Currently, the County is working hard toward the launch of the Parking Ambassador Program as part of the PARK MAUI program, and initiating a paid parking pilot at the South Maui County beaches in Kihei. The County is also working to introduce updated parking management policies in Wailuku Town, such as the implementation of time-limited parking at select locations, and improving wayfinding and signage in the area.
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The County of Maui announced the implementation of updated parking management policies, including updated operating hours, free resident parking benefits, paid parking for visitors, parking permit rates, and more. Details can be found here.
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The County of Maui announced the opening of the first floor of the Wailuku Garage, operated by Diamond Parking. For more information, click here.
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For the latest updates visit mauinuistrong.info
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Attendees heard the latest updates on the PARK MAUI program, with emphasis on South Maui pilot beach locations.
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Updates on various projects in Wailuku were presented during WCA’s public meeting. Speakers included Erin Wade (County of Maui Department of Management) on the PARK MAUI program and Hālau of ʻŌiwi Art, Brian Ige (Dowling Co) on the Wailuku Garage, and Kelly McHugh-White (Small Town * Big Art) on the Wailuku Arts District.‍
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The County held its second “Coffee Talks” at the Wailuku Coffee Company. Mahalo to those who shared their concerns and ideas!
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The County held its first “Coffee Talks” at the Maui Coffee Attic in Wailuku, where the community learned more about PARK MAUI and got to talk story with County representatives and parking consultants about the program.
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The County of Maui’s Wailuku Open House held at the Kalana O Maui Bldg, attracted nearly 70 employees and residents. Attendees learned about the County’s PARK MAUI program, the proposed Wailuku Town paid parking zones, and had an opportunity to provide feedback on the pay station equipment being considered for the program. Here's what people said.
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During the County of Maui’s Lahaina Open House, the public had an opportunity to share their input on bike parking, road congestion during boat days, alternative transportation and parking lot improvements in Lahaina. Attendees were also able to test and provide their feedback on the pay station equipment being considered for the PARK MAUI program. Here's what people said.
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During Kihei 4th Friday, County of Maui representatives and project consultants sought public feedback on pay station equipment being considered for the PARK MAUI program. Here's what people said.
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A Bill for an ordinance amending TITLE 10, MAUI COUNTY CODE, relating to implementation of a PARKING AMBASSADOR PROGRAM to enforce County and State parking rules and laws, a paid parking system, and permit parking zones to be heard at the Maui County Council Committee on Infrastructure and Transportation on October 17, 2022, 9 am.

A Bill for an ordinance amending TITLE 3, MAUI COUNTY CODE, relating to the establishment of a PARKING REVENUE FUND. Bill to be presented before Maui County Council Committee on Budget Finance and Economic Development (date tbd).

County posts Maui Full-Service Parking Operator & Parking Management Solution (Bid RFP #22-23/P-69)
Proposal deadline: October 31, 2022

Infrastructure and Transportation Committee meeting on management of County owned parking in high access areas.
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County’s PARK MAUI consultant Julie Dixon talks about the PARK MAUI program on Mayor Michael Victorino’s KAOI 1110AM radio show.

Two PARK MAUI virtual meetings were held via Zoom. Julie Dixon of Dixon Resources Unlimited and County staff walk participants through the PARK MAUI program and offer an interactive format where attendees can provide their feedback.
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Maui County announces new PARK MAUI program and upcoming virtual meetings. Click here for news release.
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County’s Department of Management held a series of focus groups to talk with community advocates, police, lifeguards, business owners and youth service providers to better understand the needs of the facility users and how the experience could be improved for everyone.

Discussions with Hawaii State DLNR Parks regarding paid parking, parking management systems and resident access.

County’s Department of Management posted an RFP for the parking access control equipment for the new Wailuku Civic Center parking garage. SKIDATA was awarded the contract.

Maui County Code Title 10 amendments draft completed.

Parking Coordinator job description created for the Department of Transportation.

County Council approves FY22 budget amendment to support the PARK MAUI program.

Pilot location site visits and State Parks equipment evaluations.

SAE Design completes PARK MAUI branding and logo design for use on the the program website, and future equipment and payment app.

Parks & Recreation Department focus group to discuss program needs and expectations.

Maui Police Department focus group to discuss enforcement, citations and program needs and expectations.

Parking equipment and software vendor demonstrations.

Hawaii DLNR State Parks discussion regarding parking systems at Ha’ena, Wainapanapa and Iao Valley.

Hawaii DLNR State Parks discussion regarding parking systems at Ha’ena, Wainapanapa and Iao Valley.

Parking 101 briefing for all County of Maui internal departments impacted by the creation of a paid parking program, including: Parks, Public Works, DOT, MPD, Finance, IT and Department of Management. .

County’s issues RFP to hire municipal consultant team to assist with building a Countywide parking management system including asset inventory, community outreach, code updates, branding, permit management, fees, enforcement and equipment.

County’s Department of Management utilized Wells Park as a pilot location to test out options for creating temporary ADA compliant parking.
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Presentation to the County Council regarding implementing the recommendations of the Parking Action Plan. Council responded asking if there were other areas that should be considered for management.
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The County of Maui launches a Wailuku employee parking survey to gather worker sentiments about parking, and receives 387 responses.
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Residents, business owners, property owners and employees participated in a number of County of Maui meetings to share their feedback on parking challenges and solutions in Lahaina and Wailuku Towns.

County’s Department of Planning commissioned Dixon Resources Unlimited to examine and recommend parking solutions for Lahaina Town and Wailuku Town.

The matter relating to paid or metered parking system gets referred to the Infrastructure and Environmental Management Committee of the County Council.

The County of Maui began researching ways to manage congestion in Wailuku and Lahaina.