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"(c) The improvement of transportation service shall be encouraged. (d) Consider the provision of adequate transportation systems to enhance the economic viability of a given area. (e) Develop a comprehensive, islandwide multi -modal transportation plan that identifies the location and operation of automobile, mass transit, bicycle and pedestrian systems, in coordination with appropriate Federal and State agencies. (f) Work with various non - profit agencies to coordinate transportation opportunities." ; and WHEREAS, section 13.4.3 of the County of Hawai`i General Plan provides the following mass transit policies: "(a) Improve the integration of transportation and land use planning in order to optimize the use, efficiency, and accessibility of existing and proposed mass transportation systems. (b) Support and encourage the development of alternative modes of transportation, such as enhanced bus services and bicycle paths. (c) Incorporate, where appropriate, bicycle routes, lanes, and paths within road rights - of -way in conformance with The Bikeway Plan for the County of Hawaii. (d) Provisions to enhance the mobility of minors, non - licensed adults, low - income, elderly, and people with disabilities shall be made." ; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that it supports the establishment of a Hawai`i County complete streets policy. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Hawai`i Department of Public Works and Planning Department are encouraged to continue working with the State of Hawai`i and various community organizations to ensure the completion and implementation of a complete streets policy for the County of Hawai`i. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Public Works and /or Planning Department shall submit a complete streets progress report to the County Council within six months of the adoption of this resolution. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall forward a copy of this resolution to the Honorable Mayor William P. Kenoi, the Director of the Department of Public Works, the Planning Director, and Executive Director Laura Dierenfield of the Peoples Advocacy for Trails Hawai`i (PATH).