed where board members inquired about the purpose of the OahuMPO. In addition, members of the board raised the following concerns specific to the COTS: 1. Need to incorporate COTS with past studies. 2. Biggest concern regarding traffic is the H-1/H-2

interchange. 3. Where will funding for projects come from? 4. Frustration with addressing traffic by

reactiveness and not with proactive measures. October 27, 2016 NB #22: Waipahu OahuMPO introduced the COTS to the Waipahu

Neighborhood Board, including the study’s goals and study area and encouraged residents to attend and participate in the first community meeting.

October 25, 2017 NB #25: Mililani/Waipio/ Melemanu

OahuMPO presented an update of the COTS, including the following: 1. Trends and issues for the study area, 2. Development of a list of 87 projects and

programs undergoing analysis,

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Date Neighborhood Board Summary 3. Summary of two successive analyses: key

performance measures and feasibility, 4. Public engagement, including the formation of a

Permitted Interaction Group (PIG) and stakeholder panel, and

5. Announcement of the next community meeting.

Board members inquired about the purpose, funding, and administration of the OahuMPO, as well as raised the following concerns specific to COTS:

1. Wahiawa should be included in the study area. 2. Goal of the study. 3. Traffic problems occur at the H-1/H-2 merge,

which is very congested during rush hours in the morning and at noon.

4. Traffic associated with Koa Ridge development. March 20, 2018 NB #35: Mililani Mauka/

Launani Valley OahuMPO presented an update of the COTS. Board members inquired about the purpose, funding, and administration of the OahuMPO, as well as raised the following concerns specific to COTS:

1. Wahiawa should be included in the study area. 2. Request for SSFM to address the PIG. 3. Request for site visits. 4. Use of community feedback. 5. Koa Ridge development increasing traffic

congestion. May 20, 2019 NB #26: Wahiawa-

Whitmore Village OahuMPO provided an update on the COTS and stated that it will be finalized in 2019. In addition, OahuMPO requested that attendees complete a “dot” exercise and choose their preferred projects within the Mililani-Waiawa subarea (included some Wahiawa projects). Results of the exercise are provided in Section 6.2.

May 22, 2019 NB #25: Mililani/Waipio/ Melemanu

OahuMPO provided an update on the COTS and the community outreach effort and noted that there is an online survey available for the community to provide additional input on their preferred projects. OahuMPO requested that attendees complete a “dot” exercise and choose their preferred projects within the Mililani-Waiawa subarea (included some Wahiawa projects). Results of the exercise are provided in Section 6.2.

May 23, 2019 NB #22: Waipahu OahuMPO provided an update on the COTS and the community outreach effort and noted that there is an online survey available for the community to provide additional input on their preferred projects. OahuMPO requested that

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June 17, 2019 NB #26: Wahiawa-Whitmore Village

OahuMPO provided handouts and a questionnaire on potential projects in Central Oahu and encouraged the public to participate in the questionnaire to provide OahuMPO with community feedback on preferred projects. OahuMPO requested that attendees complete a “dot” exercise and choose their favorite projects within the Wahiawa-Whitmore Village subarea. Results of the exercise are provided in Section 6.2.

September 16, 2019 NB #26: Wahiawa-Whitmore Village

OahuMPO provided an updated on the COTS and gave an overview of the recommended projects. OahuMPO staff encouraged board members and members of the public to submit comments about the recommended projects by October 7, 2019. Board members raised the following concerns: 1. Proposed projects and who determines if a

project is necessary. 2. Removal of parking stalls. 3. Historical value of the Karsten Thot Bridge.

September 17, 2019 NB #35: Mililani Mauka/ Launani Valley

OahuMPO provided an updated on the COTS and gave an overview of the recommended projects. OahuMPO staff encouraged board members and members of the public to submit comments about the recommended projects by October 7, 2019.

September 24, 2019 NB #21: Pearl City OahuMPO provided an updated on the COTS and gave an overview of the recommended projects. OahuMPO staff encouraged board members and members of the public to submit comments about the recommended projects by October 7, 2019. Board members expressed the following concerns: 1. By 2025, development in West Oahu will bring

an additional 170,000 cars to the H-1/H-2 merge and mitigation will be a major issue.

2. Concern for traffic coming out of Pearl City and Aiea could be worse because completed development may cause a bottleneck.

3. Need for a park and ride for easier access to rail. September 26, 2019 NB #22: Waipahu OahuMPO provided an updated on the COTS and

gave an overview of the recommended projects. OahuMPO staff encouraged board members and members of the public to submit comments about the recommended projects by October 7, 2019.

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5.0 MEETINGS WITH THE PERMITTED INTERACTION GROUP The PIG met periodically with OahuMPO staff to be briefed on the reports and studies. Meetings between the PIG and OahuMPO included the following:

• April 17, 2017 • May 15, 2017 • August 22, 2018 (Site Visits) • August 14, 2019

A summary of these meetings is provided in Table 2.

Table 2. Summary of Meetings between OahuMPO and the Permitted Interaction Group Date Summary

April 17, 2017 Permitted interaction group members were given an overview presentation of the Central Oahu Transportation Study, reviewed the memorandum and comments from Neighborhood Board #25 regarding the study, and suggested community groups to reach out to throughout the public involvement process.

May 15, 2017 Permitted interaction group members received a presentation on the Koa Ridge Memorandum of Agreement, London’s congestion pricing scheme, and an update on the online stakeholder panel.

August 22, 2018 Permitted interaction group members did a site visit of several including the following: • Project 303.2: Complete Streets Project for Kipapa Drive between Hookelewaa

Street and Mililani Waena Elementary School • Project 201.6: New Pathway on Kamehameha Highway between Wahiawa and

Anania Drive in Mililani • Project 201.2: New Pathway between Anania Drive and Central Oahu Regional

Park • Project 201.4: New Pathway along Kamehameha Highway from Ka Uka

Boulevard to Waipahu Street • 407.1 Extend Paiwa Street from north of Lumiauau Street to Kamehameha

Highway/Ka Uka Boulevard. Members asked questions and provided feedback to staff.

August 14, 2019 Permitted interaction group members received an update on the study and its schedule and a presentation about the recommended projects. Members asked questions about the projects and provided feedback.

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In addition, OahuMPO and the consultant study team project manager met with the PIG on May 21, 2018 and on April 24, 2019. A summary of these meetings is provided in Section 5.1 and Section 5.2.

5.1 May 21, 2018 Meeting The May 21, 2018 meeting between the PIG, OahuMPO, and the consultant team project manager focused on the projects that had been identified at that point in the study and whether they are recommended for further study. Members of the PIG were offered the opportunity to speak on the following topics: study background and study expectations.

Study Background

The CAC-PIG expressed major concerns that there was a failed public planning system that has led to ever increasing commuter travel times between Central Oahu and the Honolulu City Center and Kapolei during peak hours. The PIG members expressed a need to reduce automobile traffic and improve access into and out of Central Oahu.

The following projects were recommended to reduce automobile traffic:

• Congestion road pricing • Support and complete the rail project • Enhance access to the rail station at Pearl Highlands

The following projects were recommended to improve access into and out of Central Oahu:

• Paiwa Road extension through Central Oahu Regional Park • Bicycle route through Kipapa Gulch from Anania Street to Central Oahu Regional Park • Allow permanent access from Kamehameha Highway to the Koa Ridge development

CAC-PIG members reviewing potential extension Right: CAC-PIG members at Patsy T Mink Regional Park, of Paiwa Street, August 22, 2019 August 22, 2019

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Study Expectations

During the meeting, members of the PIG expressed their expectations for the COTS. In general, it was agreed that there needs to be more planning and policy analysis to augment the study’s “projects” approach. Specifically, members of the PIG requested the following:

• Identification of projects recommended for further analysis that will be the subjects of such analysis

• Opportunity to make site visits (Note: This was conducted on August 22, 2018) • Opportunity to request that certain projects not being recommended for further study be

reconsidered • Discussion and agreement on how best to proceed

5.2 April 24, 2019 Meeting The objectives of the April 24, 2019 meeting with the PIG, OahuMPO, and consultant team project manager were to receive feedback on project preferences and the public involvement activities and materials. This included introducing the booklet activity and the sticker activity and having the PIG members complete the activities and provide feedback.

Project Preferences: “Booklet” Activity

OahuMPO explained that the “Booklet” activity is meant for people who are interested in the study and are willing to spend some time thinking about their project preferences. The activity was introduced, and the group was given 10 minutes to complete the task. Not all participants completed the task. The following feedback was provided:

• Need to make the instructions stand out better so that they are not skipped over. • Need to make it clear which projects address the three project goals: reduce congestion, access

to rail, and multimodal. • Need to make the map larger and easier to read. Also, it is difficult to go back and forth from the

map on the first page and the projects on pages 2 and 3. • One person questioned the project costs and stated that they seemed low. • Hard to tell what some of the projects are (e.g., couldn’t tell which projects connect cars and

buses to the rail system. • Confusion about some of the projects (e.g., Project 102.5 and Project 408.4) • Bike projects are confusing presented as packages. • Suggest an educational portion and/or an informational cover sheet before having people

complete this activity.

Based on the feedback, OahuMPO discussed revisions for the booklet of projects. The booklet would include individual project sheets with more details about the project and a map of the project or package of projects. Booklets would be available to hand out at community events. An online booklet activity/survey would be created to allow community members more time to complete the activity.

Project Preferences: “Dot” Activity

OahuMPO explained that the “Dot” activity is meant for people who are not as interested in the study and are willing to spend minimal time thinking about their project preferences. CAC-PIG meeting attendees tested the project preferences activity and were asked if the exercise was easy to do and understand. The following feedback was provided:

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• Questions were asked about the color of the stickers and whether they mean anything. • It was suggested that staff needs to give clear instructions prior to the public doing the activity.

There were six PIG participants that took the survey. Their results are added into the results of others in Section 7.0. The feedback was used to improve the usability of the survey.

Summary

At the end of the meeting, the group was asked to provide general feedback on the two exercises, as well as input on potential events that OahuMPO should attend. The following feedback was received:

• Some of the verbiage is confusing (e.g., flyover). • It is not clear which projects connect people to rail. • Staff needs to provide clear guidance for both activities.

The following events were suggested:

• Leeward Community College Business Fair (May 4, 2019) • Movie by the Pool (May 18, 2019) • Senior Fair at Mililani Town Center (May 22, 2019)

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6.0 COMMUNITY EVENTS

6.1 Summary of OahuMPO Activities at Community Events Throughout the COTS, representatives from OahuMPO attended community events and meetings to provide updates and solicit input on the study. A summary of the community events is provided in Table 3.

