Handouts - Plan Kaua`i

Integrating the Goals & Programs of the Multimodal Land
Transportation Plan into the General Plan Update
For CAC Meeting #12 Discussion, May 9, 2016
FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY
Transportation Goals & Objectives
Proposal = INCORPORATE
Comments on these Goals and Objectives?
Is anything missing?
FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY
Comments on these Goals and Objectives?
Is anything missing?
FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY
Transit Program
Proposal = INCORPORATE
Comments?
Is anything missing?
FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY
Bicycle Program
Proposal = INCORPORATE
Comments?
Is anything missing?
FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY
Pedestrian Program
Proposal = INCORPORATE
Comments?
Is anything missing?
FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY
County Roads Program
Proposal = INCORPORATE
Comments?
Is anything missing?
FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY
Land Use Program
Proposal = INCORPORATE
Comments?
Is anything missing?
FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY
Ag Transportation Program
Proposal = DO NOT INCORPORATE
Do you agree with the proposal to not incorporate
Agricultural Transportation as a topic within the
Transportation section of General Plan Update, and instead
address the MLTP’s Ag Transportation recommendations in
other relevant GP sections (Agriculture, Economic
Development, Bicycles, Transit, etc.)?
FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY
Policies Proposed to be ADDED to the General Plan Update
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Encourage coordination and
collaboration between the County and
State Department of Transportation in
land transportation planning.
Establish priorities for transportation
projects across modes and across
jurisdictions.
Create partnerships for transportation
funding.
Further refine performance measures
for transportation projects.
Incorporate context-sensitive design
into transportation projects.
Identify transportation components to
be included in Community Plans.
Are there other Transportation-related policies or issues
that you think should be considered for inclusion in the GP
Update?
FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY
Chapter 5: Implementation
The systems analysis included two different
scenarios: Group A projects (potential projects
that can be implemented within 5 years) and
Group B projects (potential projects that will
be implemented beyond 5 years). The analysis
considered both fiscally constrained and
unconstrained scenarios.
Projects for both groups were selected based
on their collective benefits and being most
beneficial to meeting the project purpose, goals,
and objectives. Group A projects include the
following:
»» Widening the Temporary Kapaa Bypass
Road north of Olohena Road – By providing
one travel lane in the northbound direction,
drivers will have an alternate northbound
connection from downtown Kapaa to the
north. (Project 6)
»» Widening Kuhio Highway between the
Temporary Kapaa Bypass Road (southern
terminus) and Kuamoo Road – This project
would improve capacity by adding one
southbound lane to the highway, and would
improve intersection operations at Haleilio
Road and Kuamoo Road. (Project 27)
»» Extending the right-turn lane from Kuamoo
Road – By lengthening this lane to at least
650 feet, more right-turning vehicles would be
able to move through the intersection without
being blocked by left-turns. (Project 33)
»» Optimizing traffic signals on Kuhio Highway
– Traffic signals at Kukui Street, Haleilio
Road, and Kuamoo Road should be optimized
to more efficiently serve northbound and
southbound traffic on Kuhio Highway.
(Project 17, 31, and 34)
The fiscally constrained Group B scenario
includes:
»» Widening Kuhio Highway between
Kuamoo Road and Kapule Highway – This
project extends the 4-lane cross section of
Kuhio Highway from the Wailua Bridge to
Hanamaulu by adding one southbound lane.
This project provides nearly 3 miles of capacity
and eliminates the need for daily operations
of the contraflow lane (an annual cost of
$1,165,000/year). (Project 38)
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Additional projects included in an unconstrained
Group B scenario are:
»» Terminate Hauaala Road at Kuhio Highway
– This project takes advantage of the proposed
fully two-way Temporary Kapaa Bypass
Road. It reduces the volume of left-turns to
and from Kuhio Highway, which improves
traffic flow northbound and southbound, by
creating a new direct bridge connection to the
Temporary Kapaa Bypass Road. (Project 3)
»» Intersection improvements in downtown/
historic Kapaa Town – Improving the Niu
Street intersection with Kuhio Highway would
relieve traffic at Lehua Street and at Kukui
Street by giving vehicles another option to
access the highway. Closing the east leg of
Kukui Street would allow the intersection
to shrink, making it easier for pedestrians to
cross. (Projects 16 and 20)
»» Kapaa New Park – A new direct access from
the park to the new Temporary Kapaa Bypass
Road would improve circulation and relieve
pressure from Kahau Road by providing an
alternative access option. (Project 8)
»» Extend Pouli Road – This project improves
and extends the existing Pouli Road from
Waipouli Town Center to the Temporary
Kapaa Bypass Road. This new connection
allows local trips to move between Kapaa and
Waipouli Town Center without having to use
Kuhio Highway. (Project #23)
»» Extend Eggerking Road – Extending
Eggerking Road to the Temporary Kapaa
Bypass Road would improve access between
Wailua and Kapaa. When combined with
the Pouli Road extension, this project would
operate as an alternative to Kuhio Highway
and increase travel options between Wailua
and Waipouli. (Project #24)
Performance Criteria
The Group A and Group B packages were
evaluated based on the following two
performance criteria, consistent with the
purpose, goals, and objectives of the project:
1. Travel time – The time it takes a vehicle to
travel from one end of the study area to the
other. In the AM peak, travel times are most
Chapter 5: Implementation
EXHIBIT 5-4. Priority Project Recommendations
Project Number
6
(Group A)
27
(Group A)
33
(Group A)
17, 31,
34
(Group A)
38
(Group B
constrained)
8
(Group B)
16,
20
(Group B)
3
(Group B)
Project
Type
Project Location
Kapaa
Commuter Temporary
Bypass Road, north of
Local
Olohena Road
Project Description
Add one lane in the northbound direction, including
pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Improve the
intersection at Kuhio Highway and the Temporary
Kapaa Bypass Road (northern terminus).
Kuhio Highway between
Commuter Temporary Kapaa
Add one southbound lane along Kuhio Highway with
Local
Bypass Road and
improvements at major intersections.
Kuamoo Road
Provide shared left/right and right-only turn movements
Commuter Kuhio Highway at
from Kuamoo Road approach during contraflow
Local
Kuamoo Road
operations to improve queue/delay. Provide adequate
right turn storage length.
Local
Modify existing signal timing to optimize signal
Kuhio Highway – Traffic operation and reduce queueing length along Kuhio
Signal Optimization
Highway at Kukui Street, Haleilio Road, and Kuamoo
Road.
Kuhio Highway between
Commuter Kuamoo Road and
Add one southbound lane.
Kapule Highway
Cost Estimate
$22,560,000
$30,000,000*
$613,000
$1,124,000
$43,458,000
SUBTOTAL COST (fiscally constrained):
$67,750,000
$4,102,000
Local
Kapaa New Park
Create a direct access from Kapaa New Park to the
Temporary Kapaa Bypass Road, including bicycle/
pedestrian access between the existing park and
proposed soccer park.
Business
Intersection
improvements in
downtown/historic
Kapaa Town
Improving the Niu Street intersection with Kuhio
Highway would relieve traffic at Lehua Street and
at Kukui Street by giving vehicles another option to
access the highway. Closing the east leg of Kukui
Street would allow the intersection to shrink, making
it easier for pedestrians to cross.
$642,000
Terminate the eastern end of Hauaala Road with a
cul-de-sac. Create a new connection from Hauaala
Commuter Hauaala Road at Kuhio Road to the Temporary Kapaa Bypass Road.
Local
Highway
(This project should be complete after (or with) the
Temporary Kapaa Bypass Road is widened for twoway travel – Project 6).
$3,924,000
24
(Group B)
Business
Local
Eggerking Road
Extension
Extend Eggerking Road to connect with the
Temporary Kapaa Bypass Road (combine with
Project 23, if feasible).
23
(Group B)
Business
Local
Pouli Road Extension
Improve Pouli Road and extend mauka to connect
with the Temporary Kapaa Bypass Road (combined
with Project 24, if feasible).
$6,453,000
$24,406,000
* The funds for this project have already been obligated and are not included in the subtotal and total costs.
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Exhibit 4-4. Potential Long-Range Capacity Solutions
Route
Number Jurisdiction
Project Title
Estimated
Cost
FY 2011 ($)
Project Description
50
State
Kaumualii Highway - Anonui Street to Additional 2 travel lanes to allow for safe
Kipu Road (Phase 1B)
passage of vehicles
$22,324,000
50
State
Kaumualii Highway - Kipu Road to
Vicinity of Haiku Airstrip (West of
Humane Society, M.P. 3.47.
Phase 1C)
$22,324,000
50
State
Kaumualii Highway - Vicinity of Haiku Highway improvements
Airstrip (West of Humane Society,
M.P. 3.47) to Huleia Bridge (Phase 2)
$58,487,000
50
State
Kaumualii Highway - Huleia Bridge to Highway improvements
West of Kahili Mountain Park Road
(Approx. 1000 ft, Phase 3)
$55,807,000
50
State
Kaumualii Highway - Kahili Mountain Highway improvements
Park Road to Koloa Road
$71,435,000
50
State
Kaumualii Highway - Kalaheo Town
to Koloa Road
$33,485,000
50
State
Kaumualii Highway - Hanapepe Road Additional 2 travel lanes
to Eleele Road
51
State
Kapule Highway
Additional 2 travel lanes with bike lanes and
sidewalks
$98,116,000
56
State
Kuhio Highway - Kapule Highway to
Mailihuna Road
Additional 2 travel lanes
$128,029,000
520
County
Poipu Road - Lawai Road to Ala
Kinoiki Road
Improve existing roadway to include bike
lanes, sidewalks, and intersection
improvements.
$6,725,000
570
State
Ahukini Road - Kuhio Highway to
Kapule Highway
Improve airport access including realignment $41,696,000
and illumination. Additional 2 travel lanes with
sidewalks and bike lanes or a bicycle path
580
State
Kuamoo Road - Kuhio Highway to
Kamalu Road
Improve existing roadway to include bike
lanes and sidewalks
$30,344,000
581
County
Kamalu Road - Kuamoo Road to
Olohena Road
Improve existing roadway to include bike
lanes and sidewalks
$14,958,000
5860
County
Kawaihau Road - Kuhio Highway to
Mailihuna Road
Improve existing roadway to include bike
lanes and sidewalks
$10,116,000
N/A
County
Lihue-Hanamaulu Bypass Road
Construct a new 2-lane Lihue-Hanamaulu
Bypass Road along existing agriculture road
alignment
$115,415,000
N/A
State
N/A
County
Additional 2 travel lanes to allow for safe
passage of vehicles
Additional 2 travel lanes to allow for safe
passage of vehicles
$12,873,000
Kapaa Relief Route - Kapule Highway Construct the Kapaa Relief Route between
to Kapaa Stream
Kapule Highway and Kapaa Stream
Northern Leg of the Western Access
Road
$600,000,000
Construct a new 2-lane, signed shared
$20,000,000
roadway from Koloa Road and the completed
section of the Ala Kalanikaumaka intersection
to Maluhia Road and Ala Kinoiki intersection
Note: This list is organized by State Route number and not by priority. Although not listed here, capacity solutions also
include safety improvements and multimodal facilities. This list is not fiscally constrained and these solutions would
have to be compared against those of other necessary programs, such as system preservation and safety, when decisionmakers make funding recommendations.
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Chapter IV. Potential Solutions
Kaua‘i
Multimodal Land Transportation Plan
Executive Summary
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Executive Summary
Overview
The Multimodal Land Transportation Plan (MLTP) outlines steps the County of Kaua‘i will take
to achieve a balanced multimodal transportation system through the planning horizon year
of 2035. This is the County’s first Multimodal Land Transportation Plan (MLTP) and will serve
as the plan for county roads and streets, public transit, bicycle facilities, pedestrian facilities,
agricultural needs, and as a means to integrate land use planning with transportation system
development. The preparation of this plan was guided by the most recent County General Plan
and was designed to serve as the transportation section of the next General Plan Update. It will
be used to guide policies, ordinances, the allocation of transportation funding, the prioritization of transportation projects, and future transportation plans throughout the County.
