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November 24, 2014 Mayor Caldwell's Press Office: 768-5768 (cell 489-0341)   *Traffic Advisory* Update on Protected Bike Lane and parking on King Street   HONOLULU - Installation of the King Street Protected Bike Lane on the left (mauka) side of King Street from Alapai Street to Isenberg Street is nearing completion.  Mayor Caldwell will lead a grand opening celebration ride on Saturday, December 6 at 1 p.m.   Beginning Monday, November 24, on-street parking will open between Alapai Street and Pensacola Street in marked stalls adjacent to the protected bike lane.  Meters are located on the curb and users of the on-street parking stalls are expected to pay for parking during posted times. * Parking on King Street is prohibited (tow-away zone) during the evening rush hours of 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.    Motorists driving on King Street should note that beginning Monday, cars will be parked next to the protected bike lane (except during evening rush hour) and motorists should merge one lane to the right well in advance of the parked cars.   Motorists are reminded that they should never drive or park on the King Street Protected Bike Lane.    Motorists turning left off of King Street should turn from the lane next to the protected bike lane.    Green paint signifies potential conflict zones, such as driveways and street intersections. Green paint is a reminder to motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians alike that they must slow down, exercise caution, and safely merge in that area.    For more information, please visit the city's King Street Protected Bike Lane webpage at: http://www.honolulu.gov/bicycle/kingcycletrack   *Persons with disabilities displaying a placard are permitted to park for 2 ½ hours free.    -END-   Hawaii Bicycling League grand opening press release here.