ABOUT US

Over three decades ago – with a growing population of residents and visitors in West Maui – the need for a road that would bypass Lahaina Town, to alleviate local traffic in the area was identified.  After years of talk about the bypass, planning delays and very little progress, 100 frustrated residents banded together one night in March 2006 to get answers. “Where is our bypass? We want it NOW!” the crowd exclaimed. This meeting marked the beginning of Lahaina Bypass Now (LBN).

Through our transparent process and community-inclusive approach, LBN is developing solid, community-based data and consensus upon which broad transportation policies are established and real transportation projects are built.

Lahaina Bypass Phase 1A Update: The discovery of agricultural terraces in the area of the Lahaina Bypass Phase 1A has temporarily stalled the start of construction. At this date, no burials have been found in the proposed corridor. DOT is currently exploring all design alternatives and mitigation measures to resolve the issue. LBN acknowledges the 30 years of delays and frustration that the Lahaina community has endured waiting for this highway project to get underway. LBN is in continual contact with DOT.

Vision
Lahaina Bypass Now’s vision is to create a better quality of life for West Maui residents – as well as residents and visitors island-wide – both now, and in the future, by developing transportation solutions for Maui.

Mission
Lahaina Bypass Now is committed to accelerating the development of an effective regional transportation system for West Maui through a collaborative, cooperative approach.

Strategies
LBN has identified the following strategies for addressing Lahaina’s traffic: