Oahu’s North Shore: Connecting

Communities and Places

Draft Report

Community-Based Transportation Solutions that work for all

 CREATING THE VISION FOR THE NORTH SHORE
In April 2015, the North Shore Community Land Trust brought together landowners, government agencies, community leaders,
and businesses to envision a future for the North Shore that would safely and efficiently connect communities and places.
Together, the group developed ideas that could change the way everyone - local residents, visitors, Oahu residents - experiences the
North Shore. This document presents the concepts and recommendations that were developed as a result of an intense two-day
workshop. As a working document, we hope to gather additional ideas and solutions to improve and implement the project.
 Oahu’s North Shore Trails - Connecting Communities and Places
The Project Vision is a safe, linked multi-use trail that connects Ka`ena to Kahuku, providing residents and visitors access to some of the world’s most
spectacular natural, cultural and historical areas. We used this vision to guide the process and broke the project planning into four main groups, to enable
participants to focus on a specific area or big vision. Participants were separated into four groups,
North Shore Bike Path Vision Project Areas one that addressed the big picture concepts to
Existing off- grade bicycle paths
connect Ka’ena to Kahuku, and then groups to
represent the three areas highlighted in the map.
Ke Ala Pupukea Path The big picture group extended the reach to
to James Campbell Refuge
Ka`ena, incorporating improved recreational trails
and opportuniteis to enhance the existing public
lands. Group 1 focused on connecting Waialua
and Haleiwa town to the existing Waialua Bike
Path. Group 2 focused on connecting Haleiwa to
the existing Ke ala Pupukea bike path. Group 3
connected the Ke ala Pupukea path to Kahuku.
The workshop goals helped to define the work
Haleiwa to Ke Ala for each group and included the following:
Pupukea Path
• To introduce the concept and benefits of
a safe, continuous network of trails from
Ka‘ena to Kahuku
• To introduce stakeholders to one another
in a way that builds a strong sense of
collaboration
Waialua to Haleiwa
• To highlight what makes the North

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Shore unique and identify the places and
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Miles to the area
North Shore Community Land Trust and the National Park Service is grateful for the partnership with the American • To develop a working framework of
Society of Landscape Architects. The Hawaii Chapter assisted by recruiting professional landscape architects, planners, interactive maps that capture trail routes,
and architect students. We are couldn’t have done it without the dedicated assistance from Pacific Cartargraphy, Christine design ideas, alternative transportation
Feinholtz. options and recreational possibilities for
Access to our researched support documents and full notes from the workshop are found on-line the North Shore of Oahu.
 Developing the Recommendations - Research, Discussions, Field Visits,
Scetches, Maps, and Developing the Concepts and Designs
The format for the workshop allowed a fresh look and experience to help develop concepts that each stakeholder could support
and develop. The field experience allowed participants to experience existing conditions and envision possibilities. Each group was
supported by support staff, a facilitator, and professional landscape architects. The field trips brought the issues and possibilities to
life. Four Vans went out to tour
their area of the North Shore. Each
group was taken on a field trip to
their specific area, and were asked
to consider a number of questions
and concerns during the field
trip. This helped spur creativity
and understanding of the issues,
constraints, opportunities, history,
and the cultural significance of
place.
The Big Vision - Connections through multi-use Trails from Ka’ena to Kahuku
with solutions to safety, access, and congestion
Collectively, the groups developed this big picture map that shows the connections to destinations, recreation, and communities.
North Shore Bike Path Vision - Regional Overview
The groups
Paths and Infrastructure
identified
_ Proposed Secondary Paths
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Turtle Bay
Kahuku multiple paths
Point
Proposed Primary Paths Hotel
including water
Proposed Waterway Paths paths, known as
Existing Paths Refuge ke ala moana,
Major Roads
Minor Roads
Sunset beach paths
Beach
Other Roads & Trails know as ke
Kahuku
ala kahakai, a
Pupukea
multi-use path
Waimea know as ke ala
Bay
kaiaulu, and
a mauka path
Kawailoa
known as ke
ala hele. Ke ala
Haleiwa kaiaulu is the
Waialua main bike path,
Kaena
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that allows
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Group 1 - Connecting Waialua and HaleiwaTown
Alternative routes, community North Shore Bike Path Vision - Connecting Waialua to Haleiwa
plan efforts, Oahu Bike
Paths and Infrastructure
Plan recommendations, and Puaena Pt.
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community interests helped
Proposed Primary Paths
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pedestrians, cyclists, and Miles Elementary & Middle * Based on the O`ahu Bike Plan (2012)
people with disabilities, the
group recommended that Kamehameha Highway, through Haleiwa Town, be one way. The design could facilitate better access for deliveries to stores,
centralized parking away from the street, and open up store fronts for better access and experience for visitors. Ke ala Kahakai, a path along the beach
could be completed at Kaiaka Park and through Alii Beach Park. Additional paths on the bypass highway, with a connection on Emerson Street was also
recommended. Parking and tour bus access to parking could potentially be accomodated in a new parking area behind the existing shops.
North Shore Bike Path Vision - Goodale Path, Waialua The Details & First Steps..
350 youth
Paths and Sidewalks
Goodale Avenue Path
Goodale Multi-Use Path
20 and under
~ 3,755 feet After field visits and learning about the history, constraints and
Goodale Sidewalk
~ 1,749 feet
unknowns, the group recommended the creation of a separated
Existing Paths multi-use trail along Goodale Avenue. The route would safely
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Waialua
Elementary
A group of community members, school representatives,
585 Students students, and support from the Hawaii Bicycling League is
underway. A Safe Routes to School Plan has been developed,
Library
and an application for federal funds will be submitted in
October 2015. The City and County Department of Transpo-
ration Services is in support of the project and will conduct a
cost analysis. Continuing the path along Farrington Highway to
Ka’ena Point is a recommended next step.
Goodale Ave

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Waialua High
& Intermediate
182 Students Partial sidewalk access
Grades 7-8
is available (in yellow
on the adjacent map), Would you let your child ride their
but not wide enough bike to school if this is what it looked
to safely accomodate like? A safe, separated path would
Map By: Pacific Cartography, 2015
Imgery Courtesy of Digital Globe and the USDA NRCS (2011)
pedestrians and people allow all the communities in Waialua
Data courtesy of Hawaii State DBEDT, 2013 on bikes. to bike and walk.
Boundary Accuracy +/- 15'
 The Details & Next Steps...
Haleiwa
on - Connecting Waialua toRoad
Haleiwa Path
Puaena Pt. Paths and Infrastructure
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trails could be included at Ali’i Beach Park and Kaiaka Beach Park.
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There was consensus among participants at this
workshop that there is a diminished quality of life
for residents because they cannot safely access most
destinations without a vehicle and available parking.
Providing an alternative that makes it convinient,
safe, easy, and enjoyable for all ages would solve many
congestion issues. Centralized parking with bike
rentals or bike share options with multiuse paths to
destinations could improve transportation experiences
for everyone while not needing to widen roads and
urbanizing infrastructure.
* Based on the O`ahu Bike Plan (2012)
Ali’i Beach Park is a well-used family centered beach park for the North Shore. Ali’i
Beach Park hosts surfing contests, summer programs, diving, and family celebrations
and events. Access by walking or biking should be accomodated for residents and
visitors alike.
Kaiaka Beach Park was seen as an excellent
staging area with parking and facilities. A
safe multi-use path along Haleiwa Road
would connect to Waialua and Haleiwa
Town. Spur paths could be created within
Ali’i Beach park and through the Haleiwa
Boat Harbor.
 The Details & Next Steps.. The group recognized that there are current planning efforts being done as part of the
Walkways Project. Two scenarios are drawn below. Both recommend bike hubs (green
North Shore Haleiwa Town- Connectingcircles
Bike Path Vision Waialua tocentralized
in map) and Haleiwa tour bus parking.

Puaena Pt. Paths and Infrastructure

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One solution for Haleiwa town is to connect pedestrians to store Another popular option is to turn Kamehameha Highway within Haleiwa Town, into a
fronts by using the model that Kamehameha Schools used to link one-way street. This would allow a separated path for bikes and a walkway for pedestrians. The
the storefronts by a sidewalk on their property and through public road would be one way with a separated path from Weed Circle to the intersection with the

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streets. A protected bike&path could
Waialua High ! be included as shown in the bypass road. Creative solutions that address store owner needs such as easy delivery options and
Intermediate
sketch above. This would include bio-swales and landscaping to increased safe access for customers could be accomodated through this model. Smaller loops
separate
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St. Michael's centralized such as extending Emerson Road to loop under the bypass road is one possibility.
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included and would Elementary
allieviate street parking
& Middle Haleiwa Town is seen as a major* staging
Based onarea for a continuous
the O`ahu path along the north shore.
Bike Plan (2012)
losses. If bike share was implemented, it would open up possibil- Parking could be accomodated and allow people to utilize alternative modes of transportation
ities of exploration for visitors from parts of Oahu to visitors such as personal bikes, bike rentals or a bikeshare system. Safe paths to beach parks and along
from off-island. Other suggestions include easy access off of the Kamehameha Highway could reduce the cars on the road and facilitate a recreational and
bypass road for tour busses to park, and bike hubs in strategic transportation option that is fun, safe, and allows visitors and residents to experience the north
locations (green dots on the map). shore and all that it has to offer.
Group 2 - Connecting HaleiwaTown to Ke Ala Pupukea Path
North Shore Bike Path Vision - Connecting Haleiwa to the Ke Ala Pupukea Bikepath
Three
Tables Pupukea
Ke Ala Moana, a water trail, will offer
Paths and Infrastructure
access points to safely enter and exit
Proposed Secondary Paths
the water. Opportunities for rentals
Proposed Primary Paths Waimea

Existing Paths
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Ke Ala Kaiaulu, the main!_multiuse path makes its way to Pu`aena Point, allows for opportunities to explore
destinations by bike. Pu’aena Point, Laniakea and Chuns Beach Parks, Waiamea Valley and Beach Park, and Ke ala kaiaulu, the main multi-use
Ma’o Farm becken the adventurous and hungry. This group identified multiple types of paths and promotes path, will connect the entire stretch
communally and culturally significant hubs that would host and facilitate bike share, amenities, and interpretive of the North Shore, allowing
education kiosks. They introduce a hub and spoke model of multi-paths that would fost the connection to communities to connect, families to
the emerging potential destination sites like the Kamehameha Ocean Science Center, the Punanue Farm, the safely bike to destinations, and allow
Laniakea Park, and the Pu’aena Sustainability Center. visitors a range of options to explore
the north shore of Oahu.
 As you make your way along Ke ala Kaiaulu, the main multi-use
path from Haleiwa Town, across Anahulu Bridge through Haleiwa
Beach Park, you arrive at Pu’aena Point. Kamehameha Schools
has committed to developing a conceptual plan for this area that
celebrates, protects, and provides understanding of the significance
of this area. This conceptual plan highlights
the possibilities and how it ties into the needs
of community and visitors. Parking would be
improved, but occupy the existing paved area within
Haleiwa Beach Park. A designated rental area could
be formalized, with wayfinding and orientation
signage. A nature loop trail would be completed,
with symbolic palms and ahu markers. The trail
would avoid culturally sensitive areas, and eduacte
the public about appropriate cultural protocol. A
learning and conference center is proposed.

Wetland resotraion and a separate trail entrance is proposed for

the mauka side of Kamehameha Highway.
 The proposal offers parking, that would allow access to Pu’aena Park and
faciliate a safe acces to take the famous Haleiwa Town photo. It would also
offer a new space to allow food trucks and have a picnic.

Existing Conditions on Kamehameha Highway

The Palm Tree lined path captures symbolic wayfinding. Interpretive signage at
overlooks could be included and the ahupua’a markers would be included. An area
designated to tell the stories of the place, cultural, WWII history, film and TV
Ke Ala Kahakai will create a path along the coast. Ke ala kaiaulu will follow
relevance, and native resources would be highlighted throughout the area.
Kamehameha Highway. Two alternative designs are proposed to allow for
safe travel for all ages and abilities.
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The group identified the need to improve safety Food
access to priority areas
like Waimea, the neighborhood near Punanue, and the area around Laniakea.
Strategies articulated included working cooperatively with the residents to Leftovers

