Maui MPO retains consultants to develop and create transportation planning studies for the island of Maui. Studies are paid for using federal funds from the Federal Highway Administation and the Federal Transportation Administration.
The West Maui Greenway is a proposed 25-mile, multi-use trail that will one day connect Ukumehame to Līpoa Point. When complete, the greenway will provide safe and welcoming recreation and transportation opportunities for the community, separated from traffic along the Honoapi‘ilani Highway. It will connect communities and destinations in West Maui, while becoming an attraction in and of itself. The West Maui Greenway will be open and accessible to people of all ages and abilities who walk, bike, or use assisted mobility devices. The future greenway operator will determine whether the greenway should be open to additional user types such as e-bikes, micromobility devices, and neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs).
Maui MPO maintains the Maui Travel Demand Model to provide travel information that aids in planning for regional transportation improvements. A model update completed in 2021 includes current (2019) and projected (2025, 2030, and 2045) transportation demand on the island of Maui using TransCAD modeling software.
The Vision Zero Maui Action Plan outlines the specific steps that the MPO and its partner agencies will take to achieve safe streets. The plan was developed with input from community members and partners. Based on analysis and input, the Vision Zero Action Plan identifies strategies that lower speeds, design streets to be more forgiving for human error, and prioritize safety for everyone, no matter their age, ability, background, race, income, or socioeconomic status.