Table 3. Summary of Community Events Date Event Summary

July 5, 2017 Wahiawa Lions Club Meeting

OahuMPO staff presented study updates, including how citizens could become involved with the study and voice their opinions.

November 14, 2017 Wahiawa Blue Zones Built Environment Committee

OahuMPO staff attended the Blue Zones meeting to encourage attendees to attend the second community meeting and hear about their transportation concerns. Community members who participated were primarily concerned with safety, and many emphasized the importance of the Safe Routes to School program.

June 9, 2018 Wahiawa Blue Zones Community Kick-off

OahuMPO staff attended the Wahiawa Blue Zones Community Kick-off to engage with residents and hear about any transportation concerns they had. Staff asked residents to tell them about transportation improvements they would like to see in the Wahiawa-Whitmore Village areas, as well as any transportation concerns, they may have. Many people expressed the need for more frequent bus service.

April 2, 2019 Wahiawa Blue Zones Wellness Update Meeting

OahuMPO staff engaged with residents and asked about transportation projects they would like to see in the Wahiawa-Whitmore Village areas and any transportation concerns they may have. Many expressed concerns about the safety of students and kupuna walking, particularly along California Avenue. Specific concerns included the need to maintain and improve sidewalks and the danger of crossing the street.

May 4, 2019 Wahiawa Pineapple Festival Although the Wahiawa Pineapple Festival was cancelled due to rain, staff from OahuMPO asked those who had arrived early to set-up and volunteer at the event for their transportation preferences using a “dot” activity. Results of the “dot” activity are provided in Section 6.2.

May 9, 2019 Wahiawa Town Hall Meeting

OahuMPO staff attended the Wahiawa Town Hall meeting on May 9, 2019 at Wahiawa Middle School. As attendees entered the meeting, staff asked them for their transportation project ideas and transportation concerns for the

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Date Event Summary Wahiawa/Whitmore Village area. Staff asked participants to identify their project idea/concern on a map, and staff wrote summaries of their ideas/concerns. Many residents expressed the need to improve safety, including bicycle and pedestrian improvements, mitigate increasing congestion, and maintain the roads and sidewalks in their neighborhood.

May 11, 2019 Mililani Emergency Preparedness Fair

OahuMPO provided handouts and a questionnaire on potential projects in Central Oahu and encouraged the public to participate in the questionnaire to provide input on their preferred projects. OahuMPO requested that attendees complete a “dot” exercise and choose their favorite projects within the Wahiawa-Whitmore Village subarea. Results of the exercise are provided in Section 6.2.

May 20, 2019 Wahiawa Kupuna Wellness Center

OahuMPO provided handouts and a questionnaire on potential projects in Central Oahu and encouraged the public to participate in the questionnaire to provide OahuMPO with community feedback. OahuMPO requested that attendees complete a “Dot” exercise and choose their favorite projects within the Wahiawa-Whitmore Village subarea. Results of the exercise are provided in Section 6.2.

May 20, 2019 Wahiawa Community and Business Association Meeting

OahuMPO staff met with the Wahiawa Community and Business Association (WCBA) to review transportation concerns expressed by the public thus far and to ask whether the business community had any transportation concerns. The WCBA reaffirmed concerns about safety and security of residents and patrons, as well as increased traffic in the area.

May 30, 2019 Wahiawa-Waialua Rotary Club Meeting


June 21, 2019 Wahiawa Bon Dance OahuMPO provided handouts and a questionnaire on potential projects in Central Oahu and encouraged the public to participate in the questionnaire to provide input on their preferred

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June 24, 2019 California Avenue Solutions Meeting


October 3, 2019 Wahiawa-Whitmore Village Community Talk Story with Councilmember Tsuneyoshi

OahuMPO staff attended the Wahiawa-Whitmore Village Talk Story on October 3, 2019 at Leilehua High School. Staff presented the recommended projects to community members and answered questions about the projects from the community. Staff also encouraged attendees to provide comments on the report by visiting the Central Oahu webpage. While there, staff collected paper comments which supported improved Bus and Handi-Van service, improved bicycle facilities, and improved sidewalks

6.2 Results of “Dot” Activity Results of “Dot” Activity for Mililani-Waipio Subarea Projects

The “Dot” activity for Mililani-Waipio Subarea Projects (and some Wahiawa projects) was utilized at the following community events and neighborhood board meetings:

• Central Oahu Permitted Interaction Group Meeting, April 24, 2019

• Wahiawa Pineapple Festival, May 4, 2019

• Wahiawa Town Hall Meeting, May 9, 2019

• Mililani Emergency Preparedness Fair, May 11, 2019

• Wahiawa Kupuna Wellness Center, May 20, 2019 Wahiawa Town Hall Meeting Attendees participating in

“dot” activity, May 9, 2019

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• Wahiawa-Whitmore Village Neighborhood Board #26 meeting, May 20, 2019 • Mililani/Waipio/Melemanu Neighborhood Board #25 meeting, May 22, 2019 • Waipahu Neighborhood Board #22 meeting, May 23, 2019 • Wahiawa-Waialua Rotary Club Meeting, May 30, 2019

There was a total of 271 participants at the nine events where the “dot” activity was employed. Results of the “dot” activity for projects in the Mililani-Waipio Subarea (some Wahiawa projects) are provided in Table 4 and shown in Figure 91, Figure 92, and Figure 93.

Table 4. Results of "Dot" Activity for Projects in the Mililani-Waipio Subarea

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Chosen TRANSIT PROJECTS

101.1 Bus Service Expansion with Increased Frequency, New Routes, and Extension to Rail Stations 137

102.3 Bus Rapid Transit from Mililani Transit Center to the Waiawa Rail Station at Pearl Highlands 63

102.5 Park & Ride with Express Bus to the Waiawa Rail Station at Pearl Highlands 24

102.8 Aerial Gondola between Mililani Transit Center and Leeward Community College 47

ROADWAY PROJECTS 403.5 Widen Kamehameha Hwy between Ka Uka Blvd and Lanikuhana Ave 44 403.8 Kamehameha Hwy HOV lanes (Ka Uka Blvd to Farrington Hwy) 21 404.2 H-2 & Meheula Pkwy (widen on-ramp) 12 406.1 New Road between Mililani Mauka and Pearl City 75

407.1 Extend Paiwa St from north of Lumiauau St to Kamehameha Hwy/ Ka Uka Blvd intersection 19

408.4 Mililani Access at H-2 and Meheula Parkway with bus stops 65 501.1 Transportation Demand Management (TDM) 17 502.1 Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) 17

BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PROJECTS

Package A Bicycle and Pedestrian Package – New Pathways and Route from Mililani to Waipahu 83

Package B Bicycle and Pedestrian Package – New Pathway, Lanes, and Route through Meheula Parkway 53

Package C Bicycle and Pedestrian Package – New Pathway and Lanes through Paiwa/Central Oahu Regional Park 25

Package D Bicycle and Pedestrian Package - New Pathways from Wahiawa to the Waiawa Rail Station at Pearl Highlands 103

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Figure 91. Results of "Dot" Activity for Transit Projects in the Mililani-Waipio Subarea

Figure 92. Results of "Dot" Activity for Roadway Projects in the Mililani-Waipio Subarea

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As shown in the table and charts above, there was a clear favorite transit project with 137 individuals choosing the project (50.6% of participants): Project 101.1, Bus Service Expansion with Increased Frequency, New Routes, and Extension to Rail Stations.

Two roadway projects were chosen with similar frequency: Project 406.1, New Road between Mililani Mauka and Pearl City with 75 individuals choosing the project (27.7%), and Project 408.4, Mililani Access at H-2 and Meheula Parkway with bus stops with 65 individuals choosing the project (24.0%).

Bicycle and Pedestrian Package D, New Pathways from Wahiawa to the Waiawa Rail Station at Pearl Highlands was chosen by 103 individuals (38%).

Results of the “Dot” Activity for Wahiawa-Whitmore Village Projects

The “Dot” activity for Wahiawa-Whitmore Village Subarea Projects was utilized at the following events:

• Wahiawa-Whitmore Village Neighborhood Board #26, June 17, 2019 • Wahiawa Bon Dance, June 21, 2019 • California Avenue Solutions Meeting, June 24, 2019

There was a combined total of 168 participants at the three events where the “dot” activity was employed. Results of the “dot” activity for projects in the Wahiawa-Whitmore Village Subarea are provided in Table 5 and shown in Figure 94, Figure 95, and Figure 96.

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701 Increase Bus Service to/from Whitmore Village and Wahiawa Transit Center 22

702 Increase Bus Service Schofield & Wahiawa Transit Center 14 703 Expanded Late Night Service Bus Routes 51/52 91

704 Bus Rapid Transit from Wahiawa Transit Center to Armory Park & Ride and the Waiawa Rail Station at Pearl Highlands via H-2 23

705 Align Express Route 83 on Proposed Leilehua HS to Kahelu Road Connection 16

ROADWAY PROJECTS

901 Whitmore Avenue Widening, Saipan Drive to Ihihi Avenuei/Nani Ihi Avenue 1

902 Kamehameha Highway Widening from North of Whitmore Avenue to Kilani Avenue 47

903 California Avenue Complete Streets from Kamehameha Highway to Wahiawa District Park 65

906 New Roadway at Leilehua High School to Kahelu Road Connection between California Avenue and Higgins Road 20

909 Kamehameha Highway at Whitmore intersection improvements 6 910 Roundabout at Kamehameha Highway and California Avenue 5

911 Re-time traffic signals Kamehameha Highway between Kilani Avenue and Avocado Street 10

912 Re-time traffic signals California Avenue between Kamehameha Highway and Wahiawa District Park 6

915 Transit Signal Priority Kamehameha Highway from Kilani Avenue to Avocado Street 5


801 New Off-Street Bicycle and Pedestrian Connections to Schools, Parks, and Transit 99

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803 New Bike and Pedestrian Connection between Wahiawa, Whitmore Village, and NCTAMS 7

804 New and Upgraded Bike Lanes in Wahiawa Commercial District 32

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Figure 94. Results of the "Dot" Activity for Transit Projects in the Wahiawa-Whitmore Village Subarea

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The results of the “dot” activity for the Waipio-Whitmore Village Subarea projects are similar to those for the Mililani-Waipio Subarea in that participants clearly chose one transit project and one bicycle/pedestrian project as the clear favorite for each mode, and two roadway projects.

The transit project that individuals chose the most often (91 times; 54.2%) was Project 703, Expanded Late Night Service Bus Routes 51/52.