respect the available right of way to install a separated multi-use path along Æ!
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the cooridor, consider utilizing underpasses for pedestrian access (at Waimea,
Laniakea), to realign the road to take advantage of space mauka (minimizes Chuns
crossing the highway), and revisiting the Laniakea realignment plans. The ó
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City and County Department of Parks and Recreation and Kamehameha
Laniakea Create
Schools representatives supported to idea of finding a solution to the current ó
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unsafe conditions. Enhancements mentioned were the improvements of
and path options
City and County parks, traffic calming strategies, including a light system at
(yellow trail)
Waimea park intersection, and creating park and bike destinations at Haleiwa Kawailoa
when available.
and Waimea. The objective of the park and bike program would be to
alleviate the impact of cars driving to Waimea and back- with the potential
to develop eco-tourism opportunities. Including a continuous multi-use path
would be an essential. component.
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Other recommendations included:
• Address dangerous parking conditions and illegal tour bus stopping at
popular beach destinations.
• Address the current uses and allow for the development of solutions that
work from a resource protection, cultural, and design perspective.
• Look at potential solutions for crossings using existing
underpasses.
• Develop concepts and ideas with concerned community members,
cultural practitioners, and relevant government agencies and private
land owners.
Waimea Valley & Beach Park
Through the support of landscape architects and local experts, the group
identified a number of solutions that could transform access and safety
in and around Waimea. Underpasses, watertrails, recreational trails
and access from Pupukea to Waimea, and utilization of a city-owned
building were all considered to enhance the experiences and options for
outdoor recreation. A cantelever walkway to the city-owned building, that
could serve a public purpose for interpretation, viewing, and care for the
resources was proposed.
Improved viewing platforms, addressing parking in unsafe areas, and
solutions to the access points to Waimea Beach Park and Waimea Valley
were proposed.
The current bridge and footpath at
Waimea has the original train trellis that
could be used to widen the existing path
to allow for bikes and a wider access for
pedestrians. Concepts to allow pedestrians
to access both the Valley and the Beach
Park included underpasses for non-mo-
torized transportation. It could alleviate
current dangerous crossing scenarios for
pedestrians trying to cross Kamehameha
Highway.
Wailua Bridge, Kauai
Pupukea Beach Park
Pupukea Beach Park,
Three Tables, and
Sharks Cove are
popular destinations.
The Ke Ala Pupukea
path starts at this
area. These designs
offer minor changes
that could open up
a coastal path that
works with the existing
infrastructure. These
improvements would
allow for additional
parking, a new path,
connections to
commercial areas, and
highlights the bonsai
gardens and scenic
coastline.
Group 3 - Ke Ala Pupukea Path to Kahuku Sugar Mill
North Shore Bike Path Vision - Connecting Velzyand to Kahuku
A continuous Ke ala kaiaulu,
Paths and Infrastructure
the main multi-use path, would
Proposed Secondary Paths
Proposed Primary Paths
continue from the end of
Proposed Waterway Paths Ke Ala Pupukea Path to the
Existing Paths Kahuku Sugar Mill. The area
_ Restrooms
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Hotel
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into the refuge include a future
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Education Center for the James
Miles Campbell National Wildlife
Refuge. The Ke ala kaiaulu
Many concepts and ideas were generated to enhance access to destinations, to add trails and
multi-use path would provide
recreational components, encourage safe transportation, explore research and partnerships between access to Kahuku and open
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and up additional opportunities !
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Human Resources. Beach Parks and public access through City and County Parks throughout this to connect to shops and food
area will be enhanced and managed by Turtle Bay Resort. destinations.
The Details & Next Steps.. Celebrating and Enhancing our Existing Resources
Turtle Bay Resort will be responsible for the maintenance of the
public trails throughout Kawela Bay. The existing trails and signage
celebrate the place, provide information on Hawaiian culture, and
tell about the importance of this part of the island for World War
II. This creates a destination, a place to recreate, and a place to
explore. Improved access to this area for all, including a multi-use
path, will help to connect residents and visitors alike.

In addition, recommendations included new

trails to connect to Kahuku Point and the James
Campbell National Wildife Refuge. Having a
safe multi-use path to the future Visitor and
Education Center would enhance access
Future Visitor Center, Trails to access overlooks, bike facilities.

Public access to the refuge would need to be

carefully considered due to the endangered
species that call this place home. There
are opportunities to enhance the existing
strucutes to allow for viewing to the coast.
A two story gazebo is an option to obtain a
wider range of viewing options for visitors.
 The Next Steps... Sharing Ideas, Listening to Suggestions, & Improving the Project
The North Shore Trails Vision promotes communally and culturally significant hub that would
host and facilitate bikeshare, amenities and interpretive education faciltities. It will allow all users
to explore the north shore without relying soley on a motorized vehicle. We are starting the
conversation to change the experience, and welcome new ideas, funding, and ways for us to build
on our initial concepts and designs. The group pledged numerous steps to make the vision a
reality and we welcome new ideas and suggestions. We will be sharing and finding opportunities
for design, implementation and improvements. Please share our vision and help us to improve the
concepts and develop solutions that can be implemented. Mahalo for your input and suggestions.

A special thank you to all the professional

support from our partners. The maps, designs,
logistics, and visions could not have been
realized without the hard work and dedication
of many individuals and organizations.