King Street Cycle Track Project Update Department of Transportation Services City & County of Honolulu.

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King Street Cycle Track Project Update Department of Transportation Services City & County of Honolulu

2 What is a Cycle Track ? Cycle tracks (also known as protected bike lanes) are physically separated bike lanes Cycle tracks (also known as protected bike lanes) are physically separated bike lanes Located between curb and on-street parking Located between curb and on-street parking Provides greater safety for bicyclists of all types Provides greater safety for bicyclists of all types Only bicycles are allowed in cycle track Only bicycles are allowed in cycle track Long Beach, CA

Experience Elsewhere Currently, 53 cities in 24 states have installed cycle tracks Currently, 53 cities in 24 states have installed cycle tracks All found that bicycle usage increased All found that bicycle usage increased Businesses along cycle tracks have reported an in customers and sales Businesses along cycle tracks have reported an in customers and sales

Design Concepts for King Street Left (mauka) lane converted to bikeway Left (mauka) lane converted to bikeway Parking moved to next travel lane Parking moved to next travel lane Minimal parking removed for this project Minimal parking removed for this project Traffic operations remain the same – PM parking restrictions Traffic operations remain the same – PM parking restrictions Open as one-way; convert to two-way at a later time Open as one-way; convert to two-way at a later time

Design and Specifications Designed in-house (DTS) Designed in-house (DTS) Use of low-cost materials (installed by DFM) Use of low-cost materials (installed by DFM) Provide separation with curbs and delineators Provide separation with curbs and delineators Use of green paint in conflict zones Use of green paint in conflict zones Cyclist-oriented traffic signals (phase 2) Cyclist-oriented traffic signals (phase 2)

Studies and Data Gathering Gathering data now and throughout pilot period Gathering data now and throughout pilot period Travel Time Study conducted March 2014 (before) Travel Time Study conducted March 2014 (before) Bicycle Counts conducted August 2014 (before) Bicycle Counts conducted August 2014 (before)

Bicycle Counts Before and after bicycle counts will be conducted on the east-west corridor – King Street, Kapiolani Boulevard, Young Street, and Beretania Street. Before and after bicycle counts will be conducted on the east-west corridor – King Street, Kapiolani Boulevard, Young Street, and Beretania Street.

Public Outreach May-August 2014 and throughout Pilot May-August 2014 and throughout Pilot Stakeholders (City Council, Fire, Police, HBL, etc.) Stakeholders (City Council, Fire, Police, HBL, etc.) Neighborhood Board Presentations Neighborhood Board Presentations Businesses on King St. Businesses on King St. Public meeting held on August 28, 2014 at NBC Public meeting held on August 28, 2014 at NBC

Supportive Businesses on King Street Vacuum Cleaner Center Vacuum Cleaner Center Best Printing Best Printing Cen Pac Properties Cen Pac Properties Kevin Tsuda, OD Kevin Tsuda, OD Non-Stop Travel Non-Stop Travel Sakura Terrace Sakura Terrace The Bike Shop The Bike Shop Easy Music Center Easy Music Center Copy Express Copy Express American Savings Bank American Savings Bank Glidden Paints Glidden Paints St. Mary of Moiliili St. Mary of Moiliili McCully Bicycle and Sporting Goods McCully Bicycle and Sporting Goods Cross Fit HTF Cross Fit HTF Mister Scooters Mister Scooters King Street Pet Hospital King Street Pet Hospital In4mation In4mation Mono Mono Song’s Oriental Medicine Song’s Oriental Medicine Waipahu Racket Shop Waipahu Racket Shop Magoo’s Pizza Magoo’s Pizza

Public Education Rules of the road pamphlet Rules of the road pamphlet Articles in newspapers Articles in newspapers Public Service Announcement (Video) Public Service Announcement (Video) DTS webpage - DTS webpage - Facebook – Honolulu Bicycle Program Facebook – Honolulu Bicycle Program Other groups helping to spread the word – Hawaii Bicycling League, Cycle On Hawaii, Livable Communities Hawaii Other groups helping to spread the word – Hawaii Bicycling League, Cycle On Hawaii, Livable Communities Hawaii

Public Education

Rules of the Road Only bicycles allowed in cycle track. No mopeds, skateboards, segways, etc. Only bicycles allowed in cycle track. No mopeds, skateboards, segways, etc. Parking will remain the same – just moved one lane makai. Pay at the meter on the sidewalk. Watch for bikes before crossing. Parking will remain the same – just moved one lane makai. Pay at the meter on the sidewalk. Watch for bikes before crossing. Green paint is used at driveways and intersections to highlight merge areas. Cars must yield to bikes. Use extra caution. Green paint is used at driveways and intersections to highlight merge areas. Cars must yield to bikes. Use extra caution. Bicyclists should look both ways before entering green zone, even if they have the right of way. Bicyclists should look both ways before entering green zone, even if they have the right of way. Bicyclists must have proper equipment, including lights if riding at night. Bicyclists must have proper equipment, including lights if riding at night. DTS working with HPD on enforcement issues related to the cycle track. DTS working with HPD on enforcement issues related to the cycle track.

Sharrows Shared lane markings, or “sharrows”, can be used when there is insufficient space for bike lanes. Shared lane markings, or “sharrows”, can be used when there is insufficient space for bike lanes. They encourage safe passing of bicyclists by motorists. They encourage safe passing of bicyclists by motorists. They assist bicyclists with lateral positioning. They assist bicyclists with lateral positioning. Sharrows have been installed on Dole Street, McCully Street, Kalakaua Avenue, Young Street, Coyne Street, Varsity Place, and Kapahulu Avenue. Sharrows have been installed on Dole Street, McCully Street, Kalakaua Avenue, Young Street, Coyne Street, Varsity Place, and Kapahulu Avenue. Sharrows will be installed on Isenberg Street for a connection to Coyne Street/University Ave from the King Street cycle track. Sharrows will be installed on Isenberg Street for a connection to Coyne Street/University Ave from the King Street cycle track.

Current Status Installation began September 8, 2014 Installation began September 8, 2014 Started at Alapai Street, working towards Isenberg Street Started at Alapai Street, working towards Isenberg Street To be completed by December 2014 To be completed by December 2014

Mahalo!