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97 that were done because in some areas the study wasn’t continued so the 98 contractor just stopped work so downstream wasn’t completed. If there were 99 more studies done, I would say that Hokukano Road, Horseshoe Bend, and other 100 areas that were not completed. 101 102 Councilwoman David stated that once the maps are accepted by FEMA, the 103 process to change the maps are expensive and daunting so if there is public 104 participation for remapping prior to the start to ask where flooding does occur, 105 may be more effective. 106 107 Mr. Emler stated that public meetings are held prior however, because the impact 108 areas aren’t known to notify specific landowners would be challenging because 109 the flood study hasn’t occurred yet. Further discussion about the Hokukano road, 110 and Halekii Street to Honalo area was discussed. 111 112 The Action Committee thanked Mr. Emler for his presentation. 113 114 2. Update on County Highway Priorities by Ronald Thiel, Civil Engineer VI with the 115 County of Hawaiʻi – Department of Public Works – Traffic Division. 116 117 Mr. Thiel state that the LED street light conversion is currently underway. There 118 are roughly 12,000 lights that are maintained. About 15% are owned by the 119 States, 75% by the County and 10% by the hotels. The conversion is about 90% 120 complete with final completion expected in December 2016. There will still be low 121 pressure sodium lights visible after the conversion is complete because they are 122 on private roads, private subdivisions, homeowners associations, parks, and 123 several other agencies that have them. The Traffic Division stripes all County 124 roads. If the striping needs to meet Federal striping requirements it should be 125 done every four years. For roads that need to meet presence requirements it 126 should be striped every seven to 10 years. The County has been able to acquire 127 a striping truck. In three years’ time the County should be able to meet these 128 requirements. The CIP for DPW identifies that Lako Street will be completed by 129 the developer. Notice to Proceed is expected in mid-2017. The Nani Kailua 130 extension’s Notice to Proceed is expected at the end of 2017. We are not seeing 131 a lot of action by the State in regards to Highways. 132 133 Committee member Ogin asked about gaining better pedestrian access on the 134 South side of Kailua Village near Coconut Grove. 135 136 Mr. Thiel said that removing the utility poles and moving them underground on 137 the mauka side however the cost was extremely high. There is another project 138 planned to widen the shoulder on the mauka side without changing the width of 139 the lanes. 140 141 Further discussion occurred on various possible future roadway connections. 142 143 Mr. Thiel spoke about developing an Intelligent Transportation Plan which will 144 connect all 105 traffic signals on island to the traffic management center in Hilo 145 and put cameras so that the signals can be adjusted remotely. He stated that he 146 would need $10 million dollars to develop and implement this plan which is $1 147 million dollars per year for 10 years which is equivalent to the savings from the Page 3 of 5