Introduction
Potential Bicycle City Hawaii Locations
Alternative Energy Organizations & Companies in Hawaii
Hawaii Animal & Wildlife Organizations
Hawaii Business Organizations & Resources
Hawaii Education Organizations & Resources
Hawaii Environmental Groups
Hawaii International Groups
Hawaii State Government
Conclusion

The lush climate, breathtaking scenery and number of people looking to relocate to the Aloha State create a unique opportunity for the development of Bicycle City, Hawaii, on one of the six main islands.

Conservation is a key foundation of the island state, with numerous special interest groups and communitywide representatives sharing key goals with a potential Bicycle City, HI, development. Such tenets include promotion of a green approach, protection of island ecosystems, restoration of air and water quality, protection and restoration of the land, and conservation and protection of Hawaii's resources by development of alternative energy sources such as solar and wind power.

Hawaii Bicycle City research shows that while costly, land is available for development. This is particularly true for land slated for environmentally-conscious projects such as the potential Bicycle City, HI.

Conservation is in sharp focus on the Big Island of Hawaii and Maui, in particular, which fits with the goals of a possible Hawaii Bicycle City development. Renewable energy initiatives such as wind-energy resources are on the rise, with both federal and Hawaii tax credits for residential and commercial applications. Wind farm electricity generators include 2006 additions of Hawaii Renewable Development on the Big Island and Kaheawa Pastures on Maui. Solar initiatives include a cash rebate for solar water heating system installation by Hawaiian energy providers HECO, HELCO and MECO. The program has become one of the most successful in the nation since inception in 1996. Hawaii also reduces landfill use and creates energy through the garbage-to-energy efforts of companies such as HPower. Garbage is burned to supply 46 MW of electricity to HECO. Meanwhile, the possibilities of hydrogen fuel are being evaluated at the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute (HNEI).

Renewable resources are particularly scarce on the island state, so it makes sense to use of public transportation and alternative non-motorized modes, two goals of a potential Bicycle City, HI, development. An extensive O'ahu bus network called TheBus is in place in the city and county of Honolulu.

Hawaii's terrain is covered with mountains (and volcanoes) that extend from sea level to nearly 14,000 feet. The terrain and ocean winds create significant rainfall differences from place to place (and day to day), and infrequent severe storms. The Pacific Ocean surrounding Hawaii averages 25-30 inches a year, but islands receive as much as 15 times that amount in some places, and less than one third of it in others. Hawaii's climate has mild temperatures throughout the year, along with moderate humidity and northeast trade winds. For most of Hawaii, there are two seasons: "summer" (May to September) and "winter" (October to April).The warmest months are August and September, and the coolest months are February and March. The tropical state’s length of day and temperature are relatively even year round; the longest day is 13.5 hours and shortest 11 hours (compared to 15.5 and 8.5 for Maine).

There are six Hawaiian islands, all of which offer opportunities for unique Hawaiian Bicycle City community development.

• Population: 40,158
• Average Annual Rainfall: 74 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperature: Jan. – 77, Feb. – 77, Mar. – 77, Apr. – 78, May – 77, Jun. – 81, Jul. – 82, Aug. – 84, Sep. – 84, Oct. – 82, Nov. – 78, Dec. – 78
• Water: Hilo Bay, Wailoa River, Wailuku River
• Adjacent Public Land: Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, Akaka Falls State Park, Carlsmith Beach Park, Richardson Ocean Park, Wailoa River State Park
• Zip Codes: 96720
• Other Highlights: Hilo is home to Liliuokalani Gardens, Hilo Nursery and Arboretum and the Waiakea Fishpond.

• Population: 7,129
• Average Annual Rainfall: 76 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperature: Jan. – 77, Feb. – 77, Mar. – 77, Apr. – 78, May – 77, Jun. – 81, Jul. – 82, Aug. – 84, Sep. – 84, Oct. – 82, Nov. – 78, Dec. – 78
• Water: Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area, Wailuku River State Park
• Adjacent Public Land: Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, ‘Akaka Falls State Park, Kalopa State Recreation Area, Kona Coast State Park
• Zip Codes: 96725
• Other Highlights: Holualoa is considered an artists' retreat and one of Hawaii's small, country towns.

• Population: 9,472
• Average Monthly Rainfall: 43.5 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan. – 77, Feb. – 78, Mar. – 78, Apr. – 78, May – 81, Jun. – 84, Jul. – 84, Aug. – 84, Sep. – 84, Oct. – 84, Nov. – 80, Dec. – 78
• Water: Polihale State Park, Wailua River State Park
• Adjacent Public Land: Koko’e State Park, Na Pali Coast State Park, Waimea Canyon State Park
• Zip Codes: 96746
• Other Highlights: The island features numerous charming neighborhoods.

