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PUNA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN Transportation: 4.2 Mass Transit   Action 4.2.3.c (page 4-4) Develop transit hubs at the following locations: Kea’au (Primary Hub): In-town location <br />near commercial centers or on State lands adjacent to the soccer fields; second site could include a new Mass Transit Agency (MTA) base yard and headquarters; Pāhoa (Secondary Hub): <br />On County-owned sites, either adjacent to Pāhoa Community Center or on Highway 130 near Kahakai Boulevard where the new fire and police stations are planned; Volcano (Secondary Hub): <br />Either at Cooper Center or on other available land; and Mountain View or South Kulani (Secondary Hub).  (4.2.1) Goals: a) Mass transportation options are increased for all Puna <br />residents. b) Transit service and improvements reinforce and complement the development of village/town centers. c) A greater percentage of commuters use mass transit. (4.2.2) <br />Objectives: Convert the present Hele-On bus routes and services to a “hub-and-spoke” system, with paratransit vehicles bringing passengers from outlying areas to Hele-On Bus hubs <br />and also distributing passengers within the Hilo area. Coordinate County transit services with special needs paratransit services and school transportation. Provide park-and-ride lots <br />at key regional sites to promote commuter ridership. Strengthen County capability and resources to operate the transit system and increase ridership. Ensure that pedestrians can access <br />bus stops safely.