The Central Oʻahu Transportation Study looked at the transportation needs of people who live, work, and play in Central Oʻahu, both now and in the future. The study evaluates how well the transportation system is working for people who travel to, from, and within Central Oʻahu, and includes evaluating how future, planned development will affect travel. The study examined transportation system improvements, strategies, and policies that can improve regional transportation mobility and access.

The Central Oʻahu Transportation Study region included Whitmore Village, Wahiawā, Mililani, Waipiʻo, and Waikele.

Current Status (Complete)

The Central Oʻahu Transportation Study is complete and was approved by the Policy Board on November 26, 2019. Read the Final Report and Recommendations.

Background Information

Deliverables:

Related Documents

Area Resources

Commuting Patterns in Hawaii
Neighborhood Boards

Public Participation

The Central Oʻahu Transportation Study took a multi-pronged approach to public participation. In addition to leaving a comment at any time on our website and joining us for a community meeting and/or at community events, citizens also participated on the study’s virtual stakeholder panel. This panel allowed citizens to provide specific feedback about their commuting patterns, taxi/ride-share use, bicycle improvements, pedestrian improvements, and transit improvements. You can watch previous Senior Transportation Planner, Amy Ford-Wagner and Transportation Planner, Kiana Otsuka further discuss the study and stakeholder panel on Kukui Connection.

The survey results, as well as other input submitted to us on this webpage and at community meetings, helped to inform the decision-making process about proposed projects. Survey results may be viewed below:

You may view a summary of input collected at community meetings as of February 2018, in DRAFT Deliverable I: Summary of Community Input.

Community Engagement Events:

OahuMPO staff engaged Central Oʻahu residents at a number of events throughout the study. A list of events can be found below.

Date	Event	Location	Time
November 26, 2019	OahuMPO Policy Board Meeting	Honolulu Hale, Council Committee Meeting Room #205	1:00PM
November 14, 2019	OahuMPO Technical Advisory Committee Meeting	Ali‘i Place, Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) Board Room #150	1:00PM
November 13, 2019	OahuMPO Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting	Honolulu Hale, Room #301	3:00PM
October 25, 2019	OahuMPO Citizen Advisory Committee Permitted Interaction Group Meeting	OahuMPO Office	10:00AM
October 3, 2019	Wahiawā/Whitmore Village Community Talk Story with Councilmember Tsuneyoshi	Leilehua High School Cafeteria	6:00PM-8:00PM
September 26, 2019	Waipahu Neighborhood Board Meeting	Filipino Community Center	7:00PM
September 24, 2019	Pearl City Neighborhood Board Meeting	Waiau District Park	7:00PM
September 17, 2019	Mililani Mauka/Launani Valley Neighborhood Board Meeting	Mililani Mauka Elementary School	7:00PM
September 16, 2019	Wahiawā-Whitmore Village Neighborhood Board Meeting	Wahiawā District Park	7:00PM
August 14, 2019	OahuMPO Citizen Advisory Committee Permitted Interaction Group Meeting	OahuMPO Office	11:00AM
June 24, 2019	California Avenue Solutions Meeting	Wahiawā Civic Center Lawn	2:30PM-4:30PM
June 21, 2019	Wahiawā Bon Dance	Wahiawā Hongwanji	5:00PM
June 17, 2019	Wahiawā-Whitmore Village Neighborhood Board Meeting	Wahiawā District Park	7:00PM
May 30, 2019	Wahiawā-Waialua Rotary Club	DOTS Restaurant	12:00PM
May 23, 2019	Waipahu Neighborhood Board Meeting	Filipino Community Center	7:00PM
May 22, 2019	Mililani/Waipio/Melemanu Neighborhood Board Meeting	Mililani Waena Elementary School	7:00PM
May 20, 2019	Wahiawā Neighborhood Board Meeting	Wahiawā District Park	7:00PM
May 20, 2019	Wahiawā Community and Business Association Meeting	Surfer's Coffee Bar	2:30PM
May 20, 2019	Wahiawā Kupuna Wellness Center	Wahiawā District Park	9:30AM-11:30AM
May 11, 2019	Mililani Emergency Preparedness Fair	Mililani Town Center	10:00AM-2:00PM
May 9, 2019	Wahiawā Town Hall Meeting	Wahiawā Middle School	6:30PM
May 4, 2019	Wahiawā Pineapple Festival	Wahiawā District Park	10:00AM-4:00PM
April 24, 2019	OahuMPO Citizen Advisory Committee Permitted Interaction Group Meeting	Chili's Bar & Grill Mililani	2:30PM
April 2, 2019	Wahiawā Blue Zones Wellness Update Meeting	Wahiawa Hongwanji Social Hall	6:00PM-8:00PM
August 22, 2018	OahuMPO Citizen Advisory Committee Permitted Interaction Site Visits	Chili's Bar & Grill Mililani	9:00AM
June 9, 2018	Wahiawā Blue Zones Community Kick-Off	Kaʻala Elementary School	10:00AM-2:00PM
May 21, 2018	OahuMPO Citizen Advisory Committee Permitted Interaction Group Meeting	Chili's Bar & Grill Mililani	12:30PM
March 20, 2018	Mililani Mauka/Launani Valley Neighborhood Board Meeting	Mililani Mauka Elementary School	7:00PM
November 16, 2017	Community Meeting #2	Kanoelani Elementary School	6:30PM-8:30PM
November 14, 2017	Wahiawā Blue Zones Built Environment Committee Meeting	Wahiawā Church of Nazarene	7:00PM-9:00PM
October 25, 2017	Mililani/Waipio/Melemanu Neighborhood Board Meeting	Mililani Waena Elementary School	7:30PM
July 5, 2017	Wahiawā Lions Club Meeting	DOTS Restaurant	6:30PM
May 17, 2017	OahuMPO Citizen Advisory Committee Permitted Interaction Group Meeting	Honolulu Hale, Room 301	2:00PM
April 17, 2017	OahuMPO Citizen Advisory Committee Permitted Interaction Group Meeting	Honolulu Hale, Room 301	10:00AM
November 30, 2016	Community Meeting #1	Mililani High School	7:30PM-9:00PM
October 27, 2016	Waipahu Neighborhood Board Meeting	Filipino Community Center	7:00PM
October 26, 2016	Mililani/Waipio/Melemanu Neighborhood Board Meeting	Mililani Waena Elementary School	7:30PM
October 18, 2016	Mililani Mauka/Launani Valley Neighborhood Board Meeting	Mililani Waena Elementary School	7:00PM
October 16, 2016	Wahiawā Neighborhood Board Meeting	Wahiawā District Park	7:00PM

