In an effort to improve water quality in nearby streams, new parking restrictions on 11 Kailua streets went into effect on Thursday, April 3. The city says additional restrictions will be announced on April 7.
Developed in collaboration with the Kailua Neighborhood Board and local community members committed to protecting the environment, the parking restrictions will be enforced and citations issued by Honolulu Police Department officers on the first Monday and Thursday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Department of Facility Maintenance says restrictions will follow an “alternate-side sweeping schedule” — parking will be prohibited on one side of affected streets on the first Monday with restrictions shifting to the opposite side on the first Thursday, according to a release.
The affected streets:
- The entire length of Keolu Drive, Akumu Street, Kainehe Street, Hoolai Street, Aulike Street and Uluniu Street
- Maluniu Avenue from Kuulei Road to Uluniu Street
- Kihapai Street from Kainehe Street to Oneawa Street
- Kailua Road from Hamakua Drive to Oneawa Street
- Kuulei Road from Oneawa Street to Maluniu Avenue
- Hamakua Drive from Kailua Road to Keolu Drive
The parking restrictions are intended to provide street sweepers with clear access to curbs, allowing them to remove debris and reduce the risk of debris entering storm drains and nearby waterways.
The specific streets were selected because they contain storm drains that prevent debris from entering the city’s drainage system. Regular sweeping ensures drains stay clear and allow for proper water flow.
A 12-month study conducted by the city’s Department of Facility Maintenance determined the first Monday and Thursday had the least number of parked cars on the affected streets allowing for minimal disruption for residents and businesses. It also avoids conflict with refuse collection.
