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Park, thus increasing its potential distance by 19.8 miles through creation of a trail network. The Old Volcano Trail will benefit economic development of the Puna and Kau districts by increasing the number of visitor attractions in the area, thus increasing opportunities for jobs and other income-producing opportunities for local residents. The Trail will also provide community enhancements by strengthening natural resources for cultural, educational and recreational opportunities for local residents. 10. Planning and Coordination: The Old Volcano Trail is classified as a "Priority Level I" project in the 2003 Bike Plan Hawaii, the 10 -year master plan for the State Department of Transportation to integrate bicycling into the state's transportation system. The Old Volcano Trail abstract for property ownership was completed by the State Trails & Access Program ("Na Ala Hele"), which is part of the Division of Forestry and Wildlife at the Department of Land & Natural Resources. 11. Current and Future Traffic: Current users of the Old Volcano Trail are estimated at 50 visitors and residents annually, based on observations made by area residents. Future users of the Old Volcano Trail are estimated at 1,500 visitors and residents annually. 12. Project Administration: Project to be administered by the County of Hawaii, through its Department of Public Works. 13. Amount of Federal PLHD Funds Requested: $100,000 Metes & Bounds Survey ($40,000) Trail Design & Construction Plan ($60,000) 14. Commitment of Other Funds: $15,000 (Hawaii Tourism Authority, 2003-04) 15. Previous PLHD Funding: $0 16. Future Funding Needs: Phase I: $350,000 for installation of 2-4' wide natural tread Phase II: $3,220,000 for design and construction of shared use bicycle path 17. Project Schedule: Metes & Bounds Survey: July 2004 to November 2004 Trail Design & Construction Plan: September 2004 to January 2005 2