January 9th-12th, 2007

From January 9th-12th, Maui County, Hawaii DOT and residents of West Maui worked through an "alternatives analysis" also known as a Design Workshop to arrive at a concept plan for the Honoapi'ilani Highway widening and Mill Street extension projects. Consideration was also given to the Lahaina Watershed Flood Control Project, the Keawe Street Extension and other connector streets proposed to extend mauka to the Lahaina Bypass, and the coordination of these projects to solve existing problems and to reflect community values.

The process involved the development of multiple alternatives in order to determine a preferred consensus design. This approach allowed inclusion of many, often competing, ideas initially. As the workshop proceeded, community members were able to respond to and evaluate a variety of design proposals. The end product was a consensus based on community goals. The process has come to be well respected by participants because consideration is given to all angles and proposed solutions. At the end of the week, participants understood how and why a particular aspect of the design idea was included, even if they did not agree.

The design team, along with County representatives, DOT staff and interested citizens worked intensively during these four days to develop and evaluate alternative plans.

For additional details contact Norma Barton of Lahaina Bypass Now by email: info@lahainabypassnow.com or by phone at 665-8246.