K ULEANA and Mālama The Hanalei Initiative

The Hanalei Initiative is a nonprofit formed to identify and solve the immediate and longterm community and environmental needs of Hanalei and Kaua‘i’s North Shore. They operate under the premise of “Community Led, Government Supported.” Their mission is to identify needs and execute effective networks and partnerships to develop and implement practical solutions for Kaua‘i’s North Shore.

In partnership with the community and local government agencies, The Hanalei Initiative works to reduce the amount of traffic on North Shore roadways. The group established the North Shore Shuttle, which provides transportation to and from Hā‘ena State Park for both residents and visitors.

To date, the shuttle has transported over 200,000 riders, resulting in the reduction of over 90,000 vehicles from local roads. gohaena.com

Recently, the group has contributed to the betterment of the Hanalei community by focusing on the management of and resource allocation to local parks, including efforts to improve water quality.