KAILUA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 31
TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
7:00 to 8:00 pm
In-person at the Kailua District Park Multipurpose Room or District Meeting Room
Chair: Jade Lau. Members: Jennifer Barra, Bill Hicks, and Max Markrich.
1. Call to Order.
2. Approval of Minutes.
3. Announcements
4. Continuing Issues.
a. Lanikai Traffic Management Plan.
b. Kailua Complete Streets projects.
c. Pedestrian safety/Bicyclist safety/Roadway safety.
d. Upcoming highway repaving projects.
e. Traffic management improvement at Ulupii St and Kalanianaole Hwy.
f. Traffic signal at McDonald’s intersection.
g. Mokapu Blvd. improvements.
h. Kalaheo Ave. crosswalks needed near beach access points.
i. No parking on Kaha Street between Kihapai Street and Kaha Park.
j. Lani Huli Senior Apartments Parking Policy for Residents
k. BWS policy for handling water main break property damage claims; Mr. Nyross 334 Kailua Rd. BWS claim.
5. New Issues.
6. Resident and Community Concerns.
7. Adjournment.
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Transportation and Public Works Committee
May 2026 Meeting Report
Chair, Jade Lau
1. A committee meeting was held in-person on May 14, 2026, chaired by Jade Lau and attended by committee members Jennifer Barra, Bill Hicks and Max Markrich, Councilmember Esther Kia’aina, and residents Crystal Branco, Steve Frederick, Kaliko and Momi Loveland, Linda Nikcevich, and Frank Nyross.
2. Minutes were approved
3. Announcements: Councilmember Esther Kiaʻaina shared updates on the North Kalaheo bridge project, noting that DDC is aware of the traffic issues. All of the traffic lights are in the process of having the timing updated to create a better flow. All residents are encouraged to email DDC@Honolulu.gov or call (808) 768-8400 and state your concerns about the traffic flow. It was suggested to request a Kailua bound flow in the afternoon or extended contra flow times.
4. Continuing Issues.
a. Lanikai Traffic Management Plan – DTS Director Roger Morton will be at the June 4, 2026 meeting to give update on the implementation plan.
b. Traffic management improvement at Ulupii St and Kalanianaole Hwy. — Olomana resident Crystal Branco discussed the results of an Olomana Association poll of Olomana residents, where 119 of 330 households responded. Regarding the question “The Kailua Neighborhood Board voted to approve the installation of a light at the Ulupi’i and Kalaniana’ole intersection. Do you support installing a traffic light to provide all Olomana residents with a safe way to exit the community?” 100 responded yes (84%) and 19 responded no (16%). Bill Hicks briefed the Kailua Neighborhood Board 2026 annual survey question “The Olomana community consists of about 1,200 residents and includes Maunawili Elementary School (MES). There are three intersections between the community and Kalaniana’ole Highway; all of them provide difficult challenges leaving the neighborhood during morning rush hour. Would you support installing a traffic signal at the Ulupi’i intersection (at MES) to provide all Olomana residents with a safe way to exit the community? This initiative would also include better traffic signal timing at the Castle Hospital intersection so the flow from both Waimanalo and Kailua is better balanced (goal of one light cycle to get through) to increase efficiency.” The results were yes 170 (86%) and no 27 (14%). Max Markrich moved, Jade Lau seconded the following motion which passed 4-0:
Motion Requesting a Traffic Signal at Ulupi’i Street and Kalaniana’ole Highway
WHEREAS, in April 2026 the Olomana Association conducted a poll of Olomana residents, and 119 of 330 households responded. The poll included the question: “The Kailua Neighborhood Board voted to approve the installation of a light at the Ulupi’i and Kalaniana’ole intersection. Do you support installing a traffic light to provide all Olomana residents with a safe way to exit the community?”
The results were: YES 100 (84%) NO 19 (16%)
WHEREAS, at the 2026 I Love Kailua Town Party, the Kailua Neighborhood Board survey included: “The Olomana community consists of about 1,200 residents and includes Maunawili Elementary School (MES). There are three intersections between the community and Kalaniana’ole Highway; all of them provide difficult challenges leaving the neighborhood during morning rush hour. Would you support installing a traffic signal at the Ulupi’i intersection (at MES) to provide all Olomana residents with a safe way to exit the community? This initiative would also include better traffic signal timing at the Castle Hospital intersection so the flow from both Waimanalo and Kailua is better balanced (goal of one light cycle to get through) to increase efficiency.”
The results were: YES 170 (86%) NO 27 (14%)
WHEREAS, by a vote of 18-1, on 9/4/14 the Kailua Neighborhood Board adopted the following resolution:
“The Kailua Neighborhood Board requests the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) to expeditiously install an appropriate traffic signal at the intersection of Ulupi’i Street and Kalaniana’ole Highway.”
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Kailua Neighborhood Board reiterates its request that the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) expeditiously install an appropriate traffic signal at the intersection of Ulupi’i Street and Kalaniana’ole Highway in order to provide a safe egress for this community of 1,200 residents.
c. No parking on Kaha Street between Kihapai Street and Kaha Park.- NO PARKING signs have still not been put up, as well as the update on Stop signs being put in at the intersection of Kaha St and Kihapai St a follow up with DTS is recommended.
d. Lani Huli Senior Apartments Parking Policy for Residents Lani Huli resident Linda Nikcevich provided an update on the efforts to provide parking at Lani Huli for residents, including interactions with Chris Clark at DTS and Lani Huli management. Some progress is being made.
e. No new updates on the following issues:
Kailua Complete Streets projects.
Pedestrian safety/Bicyclist safety/Roadway safety.
Upcoming highway repaving projects.
Traffic signal at McDonald’s intersection.
Mokapu Blvd. improvements.
Kalaheo Ave. crosswalks needed near beach access points.
5. New Issues.
a. Mr. Frank Nyross, resident, shared that on 3/28/26 his home on 334 Kailua Rd. flooded due to a 12” water main break. His Allstate homeowners insurance will not cover any damages due to the break NOT happening on his property. BWS denied his first claim. which caused considerable property damage to his property as well as some of his interactions with BWS Mr. Poepoe and Mr. Lloyd Nishii. BWS disallowed his claim since it was a first time water main break. We would like to better understand BWS policy for denying seemingly legitimate claims.
6. Resident and Community Concerns: None.
7. Meeting was Adjourned at 8:11pm.
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