Following a trial period of more than 30 days for the one-way traffic pattern on Aliʻi Drive, Hawaiʻi County will revert back to the original two-way traffic configuration while simultaneously implementing enhanced parking solutions to improve accessibility and convenience for the community.
The following improvements have been put in place or are currently being explored:
- Reduced Private Parking Fees: Parklinq Corporation has agreed to revise its parking fees to provide more affordable options for users in and around Kailua Village.
- Diagonal Parking Stalls off Kuakini Hwy: Utilizing head-in diagonal parking stalls above Coconut Grove Marketplace, along Kuakini Highway, will help maximize space allowing for upwards of 10 additional vehicles to park in the area.
- Public Parking at Hale Hālāwai County Facility: The Hale Hālāwai facility on Aliʻi Drive could offer additional stalls for public use on days and times when they are not reserved for events.
- Potential Hotel Partnerships: Discussions are ongoing with one or more area hotels to establish partnerships that would offer additional parking opportunities.
- New Parking Lease Opportunities: The County is actively negotiating with a landowner off Aliʻi Drive to lease a parcel that could open an additional 100 new parking stalls.
The Department of Public Works will install message boards and signs to announce the upcoming change in the traffic pattern on Aliʻi Drive. This will ensure that both residents and visitors are well-informed about the transition. The reinstatement of the two-way traffic pattern will begin to take effect no later than Monday, June 16, 2025.
