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We do not understand the reason there is little or no follow up. We do not <br />understand the reason MTA and council members are not serving us in a <br />way that is engaging with the public . <br />We do not understand what the obstacle is in communicating with the public. We do not <br />understand what happened to the grant money we were told was received by the County to help <br />implement the Hub and spoke system in Puna.( Thats a very very big question we want <br />answered.) <br />Please help us to understand. <br />If in fact MTA HAS been communicating with AC community leadership and <br />we are not included in their loop, we would appreciate this <br />information. <br />The perception is that MTA is disregarding the public. <br />There is a Puna PCDP participants group on the web, newspapers,PCDP AC <br />and radio that can be used to answer questions and to keep Puna updated <br />on MTA issues and implementation status. <br />It takes time to attend MTSC meetings and resources.( no buses are <br />available to get to and from meetings. Those with the need can not be <br />present.) It takes time and energy to focus and stay engaged with this <br />challenging issue. We have been instructed to, "be patient." Over a <br />decade of waiting demonstrates reasonable patience. <br />The public remains engaged as County leadership and admin changes with elections and <br />retirement. It is not the publics job to impart the plan to new leadership and bring them up to <br />speed Nevertheless we have diligently and patiently done just that. In response to our efforts we <br />have received absolutely no recognition or gratitude expressed for our help and service. What is <br />that about ? ?? <br />Puna is challenged with difficult and uncertain times. Some of us are serving in capacities with <br />CERT, ARC, PCDP CERS and other service <br />tasks.Its a busy time!! <br />We do not know what the lava flow will present to us. <br />We ask MTA to support us now in our transportation needs. <br />We have a viable, and planned solution for buses in Puna. This plan was created and adopted by <br />ordinance in 2008. This plan will address <br />disaster and non disaster transportation needs. This plan can be built upon over time as needs <br />change and resources present themselves. <br />People need to get to AND from work, school, appointments,shopping,worship, recreational and <br />family activities. <br />People do these things seven days a week and on holidays.. <br />Does MTA want to dialogue.? <br />Perhaps media can sponsor a radio forum with MTA and the public so the issue can become <br />more transparent and there can be some form of <br />