Wahiawā Town Hall Meeting

Staff from the OahuMPO engaged Central Oʻahu residents at the Wahiawā Town Hall meeting on May 9, 2019 at Wahiawā Middle School. Staff asked residents about their preferred transportation projects they’d like to see in the Wahiawā and Whitmore Village areas, and about transportation concerns they have. Many who came to talk story mentioned concerns about safety along California Avenue, particularly the need for better sidewalks, and better maintenance of the roads.

Wahiawā Pineapple Festival

Although the Wahiawā Pineapple Festival on May 4, 2019 at the Wahiawā District Park was cancelled due to the rain, staff from the OahuMPO asked those who arrived at the event early to set-up and volunteer for their transportation project preferences.

Blue Zones Wahiawā Wellness Update Meeting

Staff from the OahuMPO engaged Central Oʻahu residents at the Blue Zones Wahiawā Wellness Update meeting on April 2, 2019 at the Wahiawā Hongwanji Mission Social Hall. Staff asked residents about transportation projects they’d like to see in the Wahiawā and Whitmore Village areas, and about transportation concerns they have. Many who came to talk story expressed concerns about the safety of students and kūpuna walking, particularly along California Avenue. Specific concerns include the need to maintain and improve sidewalks and the danger of crossing the street.

Wahiawā Blue Zones Community Kick-Off Event

Staff from OahuMPO engaged Central Oʻahu residents at the Wahiawa Blue Zones Community Kick-Off Event on June 9, 2018 at Kaʻala Elementary School. Staff asked residents to tell them about transportation improvements they’d like to see in the Wahiawā and Whitmore Village areas, and any transportation concerns they have. Many people who came to talk story with us expressed the need for more frequent bus service,

Community Meeting #2

The second community meeting was held on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 6:30PM at Kanoelani Elementary School. Community members learned more about and provided feedback on proposed roadway, transit, bicycle and pedestrian projects.

Meeting materials:

Community Participation – Wahiawā Blue Zones Built Environment Committee

Staff from the OahuMPO participated in the Wahiawa Blue Zones Built Environment Committee meeting on November 14, 2017. Community members who participated were primarily concerned about safety, and many people emphasized the importance of the Safe Routes to School program. The Safe Routes to School program is being proposed as a project recommendation in the DRAFT Task 4 Deliverable E-1: Project Evaluation and Preliminary Ranking Memorandum.

Community Presentations – Wahiawa Lions Club & Neighborhood Board #25

Staff from the OahuMPO presented study updates to the Wahiawa Lions Club (July 5, 2017) and Neighborhood Board #25 (October 25th, 2017). This included how citizens can get involved with the study and voice their opinions.

Kukui Connection Episode with Marilyn Lee

Senior Transportation Planner, Amy Ford-Wagner and Transportation Planner, Kiana Otsuka talked about the Central Oahu Transportation Study with Marilyn Lee on her show, Kukui Connection. The episode debuted on May 4th on ‘Ōlelo. If you missed this episode on TV, you can watch it here.

Feedback from first community meeting on November 30th, 2016

Performance Goals Comments
Meeting Boards Summary of Comments

Community Meeting #1
The First Community Meeting that was held on November 30 from 7:30pm til 9pm at Mililani High School was a great success with many members of the community coming out to provide their input.

There were numerous display stations by the study team, the Department of Planning and Permitting’s Sustainable Community Plan team, TheBus, HART, and Vanpool.

Here’s more information from the event: