Waipahu Quick Build Safety Project
Duration:
2023–present
Neighborhoods:
Waipahu (Oahu)
Sponsors & Partners:
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Honolulu Complete Streets
About the Project
In partnership with the City and County of Honolulu’s Complete Streets Office, Better Block Hawaiʻi will bring pedestrian safety improvements to Leoku Street in Waipahu. The goal of the project is to improve roadway safety by increasing visibility of pedestrians, decreasing pedestrian crossing distances, and lowering vehicle speeds. Improvements will be installed in the fall of 2024 and will include painted curb extensions and a pedestrian refuge island at the Leolua Street crossing, with possible improvements also at the Waipahu Street crossing. Following a competitive submission competition, the team selected local artist Zach Angeles as the project artist (see Meet the Artist below).
The project is funded by the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Asphalt Art Initiative and AARP.
Project Resources
