The Bikeway Plan; April 1979-County of Hawaii

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BIKEWAYS FOR HILO PHASE I - This phase connects most of the recreational and shopping areas, concentrating on central Hilo. It 'allows access to the beach area, the University, Community College, Kaiko' o Mall, Downtown, Hilo Shopping Center, Wai 1 oa State Park, and. H o o lu lu Park. Part 1 Manono Street -- A bicycle lane is recommended for both sides of Manono Street between Pii lani and Lei 1 ani Streets. There are sidewalks on both sides of Manono Street from Pi i lani Street to Kamehameha Avenue, and th-es a should be converted to bike /walk paths. The remaining section from Lei lani Street to East Kawi li Street will be designated as a bicycle route to complete the bikeway. Kamehameha Avenue - A bike /walk path for the makai side and a combination bicycle lane and bike /walk path for the mauka side are planned. The makai side will continue to allow parking for access to the park area adjacent to Kamehameha Avenue. The mauka side requires removal of parking up to Honiron, where parking will be retained for employees, Downtown - New one -way circulation of the downtown plan was implemented on August 101, 1975. Bicycle routes should be designated along the one -way streets of Keawe and Ki noo 1 e in accordance with the new circulation. Puueo - Wainaku Street sidewalks should be converted to bike /walk paths to allow access to the town for residents in the Puueo area. Part 2 West Kawili Street This street is heavily used by the University students especially those living in Ash Housing. The shoulders should be widened for bicycle lanes on both sides of the street, and may be shared with pedestrians.