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From: Keith Wilkinson
Sent: Friday, January 19, 2024 8:38 AM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: Support Testimony Urging County Council to Pass Bill 107 without Amendments
Aloha Honorable Council Chair Kimball and Esteemed Council Members
We are writing to request the passage of Bill 107 without amendments to secure state and county
funding for the Puna Makai Alternate Route (PMAR) study.
This initiative is critical for addressing the rapidly growing population in Puna and the need for new
roadway infrastructure to keep up with this growth.With only highway 130 in and out of Puna the area is
rapidly becoming congested especially from 7am to 10am and 2pm to 5pm.This congestion is a major
problem; it extends travel time and wastes fuel, it slows down emergency vehicles, and hinders the free
flow of traffic especially during a natural emergency.
We urge the Council to pass Bill 107 without amendments to secure the study's funding.
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Sincerely, cc-,
Mark Phillips
Keith Wilkinson --�
Leilani Estates
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1 Ref. Date kjAN 2 4 2024