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From: Janice Frecker
Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2024 7:18 AM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: Commercial bike tours in North Kohala: Bill 125
As a resident living along Kynnersley Road, I can say that it is extremely dangerous to be doing yard work on the.highway
where there are no shoulders. Cars come racing by and the roads are narrow. At many times,County workers are doing
roadwork and there are times when it is even more dangerous for people to be working or riding or even walking. There
are sometimes uneven areas and drop offs not to mention mud and plants and water holes. adding commercial bike
tours would create an even more hazardous situation. One year ago, I had an accident crossing the street in front of our
property. I first lost my balance when stepping into a hole in the grassy embankment,gaining momentum,then tripping
on the then elevated ledge of the road which was in the midst of being re-paved. I had a severe break,open wound,
went into shock and was taken to Kohala hospital to get stabilized,then had emergent hand surgery at Queens North
Hawaii Hospital. I would hate to have more traffic on these Country one-lane roads that would increase the likelihood of
more horrific accidents.
Sincerely,
Janice T Frecker
54-2272 Kynnersley Rd r1
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