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January 18, 2024
Aloha County Council,
I support Bill No.125
I live in North Kohala and travel on the Mountain road frequently, and once a month I'll
travel the road towards Pololu.
If you have driven on the Mountain Road you know it is a winding road, and it is difficult to
see ahead. Many blind curves and no shoulder. There is no room for a biker or bikers on
the road. Several times they will ride side by side, and it is very dangerous. It is also difficult
for them to see you trying to take over. I have had a biker signal me to pass, and it's a
double line, and I can't see ahead so I don't take over. Mountain Road has areas that get
foggy so it would get more dangerous to see ahead. You need lights to see if a vehicle is
coming, and I'm not sure if bike's are equipped with lights. It's a challenge for a vehicle
driver as it is, and this gets more challenging with bikers on the road.
Pololu has narrow roads and no shoulder for safe bicycle riding.
I cringe when I see bikers in these areas. No locals would think of riding in these areas
because it is too dangerous for the bicyclist as well as the driver. w .
Please support Bill No. 125
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Ljaik/A- in is
Kathleen Matsuda
Kohala Resilience Hub Coordinator
PO Box 804
Kapaau, HI 96755
(808) 895-2025 •
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Ref. Date JAN 2 3 2024