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PCDP Objective and Action Alignment Table 4.2.3.b County Action Improve transit service operations by: A (May 2014 -April 2015 Annual Report) • Need a Puna makai alternate 1) Increasing transit service to a minimum of two additional runs during peak hours; o April 20, 2015 - Bus routes opened to the airports. route (PMAR), widening of 130, 2) Establishing demand responsive transit in subdivisions; o Began work to encourage creation of a county -wide more jobs and services within our 3) Providing commuter express bus service from Pahoa to Hilo and Volcano to Hilo with local bus transit plan. (May 2011- communities. Revamp bus system. or paratransit services to feed selected stops in order to provide service to a broader area; and April 2012 Annual Report) • The Fern Puna is underserved by State. 4) Establishing a hub -and -spoke transit system, in which transit circulators are teamed with trunk Acres Community Association worked with the Mass • Need better bus system needed. routes on major highways. Transit Agency and the Corporation Counsel to clear the Key to economic development. way for Hele-On buses to travel over the private roads Buses are shabby. With improved in Fern Acres. (Nov. 2008 -March 2011 Progress bus system, crime lessens and Report) • Mass Transit Agency (MTA) added businesses flourish service in Leilani Estates to Pahoa Route. • MTA has added 6 daily runs between Hilo & Pahoa and 1 daily runs between Hilo and Volcano. MTA added 2 additional Saturday routes from Hilo and Pahoa and 6 routes from Hilo and Volcano. • Express services at 8:00 am Pahoa town direct to Prince Kuhio Mall 4.2.3.c County Action Develop transit hubs at the following locations: A Keaau Bus 1) Kea'au (Primary Hub): In -town location near commercial centers or on State lands adjacent to terminal: the soccer fields; second site could include a new Mass Transit Agency (MTA) baseyard and Ord. 16-73 headquarters; Lapse: June 2) Pahoa (Secondary Hub): On County -owned sites, either adjacent to Pahoa Community Center or 30, 2019 on Highway 130 near Kahakai Boulevard where the new fire and police stations are planned; 3) Volcano (Secondary Hub): Either at Cooper Center or on other available land; and 4) Mountain View or South Kulani (Secondary Hub). 4.2.3.d County Action Provide park-and-ride lots at the transit hubs and within Hawaiian Paradise Park at one or two of A (Nov. 2008 -March 2011 Progress Report) Maku'u the proposed village/town center sites, where the community -owned parcel could serve as a Farmers Market Park and Ride opened in July 2010. parking lot for commuters, as well as a location for farmers' markets. 4.2.3.e County Action Develop a cooperative program with the Department of Education and private schools to provide A student passes for the Hele-On Bus. 4.2.3.f County Action Launch a public education campaign promoting transit services, tailoring them to target A populations such as youth, commuters, and the elderly. 4.2.3.g County Action Cultivate public/private partnerships, such as employer-sponsored bus passes. A 4.2.3.h County Action Expand the staff of the Mass Transit Agency to provide greater support for public relations, route A planning and coordination, technical operations and fleet management. 4.2.3.i County Action Investigate other incentives to increase ridership, such as continuance of free fare program, A convenient bus ticketing systems, reduced monthly rates for residents and special needs populations, adding airport and post office service and tourist passes. 4.2.3.j County Action Work with Hawai'i Department of Transportation (DOT) in creating safe pedestrian conditions for A using mass transit. 4.2.3.k County Action Expand Hele-On transit service to include regular service to both the Hilo and Keahole A (May 2014 -April 2015 Annual Report) International Airports from all existing and future service routes. o April 20, 2015 - Bus routes opened to the airports. 25