LAHAINA, Hawaii — The County of Maui invites public feedback and ideas regarding parking experiences in Lahaina at an open house for the Park Maui program on March 25.

The open house takes place from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Outlets of Maui at 900 Front St. in the central Banyan Tree Courtyard across from Michael Kors and Gap stores.

Park Maui is the county’s parking management program designed to minimize congestion and overcrowding at popular destinations. The program is being implemented in phases at parks, beaches and small towns. In Lahaina, the pilot phase is focused on the Luakini Street parking lot and nearby areas.

The pilot phase is subject to Maui County Council approval. In the pilot phase, registered Maui residents can park for free at parks and beaches at any time, plus receive one to two hours of free or discounted parking in small towns. Under the proposal, non-Maui County residents can purchase either weekly or discounted monthly beach parking passes.

Open house attendees can test pay station options, ask questions about the equipment and provide feedback. Final recommendations for pay station equipment will incorporate the feedback.

The open house will also provide the opportunity to gather input on bike parking, road congestion during boat days, alternative transportation and parking lot improvements in Lahaina.

Phase one of the pilot program included Ulua/Mokapu Beach and Kamaole I, II and III in Kihei. Phase two will focus on Lahaina and Wailuku.

Maui County residents can visit the Park Maui website for information on the program and sign up to receive notifications when registration begins for free beach parking. Visitors can also sign up for beach parking passes.

Sarah Yamanaka covers events, environmental and community news for Spectrum News Hawaii. She can be reached at sarah.yamanaka@charter.com.