• Population: 3,401
• Average Annual Rainfall: 34.7 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan. – 76, Feb. – 75, Mar. – 75, Apr. – 74, May – 76, Jun. – 78, Jul. – 79, Aug. – 78, Sep. – 79, Oct. – 78, Nov. – 76, Dec. – 77
• Water: Hulopoe Bay, Polihua Beach
• Adjacent Public Land: Dole Park
• Zip Codes: 96763
• Other Highlights: Lanai City is home to the Orchid House and Gardens, Lana’i Conference Center; golden sand beaches and many hidden and off-road bike paths.

• Population: 21,662
• Average Annual Rainfall: 21.1 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperature: Jan. – 78, Feb. – 80, Mar. – 81, Apr. – 82, May – 84, Jun. – 85, Jul. – 86, Aug. – 87, Sep. – 87, Oct. – 86, Nov. – 84, Dec. – 81
• Water: Makena State Park
• Adjacent Public Lands: Iao Valley State Park, Wai’anapanapa State Park, Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area
• Zip Codes: 96732
• Other Highlights: Kahului is home to the Garden of Eden Arboretum & Botanical Gardens and to the summit of Haleakala Crater.

• Population: 2,648
• Average Annual Rainfall: 28.8 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan. – 77, Feb. – 77, Mar. – 78, Apr. – 78, May – 81, Jun. – 84, Jul. – 84, Aug. – 85, Sep. – 85, Oct. – 84, Nov. – 81, Dec. – 78
• Water: Papohaku Beach and Kaupoa Beach
• Adjacent Public Land: Pala’au State Park
• Zip Codes: 96748
• Other Highlights: Visitors and residents can enjoy the history of the Molokai War Memorial and the Maui Princess; as well as off-road non-motorized use trails and paths and white sand beaches.

• Population: 3,761
• Average Annual Rainfall: 76.5 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperature: Jan. – 77, Feb. – 77, Mar. – 77, Apr. – 78, May – 77, Jun. – 81, Jul. – 82, Aug. – 84, Sep. – 84, Oct. – 82, Nov. – 78, Dec. – 78
• Water: Hawaiian Waters, Hanauma Bay Marine Preserve, Hanauma Bay State Underwater Park, Kaka’ako Waterfront Park; Waikiki Beach
• Adjacent Public Lands: Bowfin Memorial Park, He’eia State Park, Ka’ena Point State Park, Kahana Valley State Park
• Zip Codes: 96791
• Other Highlights: History buffs will enjoy the Battleship Missouri Memorial and the Arizona Memorial.

Cited Sources

• General Information About Hawaii’s Climate
• Hawaii Visitors & Conventions Bureau
• Hawaii Wind Farm News Release
• Kaheawa Wind Power
• KIUC Solar Water Heating Rebate Program
• TheBus Home Page

Other Sources

• US Census Bureau
• The Weather Channel
• Addresses.com
• Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources

• Hawaii Electric Company
• Hawaii Natural Energy Institute
• Kaheawa Wind Power
• Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority
• Puna Geothermal Venture
• Renewable Energy Services, Inc.
• Renewable Hawaii

• Animal Rights Hawai'i
• East Maui Animal Refuge
• Hawaii Division of Forestry and Wildlife
• Hawaii Dog Clubs
• Hawaii Island Humane Society
• Hawaii Watchable Wildlife Project
• Hawaii Wildlife Fund
• Paws Across Hawaii

• Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii
• Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism
• Hawaii Coffee Association
• Hawaii Small Business Development Center
• Hawai'i Visitors & Conventions Bureau
• Hawaii’s Official Tourism Site
• O'ahu Visitor's Bureau

• Hawaii Department of the Attorney General
• Hawaii Governor’s Office
• Hawaii Official Government Website
• Hawaii State Legislature
• State Foundation on Culture and the Arts

From lush valley trails to coastal treks, Hawaii, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Oahu and Kauai offer a Bicycle City, Hawaii, development intriguing options. The Aloha State’s climate makes non-vehicle transportation a viable year-round option. The dramatic scenery, public land and varying terrain of the six main islands offer scenery as well as outdoor activities. Bicycle City, HI, could further become as asset to the state’s environmental consciousness as well as the state’s well-established tourism industry.