The Maui News

An organization that helps plan for transportation funding and projects on Maui is seeking input to assist in developing its public outreach programs related to federally funded roads and multiuse trails.

Input will be used to update the Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization’s public participation plan in its transportation planning efforts.

“We rely on the public for assistance in the Maui MPO’s decision-making efforts,” Yuki Lei Sugimura, chairperson of the Maui MPO Policy Board, said in a news release Monday. “An updated public engagement framework will assist us in making sure that our communication to the public is effective, and that voices are heard as we plan for Maui Island’s transportation future.”

The Maui MPO is a local agency that partners with the state and county to comprehensively plan for federally funded and regionally significant transportation systems on Maui.

The survey asks about the public’s experiences interacting with the MPO and takes about five minutes to complete, according to the news release.

“We’ve experienced a shift in communication, outreach and participation during the recent pandemic,” said Kathleen Ross Aoki, chairperson of the Maui MPO technical advisory committee. “We are excited to update this public engagement plan to reflect our new reality, and reach more people than ever before.”

To access the survey, visit mauimpo.org.

For questions about the Maui MPO, email Yukilei.Sugimura@mauicounty.us.