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at capacity right now. Adding at least 100 vehicles to the morning and afternoon rush <br />hour traffic will exacerbate an already intolerable traffic situation on both Highways 19 <br />and 190. And the intersection of Highway 190 and Kaiminani is particularly dangerous <br />because its not yet signalized, and theres a tremendous backup on that road every <br />morning. <br />Second issue is school transportation. We note that the application fails to mention the <br />need for school transportation, which will be required given the proposal to construct 100 <br />two-bedroom housing units at prices affordable to ‚families.ƒ We leave it to the <br />Department of Education to comment on the projects effect on schools, but point out that <br />school bus transportation will add to the traffic woes on Highways 19 and 190 and their <br />intersections with Kaiminani, and that the site plan should assure maximum safety for <br />school children going to the bus. <br />Thirdissuewasbikeandwalkingpaths.Similarly,thesiteplanshouldincludesafebike <br />and walking paths for residents. <br />So our recommendations are: That we urge that the applicant be required to report on the <br />projects effect on Highway 19 and Highway 190 traffic, and the intersections of those <br />roads with Kaiminani, given the many other proposed and planned development projects <br />along Highway 19 between Kailua town and the airport. And, two, report on the planned <br />accommodations for school bus transportation. If, as we anticipate, the added traffic will <br />further exacerbate congestion in the area, this project should be postponed until planned <br />but as yet unfunded improvements to Highway 19 between the harbor and the airport are <br />completed by the State Department of Transportation, and the Highway 190/Kaiminani <br />intersection is signalized. <br />So, thats all I have to say for now. Thank you for your consideration; and Ill be happy <br />to answer any questions. Thank you. <br />FUJIKAWA:Commissioners, any questions with the testifier? Springer, go <br />ahead? <br />SPRINGER:Not at Mr. Gimpel but of, to the Director regarding his, <br />Mr. Gimpels comments on the Highway 190/Kaiminani intersection and it becoming <br />signalized. Is there any timeframe for that? <br />FUJIKAWA:Director? <br />YUEN:Not that I know of. <br />FUJIKAWA:Any other questions? If not, John, go ahead. John Aikele? <br />AIKELE:I didnt come prepared to speak on this subject today. I come <br />concerning another issue, but we live in the Palisades. Im surprised that the Palisades <br />Board is not represented here this morning, certainly its an issue all the residents of <br />12 <br /> <br />