Transportation Challenges
There are a number of challenges the County will face in maintaining and improving its land
transportation system to serve residents, visitors and agricultural needs through 2035. The
most pressing will be accommodating a growing population while preserving the rural character and high quality of life that is so important to the people of Kaua‘i.
Other transportation challenges identified by residents and community leaders include:
Scenario Analysis
A future scenario analysis was used to guide development of programs and action items described in this plan. Using multiple performance indicators, two potential future scenarios were
described. The Baseline Scenario shows where Kaua‘i would be in 2035 given current trends,
while the Preferred Scenario identifies the interventions that would be required to implement
the County General Plan. The Baseline Scenario assumes no intervention in travel behavior
which would result in a 19% increase in traffic levels island-wide as well as a 15% increase in
the average cost of transportation per household by 2035. Under the Preferred Scenario traffic
levels would remain the same through 2035 (see chart below) and household transportation
costs would be reduced by 6% by 2035.
Comparison of island-wide annual Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) through 2035
under the Baseline and Preferred Scenarios.
¾¾ The existing and forecast increasing cost of a transportation system mostly reliant on
imported petroleum fuel;
¾¾ Meeting the increasing demand for public transit;
¾¾ The high percentage (85-90%) of foods imported from out of state combined with
limited access for households to affordable, local, healthy foods;
¾¾ The limited choice to travel within and between towns by modes other than driving;
¾¾ The lack of safe places to walk and bicycle, particularly for children; and
¾¾ Public health issues related to transportation including the limited access to "active
transportation" (walking and bicycling)
The goals and objectives of this plan were formulated to address these and other challenges to
achieve the vision in the County General Plan.
Kaua‘i Multimodal Land Transportation Plan September 2012
The basic idea behind the Preferred Scenario
is to prevent growth in island-wide vehicle miles of travel
above the 2010 level despite an anticipated increase in
the resident and visitor populations.
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Executive Summary
Implementation of the Preferred Scenario would result in far reaching outcomes that support
many of the goals of this plan (see table below). These include reduced energy consumption,
no increase in traffic levels (reducing the need to widen roads), reduced household transportation costs, increased levels of physical activity, and an increase in the use of the non-driving
modes of transportation. The 2020 and 2035 Preferred Scenario indicators will serve as
policy targets for the County to implement this plan.
Indicator
Difference between
2010 and 2035
2010
Level
Baseline
Preferred
771.5 million
19%
0%
9,496
3%
18%
29.7 million
13%
27%
365
29%
40%
274 million
13%
27%
SOV* Mode Share
54.4%
0%
28%
MOA* Mode Share
38.7%
0%
2%
Transit Mode Share
0.4%
32%
839%
Walk Mode Share
4.5%
0%
156%
Annual VMT (Vehicle Miles Traveled)
Annual VMT per Capita
Annual Gallons of Motor Fuel Consumed
Annual Gallons of Motor Fuel Consumption per Capita
Annual GHG Emissions from Ground Transport (kg)
Bike Mode Share
2.0%
0%
Fatalities from Motor Vehicle Collisions per 100 Million VMT
1.30
0%
15%
1,641
71%
1,002%
57%
0%
32%
$ 14,860
15%
6%
Weekday Transit Ridership
% of Adults Meeting the Minimum Levels of Physical Activity**
Average Annual Household Transportation Costs
274%
*SOV - Single Occupant Vehicle, MOA - Multiple Occupant Auto
** The CDC recommends adults get 30 minutes of moderate exercise 5 days a week to maintain a healthy lifestyle
In 2010 the average household VMT in Kaua‘i was 25,000
compared to 20,000 nationwide. Kaua‘i Households also
spent an estimated average of $2,400 more on transportation than the nationwide average
Kaua‘i Multimodal Land Transportation Plan September 2012
In 2010 0.4% of all trips in Kaua‘i were made by transit
and 4.5% of all trips were made by walking. In comparison, across
the- All
U.S.,Trips
transit trips accounted for 1.9% of all
Baseline Mode
Share
trips and walk trips accounted for 10.4% of all trips
2010
2020
Walk Bicycle
Transit 4.5% 2.0%
0.4%
2035
Walk Bicycle
Transit 4.5% 2.0%
0.5%
Walk Bicycle
Transit 4.5% 2.0%
0.5%
Accomplishing the Preferred Scenario will require a gradual shift in some of the drive-alone
trips that dominate island travel today to other modes of transportation such as walking, bikMOA
MOA
MOA
SOV below). The
SOV
SOV
ing, and38.7%
transit (see charts
programs, elements,
and implementation
actions
de38.7%
38.7%
54.4%
54.3%
54.3%
scribed in this plan include strategies that the County, the State and other agencies will deploy
between now and 2035 to make this happen.
The Preferred Scenario mode share of all person trips for 2020 and 2035 (shown here) will
Preferred
Mode
Share
All Trips
serve as policy
targets
for the-County
to implement this plan.
2010
2020
Walk Bicycle
Transit 4.5% 2.0%
0.4%
MOA
38.7%
SOV
54.4%
Transit
1.3%
2035
Walk Bicycle
7.6% 3.6%
Bicycle
7.6%
Transit
3.6%
MOA
38.3%
SOV
49.2%
Walk
11.5%
MOA
37.9%
SOV
39.4%
* SOV = Single-Occupant Vehicle, MOA = Multiple-Occupant Auto
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Executive Summary
Programs
This plan includes six programs as part of implementing an island-wide multimodal transportation network: a transit program, a bicycle program, a pedestrian program, a county roads
program, an agriculture transportation program, and a land use program.
Transit Program
The transit program includes a mix of strategies intended to continue the recent growth in transit ridership.
These strategies include increasing operating revenue,
increasing external funding, increasing county transit
appropriations, and using savings and increased funding to ramp up transit services. The 2035 transit mode
share policy target is to achieve a transit mode share of
nearly 4% of daily trips, which is equivalent to 18,000
weekday riders (up from 1,600 in 2010).
Bicycle Program
The bicycle program is intended to achieve the County’s policy target of an 8% bicycle mode
share of all resident and visitor trips by 2035 (up from 2% today). This program recognizes four
concepts about bicycle facility development:
1.Regular investment in bicycle infrastructure will
benefit both residents and visitors
2.A bicycle system requires a well-connected bicycle
network
3.The bicycle program is tightly integrated with the
county roads program (particularly in managing
safe vehicular traffic speeds)
4.Development of a bicycle network will bring economic benefits to Kaua‘i.
Pedestrian Program
The transit program includes strategies to meet the County's policy target of growing
transit ridership to 6,000 weekday trips by 2020, and 18,000 weekday trips by 2035
The County has set a 2035 policy target for pedestrian mode
share at 12% all person trips, up from 5% in 2010. To encourage
more pedestrian trips, this plan describes short and long term
pedestrian program components. Each of these components
addresses planning and infrastructure improvements that
would alleviate the primary deterrents to walking expressed by
the public, including the lack of safety, connectivity, and attractiveness of the pedestrian infrastructure.
County Roads Program
The county roads program is driven by several key principles:
limit road widening, accommodate all modes of transportation,
protect scenic road corridors, support freight transport, reduce
excessive speeding, improve the safety of streets for all users,
and prevent future traffic growth.
Kaua‘i Multimodal Land Transportation Plan September 2012
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Executive Summary
Agriculture Transportation Program
Implementation
The agriculture transportation program is designed to support Kaua‘i’s effort to achieve food This plan takes an action-based approach to meeting Kaua‘i’s mobility, circulation, and access
independence and increased sustainable agriculture. The County will focus its transportation needs. Given the likelihood of limited funding opportunities and resources available to the
efforts toward this by taking the following approach:
County for the foreseeable future, the County will utilize the following strategies to implement
this plan:
¾¾ Reducing the cost of transporting and processing locallygrown farm products;
1) Invest resources in the most important things first;
¾¾ Protecting against disruption of on-island transportation
networks during storms or other emergency events;
2) Avoid programs, projects, and actions that are unnecessary and lead to unintended
consequences: and
¾¾ Improving access by residents and visitors to healthy foods;
and
3) Initiate a performance monitoring and reporting system that tracks progress over
time.
