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EXHIBIT A Policy TRAN-1.6: Kailua or Makaeo Village as a Transit Hub. The redevelopment of Kailua [shall] should include a plan to create an intra-Kona transportation service, with Kailua Village or Makaeo Village as the "hub" or transit center. Buses would operate from Captain Cook to the Kailua or Makaeo Village hub. At the hub, buses would intersect with other routes operating from Keohokalole Highway (Mid-Level Road), the frontage road, and other Kona destinations. Transfers for continued travel would be made at this location. Action IRAN-1.6a: Determine the location, design, and function of the major transit hub (MT, PD, 1-2). Action TRAN-1.6b: Determine funding and construction schedule (MT, PD, 2-3). Action TRAN-1.6c: Identify Kailua urban transit routes, including phasing and transfer points (MT, 2-3). Policy TRAN-1.7: Transit Route to Rural Town Transit-Oriented Developments (TODs). The existing rural towns between Honalo and Captain Cook are encouraged to be redeveloped as TODs with Mamalahoa Highway (Highway 190) functioning as a Secondary Transit Route connecting these villages to Kailua or Makaeo Village. Action TRAN-1.7a: Establish a route to Kailua or Makaeo Village with enhanced frequency and in coordination with rural paratransit service (MT, 1-2). Action TRAN-1.7b: Master plan transit stations in coordination with Rural Town redevelopment (MT, PD, 3-5). Also refer to Policy LU-3.1 and Figure 4.3b. Objective TRAN-2 Street Network Connectivity. To develop a system of interconnected roads in Kona that will provide alternative transportation routes that will disperse automobile trips and reduce their length, while not compromising the through functions of arterials and major collectors with excessive intersections. A highly connected transportation system within Kona's Urban Area (UA) serves to do the following: (a) provides safe choices for drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians; (b) promotes walking and bicycling; (c) connects neighborhoods to each other and to popular destinations, such as schools, parks, shopping, libraries, and post offices, among others; (d) provides opportunities for residents to increase their level of physical activity each day by creating walkable neighborhoods with adequate connections to destinations; (e) reduces vehicle miles traveled and travel time, thus improving air quality and mitigating the effects of auto emissions on the health of residents and the environment; (f) reduces emergency response times; (g) increases effectiveness of municipal service delivery; (h) restores arterial street capacity to better serve regional long-distance travel needs; and (i) provides increased emergency evacuation opportunities. New development that is not well-connected with existing neighborhoods contributes more cars and creates greater traffic congestion on collector roads. When new development is integrated into existing 7