The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is seeking public input on future land transportation needs for Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi as part of its Statewide Long-Range Land Transportation Plan update. The plan, which extends through 2045, aims to address current and anticipated challenges such as congestion, safety concerns, sea-level rise, erosion, and changing travel patterns. It also involves working with community members to identify priorities and solutions.
A series of public meetings held in March 2025 presented the plan’s goals, objectives, and an overview of existing and forecasted conditions. During these sessions, surveys were conducted to gather feedback on transportation needs and opportunities. At the upcoming meeting in April 2026, HDOT will present results from these surveys along with findings from scenario planning tasks, financial forecasts, and funding strategies.
“Share your thoughts at the Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi public meeting. A presentation will kick off the session.”
For those unable to attend the virtual meeting, additional information and recordings are available on the project website (Statewide and Regional LRLTPʻs).
“To request language interpretation, an auxiliary aid or special services (e.g. sign language, interpreter, materials in alternate format), please contact the HDOT Public Affairs Office prior to the meeting date. Please submit requests in a timely manner to allow for an adequate period to fulfill requests.”
“Text telephone (TTY) users may use the telecommunication relay service (TRS) to contact HDOT.”
HDOT manages a range of transportation facilities across Hawaii’s six major islands—including airports for domestic and international carriers, commercial harbors, and a statewide highway system—supporting both people and goods movement (official website). The department operates 11 commercial service airports, four general aviation airports, nine commercial harbors, and maintains about 2,450 lane miles of highways (official website). As part of Hawaii’s executive branch (official website), HDOT collaborates with federal agencies like the Federal Aviation Administration and U.S. Coast Guard as well as county departments (official website). Its mission is to deliver a safe, efficient, accessible, and sustainable transportation system that supports economic growth and quality of life throughout Hawaii (official website).
For more details or assistance regarding participation in the upcoming meeting or access needs, individuals are encouraged to contact the HDOT Public Affairs Office.