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use Kuakini Highway to access and leave the project, which will invariably increase congestion on that two-lane road and result in increased traffic through the residential development proposed by Suffolk. Third: Trip Length Reduction argument. We understand and recognize that the proposed development will somewhat reduce trip length for area residents to and from commercial and office uses, but it will nevertheless add significantly to the already congested traffic on Route 11 and on Kuakini Highway. We have another, a few other safety issues with respect to the Puaa Development. Were concerned that speeding on the 60 foot wide mauka-makai road to be constructed that connects Route 11 and Kuakini Highway will raise safety problems, especially as it crosses the proposed 250-unit housing project makai of the subject property. Soinviewofthoseconcerns,andoftheMayorsoppositiontocommercialdevelopment, where supporting infrastructure is already operating at capacity, as we know it is, we urge that you carefully evaluate these traffic-related considerations and apparent shortcomings of the TIAR, and delay the project until: 1) the community development plan is in place; and 2) infrastructure is sufficient to accommodate the anticipated increase in traffic. At the very least, we ask that you: 1)Prohibit occupancy until the Pualani Estates/Route 11 intersection is signalized and fully channelized, including a northbound left-turn pocket lane from Route 11. 2)Require the Applicant to provide right-turn deceleration lanes from Route 11 into both of the access driveways, and a right-turn acceleration lane from the right- in/right-out driveway onto Route 11. 3)Reduce the speed limit on Route 11 to 45 miles an hour from Hualalai Road south to the Kuakini Highway/Route 11 intersection. I know that isnt your jurisdiction but that could be your recommendation. 4)Require a left-turn pocket lane from Kuakini Highway into the mauka-makai road, and right-turn deceleration and acceleration lanes into and out of the mauka- makai road at its intersection with Kuakini Highway, and a pedestrian grade separation (either overpass or underpass) or a pedestrian-activated stoplight at that intersection to facilitate safe pedestrian access from nearby subdivisions along Kuakini Highway. Lets get rid of the cars to go shopping a few blocks away and allow people to cross Kuakini Highway into the area. 5)Lastly, limit speed on the mauka-makai road between Route 11 and Kuakini Highway to 25 miles an hour, require a traffic-calming design, and provide sidewalks and bike paths. 24