STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (STIP) for FISCAL YEARS 2008 – 2011

Notice is hereby given that the STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (SDOT) will be holding statewide public informational meetings to discuss and solicit comments on the Draft STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (STIP) for FISCAL YEARS 2008 – 2011 (+2).  We encourage participation in these meetings, as comments received will help to guide the finalization of the STIP. The STIP is a four-year programming implementation document that identifies STATE and COUNTY transportation projects, statewide, to be funded, in part, with Federal Highway and Transit funds.

Copies are available for public review and comment and may be obtained by calling (808) 587-6355 or can be accessed on-line at www.hawaii.gov/dot/stp/stip

The Public Informational Meetings on the Island of MAUI have been scheduled as follows:

LAHAINA Meeting #1
Date: Monday, May 21, 2007
Time: 7:00 P.M.
Location: Lahaina Civic Center Social Hall
1840 Honoapiilani Highway, Lahaina

KIHEI Meeting #2
Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Time: 7:00 P.M.
Location: Kamalii Elementary School Cafeteria
180 Alanui Kealii Road Kihei

KAHULUI Meeting #3
Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Time: 7:00 P.M.
Location:   State Department of Transportation, Highways Division, Maui District Office Conference Room
650 Palapala Drive, Kahului

MAKAWAO meeting #4
Date: Thursday, May 24, 2007
Time: 7:00 P.M.
Location: Eddie Tam Memorial Center Gymnasium
931 Makawao Avenue, Makawao

Comments may also be submitted by E-mail, mail, or FAX to:

E-mail Address:
Hwy.Stip.Projects@hawaii.gov

Mailing Address:
Highway Planning Branch
869 Punchbowl Street, Room 301, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

FAX Number:
(808) 587-1787

Special accommodations are available upon request three (3) days prior to the meeting date, to the Department of Transportation, Highway Planning Branch. Telephone (808) 587-1830.