Maui County residents asked to participate in survey about potential interisland ferry

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Maui County is asking residents to participate in a survey about a potential interisland ferry between Maui, Lanai, and Molokai.

The County is collecting input on-demand routes and other preferences in an online survey available now.

The results are expected to be reviewed in February.

The survey will be available through Aug. 3.

The community is also encouraged to share insights at the following workshops:

• Lanai: Monday, July 29, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Lānaʻi Public Library, 333 Fraser Ave., Lānaʻi City
• Lahaina: Tuesday, July 30, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Lahaina Civic Center, 1840 Honoapiʻilani Highway, Lahaina
• Kahului: Wednesday, July 31, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Kahului Community Center, 275 Uhu St., Kahului
• Molokai: Thursday, Aug. 1, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Kualapuʻu Community Center, 1 Uwao St., Kualapuʻu

“As we conduct the Maui County Ferry Feasibility Study, it is important for us to hear from the community on potential routes, frequency and other factors for an intracounty ferry that would connect Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi with Maui,” said County Department of Transportation Director Marc Takamori.

“The community will drive the conceptual plan, and we will continue public outreach to make sure we are drafting a proposal that reflects residents’ needs and concerns.”