The Bikeway Plan; April 1979-County of Hawaii

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■ X low PLANNING DEPARTMENT 25 A1. PUNI STREET HILO* HAWAII 90720 IMBEIRT'T. MATA YOSHI 1 Mayor COUNTY OF SIDNEY M. FUKE HAWAII Dior DUA.NE KANURA Depay Dkolmor November 30, 1979 To: The Citizens of Hawaii County As alternate means of transportation are sought, the establishment of bikeways deserves serious consideration. While the Bikeway Plan was developed in resRonse to growing concerns for the safety of the bicyclist, it included consideration of other plans and programs. By planning for the best use of bicycles, in conjunction with other modes of transportation, the bikeway system can complete the transportation network. The primary goal of the Bikeway Plan is to guide the development of a safe and useable bikeway system. A system which is both safe and functional will in turn encourage bicycling for recreational and utility /commuter purposes. The Planning Department, Planning Commission, other govern- mental agencies, and the general public have generated considerable time and effort in the development of the plan. Public hearings on The Bikeway Plan were held by the Planning Commission on June 23 and 30, 1977, in Hilo and Kona, respectively. The public comments were very valuable and confirmed the irreplaceable principle of citizen participation in the planning process. As a result of the public's inputs, the Planning Department re-analyzed the initial draft of the plan and presented its final recommendation to the Planning Commission, At its meeting on December 14, 1975. the Commission voted to send a favorable recommendation to the County Council on The Bikeway Plan. Subsequently, on April 15, 1979, the County Council voted to approve ordinance No. 435 adopting The Bikeway Plan for the County of Hawaii, State of Hawaii We are therefore pleased to transmit for your information The Bikeway Plan for the County of Hawaii. Sincerely, S NEY FUKE Planning Director