Wailua Path Alignment story from 3/5/10 Garden Island Newspaper
Kapa‘a bikers, pedestrians to go makai
The path of least resistance
Michael Levine - The Garden Island | Posted: Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:45 pm
LIHUE — The Lydgate-to-Lihi portion of the multi-use coastal path will hug the coastline through Waipouli rather than cross Kuhio Highway and parallel the canal, county officials announced Thursday.
FHWA approves revised multi-use path alignment along Wailua Beach (map included)
LIHUE – According to a release from the County of Kauai, County officials received word on March 2, 2010 that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) closed the re-evaluation period on the modifications to the Wailua Beach portion of Ke Ala Hele Makalae, the multi-use coastal path, and concurs with the County that the proposed changes are not substantive in size, scope, intensity, use, location and timing.
What People are Saying About the Path
Below, locals and visitors alike share their appreciation and enjoyment of the path. Mahalo to all for your enthusiastic comments!
How the Dutch made their streets safer.
What can we Learn about Road Safety from the Dutch?
How to shift away from an emphasis on speed to a focus on people and places
If we can develop and design streets so that they are wonderful, fulfilling places to be – community-building places, attractive for all people – then we will have successfully designed about one-third of the city directly and will have had an immense impact on the rest. --Alan Jacobs
Video: Biking Ke Ala Hele Makalae
Watch this video taken while riding a bicycle south on the Phase 2 section (4.1 miles) of Ke Ala Hele Makalae.
Kaua'i Mayor-a-thon
On Saturday morning, June 27th, 2009, the first Kaua'i Mayor-a-thon was held at Kapa'a Beach Park, with about 500 walkers, strollers, runners, and bicyclists enjoying over 4 miles of Ke Ala Hele Makalae under clear, sunny skies.
Ke Ala Hele Makalae Phase II Grand Opening
On Friday, June 27th, 2009, the Grand Opening ceremony for Phase II of Ke Ala Hele Makalae was held at Lihi Park. Phase II consists of the 4-mile long multi-use path and associated ammenities that connect Lihi Park in Kapaa to Ahihi Point, north of Kealia Beach and Kuna Bay (aka Donkey Beach).
Kahu Ipo Kahunaele-Ferreira blessed the path and encouraged residentsto "use the path with aloha."
Bike to Work Week
Kauai's Bike to Work Week 2009 was highlighted by a bike convoy from Kapaa Beach Park to the Lihue Civic Center.
You can help Kauai's Bike to Work Week team plan and promote events to raise awareness of the many benefits of bicycle commuting. For more info please contact Kauai Path Board Member Greg Robison at (808) 652-8345 or send e-mail to "greg" at "soulconstruction.com"
One Voice for Livable Islands Coalition to Move Bicycling and Walking Forward in 2009
Kauai Path, Inc. has joined the One Voice for Livable Islands coalition. This umbrella organization is made up of many other community organizations that want to make Hawaii more walking and bicycling friendly. Kauai Path representatives are in discussions with fellow One Voice for Livable Islands members on how best to coordinate our efforts to make lasting positive changes for walking and bicycling.
