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(d) Weather resistant bike racks are suggested to encourage cyclists into downtown Hilo as shown in Figure 4. (e) Street furniture should be located at areas of high pedes- trian activities. These areas should be identified by HRA as development in the downtown area increases. Initially, street furniture should be located at the pedestrian intersec- tion improvements on Keawe Street, around Kalakaua Park and at various locations along Kamehameha Avenue. {f) Where there are no canopies to protect pedestrians at inter- sections, corner shelters may be used as in Figure 5. Poten- tial locations include appropriate corners in the Keawe Street pedestrian area and at public lots. 7.8 Parks and Open Space (a) Kalakaua Park: Kalakaua Park should be developed as the focus of the Kalakaua Park Heritage Area. The cut -stone sidewalk pavers, the cut -stone terraces and the stone curbs around the park shall be restored and remain as permanent fixtures. Benches should be placed around the park edge with clear and easy access from the street to encourage pedestrian use. Old- fashioned street light fixtures should be used around the park. A bust or full statue of King Kalakaua should also be placed in Kalakaua Park on a cut -stone platform. Paved areas in the park; should be composed of cut -stone whenever possible. (b) Lincoln Park: Lincoln Park should remain as a resource for downtown shoppers, employees and residents. Park use should be encouraged by the placement of canopy trees and benches around the park's edge. (c) Moroheau Park: A wide range of user and recreational facilities should be provided. 7.9 Bus Terminal (a) Sufficient paved area should be provided for the maneu- vering and parking of County busses. (b) Passengers should be able to embark and disembark without crossing vehicle traffic lanes. (c) Passenger waiting areas should provide shelter from the weather, sitting and standing areas, an up -to -date bus schedule and restroom facilities. Additional amenities may include newspaper racks, trash receptacles, ash urns and a snack bar. -14-