• Bike Mom and two sons Elroy Wisconsin bike adventure
A mother and her two sons, ages 11 and 7, on a two-day, 64-mile bike ride in Wisconsin -- when Natalie Iwasa told family and friends about her plan to take her sons on a bike ride along the Elroy-Sparta trail, some thought she was taking on a little too much. After all, the farthest her oldest son, Orion, had ever ridden in a single day was 12.5 miles, and taking a two-day trip would mean hauling food and camping gear for an ov
• Lydgate Park to Lihi Park -- Summer 2010 Update
Our Friend of the Path Richard Sugiyama continues to provide historical presepectives on the construction of Ke Ala Hele Makalae over the years.
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• You Can Help Identify Kauai's Pedestrian Problem Areas
Between now and August 10, 2010, the Hawaii State Department of Transportation is collecting information for their Statewide Pedestrian Master Plan and you as a Kauai resident can help identify all the different areas where Kauai's pedestrian network needs improvement.
• Federal Bike/Ped Policy Revised
The United States Department of Transportation issued a policy statement on bicycle and pedestrian accommodation, including regulations and recommendations in the spring of 2010.
• Walking Experience, Joy and Danger
Reflections from an avid walker…
• Leashed dogs now OK on almost all of Ke Ala Hele Makalae
Lihue—Mayor Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr. signed into law on May 21, 2010 an ordinance that allows dogs on the majority of the county's coastal shared-use path -- Ke Ala Hele Makalae -- under certain conditions.
• Path Etiquette
The following path etiquette guidelines are intended to help people more fully enjoy each segment of the Ke Ala Hele Makalae Health and Heritage Corridor.
Be Courteous—All path users should be respectful of other users regardless of their mode of travel, speed, or skill level.
Keep Path Clear—Use no more than one-half of the path when in a group. Move off of the path if you are stopped.
• 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!
