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County to hold June 18 informational webinar about Park Maui pilot program updates
Community members are encouraged to attend a Park Maui informational webinar hosted by the County of Maui Department of Transportation that will offer updates on the pilot program and gather community feedback on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from 5 to 6 p.m. via Zoom.
New Kahului Transit Center to open in November for Maui Bus riders
The Maui Bus Kahului Transit Center will open Nov. 20, following the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the facility on Oct. 10. The final day of service at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center will be Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024.
New MEO bus for East Maui blessed
A new Maui Economic Opportunity 14-passenger bus that will be running through the streets of East Maui was blessed Tuesday in Hāna with community members, Maui County officials and MEO staff attending.
Central Maui Transit Hub built but unopened, more than 3 years after groundbreaking
More than three years after it broke ground in February 2021, the Central Maui Transit Hub is built in Kahului but remains unused by bus riders for reasons left unexplained by the Maui County Department of Transportation.
Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization names Batangan executive director
Kauanoe Batangan has been appointed executive director of the Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization (Maui MPO), the agency responsible for coordinating federal highway and transit investments on the island of Maui. He started in the job Sept. 3.
Ka Ipu Kukui program celebrates 16th year; seeks applicants for 17th cohort
The Ka Ipu Kukui program marked its 16th year with a graduation ceremony at Heritage Hall on May 29, 2024. As this milestone is celebrated, the program is now inviting applications for its 17th cohort.
Central Maui Transit Hub expected to get certificate of occupancy April 26
The Central Maui Transit Hub is expected to open this month, according to Department of Transportation Director Marc Takamori. The opening will end Maui Bus traffic within the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center.
Ka Ipu Kukui Fellows program completes 15th year; applications available for new cohort
The Ka Ipu Kukui program completed its 15th year with a graduation ceremony at the ProArts Playhouse on May 31, 2023, and is now seeking applicants for its 16th cohort.
Agawa, Aoki and Takamori selected as directors under Bissen administration
Mayor-elect Bissen announced the appointments of directors to three more departments within his administration: Shayne Agawa as Director of Department of Environmental Management; Kathleen Aoki as Director of Department of Planning; and Marc Takamori as Director of Transportation.
Virtual Transportation Town Hall for South Maui Scheduled for April 27
Panelists from various state and county government agencies will discuss future street improvements planned for the South Maui region and answer the public’s questions about the area’s transportation network.
Sugimura Continues as Chair of MPO Policy Board
Department of Transportation Director Marc Takamori will serve as vice chair.
Maui Parks and Transportation Nominees Advance
A council committee unanimously voted to advance Mayor Victorino’s Director nominees for the Parks and Transportation Departments last night.
Mayor-Elect Victorino Announces 12 Appointments
According to Victorino, more than 300 applications were received, including more than 100 applications for directorship and deputy director positions.
Ka Ipu Kukui Program Now Accepting Applications
The Ka Ipu Kukui Fellows program, designed to help develop and train future Maui leaders, is now accepting applications for it’s 12th annual cohort.
