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From: Roberta Chu
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2024 9:58 AM
To: Newton Chu
Cc: Council Testimony; Roth, Mitch D; miles.yoshioka@hicc.biz; Wendy Laros
Subject: Re: Opposition to Bill 125 Cc_
Honorable County Council Members -
I am testifying in opposition to the proposed bill 125. I am an4th
generation resident of Hawaii Island. My husband and I are both
avid cyclists who regularly ride with other cyclists all over our entire
island. When we ride on Hawai'i island we are polite and respectful
to other residents, including drivers of automobiles. In fact it
should come to no surprise to you that we also own cars and drive
our cars on the same roads as non-cyclists.
We understand that some drivers may be annoyed when they come
upon a group of cyclists on the road as many of our roads are not
designed to accommodate cyclists as well as pedestrians. Banning
the use of our roads for uses such as cycling, whether commercial
or not, is not the answer to speed up traffic, and is a step in the
wrong direction. It sends a message to the world that cyclists are
not welcome here in Hawaii County. You should also note that
federal highway and transportation funds encourage the
development and accommodation of bicycle usage on roads and Bill
125 would not bode well in the County's request for additional
funding from such sources.
Please consider these comments seriously as your actions may
have serious and unintended repercussions. Thank you.
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Respectfully submitted, Ref. To: (Ill,ht111
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Ref. Date 9 2024
Roberta Chu
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