¾¾ Ensuring agriculture workers have affordable and reliable
access to their jobs.
Land Use Program
Land use and transportation are inextricably linked. The land use
program recognizes this by addressing critically important design
criteria and development guidelines, without which, much of
the transportation components of this plan would be difficult to
implement. The land use program is guided by the three principle
requirements for sustainable development: compactness, completeness and connectedness. By following these principles the
County will set forth a path to “keeping Kaua‘i rural,” a core vision
of the County General Plan.
To achieve the greatest possible integration of funding and investment, a permanent Transportation Coordinating Committee (TCC) will be established to oversee development of this
plan (see diagram below). The TCC will consist of representatives from various local and state
agencies, and the community. Also included in this plan are a list of the highest priority projects from each of the six programs, a funding strategy to aide in implementation, and a three
year action plan.
KAUA'I MULTIMODAL LAND
TRANSPORTATION PLAN
Transportation
Coordinating
Committee (TCC)
CIP
prioritization
and
implementation
Project
scheduling
Funding
allocation
Public agency
coordination
Liaison for
transportation
related efforts
By enacting this plan the County sets the stage for developing a balanced multimodal transportation system that is integrated with land development patterns and that protects and enhances public health, quality of life, economic vitality and the unique character and heritage
*The TCC willof
consist
of the following
the Garden
Isle. representatives: County Planning Department, County Public Works Department, County Executive on
Transportation, Hawai’i DOT, Kaua’I County Office of Economic Development, citizen active in promoting transportation programs
Kaua‘i Multimodal Land Transportation Plan September 2012
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KAUA‘I COUNTY COUNCIL
February 2016
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What is the
Problem?
What is
Happening
Now on
Kaua‘i?
What
Could
Transit
Look Like
on Kaua‘i?
Where Are
We in the
Process?
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WHAT IS THE
PROBLEM?
CONGESTION… CONGESTION…
CONGESTION…
Source: The Garden Island
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Source: Honolulu Star-Bulletin
TRANSIT IS PART OF A COMPREHENSIVE
STRATEGY TO ADDRESS CONGESTION
• We need to have an “all
of the above” strategy to
address congestion
• Comprehensive strategy
includes:
–
–
–
–
Improving auto capacity
Improving roadway network
Improving transit
Improving pedestrian and
bicycle options
• Provide transportation
options for residents and
visitors
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OVERALL TRANSIT STRATEGY
Goal: Develop a plan for transit on Kaua‘i to work more
effectively and efficiently
Transit Feasibility Study
Shuttle Recommendations for North
Sh
Shore, South Shore, and East Side
Sh
Mainline Coordination
M
Operations Plan
Financial Plan
Action Plan
Partnership Opportunities
Draft Complete: 2016
Short-Range Transit Plan
Systemwide Recommendations
Including LƯ hu‫ދ‬e and West Side
Paratransit
Operations Plan Including Capital
Improvements
Financial Plan
Phasing Plan
Metrics for Evaluation
Draft Complete: TBD
10-YEAR TRANSIT PLAN
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OVERALL TRANSIT STRATEGY
• Transit Program 2035
goals:
– Continue to accelerate recent
growth in transit ridership
– Transform trip making from
less than 1% on transit today
to almost 4% of trip making
by 2035, a nine-fold increase
– Improve facilities at and near
bus stops
– Update fare structure and fare
collection technology
– Improve transit information
– Improve service planning
– Convert the fleet to sustainable
energy sources
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WHAT IS HAPPENING
NOW ON KAUA‘I?