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7.0 ONLINE SURVEY An online survey which was prepared separately for the Mililani-Waipio projects and the Wahiawa-Whitmore Village projects. The online survey asked the same questions as the four-page brochure provided to attendees at the community events discussed in Section 6.0.

• Reaction to each project listed: positive, neutral, negative; • Favorite project by modal type; and • How they would “spend” $80 Million among the projects (Mililani-Waipio survey only).

Asking similar but different questions allows certain nuances in preferences to emerge. Results of the online survey, including any paper copies handed in at the community events, for each area are provided below in Sections 7.1 and 7.2.

7.1 Results of Mililani-Waipio Online Survey The online survey for the Mililani-Waipio area resulted in 172 responses looking at 16 projects (four transit; eight roadway; and four bike/pedestrian packages). The first question asked respondents for their reaction to each project, whether it was positive, neutral, or negative. Results are shown in Table 6.

The second question asked respondents for their “top” project in each model category. “Top” project results are shown in Table 7.

The third question asked respondents to assign dollars to their preferred projects, up to $80 Million (note, due to its cost, this essentially meant aerial gondolas could not be selected). Results of the selection of projects based on cost up to $80 Million are shown in Table 8.

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Table 6. Project Reactions (Negative – Neutral – Positive) for Mililani-Waipio Projects Project

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TRANSIT PROJECTS

101.1 Bus Service Expansion with Increased Frequency, New Routes, and Extension to Rail Stations 22 43 107

102.3 Bus Rapid Transit from Mililani Transit Center to the Waiawa Rail Station at Pearl Highlands 33 48 91

102.5 Mililani Park & Ride with Express Bus to Pearl Highlands Rail Station 35 45 92

102.8 Aerial Gondola between Mililani Transit Center and Leeward Community College 75 24 73

ROADWAY PROJECTS

403.5 Widen Kamehameha Highway between Ka Uka Boulevard and Lanikuhana Avenue 36 47 89

403.8 Kamehameha Highway High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes (HOVs), Ka Uka Boulevard to Farrington Highway 46 61 65

404.2 Widen On-Ramp at H-2 & Meheula Parkway 23 76 73 406.1 New Road between Mililani Mauka and Pearl City 40 29 103

407.1 Extend Paiwa Street from North of Lumiauau Street to Kamehameha Highway/Ka Uka Boulevard Intersection 52 56 64

408.4 Mililani Access at H-2 and Meheula Parkway with bus stops 20 67 85 501.1 Transportation Demand Management (TDM) 20 74 78 502.1 Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) 18 52 102


Package A Bicycle and Pedestrian Package – New Pathways and Route from Mililani to Waipahu 22 59 91

Package B Bicycle and Pedestrian Package – New Pathway, Lanes, and Route through Meheula Parkway 30 67 75

Package C Bicycle and Pedestrian Package – New Pathway and Lanes through Paiwa/Central Oahu Regional Park 26 59 87

Package D Bicycle and Pedestrian Package - New Pathways from Wahiawa to the Waiawa Rail Station at Pearl Highlands 27 58 87

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Table 7. "Top" Projects Identified in the Mililani-Waipio Sub-area


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403.5 Widen Kamehameha Highway between Ka Uka Boulevard and Lanikuhana Avenue 31

403.8 Kamehameha Highway High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes (HOVs), Ka Uka Boulevard to Farrington Highway 12

404.2 Widen On-Ramp at H-2 & Meheula Parkway 12 406.1 New Road between Mililani Mauka and Pearl City 53

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Table 8. Mililani-Waipio Projects Selected up to $80 Million


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403.5 Widen Kamehameha Highway between Ka Uka Boulevard and Lanikuhana Avenue 34

403.8 Kamehameha Highway High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes (HOVs), Ka Uka Boulevard to Farrington Highway 16

404.2 Widen On-Ramp at H-2 & Meheula Parkway 22 406.1 New Road between Mililani Mauka and Pearl City 48

407.1 Extend Paiwa Street from North of Lumiauau Street to Kamehameha Highway/Ka Uka Boulevard Intersection 15







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Summary of Mililani-Waipio Online Survey Results

Transit Projects

With regard to the transit projects, “Bus Service Expansion with Increase Frequency, New Routes, and Extension to Rail Stations” (Project 101.1), “Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) from Mililani Transit Center to the Waiawa Rail Station at Pearl Highlands” (Project 102.3), and “Park & Ride with Express Bus to the Waiawa Rail Station at Pearl Highlands” (Project 102.5), all received positive (greater than 50%) ratings. The exception was the “Aerial Gondola” (Project 102.8), which received about an equal number of negative and positive (42% to 44%) responses. Overall, about a quarter (25% to 28%) of all the responses were neutral toward all the transit projects.

• Highest rating was for “Bus Service Expansion with Increased Frequency, New Routes, and Extension to Rail Stations” (Project 101.1) (62% positive) followed by “Bus Rapid Transit from Mililani Transit Center to the Waiawa Rail Station at Pearl Highlands” (Project 102.3) (53% positive) and “Park & Ride with Express Bus to the Waiawa Rail Station at Pearl Highlands” (Project 102.5) (53% positive).

• The top transit project was “Bus Service Expansion with Increase Frequency, New Routes, and Extension to Rail Stations” (Project 101.1) (35%). This answer is consistent with the positive rating results. The “Aerial Gondola” showed considerable interest among “top” projects with 30% of those surveyed choosing this project.

• For the dollar allocation question, transit projects were included in 168 lists. “Bus Service Expansion with Increase Frequency, New Routes, and Extension to Rail Stations” (Project 101.1) ($24.5 Million) was selected most often (65 times), followed almost evenly by “Bus Rapid Transit from Mililani Transit Center to the Waiawa Rail Station at Pearl Highlands” (Project 102.3) ($29 Million) (37 times) and “Park & Ride with Express Bus to the Waiawa Rail Station at Pearl Highlands” (Project 102.5) ($37.5 Million) (35 times).

Roadway Projects

For roadway projects, “Widening Kamehameha Highway” (Project 403.5), “New Road to Pearl City” (406.1), and “Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)” (Project 502.1) all received positive (greater than 50%) ratings. All other roadway projects received more positive than negative ratings. More respondents were neutral to the roadway projects than the transit projects by five to ten percentage points.

• Highest ratings were for “New Road between Mililani Mauka and Pearl City” (Project 406.1) (60% Positive), “Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)” (Project 502.1) (59% Positive), and “Widen Kamehameha Highway between Ka Uka Boulevard and Lanikuhana Avenue” (Project 403.5) (53% Positive).

• The top roadway project in the survey was the “New Road between Mililani Mauka and Pearl City” (Project 406.1) (31%), followed by Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)” (Project 502.1) (21%) and “Widening Kamehameha Highway between Ka Uka Boulevard and Lanikuhana Avenue” (Project 403.5) (20%).

• In the dollar allocation question, roadway projects were included in 214 lists. “New Road between Mililani Mauka and Pearl City” (Project 406.1) ($57 Million) was selected most often at 48 times, followed by Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)” (Project 502.1) ($8 Million) (36 times) and “Widen Kamehameha Highway between Ka Uka Boulevard and Lanikuhana Avenue” (Project 403.5) ($38 Million) (34 times).

100

Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects

For bicycle and pedestrian projects, Package A, New Pathways and Route from Mililani to Waipahu; Package C, New Pathway and Lanes through Paiwa/Central Oahu Regional Park; and Package D, New Pathways from Wahiawa to the Waiawa Rail Station at Pearl Highlands all received positive (greater than 50%). All four packages received more positive than negative ratings. Negative ratings were low (13% to 17%). Neutral ratings were consistent across packages (33% to 39%).

• The highest bicycle and pedestrian ratings were for Package A, New Pathways and Route from Mililani to Waipahu, (53% positive); Package C, New Pathway and Lanes through Paiwa/Central Oahu Regional Park, and Package D, New Pathways from Wahiawa to the Waiawa Rail Station at Pearl Highlands, tied with 51% positive; and Package B, New Pathway, Lanes, and Route through Meheula Parkway, was 43% positive.

• The top bicycle project was Package C, New Pathway and Lanes through Paiwa/Central Oahu Regional Park (32%) followed by Package A, New Pathways and Route from Mililani to Waipahu (30%).

• In the dollar allocation question, bicycle and pedestrian projects were included in 136 lists. Package A, New Pathways and Route from New Pathways and Route from Mililani to Waipahu ($17 Million) was selected most often with 42 times; followed by Package C, New Pathway and Lanes through Paiwa/Central Oahu Regional Park ($5.5 Million) (37 times) and Package D, New Pathways from Wahiawa to the Waiawa Rail Station at Pearl Highlands ($16 Million) (34 times).

7.2 Results of Wahiawa-Whitmore Village Online Survey The online survey was advertised through an email blast and at community events. A total of 44 responses were received regarding 18 projects (five transit; nine roadway; and four bike/pedestrian packages). Sixty-four percent said they live in the Wahiawa-Whitmore Village area; 25% said they work in this area. Ninety-four percent drive as their primary mode of transportation, 14% walk, and 14% ride the bus (multiple responses allowed to this question). Respondents were asked for their reaction to each project, whether it was positive, neutral, or negative and to choose their top project. Results are provided in Table 9.

