PARK MAUI Frequently Asked Questions

PARK MAUI is a parking management program that strives to implement data-driven solutions for parking at beach parks, in business districts, and on streets throughout our island’s most heavily utilized areas.

Parking management refers to the strategies that optimize the utilization of parking resources while making parking easy, convenient, and accessible. Parking management strategies are successful when they are implemented incrementally and adjusted over time based on data. When parking demand clusters in certain areas, parking policies can mitigate congestion and improve access. Strategic investments in technology will streamline parking management and transform parking into a customer-friendly component of the overall transportation system.

PARK MAUI will be expanded over time. Initial strategies will be demonstrated in select pilot locations in preparation for further expansion.

À la carte paid parking rates may vary by location and by time of year based on demand. Furthermore, destinations with limited access or sensitive resources will be priced at a premium to mitigate overuse. Through this process, locals can rest easier knowing that use of the most precious locations comes at a higher price – which is then reinvested into the maintenance and stewardship of the beloved sites. Certain destinations experience overcrowding, and sensitive resources are at risk of overuse, so tiered pricing will also help distribute demand to alleviate congestion. Use of the most precious locations comes at a higher price for non-residents - which can then be reinvested.

The Maui County Code will define the range of acceptable hourly rates, frequency of updates, and allowable increments for parking rate changes. The rates may be adjusted in increments of $.25 at a time, not more than once per month, and no more than $2.00 per year. Exceptions will be applied during special events. Currently, the County of Maui is in the process of updating the County Code, which is an instrumental step for parking management.

The rate structure at County park and beach locations will differ from the commercial areas since there are different parking management challenges:

Parking Type

Description

County Parks and Beaches

Maui County residents that register for the Maui Resident Program will not have to pay for parking at County parks and beaches. Non-residents will have the option to pre-pay for this parking by purchasing a parking pass.

Small Town Areas

Within the town areas, drivers will be charged an hourly parking rate in order to encourage turnover. In some cases, there could also be time limits. Within the Towns, the parking management solution will balance the diverse needs of various user groups including customers, visitors, employees, business owners, and residents. A balanced parking approach prioritizes turnover in the most convenient on-street parking spaces in order to maximize access for customers. Time limits and loading zones will enable quick food, merchandise, and passenger pick-up and drop-off. Meanwhile, longer-term parking will primarily be located off-street where turnover is less important. This is because it less impactful for someone visiting a Town for the entire day, or for an employee’s shift, to spend a few minutes parking further away, compared with someone seeking a shopping or dining experience. All drivers will be subject to posted time limits and parking policies. For paid parking locations, there will be the option to pay at either at a pay station or through a mobile application. Hourly rates may vary by location, and periodic adjustments to the rates will be made based on parking utilization data.

Employee Permit

The PARK MAUI program will include plans for employee parking to ensure that employees have convenient, accessible, and affordable parking options. An employee parking permit program will be offered in paid parking locations, and employee parking permit areas will be identified. Typically, the most convenient on-street parking should be prioritized for customers for ease of access, so employee parking will be encouraged in perimeter and off-street locations when possible. The employee parking permit rates will be affordable, and further discounts will be offered to qualifying low-income employees.

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