‘Rice Street Reveal’ Event with Music, Food, Vendors Sunday

Left to right, CKaweeks, Graffreaky, Mung Monster, Marko, San, Laycie Love, East 3, TKay, Carol Yotsuda and Chris during the 2018 Rice Street Block Party.

The public is invited to the Rice Street Reveal event along the shared-use path by ‘Eiwa Street in Līhu‘e on Sunday, Jan. 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to a news release from the County of Kaua‘i.

The free event, featuring local craft vendors, live music and food trucks, celebrates portions of the Līhu‘e Town Core Mobility and Revitalization project that are near completion.

“We are excited to be unveiling our shared-use path, transit hub, and the Līhu‘e Lua,” Mayor Derek Kawakami said. “I would like to thank the Rice Street Business Association, Līhu‘e Business Association, and the Rice Street Reveal Committee for their diligent work to make this event possible.”

The Līhu‘e Town Core Mobility and Revitalization project is mostly funded from the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) program. In 2015, the County of Kaua‘i was awarded this $15.1 million TIGER grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The county is funding an additional $2 million for the project. TIGER grants are targeted investments for local communities that increase safety, create jobs, and modernize the country’s infrastructure.

The Līhu‘e Town Core Mobility and Revitalization project includes streetscape improvements, development of a transit hub, new and expanded sidewalks, a shared-use path, improved bus stops and bike facilities, safer pedestrian crossings, and dedicated on-street parking.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact Milissa Ceria at 808-840-3282 or visit www.revitalizelihuetown.com. The project website includes construction schedule updates.

If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, contact the Office of Economic Development at 241-4946 and rmelton@kauai.gov as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible will allow adequate time to fulfill your request. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille or electronic copy.