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Table 9. Project Reactions (Negative – Neutral – Positive) for Wahiawa-Whitmore Village Projects Project

Number Project Description Negative Neutral Positive TOP CHOICE

TRANSIT PROJECTS

701 Increase Bus Service to/from Whitmore Village and Wahiawa Transit Center 4% 34% 61% 23%

702 Increase Bus Service to/from Schofield & Wahiawa Transit Center 7% 39% 54% 7%

703 Expanded Late Night Service Bus Service, Routes 51/52 4.5% 29.5% 66% 30%

704 Bus Rapid Transit from Wahiawa Transit Center to Armory Park & Ride and the Waiawa Rail Station at Pearl Highlands via H-2

9% 27% 64% 36%

705 Align Express Route 83 on Proposed Leilehua HS to Kahelu Road Connection 7% 45% 48%6 4%


801 New Off-Street Bicycle and Pedestrian Paths Connecting Schools, Parks, and Transit 9% 26% 65% 53%

802 New Pedestrian and Bike Bridge Connecting Wahiawa and Whitmore Village 16% 21% 63% 21%

803 New Bike and Pedestrian Connection between Wahiawa, Whitmore Village, and NCTAMS 12% 28% 60% 16%

804 New and Upgraded Bike Lanes in Wahiawa Commercial District 21% 28% 51% 9%

ROADWAY PROJECTS

901 Whitmore Avenue Widening, Saipan Drive to Ihihi Avenuei/Nani Ihi Avenue 12.5% 57.5% 30% 2.5%

902 Kamehameha Highway Widening from North of Whitmore Avenue to Kilani Avenue 5% 35% 60% 15%

903 California Avenue Complete Streets Project from Kamehameha Highway to Wahiawa District Park 10% 12.5% 77.5% 25%

906 New Roadway at Leilehua High School from Kahelu Road, between California Avenue and Higgins Road 17.5% 30% 52.5% 30%

909 Kamehameha Highway at Whitmore Avenue Intersection Improvements 10% 35% 55% 5%

910 Roundabout at Kamehameha Highway and California Avenue 52.5% 10% 37.5% 5%

911 Kamehameha Highway between Kilani Avenue and Avocado Street Traffic Signal Timing 5% 17.5% 77.5% 10%

912 California Avenue between Kamehameha Highway and Wahiawa District Park Traffic Signal Timing 7.5% 22.5% 70% 7.5%

915 Transit Signal Priority on Kamehameha Highway between Kilani Avenue and Avocado Street 12.5% 37.5% 50% 0%

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Summary of Wahiawa-Whitmore Village Online Survey Results

Transit Projects

• All transit projects were viewed favorably with unfavorable ratings of less than 10%. All projects received some top votes.

• Highest rating was for “Expanded Late Night Service Bus Service, Routes 51/52” (Project 703) (66% positive) followed by “Bus Rapid Transit from Wahiawa Transit Center to the Waiawa Rail Station at Pearl Highlands” (Project 704) (64% positive) and “Increase Bus Service to/from Whitmore Village and Wahiawa Transit Center” (Project 701) (61% positive).

• The top transit project was “Bus Rapid Transit from Wahiawa Transit Center to the Waiawa Rail Station at Pearl Highlands” (Project 704) (36%).

Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects

• All bicycle and pedestrian projects were viewed favorably with three of the four having positive ratings of 60% or greater.

• The highest rating was for “New Off-Street Bicycle and Pedestrian Paths Connecting Schools, Parks, and Transit” (Project 801) (65% positive), closely followed by “New Pedestrian and Bike Bridge Connecting Wahiawa and Whitmore Village” (Project 802) (63% positive), and “New Bike and Pedestrian Connection between Wahiawa, Whitmore Village, and NCTAMS” (Project 803) (50% positive).

• The least rated project was “New and Upgraded Bike Lanes in Wahiawa Commercial District” (Project 804) with 49% negative/neutral rating and 51% positive.

• The top bicycle and pedestrian project was “New Off-Street Bicycle and Pedestrian Paths Connecting Schools, Parks, and Transit” (Project 801) with 53% of participants selecting it.

Roadway Projects

• All roadway projects except “Roundabout at Kamehameha Highway and California Avenue” (Project 910) received positive ratings of 50% or greater.

• The highest rated roadway projects both had 77.5% positive ratings: “Kamehameha Highway between Kilani Avenue and Avocado Street Traffic Signal Timing” (Project 911) and “California Avenue Complete Streets Project from Kamehameha Highway to Wahiawa District Park” (Project 903). Between the two projects, “Kamehameha Highway between Kilani Avenue and Avocado Street Traffic Signal Timing” (Project 911) had a lower negative rating of only 5%.

• The top roadway project was “New Roadway at Leilehua High School from Kahelu Road, between California Avenue and Higgins Road” (Project 903) with 30% of participants selecting it.

APPENDIX A Community Meeting 1 Comment Matrix

Central Oahu Transportation Study

Comm

unity Meeting 1

Summ

ary and Comm

ents

1

Station #

StationBoard

Summ

ary of InteractivityCom

ments

Welcom

e with Agenda

N/A

None

1W

elcome and

Sign-In

Interactive Board: Where do you

live/work?

Out of 46 people that signed into the

meeting, there w

ere 32 that identified w

here they live:•

25 people live within the study area

•7 people live outside the study area

Of the 32 that identified w

here they live, 27 identified w

here they work or go to

school:•

2 people work/go to school w

ithin the study area

•1 person w

orks/goes to school towards

North Shore

•2 people w

ork/go to school towards

Kapolei•

21 people work/go to school tow

ards Honolulu

•1 person w

orks/goes to school on Ford Island

None

What is CO

TS?N

/AN

oneStudy Area Boundary

N/A

Why is ALL of W

ahiawa not

included in the Study Area?Aerial Study Area Boundary

N/A

None

Workflow

DiagramN

/AN

one2

Study Area and Study Inform

ationInteractive Board: W

hat are the m

ost important issues to you?

People were asked to identify their 1

st and 2

nd choices (and in some cases, 3

rd and 4th

choices).

None


Comm

unity Meeting 1

Summ

ary and Comm

ents

2

Station #

StationBoard

Summ


ments

First Choice:•

Travel by Transit: 3•

Travel by Car: 3•

Bike/Ped Facilities: 6•

Congestion Relief: 11•

Access to Rail System: 1

•Safety: 1

•M

aintenance of Facilities: 0Second Choice:•


Travel by Car: 2•




•Safety: 1

•M

aintenance of Facilities: 1Third Choice:•


Travel by Car: 0•




•Safety: 0

•M

aintenance of Facilities: 1Fourth Choice:•


Travel by Car: 1•





Comm

unity Meeting 1

Summ

ary and Comm

ents

3

Station #

StationBoard

Summ


ments

•Safety: 0

•M

aintenance of Facilities: 1Total Stars for Each:•


Travel by Car: 6•




•Safety: 2

•M

aintenance of Facilities: 3U

nder 20/Over 65

N/A

•Legends are confusing (w

hat are w

e supposed to get out of these m

aps?)•

Pre-school life span•

Not sure w

hy you have under age 20 years on graphic

Population/Population DensityN

/AN

onePoverty/M

inorityN

/A•

Need to recognize the Cost of

Living and impact on

transportation.•

It is important to recognize

ethnic diversity and its impact

on transportation. The “Spirit of Aloha” is key.

•N

eed clarification of “M

inority” and what it really

means.

3Dem

ographics

Interactive Board: Travel Needs

by SubgroupPeople w

ere asked to place a “dot” in the box that represents their age/fam

ily m

embers age(s) and their m

ost important

General Comm

ents:•

Why is the age range so w

ide? Is that m

ajority comm

uter?


Comm

unity Meeting 1

Summ

ary and Comm

ents

4

Station #

StationBoard

Summ


ments

travel mode:

Transit•

Under 20: 2

•21-64: 6

•65+: 3

Drive Alone•

Under 20: 1

•21-64: 10

•65+: 4

Carpool•

Under 20: 1

•21-64: 6

•65+: 0

Bicycle•

Under 20: 5

•21-64: 12

•65+: 4

Walking

•U

nder 20: 1•

21-64: 5•

65+: 0W

ork/School from Hom

e•

Under 20: 0

•21-64: 1

•65+: 0

•Thank you for doing this.

With regard to Carpool:

•U

sed to carpool but person carpooled w

ith had a change of life circum

stance and wife

retired. 65+ and drive alone.

With regard to W

ork/School from

Home:

•N

eed to change verbiage to W

ork from Hom

e/Homeschool

Existing ConditionsN

/AN

oneFuture Conditions

N/A

None

4Travel Characteristics

High Crash RateN

/AN

onePerform

ance Measures

N/A

None

5Perform

ance M

easuresInteractive Board: Pick your

People were asked to place a “dot” next to

With regard to System

Reliability


Comm

unity Meeting 1

Summ

ary and Comm

ents

5

Station #

StationBoard

Summ


ments

favoritethe Perform

ance Measures that m

ost im

pact them and their fam

ily.M

ulti-modal System

•Shift travel trips from

drive alone to: drive w

ith others, transit, and bicycle or w

alk trips: 9•

Increase number of m

iles of bicycle lanes and pedestrian paths in Central O

ahu: 8•

Improve access to the rail system

for Central O

ahu residents: 5Congestion Reduction•

Reduce the amount of tim

e it takes during peak periods to get to im

portant destinations: 15

System Reliability

•Increase the am

ount of transit service in Central O

ahu: 7Freight•

Reduce the amount of tim

e for trucks to travel to im

portant destinations from

Central Oahu: 0

Safety•

Reduce the number of fatalities,

injuries, and property damage on H-2

and Kameham

eha Highway: 3

Asset Managem

ent•

Ensure that pavement condition and

bridges are in a state of good repair: 5

(Increase the amount of transit

service in Central Oahu):

•Route 99 w

ill not serve elderly. Too few

trips.

6Initial Alternatives

Tables of Previously Identified Projects: Roadw

ay and TransitN

/AN

one


Comm

unity Meeting 1

Summ

ary and Comm

ents

6

Station #

StationBoard

Summ


ments

Tables of Previously Identified Projects: Bike, Pedestrian, TDM

, ITS, and Enhancem

ent

N/A

None

Map of Previously Identified

ProjectsN

/AN

one

Interactive Board: Add Your IdeasPeople w

ere asked to draw in their ideas,

which included the follow

ing: (also see new

map)

•Add sidew

alk along northbound Kam

ehameha Highw

ay between

Lanikuhana Avenue and Meheula

Parkway

•Add bike path along California Avenue betw

een Kilea Place and Nonohe Street

•Secondary access for M

auka•

Flyover North H-2 and Ka U

ka Blvd.•

Bike path on Cane Haul Road between

H-2 and Kameham

eha Highway at Pearl

Highlands Station•

Aerial Gondola between Pearl

Highlands Station and Waipio and

between W

aipio and Wahiaw

a•

Pedestrian/Bike Path between

Kameham

eha Hwy/H-1 Interchange

and Leeward Com

munity College

•Rail from

Leeward Com

munity College

up Kameham

eha Highway and

northeast along Meheula Parkw

ay to M

ililani Park and Ride•

Direct Kipapa Gulch Bike Path•

Parallel bridge over Kipapa Gulch

•Put tolls on H-1, H-2, H3

•Incentivize carpooling

•N

o tolls!•

End sense of entitlement

around single-occupant driving•

Extend study area to include all of W

ahiawa

•Kipapa Gulch Bridge is “Bike Choke Point”


Comm

unity Meeting 1

Summ

ary and Comm

ents

7

Station #

StationBoard

Summ


ments

•Bicycle infrastructure around H-2 section of M

eheula Parkway

•Connector from

Wikao Street to M

ililani Park and Ride

•Second Access betw

een H-2 and M

ililani Park and RideInteractive Board: Handout

N/A

None

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APPENDIX B Community Meeting 2 Comment Matrix


Comm

unity Meeting 2 Sum

mary

G

ENERAL FEEDBACK FO

RM

1 | Pa

ge

Response N

umber

1. How did you hear about this m

eeting? 2. Do you have other suggestions for how

to distribute this information?

