A key link to a planned bicycle and pedestrian-friendly trail network from West Oahu to urban Honolulu has been completed, city officials say.

The city Department of Transportation Services announced that a $2.5 million project involving the first renovated segment of the more than 10-mile Pearl Harbor Historic Trail bike path recently ended near Kamehameha Highway in Aiea.

Work began on Feb. 3 to replace the existing asphalt and concrete surfaces with new concrete, providing bicyclists with a smoother, safer ride, DTS said.

As part of the improvements, new bollards, signs, stripes and lights were installed to enhance safety, DTS said.

“The previous asphalt path surface in this section was heavily weathered, which created a bumpy ride and made the facility less comfortable and usable f

See Full Page