Beyond their recreational value, public trails, bikeways and pathways do much to revive Hawaii’s unique history, preserve its fragile environment and build strong community relationships. The ability to talk story with a neighbor, fish along the shoreline, ride a horse through the mountains, go for a walk with one’s spouse or ride a bike to school are the daily activities of life in Hawaii that build trust, connect all of us both socially and culturally, provide daily physical activity, reduce energy demand and keep pollutants out of the air and water. In a very fundamentally human way, trails, pathways and bikeways have the unique ability to stitch our community together into a healthy, equitable and sustainable tapestry of life in Hawaii. PATH’s board of directors, staff and 1,000-strong membership work to carefully thread the needle of leadership with resources from government, the private sector and the community in order to sew together these important investments in trails, pathways and bikeways for our sustainable future.
Strategic Focus
The work PATH does to connect communities with pathways and bikeways falls into four key strategic areas:
- Shifting Investments & Guiding Development and Preservation of shared use pathways, shoulder bikeways, ancient and historic trails.
- Building a Culture of Safety and Shared Responsibility through our Share the Road with Aloha Campaign.
- Advocating for Change by advancing policy to make public rights of way safe for all. PATH was part of a collaborative group that helped to pass Safe Routes to School legislation (Act 100) and the Hawaii Complete Street Law (Act 54). PATH is also active pursuing Active Transportation (walking and bicycling) as a solutions for Hawaii’s Clean Energy Future;
- Promoting Active Living by assisting with over 50 community events island wide, hosting the PATH 5K/10K, Kona Brewers Festival Run for Hops and ‘Ohana Bicycle Rodeos island wide, publishing the online Wiki Wiki Weekend Warrior Community Event Guide and the Hawaii Island Bike Guide.