Did the meeting provide inform

ation useful to you?

What do you w

ant to tell us about?

1 O

ahuMPO

letter to Senator Delacruz m

ailchimp

yes

2 Em

ail n/a

yes W

ould appreciate regular updates and feedback.

3 N

eighborhood Board 25 mem

ber 1. Have public officials distribute info using their em

ail address lists. 2. TV/Radio

yes

4 1. N

ext door 2. Som

eone on the bus.

yes

5 Kiana O

tsuka

yes W

ish there were m

ore plans to improve traffic from

Central Oahu to tow

n and vice versa rather than just w

ithin Central Oahu.

6

A friend Com

munity m

eetings are good. Use social m

edia to spread the word

about meetings and/or w

ebsite to share ideas.

yes M

eeting very helpful. Had no idea so many solutions under consideration. N

eed som

e action now to alleviate traffice congestion and pedestrian safety. So m

uch tim

e spent reviewing plans but need som

e quick fix.

7

1. Mililani Tow

n Association monthly m

agazine 2. Senator Delacruz em

ail 1. Honolulu Star Advertiser 2. Radio or TV

yes A gondola? Lite Rail? Interesting ideas. Can w

e afford it? Would really like easy

connections to the rail. I'm

new and arrived a little late (could you start this m

eeting at 7pm?) so I'm

totally new

to a lot of this. 8

Facebook

yes

9 Flyer to office - CM

Martin's office

To Neighborhood Board m

eetings yes

10 1. Bicycle League em

ail 2. Representative Em

ail

yes

11 Em

ail subscription 1. Schools 2. Local Com

munity Colleges

yes

12 Friend

New

spaper yes

Good format

13 1. O

ahuMPO

2. N

eighborhood Board 26 1. N

eighborhood Board 2. N

ewspaper

3. Social Media

yes Thank you for (finally) looking at the Central O

ahu traffic situation and the individual needs of the com

munity.

14 1. O

ahuMPO

Citizens Advisory Comm

ittee (CAC) 2. Facebook

yes

15 Haw

aii Bicycling League Haw

aii Public Radio (HPR) yes

16

OahuM

PO CAC

By Costco yes

Improve bus and bike paths and express bus service and shelters.

17 Facebook - Ryan Yam

ane 1. N

eighborhood Boards 2. Com

munity Associations

yes Please plan ahead for congestion caused by Koa Ridge.

18 Announcem

ent at Neighborhood Board m

eetings in Mililani

More active participation in W

ahiawa

Neighborhood Board m

eetings yes

Please consider providing support/facilitation for various SRTS projects in different Blue Zone sites across the state.

19 Haw

aii Bicycling League 1. Google ads 2. Possibly direct m

ail (ugh) yes

1. I'm frustrated that the city doesn't dem

and more from

developers for traffic solutions as part of the com

munity developm

ent. 2. This type of study should have a w

ider online exposure to reach millennials.


Comm

unity Meeting 2 Sum

mary

G

ENERAL FEEDBACK FO

RM

2 | Pa

ge

Response N

umber

1. How did you hear about this m

eeting? 2. Do you have other suggestions for how

to distribute this information?

Did the meeting provide inform

ation useful to you?

What do you w

ant to tell us about?

20 N

eighborhood Board 25 Greater social m

edia presence (e.g., Facebook, Tw

itter, etc.) yes


Comm

unity Meeting Sum

mary

STATIO

N 1 FEEDBACK FO

RM

3 | Pa

ge

Response

Num

ber

1. This study takes a focused look at transportation issues in Central O

ahu. It w

ill guide both short term and longer term

recom

mendations for priorities and

expenditures by the State, City & County,

TheBus, and others. On a scale of 1 to 10,

with 1 being the low

est and 10 being the highest score, how

important do you feel it

is to take a focused look at transportation issues in Central O

ahu?

2. The objective of this study is to develop m

ulti-modal options for

travel by residents of Central Oahu.

What do you feel are the top three

priorities?

3. Are you willing

to participate in a survey being conducted for this study? If so, you w

ill receive 7 different surveys by em

ail over a 3-4 m

onth period.

4. Are you m

ilitary?

5. If yes, do you prim

arily travel to: Schofield Hickam

O

ther

6. What are the prim

ary transportation issues for m

ilitary families?

7. Other com

ments.

1 10

1. Rail/Light Rail 2. Bike 3. Bus/Transit Centers

yes no

2

10 1. Com

mute tim

es 2. Adequate m

aintenance for roadw

ays 3. Safe access for cars, pedestrians, and bikes (Com

plete Streets projects)

yes no

3 8

yes

no

1. Shipping/retrieving their vehicles 2. Transportation off base

4

7 1. Transit: Pedestrian access to bus stops 2. Pedestrian: Access to/from

rail stations (W

aipahu Transit Rail Station, Pearl Highlands) 3. Roadw

ay

no no

Issues w

ith buses entering military bases (i.e.,

Public transit vehicles such as TheBus. Security reasons. M

ilitary needs to invest more resources to

help provide shuttles and such to run to public transit centers like W

aipahu Transit Station and M

ililani Transit Center, etc.).

Mililani M

auka Park and Ride could be m

ore bike friendly.

5

10 1. Im

prove bicycle facilities, bikew

ays, etc. 2. Facilitate/im

prove public transportation 3. Im

prove safety, especially for pedestrians and bicyclists

yes no

6 10

1. Incentives for carpool 2. Bicycle 3. Transit

yes no

7

1. Bike 2. VanPool 3. Gondola

not sure no

Wonderful speaker. Thank you M

rs. Soon.


Comm

unity Meeting Sum

mary

STATIO

N 1 FEEDBACK FO

RM

4 | Pa

ge

Response

Num

ber


ahu. It w


recom








ahu?





priorities?

3. Are you willing



ail over a 3-4 m

onth period.

4. Are you m

ilitary?



O

ther



ilitary families?

7. Other com

ments.

8

10 1. Safety 2. Inter-connected 3. Reduced travel tim

e

yes yes (retired)

Federal em

ployee now

Pearl Harbor 1. Com

mute tim

e 2. Active/exercise options for com

mute

1. Don't assume that citizens w

ould reject higher taxes or a bond issue to support transportation solutions. 2. Rail should m

ove from elevated

to ground level to save cost, both upfront and m

aintenance.

9 8

1. Linking rail and bus 2. Safe bike lanes 3. Congestion reduction

yes no

10 7

1. Bus yes

no

11

Should have done it years ago when you

could have made a difference.

1. Finish the rail project 2. Find w

ays to get cars off the road betw

een Mililani and Tow

n and M

ililani and Kapolei

yes no

12 6

1. The effects of Koa Ridge developm

ent on Kameham

eha Route 83 Haleiw

a to Kahalui

no

13

10 1. Additional routes in and out of Honolulu 2. Safety: Ped w

alks, bike routes

no no (retired)

Travel to Schofield and Pearl for m

edical care and shopping.

14 9

1. Bus route expansions 2. Safe Routes to School 3. Alternative w

ork/school hours

no

15 10

1. Parking for HART 2. HART to M

ililani 3. W

alking/biking to HART

yes no


Comm

unity Meeting Sum

mary

STATIO

N 1 FEEDBACK FO

RM

5 | Pa

ge

Response

Num

ber


ahu. It w


recom








ahu?





priorities?

3. Are you willing



ail over a 3-4 m

onth period.

4. Are you m

ilitary?



O

ther



ilitary families?

7. Other com

ments.

16

9 1. Bike routes from

Mililani to W

aipio 2. Bike route from

Waipio to Pearl

City 3. Ka U

ka/H-2 Interchange

yes no

17

10 1. H-1/H-2/Kam

Hwy Interchanges

2. Safe bike routes from M

ililani all the w

ay to Pearl City 3. Ka U

ka/H-2 Interchange

yes no

Interested in walkability and bike to

Leeward Com

munity College from

W

aipio.

18

10 1. M

ore express buses to UH later in the m

orning or lots of transport buses to the Pearl City train/rail w

hen in operation. 2. Easier connections to Pearl City and Kapolei and rail 3. M

ore walkable opportunities

no no

19

10 1. Safe Routes to Schools 2. Connecting W

ahiawa and M

ililani via bike route 3. M

aking roads more about creating

conversations/meeting/m

ingling

yes no

20

10 1. Im

prove connectivity between

Mililani and neighboring areas.

2. Provide efficient bicycle and transit infrastructure 3. Provide additional capacity from

Central O

ahu to Downtow

n Honolulu and Kapolei

yes no

21 10

1. Mass transit

2. Bicycling 3. High occupancy vehicles

yes no


Comm

unity Meeting Sum

mary

STATIO

N 1 FEEDBACK FO

RM

6 | Pa

ge

Response

Num

ber


ahu. It w


recom








ahu?





priorities?

3. Are you willing



ail over a 3-4 m

onth period.

4. Are you m

ilitary?



O

ther



ilitary families?

7. Other com

ments.

22

10 1. Reducing congestion 2. Seam

less transition between

modes

3. Cost efficient

yes no

23 5

1. Transportation to Town

yes no


Comm

unity Meeting Sum

mary

STATIO

N 2 FEEDBACK FO

RM (Q

uestions 1 through 5)

7 | Pa

ge

Response

Num

ber 1. In w

hat part of Central Oahu

do you live?

2. Are you employed or go to school outside

your home? If yes, please check w

here you go to w

ork or school. (If no, please skip to question 5)

3. What is the average tim

e you leave for w

ork or school?

4. Please provide the number of tim

es you use the follow

ing modes to travel to w

ork or school in the average m

onth: W

alk Bike Drive Alone Drive/ride w

ith Others

TheBus The Handi-Van

5. How im

portant on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being very

important, do you think the follow

ing Transit Projects will

improve travel for Central O

ahu? 1. M

obility Hubs 2. HART Rail betw

een Wahiaw

a and Pearl Highlands Rail Station 3. HART Rail betw

een Mililani and Pearl

Highlands Rail Station 4. Aerial G

ondola between M

ililani Mauka

P&R and Pearl Highlands

5. Bus Service Expansion 6. Construct Transit Centers 7. Light Rail (street level) betw

een Wahiaw

a and HART Rail 8. Bus Rapid Transit betw

een Wahiaw

a and Pearl Highlands Station 9. Park &

Ride with Transit Stop in m

edian of H-2 m

auka of Ka Uka

10. City Operations and M

aintenance

1 M

ililani W

ORK: Various locations in U

SA 10:00 AM

W

ALK: 1 BIKE: 2 DRIVE ALO

NE: 8

TheBus: 3

1. 5 2. 4 3. 4 4. 0 5. 5 6. 5 7. 5 8. 5 9. 5 10. 5

2 M

ililani (near Town Center)

WO

RK: Downtow

n Honolulu 5:30 AM

TheBus: 5

1. ? 2. 3 3. 5 4. 1 5. 4 6. 1 7. 1 8. 1 9. 4 10. ?

