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Mitchell D. Roth Deanna S. Sako
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County of Hawi`i
Finance Department
25 Aupuni Street,Suite 2103 • Hilo,Hawaii 96720
(808)961-8234 Fax(808)961-8569
April 29, 2022
Maile Medeiros David, Council Chair and
Members of the Hawaii County Council
Hawaii County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720 )
Re: Provide Funds to the Peoples for Advocacy Trails Hawaii
The Department of Public Works wishes to provide $726,000 to the Peoples Advocacy
for Trails Hawaii (PATH), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. The grant will be used to
expand the Bikeshare system within the County of Hawaii.
Enclosed is a resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to provide $726,000
to the PATH organization, pursuant to Hawaii County Code (2016 Edition as amended)
Chapter 2, Article 25, Section 2-139(a)(3)(A). If there are any questions, please do not
hesitate to call Keone Thompson of the Department of Public Works, at 961-8013.
Deanna S. Sako
Director of Finance
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Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and ProviderRei. Date—MAY 4 2022
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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
DEPARTMENT: Public Works DATE: April 27, 2022
STAFF CONTACT: Keone Thompson PHONE: 961-8013
A. REQUEST:
The Department of Public Works Engineering Division requests a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter
into an agreement with the Peoples Advocacy for Trails Hawaii (PATH), to provide grant funds in the amount
of$726,000.
B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED):
FHWA approved and issued Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) funds to the County of Hawai'i
Department of Public Works, TAP-0100(086), Expansion of Hawai'i Island Bikeshare Project.
This project expands the existing Hawai'i Island Bikeshare system in Kailua-Kona and Hilo. Currently there
are 7 stations in Kailua-Kona and 4 stations in Hilo. The funds will be used to purchase, ship, and install
approximately 15 additional stations (105 bicycles) islandwide to contribute to the expansion of the Hawai'i
County system. This project improves non-driver access to public transportation and enhances mobility,
improves community health and air quality, and increases environmental mitigation through the reduction of
fossil fuel usage.
This project will be managed by the Peoples Advocacy for Trails Hawaii (PATH), an organization that has
been an advocate for multi-modal transportation and the development of interconnected bike lanes, trails,
and sidewalks to provide a healthy and green alternative to automobile use. Bikeshare as a multi-modal tool
is attractive, safe, comfortable, convenient, accessible, and environmentally friendly.
The County's initial pilot project was launched in 2016 creating 3 stations in Kona, then expanded in 2019
creating an additional 4 stations in Kailua-Kona and 4 stations in Hilo.
APR 2 8 2022
SIGNED: DATE:
Department Head