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PUNA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN Transportation: 4.2 Mass Transit   Action 4.2.3.b (page 4-4) Improve transit service operations by: Increasing transit service to a minimum of two <br />additional runs during peak hours; Establishing demand responsive transit in subdivisions; Providing commuter express bus service from Pāhoa to Hilo and Volcano to Hilo with local bus <br />or paratransit services to fed selected stops in order to provide service to a broader area; and Establishing a hub-and-spoke transit system, in which transit circulators are teamed <br />with trunk routes on major highways.  (4.2.1) Goals: a) Mass transportation options are increased for all Puna residents. b) Transit service and improvements reinforce and complement <br />the development of village/town centers. c) A greater percentage of commuters use mass transit. (4.2.2) Objectives: Convert the present Hele-On bus routes and services to a <br />“hub-and-spoke” system, with paratransit vehicles bringing passengers from outlying areas to Hele-On Bus hubs and also distributing passengers within the Hilo area. Coordinate County <br />transit services with special needs paratransit services and school transportation. Provide park-and-ride lots at key regional sites to promote commuter ridership. Strengthen County <br />capability and resources to operate the transit system and increase ridership. Ensure that pedestrians can access bus stops safely.