3 Live outside of Central

2. 1 7. 1


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Num

ber 1. In w


do you live?



here you go to w



e you leave for w

ork or school?





onth: W


ith Others


5. How im





ahu? 1. M


een Wahiaw




ondola between M

ililani Mauka



een Wahiaw


een Wahiaw



edian of H-2 m

auka of Ka Uka


aintenance

4

WO

RK: Central Oahu, Dow

ntown Honolulu

10:00 AM

DRIVE ALON

E: 30 1. 4 2. 1 3. 2 4. 1 5. 5 6. 4 7. 1 8. 4 9. 4 10. 5

5

1. 2 2. 5 3. 5 4. 3 5. 5 6. 5 7. 5 8. 5 9. 5 10. 3


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unity Meeting Sum

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ge

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Num

ber 1. In w


do you live?



here you go to w



e you leave for w

ork or school?





onth: W


ith Others


5. How im





ahu? 1. M


een Wahiaw




ondola between M

ililani Mauka



een Wahiaw


een Wahiaw



edian of H-2 m

auka of Ka Uka


aintenance

6 M

ililani W

ORK: Dow

ntown Honolulu

1 hour each way

DRIVE ALON

E: 5 THEBU

S: 15 1. 5 2. 3 3. 4 4. 4 5. 3 6. 4 7. 4 8. 4 9. 5 10. 3

7 W

ahiawa

WO

RK: Downtow

n Honolulu 6:30 AM

DRIVE ALO

NE: M

ost days DRIVE/RIDE W

ITH OTHERS: 7

1. 4 2. 4 3. 4 4. 0 5. 5 6. 5 7. 3 8. 5 9. 3 10. 5


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unity Meeting Sum

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RM (Q


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ge

Response

Num

ber 1. In w


do you live?



here you go to w



e you leave for w

ork or school?





onth: W


ith Others


5. How im





ahu? 1. M


een Wahiaw




ondola between M

ililani Mauka



een Wahiaw


een Wahiaw



edian of H-2 m

auka of Ka Uka


aintenance

8 W

ahiawa

SCHOO

L: UH M

anoa 8:00 AM

DRIVE/RIDE W

ITH OTHERS: 5 days a w

eek 2. 1 3. 3 4. 2 5. 4 6. 3 7. 3 8. 4 10. 5

9 M

ililani Mauka

SCHOO

L: UH M

anoa 7:00 AM

W

ALK: 6 DRIVE ALO

NE: 6

THEBUS: 20

1. 5 2. 5 3. 5 4. 5 5. 5 6. 5 7. 5 8. 5 9. 5 10. 5

10 M

ililani Should have a separate colum

n for Retirees

WALK: W

here? 2. 5 3. 5 4. 1 5. 2 6. 1


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unity Meeting Sum

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ge

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Num

ber 1. In w


do you live?



here you go to w



e you leave for w

ork or school?





onth: W


ith Others


5. How im





ahu? 1. M


een Wahiaw




ondola between M

ililani Mauka



een Wahiaw


een Wahiaw



edian of H-2 m

auka of Ka Uka


aintenance

11 M

ililani Mauka

WO

RK: Downtow

n Honolulu 7:15 AM

DRIVE ALO

NE: 10

DRIVE/RIDE WITH O

THERS: 10 1. 2 2. 2 3. 3 4. 4 5. 1 6. 4 7. 4 8. 3 9. 4 10. 3

12 M

ililani

1. 5 2. 2 3. 2 4. 4 5. 5 6. 3 7. 4 8. 5 9. 5 10. 5


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unity Meeting Sum

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RM (Q


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ge

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Num

ber 1. In w


do you live?



here you go to w



e you leave for w

ork or school?





onth: W


ith Others


5. How im





ahu? 1. M


een Wahiaw




ondola between M

ililani Mauka



een Wahiaw


een Wahiaw



edian of H-2 m

auka of Ka Uka


aintenance

13 M

ililani W

ORK: Pearl City/Aiea

7:30 AM

DRIVE ALON

E: 10 THEBU

S: 2 1. 4 2. 4 3. 2 4. 4 5. 5 6. 3 7. 5 8. 3 9. 2 10. 3

14 W

aikele W

ORK: Dow

ntown Honolulu

8:00 AM

DRIVE ALON

E: 25 1. 1 2. 5 3. 5 4. 2 5. 3 6. 4 7. 5 8. 4 9. 3 10. 4


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unity Meeting Sum

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N 2 FEEDBACK FO

RM (Q


13 | Pa

ge

Response

Num

ber 1. In w


do you live?



here you go to w



e you leave for w

ork or school?





onth: W


ith Others


5. How im





ahu? 1. M


een Wahiaw




ondola between M

ililani Mauka



een Wahiaw


een Wahiaw



edian of H-2 m

auka of Ka Uka


aintenance

15 M

ililani W

ORK: Schofield (w

ife); Pearl Harbor/Hickam

(husband) SCHO

OL: (kids) W

ahiawa

6:30 AM (husband)

7:00 AM (w

ife and kids) BIKE: 4 DRIVE ALO

NE: 13

DRIVE/RIDE WITH O

THERS: 2 THEBU

S: 2

1. 5 2. 1 3. 1 4. 5 5. 1 6. 4 7. 5 8. 3 9. 5 10. 1

16

Mililani

1. 5 2. 5 3. 5 4. 5 5. 4 6. 4 7. 1 8. 4 9. 3 10. 4

17 W

ahiawa

WO

RK: Kapolei, Downtow

n Honolulu Kapolei: 7:00 AM

Tow

n: 5:30 AM

DRIVE ALON

E: 15 DRIVE/RIDE W

ITH OTHERS: 5

THEBUS: 1

5. 1 7. 4 8. 2 10. 3


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unity Meeting Sum

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RM (Q


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ge

Response

Num

ber 1. In w


do you live?



here you go to w



e you leave for w

ork or school?





onth: W


ith Others


5. How im





ahu? 1. M


een Wahiaw




ondola between M

ililani Mauka



een Wahiaw


een Wahiaw



edian of H-2 m

auka of Ka Uka


aintenance


WO

RK: Kapolei 3:30 AM

DRIVE ALO

NE: 22

19 W

ahiawa

WO

RK: Mililani

7:00 AM

DRIVE ALON

E: 5 Annual Pass for each hom

e

1. 4 2. 5 3. 3 4. 2 5. 5 6. 2 7. 5 8. 5 9. 2 10. 5

20 Live outside of Central (Live in

Kaimuki)

WO

RK: Downtow

n Honolulu 7:00 AM

DRIVE ALO

NE: 26

THEBUS: 4

1. 4 2. 5 3. 5 4. 3 5. 5 6. 5 7. 5 8. 5 9. 4 10. 5


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unity Meeting Sum

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RM (Q


15 | Pa

ge

Response

Num

ber 1. In w


do you live?



here you go to w



e you leave for w

ork or school?





onth: W


ith Others


5. How im





ahu? 1. M


een Wahiaw




ondola between M

ililani Mauka



een Wahiaw


een Wahiaw



edian of H-2 m

auka of Ka Uka


aintenance

21 W

aipio Gentry SCHO

OL: M

ililani 6:50 AM

DRIVE/RIDE W

ITH OTHERS: 31

1. 3 2. 5 3. 5 4. 4 5. 3 6. 4 7. 4 8. 3 9. 3 10. 3


WO

RK: Koolauloa 2 hours before start tim

e

5. 5 23

Mililani Tow

n Retired

1. 5 2. 3 3. 3 4. 2 5. 4 6. 5 7. 4 8. 4 9. 5 10. 5


Comm

unity Meeting Sum

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RM (Q


16 | Pa

ge

Response

Num

ber 1. In w


do you live?



here you go to w



e you leave for w

ork or school?





onth: W


ith Others


5. How im





ahu? 1. M


een Wahiaw




ondola between M

ililani Mauka



een Wahiaw


een Wahiaw



edian of H-2 m

auka of Ka Uka


aintenance

24 W

aipio Gentry W

ORK: Dow

ntown Honolulu

5:45 AM

BIKE: 3x/week (PM

) THEBU

S: Every day (AM), 2x/w

eek (PM)

1. 2 2. 3 3. 4 4. 2 5. 2 6. 3 7. 5 8. 5 9. 3 10. 4

25 W

aipio behind Foodland W

ORK: W

aipio, Pearl City/Aiea, Waipahu HS

SCHOO

L: Mililani HS

6:50 AM

WALK: 2

DRIVE ALON

E: 30 1. 4 2. 2 3. 2 4. 1 5. 5 6. 5 7. 2 8. 3 9. 5


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unity Meeting Sum

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Num

ber

6. Please RANK the follow

ing projects in order of im

portance to you and your travel from 1 to 10 w

ith 1 being the m

ost important and 10 being the least im

portant: 1. M


een Wahiaw




ondola between M

ililani Mauka



een Wahiaw


een Wahiaw



edian of H-2 m

auka of Ka Uka


aintenance

7. Does your employer, school, or

comm

unity association offer discounts on or provide bus passes or other incentives (such as preferred parking for carpools/vanpool) to encourage travel other than driving alone?

8. Which of the follow

ing 10 strategies would increase

your likelihood of using alternative travel modes (bus,

carpool) to driving alone more than once a w

eek? Please check all that apply. 1. Parking strategies 2. O

utreach promotion and

marketing of alternative

transportation modes

3. Emergency ride hom

e program

4. Employer based com

muter/

parking programs

5. Vanpool program

6. Support for working from

home

7. Support for alternate or shifted w

ork hours 8. Free real-tim

e online carpool m

atching 9. Carsharing program

10. Bikesharing (extended to other areas)

9. Of the 10 strategies listed in

question8, please list the top 3 you feel w

ould have the most im

pact on travel in Central O

ahu.

10. Other com

ments.

