Honolulu officials have decide to remove the iconic 3,922-step Haiku Stairs, also known as Stairway to Heaven. Currently there is a $1,000 fine for those caught trespassing at the stairs. The city’s decision to remove the steps has been years in the making.
The decision to “remove the Haiku Stairs and its accessory structures to stop trespassing, reduce disturbances to local neighborhoods, increase public safety, remove potential liability to the city, and protect the environment.”