TRANSPORTATION CHALLENGE
• Kaua‘i is
growing
• Accommodate
growing
population
while
preserving rural
character and
high quality of
life on Kaua‘i
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/Ʈ+8‫ (ދ‬IS A PRIMARY FOCUS OF TRAVEL
DEMAND
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RESIDENTS WITH GREATER TRANSIT
NEEDS ARE DISPERSED
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EXISTING RIDERSHIP IS STRONGEST IN
/Ʈ+8‫ (ދ‬AND KAPA‘A
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WHEN SERVICE INCREASES, RIDERSHIP
RESPONDS
70,000
900,000
800,000
60,000
50,000
600,000
500,000
40,000
400,000
30,000
300,000
Revenue Hours
Passenger Trips
700,000
20,000
200,000
10,000
100,000
0
0
2008
2009
2010
2011
Passenger Trips
2012
2013
2014
Revenue Hours
Source: The Kaua‘i Bus
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A VARIETY OF OUTREACH ACTIVITIES HAVE
BEEN CONDUCTED
•
Stakeholder interviews:
–
–
–
–
–
–
•
Resort associations and groups
Community associations
Kaua‘i Visitors Bureau
Transit Advisory Committee
.ĩODXHD Point National W ildlife Refuge
HDOT
Three open houses:
– 43 sign-ins, estimated 80 participants
•
Online survey (508 respondents)
–
–
–
–
–
412 full-time residents (6+ months/year)
39 part-time residents (2-6 months/year)
57 visitors
33 regular transit riders (3+ times/month)
403 non-regular/non-transit riders
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OUTREACH INFORMS THE STRATEGY
• There is collective interest
in an alternative visitor
model to reduce rental car
use
• There is latent demand for
improved bus service for
residents
• The Kaua‘i Bus can’t do it
all—partnerships
supporting a common
vision are key
• Transit is not for everyone
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VISITOR ATTITUDES ABOUT CARS AND
TRANSIT ARE CHANGING
• Majority (89%) of
visitors rent a car
because there are few
other viable options
• Some visitors choose
a hotel because
shuttle service is
available
– Examples include: Kaua‘i
Beach Resort, Kaua‘i Marriott
Resort, Hanalei Colony Resort
• Kaua‘i needs to
remain competitive in
a global market
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SURVEY SUMMARY
•
The primary transportation concern among residents and visitors is
increasing traffic levels
– “Too many cars on the road” is the number one concern (40%)
– Over 80% of non-frequent transit users drive alone
•
Visitors would consider using transit
– 40% of visitors would “definitely” use transit
– 44% would “perhaps” use transit for certain trips
•
For residents who do not currently ride the bus, routing and
frequency are important considerations
– “If the bus went where I needed to go” (40%)
– Improved frequency (20%)
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For those that currently use transit, the primary purpose is to
commute to work or school
– 55% of current riders use transit to commute to work or school
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WHAT COULD
TRANSIT LOOK LIKE
ON KAUA‘I?
INITIAL SHUTTLE CONCEPT
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SHUTTLE CONCEPT THEMES
• South Shore:
– Connect .ŇORD to
.DOĆKHR and /ĩKX‫ދ‬e
– Connect Po‫ދ‬LSş to
.ŇORD
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SHUTTLE CONCEPT THEMES
• North Shore:
– Implement North Shore Shuttle (.ĩODXHD to .ē‫ދ‬ē Beach)
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SHUTTLE CONCEPT THEMES
• East Side:
– Connect Kapahi and Wailua to Kapa‘a and mainline transit service
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTNERSHIP AND
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
• Opportunities for
partnership
– .ĩODXHD Point National
Wildlife Refuge Access
Management Plan
– +Ć‫ދ‬ena State Park Master
Plan/ .ē‫ދ‬ē Beach
– Resort industry
• Opportunity to expand
entrepreneurship
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Airport services
South Shore Shuttle
Resorts to Port Allen
South Shore to North Shore
North Shore Shuttle
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SHUTTLE CONCEPT STRATEGIES
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Provide frequent and direct
service
•
Strive to serve residents first
– North Shore will be about equally focused
on residents and visitors
•
Resorts provide connections to
County’s mainline and shuttles
•
Work with visitor industry to
improve attractiveness and
visibility of airport shuttle service
•
Provide enhanced information
and joint promotion of alternative
travel methods to visitors
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WHERE ARE WE IN
THE PROCESS?
WHERE ARE WE IN THE PROCESS?
• Working on operations
plan, infrastructure
plan, financial plan,
recommendations, and
an action plan for
implementation
• Creating
recommendations to
better integrate
mainline and shuttle
service
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Tim Payne
(206) 357-7524
[email protected]
Cristina Barone
(206) 428-1928
[email protected]