1 1. 9 2. 8 3. 7 4. 6 5. 1 6. 5 7. 3 8. 2 9. 10 10. 4

no 2, 4, 6

1. 6 2. 2 3. 4

Thank you for your effort.

2 10 pts.: Bus flyover to Pearl Highlands Rail Station

yes, Pre-tax bus pass purchase 1. Bus flyover to Pearl Highlands Rail Station 2. Parking at Pearl Highlands that is not too expensive

1. Bus flyover 2. Subsidized parking at Pearl Highlands

What about how

long it takes to get hom

e from tow

n in the afternoon? Rail to Pearl Highlands and then . . .

3

yes, Disincentive - Doesn't provide parking

1. 4


Comm

unity Meeting Sum

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Response

Num

ber




ith 1 being the m


portant: 1. M


een Wahiaw




ondola between M

ililani Mauka



een Wahiaw


een Wahiaw



edian of H-2 m

auka of Ka Uka


aintenance


comm











e program


muter/

parking programs

5. Vanpool program


home



e online carpool m







ahu.

10. Other com

ments.

4 1. 4 2. 10 3. 9 4. 6 5. 1 6. 2 7. 8 8. 3 9. 7 10. 5

yes, bus passes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

1. 6 2. 7 3. 3

5

yes, Discount on bus pass 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

1. 1 2. 4 3. 6

6

yes, Pre-tax bus pass purchase 3, 4, 6, 7, 8

1. 7 2. 6 3. 8

I think a gondola is a good idea since it can provide transport over areas that m

ay be hilly or difficult to pave or build a rail upon, such as through the gulch.


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unity Meeting Sum

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ber




ith 1 being the m


portant: 1. M


een Wahiaw




ondola between M

ililani Mauka



een Wahiaw


een Wahiaw



edian of H-2 m

auka of Ka Uka


aintenance


comm











e program


muter/

parking programs

5. Vanpool program


home



e online carpool m







ahu.

10. Other com

ments.

7 1. 4 2. 5 3. 6 4. 10 5. 3 6. 9 7. 8 8. 2 9. 7 10. 1

no 7,

1. 7

8 1. 5 2. 10 3. 9 4. 8 5. 3 6. 2 7. 1 8. 4 9. 7 10. 6

yes, UH M

anoa offers bus passes and carpool parking perm

its 1, 4, 10

1. 1 2. 10 3. 4


Comm

unity Meeting Sum

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RM (Q


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ge

Response

Num

ber




ith 1 being the m


portant: 1. M


een Wahiaw




ondola between M

ililani Mauka



een Wahiaw


een Wahiaw



edian of H-2 m

auka of Ka Uka


aintenance


comm











e program


muter/

parking programs

5. Vanpool program


home



e online carpool m







ahu.

10. Other com

ments.

9 1. 8 2. 7 3. 6 4. 5 5. 1 6. 9 7. 2 8. 4 9. 3 10. 10

yes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

1. More express buses to UH

2. Easier routes to Pearlridge and Kapolei

10 N

eed to define Mobility Hubs

#2 will neve happen. Dedicated lane on H-2 connecting to

Park and Ride will have to do.

no 1, 6, 7

1. 1 2. 6 3. 7


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unity Meeting Sum

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ge

Response

Num

ber




ith 1 being the m


portant: 1. M


een Wahiaw




ondola between M

ililani Mauka



een Wahiaw


een Wahiaw



edian of H-2 m

auka of Ka Uka


aintenance


comm











e program


muter/

parking programs

5. Vanpool program


home



e online carpool m







ahu.

10. Other com

ments.

11 1. 10 2. 6 3. 5 4. 2 5. 8 6. 7 7. 4 8. 3 9. 1 10. 9

no 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10

1. 9 2. 10 3. 4

12 1. 10 2. 3 3. 2 4. 7 5. 8 6. 1 7. 5 8. 4 9. 6 10.9

no 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

1. 4 2. 1 3. 8


Comm

unity Meeting Sum

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RM (Q


22 | Pa

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Response

Num

ber




ith 1 being the m


portant: 1. M


een Wahiaw




ondola between M

ililani Mauka



een Wahiaw


een Wahiaw



edian of H-2 m

auka of Ka Uka


aintenance


comm











e program


muter/

parking programs

5. Vanpool program


home



e online carpool m







ahu.

10. Other com

ments.

13 1. 4 2. 3 3. 8 4. 5 5. 1 6. 9 7. 2 8. 6 9. 10 10.7

no 4, 6, 7, 8, 10

1. 8 2. 6 3. 7

14 1. 10 2. 2 3. 1 4. 9 5. 5 6. 3 7. 4 8. 8 9. 7 10. 6

no 6, 7


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unity Meeting Sum

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Response

Num

ber




ith 1 being the m


portant: 1. M


een Wahiaw




ondola between M

ililani Mauka



een Wahiaw


een Wahiaw



edian of H-2 m

auka of Ka Uka


aintenance


comm











e program


muter/

parking programs

5. Vanpool program


home



e online carpool m







ahu.

10. Other com

ments.

15 1. 2 2. 10 3. 9 4. 3 5. 8 6. 5 7. 1 8. 7 9. 4 10.6

yes, subsidy for VanPool or TheBus 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10

1. 8 2. 4 3. 1

1. More bridges are

needed/coming. Choose

strategy that makes m

ost use of them

- street level light rail. 2. Gondolas are safe, fun, inexpensive.

16 1. 1 2. 3 3. 2 4. 5 5. 4 6. 6 7. 9 8. 7 9. 10 10. 8

2, 8, 9, 10

1. 6 2. 7 3. 8


Comm

unity Meeting Sum

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RM (Q


24 | Pa

ge

Response

Num

ber




ith 1 being the m


portant: 1. M


een Wahiaw




ondola between M

ililani Mauka



een Wahiaw


een Wahiaw



edian of H-2 m

auka of Ka Uka


aintenance


comm











e program


muter/

parking programs

5. Vanpool program


home



e online carpool m







ahu.

10. Other com

ments.

17 5. 1 7. 4 8. 2 10. 3

yes, bus passes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6

1. 6 2. 4 3. 2

18

no 2, 5, 7, 10

W

onderful instruction David. Thank you for your education.

19

no 1, 6, 7, 8

1. 6 2. 7 3. 8

"Flyer Stops" for Mililani

20 1. 5 2. 1 3. 2 4. 10 5. 3 6. 4 7. 6 8. 7 9. 8 10. 9

yes, OTS

1, 3, 4,5, 8, 9, 10 1. 1 2. 4 3. 3


Comm

unity Meeting Sum

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RM (Q


25 | Pa

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Response

Num

ber




ith 1 being the m


portant: 1. M


een Wahiaw




ondola between M

ililani Mauka



een Wahiaw


een Wahiaw



edian of H-2 m

auka of Ka Uka


aintenance


comm











e program


muter/

parking programs

5. Vanpool program


home



e online carpool m







ahu.

10. Other com

ments.

21 1. 5 2. 4 3. 3 4. 1 5. 7 6. 8 7. 2 8. 9 9. 10 10. 6

yes, Student Bus Pass

22 5. 1 6. 10

no 5, 6, 7

1. 6 2. 7 3. 5

1. Companies provide bus

passes. 2. Increase service to Tow

n and N

orth Shore Circle Island. 3. Better than current bus stops w

ith rain shelters, single seat, no bench for hom

eless. 4. Add express buses.


Comm

unity Meeting Sum

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Num

ber




ith 1 being the m


portant: 1. M


een Wahiaw




ondola between M

ililani Mauka



een Wahiaw


een Wahiaw



edian of H-2 m

auka of Ka Uka


aintenance


comm











e program


muter/

parking programs

5. Vanpool program


home



e online carpool m







ahu.

10. Other com

ments.

23 1. 2 2. 5 3. 6 4. 10 5. 4 6. 3 7. 9 8. 8 9. 7 10.1

no 1, 4, 7, 8

1. 7 2. 1 3. 4

24 1. 1 2. 2 3. 7 4. 3 5. 6 6. 5 7. 10 8. 9 9. 4 10.8

yes, can use parking allowance for bus

pass cost 1,

1. 1 2. 2 3. 3

1. Parking is always an issue

with W

ashington DC metro

stops. It'd be great if that wasn't

the problem here.

2. If light rail is orders of m

agnitude difference from

HART, then extend it to W

ahiawa.


Comm

unity Meeting Sum

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RM (Q


27 | Pa

ge

Response

Num

ber




ith 1 being the m


portant: 1. M


een Wahiaw




ondola between M

ililani Mauka



een Wahiaw


een Wahiaw



edian of H-2 m

auka of Ka Uka


aintenance


comm











e program


muter/

parking programs

5. Vanpool program


home



e online carpool m







ahu.

10. Other com

ments.

25 1. 1 5. 3 6. 2 9. 4

no 7,


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unity Meeting Sum

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Response

Num

ber

1. Do you bicycle on a regular basis?

2. If not, please tell us why:

3. Would you bicycle

more frequently if

there were an

improved and safer

network of protected

bikeways and/or

bikeshare in Central O

ahu?

4. Where should new

bicycle facilities be installed first in Central O

ahu?

5. Do you feel that sidew

alks/paths including crossw

alks at intersections in your com

munity are safe?

6. If no, please tell us why:

7. What is your favorite place in Central O

ahu and w

hy?

8. Which location

requires im

provements for

people who w

alk and w

hy?

1 no

Don’t feel safe Absolutely

California Avenue to M

eheula no

Crosswalks are not painted

Wikao St., Launani Valley - lots of trees, big

sidewalks, aesthetically pleasing, slow

traffic, no corporate presence

All areas around schools in W

ahiawa

2 no

1. Steep hills within M

ililani 2. Lim

ited bicycle access betw

een Mililani and

neighboring areas

yes Betw

een Mililani and

Waipio Gentry

yes, if signalized Cars travel too fast

3 no

1. Don't feel safe 2. Too hot/rainy 3. Don't ow

n a bike 4. Too physical for m

e

maybe

Kam Hw

y through Kipapa Gulch

no 1. Cars travel too fast 2. Traffic signal is needed 3. Drivers don’t pay attention 4. Drivers don't yield to people in crossw

alks

Lanikuhana up toward Pinnacles - low

traffic

4 yes

yes

We need a safe route

between M

ililani and W

aipio Gentry

yes/no

Depends on location. There is no consistency in Central O

ahu. Needs

work.

1. Cars travel too fast 2. Drivers don't pay attention

5 no

1. Don’t feel safe 2. Don’t ow

n a bike yes

no

1. Cars travel too fast 2. Drivers don't pay attention 3. Drivers don’t yield to people in crossw

alks

Wahiaw

a Heights because it's the best place on earth

6 no

1. Not com

fortable 2. Inconvenient

no

no 1. Cars travel too fast 2. Traffic signal is needed 3. Drivers don’t pay attention 4. Drivers don't yield to people in crossw

alks 5. Crossw

alks are not painted

Wahiaw

a Heights - close to home

1. All sidewalks in

Wahiaw

a 2. M

ost comm

unites

7 no

1. Don't feel safe 2. Too far to travel

yes Shopping Centers

yes/No

Depends on the road

1. Cars travel too fast 2. Traffic signal is needed 3. Drivers don’t pay attention

8 no

1. Too much grandchildren to

watch

2. Work 6 days a w

eek

yes Transit Center

no 1. Cars travel too fast 2. Drivers don’t pay attention 3. Drivers don't yield to people in crossw

alks 4. Crossw


Everywhere


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unity Meeting Sum

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Response

Num

ber




more frequently if

there were an

improved and safer


bikeways and/or


ahu?

4. Where should new


ahu?




munity are safe?



ahu and w

hy?

8. Which location

requires im

provements for

people who w

alk and w

hy?

9 yes

yes

Everywhere, especially

Kipapa Gulch no

1. Trees break up sidewalks

Lanikuhana All - Fix Sidew

alks

10 no

Ride occasionally - not enough tim

e yes

Wahiaw

a yes - M

ost are no - need im

provement

1. Cars travel too fast 2. Drivers don’t pay attention

Wahiaw

a W

ahiawa/upper

11 no

Don’t feel safe no

yes

California Avenue 12

yes

Probably not Don't know

yes and no

1. Cars travel too fast 2. Drivers don’t pay attention 3. Drivers don't yield to people in crossw

alks 4. Crossw


Shopping Center

13 no

No tim

e yes

yes

1. Cars travel too fast 2. Traffic signal is needed 3. Drivers don’t pay attention 4. Drivers don't yield to people in crossw

alks

14 no

1. Don't feel safe 2. Too hot/rainy

yes 1. Places of em

ployment

2. Comm

ercial centers no

1. Cars travel too fast 2. Traffic signal is needed 3. Drivers don't yield to people in crossw

alks 4. Crossw


15 yes

yes

From M

ililani (both sides) to Pearl City via Koa Ridge or W

aipio

no 1. Cars travel too fast 2. Drivers don’t pay attention

Unfortunately, Central O

ahu is not walker friendly

California Avenue

16 I w

ould if there w

ere a safe bike

path

Don’t feel safe yes

Between W

aipio and M

ililani no

1. Traffic signal is needed (Waipio

Uka and M

aaniani St.) 2. Drivers don't pay attention (Hard to see w

hen drivers turning out of neighborhood streets) 3. Drivers don't yield to people in crossw

alks

The park and pathway betw

een neighborhoods W

aipio Uka to S. Kam

ehameha to

Lumiauau

17 no

1. Don't feel safe 2. Too hot/rainy 3. Don't ow

n a bike

no W

ithin town areas

yes

Central Oahu Regional Park

18 no

Don't own a bike

yes paths

yes

Around my neighborhood (M

ililani Mauka)

Ainamakua Drive -

uneven sidewalks


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more frequently if

there were an

improved and safer


bikeways and/or


ahu?

4. Where should new


ahu?




munity are safe?



ahu and w

hy?

8. Which location

requires im

provements for

people who w

alk and w

hy?

19 no

1. Don't own a bike

2. Never learned how

to ride no

paths yes

20 no

1. Don't feel safe 2. N

ot currently part of my

comm

ute because Kipapa Gulch not safe

yes - would bike

comm

ute Kipapa Gulch

no 1. Traffic signal is needed 2. Drivers don’t pay attention 3. Drivers don't yield to people in crossw

alks

Don't walk in this area m

uch

21 yes

yes

Safe lanes/paths connecting W

ahiawa,

Mililani, W

aipio, Pearl City

no 1. Drivers don't pay attention 2. Design of freew

ay off-ramps

dangerous for bikers, pedestrians

None

Public access to Kipapa Gulch

22 no

Don't own a bike

no

no - some are, but m

any are not

1. Cars travel too fast 2. Traffic signal is needed 3. Distracted pedestrians and drivers

My neighborhood - lots of people w

alking at all hours

Meheula Parkw

ay - crossw

alks, but two

lane road so car in one lane m

ay block som

eone stepping into crossw

alks w

here there are no lights

23 no

disability m

aybe

no N

o street name sign in som

e places Costco

24

yes

yes 1. M

ililani to Waipio Gentry

2. Waipio Gentry to Rail

Station

no 1. Cars travel too fast 2. Drivers don't yield to people in crossw

alks 3. N

ot a culture of stopping for pedestrians

Central Oahu Regional Park - M

ore people, fewer

cars 1. M

ililani to Mililani

Mauka

2. Mililani to W

aipio Gentry

25 no

1. Don't feel safe 2. Don't ow

n a bike yes

1. To Town Centers

2. Rural (free of roadway)

yes - generally

Mauka Park - has good sidew

alks around Mililani

26 yes

yes - Don't live in

Central Oahu, but I've

heard from m

any that they w

ould

Connection between

Waipio and M

ililani


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9. Where is the w

orst traffic congestion: In your com

munity

In Central Oahu

10. Do you live and w

ork in Central O

ahu?

11. If you drive to work

outside Central Oahu,

where do you w

ork?

12. What do you think is the m

ost im

portant roadway im

provement in Central

Oahu that should be im

plemented

imm

ediately?

13. Have you ever paid a toll or fee to travel on a bridge or road in another city?

14. Do you think that people driving alone should have the option to use a carpool lane as long as they pay a fee for the privilege?

15. Do you think that you w

ould pay for the right to use a carpool lane w

hen driving alone if it m

eant you could leave your house later and get to w

ork faster?

16. Other com

ments.

1 Com

munity: off-ram

p to W

ahiawa

Central Oahu: H-2/H-1 m

erge

yes

2 Com

munity: Parkw

ay between

H-2 and ____. Central O

ahu: Meheula

yes Dow

ntown Honolulu

Second access for Mililani M

auka yes

yes yes

3 Com

munity: M

eheula and Lanikuhana Central O

ahu: H-1/H-2 merge

yes

Bike path Kam Hw

y through Kipapa Gulch yes

yes no - depends on the cost

My m

ain concern is the impact

of new housing developm

ents (Koa Ridge, etc) on traffic.

4

live Kalihi

Safe passage for cycling, walking, running,

from M

ililani to Pearl City Bike Path yes

no no

Mahalo!

5 Com

munity: Kam

ehameha

Highway

Central Oahu: Kam

ehameha

Highway

no Dow

ntown Honolulu

yes

yes yes - because I w

ouldn't have to leave an hour to 2 hours before I need to get

to school

6 Central O

ahu: H-1/H-2 merge

no Dow

ntown Honolulu

??? yes

yes yes

7

8 Com

munity: Fort W

eaver and Kunia on-ram

p Central O

ahu: Wahiaw

a Olive

Avenue

no Kapolei/Leew

ard Coast/Ew

a Beach

no

9 Com

munity: M

eheula M

akaimoim

o Central O

ahu: H-1/H-2

yes various locations in U

SA Kam

ehameha Highw

ay yes

no no - use for m

ultiple persons, kill SO

Vs


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9. Where is the w


munity

In Central Oahu


ork in Central O

ahu?



where do you w

ork?


ost im

portant roadway im



plemented

imm

ediately?







ork faster?

16. Other com

ments.

10 Com

munity: Kam

ehameha

Highway/W

ahiawa

Central Oahu: Ka U

ka Entrance/Exit and H-1/H-2 m

erge

no Kapolei/Leew

ard Coast/Ew

a Beach H-1/H-2 interchange

yes no

no - defeats purpose of carpooling

11 Com

munity: M

eheula Parkway

eastbound on-ramp


erge

no Dow

ntown Honolulu

Additional access to Meheula Parkw

ay yes

no no

12

no

A road through Central Oahu Regional Park

yes yes and no

yes - but those driving alone w

ould object to the extent that this w

ould probably result in longer travel tim

e for those using the carpool

lane

13 O

n the H-1 no

Pearl Harbor/Hickam

Bypass road to reduce congestion at the H-1/H-2 m

erge yes

no no

14

sometim

es

15 Com

munity: Around schools

Central Oahu: M

ililani exits from

H-2

wife: yes

husband: no

16 Com

munity: W

aipio Uka/Kam

Hw

y Interchange Central O

ahu: H-1/H-2/Kam Hw

y Interchanges

yes

17 Com

munity: M

eheula Freeway

on-ramp


erge

yes Dow

ntown Honolulu

U-turns on Kam

ehameha Highw

ay in Mililani

Town

yes no

no - "Economy Plus" is a

slippery slope for public transportation

18 Central O

ahu: H-2 no

Downtow

n Honolulu 1. M

ore lanes 2. Carpool zipper lane during afternoon rush hour

yes yes

yes

19

no


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9. Where is the w


munity

In Central Oahu


ork in Central O

ahu?



where do you w

ork?


ost im

portant roadway im



plemented

imm

ediately?







ork faster?

16. Other com

ments.

20 Com

munity: H-2/ M

eheula intersection Central O

ahu: H-2/H-2 merge

yes

Bike lane of Roosevelt Bridge (Kipapa Gulch) yes

no no - because I believe in

carpooling, mass transit use

21

yes

yes

yes

22 Central O

ahu: H-1/H-2 merge

yes - retired

23 Com

munity: Kam

ehameha Hw

y Haleiw

a to Kahalui (live in Koolauloa) Central O

ahu: H-2

no

24 Com

munity: U

kee and Waipio

Uka (Costco interchange)

Central Oahu: Kam

ehameha

Hwy south to Pearl City/H-1

no Dow

ntown Honolulu

Open up (w

ith a magic w

and?) the Kam

ehameha Highw

ay to Pearl City/H-1 interchange

yes I like the HO

T concept no - I'm

too cheap

25 Central O

ahu: H-1 during com

mute

no U

H Manoa

More m

orning express buses (not just 6:30 and 7:00 AM

to Mauka, 7:30 and 8:00 AM

to U

H) to avoid detour through Dillingham

yes ?

maybe - W

ould this just lead to congestion of the carpool lanes? Could you lim

it such perm

its?

1. Eventually easy access to rail w

hen it starts 2. Som

etimes it w

ould be nice to have later buses on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to take in evening events in tow

n 3. M

ore buses to bypass Dillingham

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