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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0179.002 2024-2026P/Counc;l Re5.105-25 Ca4m. (1q From: Taliesin McEnaney Sent: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 9:02 AM To: Council Testimony Cc: Kimberly Patterson; ASC Subject: Testimony in support of Resolution No. 103-25 Attachments: traffic safety fair 2.JPG; traffic safety fair 1.JPG; traffic safety fair 2.JPG; traffic safety fair 2.JPG; traffic safety fair 2.JPG; March Traffic Safety Fair Flyerjpg; March Traffic Safety Fair (page2) copyjpg Aloha, This email is in support of Resolution No 103-25, funding for the inaugural Pahoa Traffic Safety Fair, hosted by the Arts & Sciences Center and HAAS Driver's Education. The Fair brought together local organizations, educators, and first responders to promote road safety awareness, responsible driving habits, and pedestrian safety. Attendees were made up of Puna families, particularly young and new drivers. Attendees signed a pledge to Drive with Aloha as a cumulation of what was learned The event was a wonderful way to bring community members together around our shared values, and provided access to stakeholders such as Mayor Alemeda, who attended and was able to talk story with community members around ways to make Puna roads safer. This funding is integral to the success of events such as this. Costs incurred included meal vouchers for volunteers and attendees, off -duty police officers for security, staff planning and execution time, marketing materials, and supplies. I respectfully urge the Council to approve Resolution No. 103-25 and support the continued efforts to promote traffic safety and community well-being. Mahalo! Taliesin McEnaney Comm. t•,'-. RJ. %: Ref. DQ-,W r�� � r rM_ Ir l 1-L7Z'I _VAmIL! r A COMMUNITY EVENT HOSTED BY THE ARTS 3 SCIENCES CENTER OF PUNA. HAAS DRIVER'S EDUCATION COORDINATOR AND INSTRUCTORS. AND THE HAAS DRIVER'S EDUCATION SAFETY STUDENT COMMITTEE BOOTHS ACTIVITIES FOOD DEMONSTRATIONS 0 BILLY KENOI DISTRICT PARK SPORTS COMPLEX PAHOA II JOIN US FOR A COMMUNITY EVENT FEATURING: -THE JAWS OF LIFE -OBSTACLE COURSE -SCAVENGER HUNT ® m -"FREE" VISION TEST MARCH 29, 2025 SATURDAY -KEIKI CORNER -DA HAWAIIAN 10 AM - 2 PM BRAIN FREEZE THIS TRAFFIC SAFETY FAIR AIMS TO COMBAT THE RISING TRAFFIC FATALITIES ON HAWAI'I ISLAND, WHICH HAVE INCREASED BY 10% THIS PAST YEAR DUE TO SPEEDING, DISTRACTED, AND IMPAIRED DRIVING. WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROMOTING ROAD SAFETY FOR ALL -DRIVERS, PEDESTRIANS, CYCLISTS, AND MOTORCYCLISTS. AS HDOT/DOE DRIVER'S ED COORDINATORS AND INSTRUCTORS, FIRST RESPONDERS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS, WE FEEL A STRONG RESPONSIBILITY TO TAKE ACTION, ESPECIALLY GIVEN THE TRAGEDIES AFFECTING OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITIES. THIS FAIR IS DEDICATED TO OUR FAMILIES. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT KIMI PATTERSON AT (808) 557-4269 OR \I JADA ANN WAGNER-MASON (808) 557-4664 �c r ayj AL FEATURING BOOTHS BY: sTOf DOT/DOE DRIVER'S EDUCATION PROGRAM INFORMATION AND HOW TO SIGN-UP! sTOP HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT -TAKE THE FIELD SOBRIETY TEST! STOP HAWAII COUNTY FIRE OEPARTMENT-LEARN ABOUT THE JAWS OF LIFE! sTOP MADD- MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVERS sC HILO BENIOFF MEDICAL CENTER TRAUMA TEAM --STOP THE BLEED! sToP PROJECT VISION HAWAII-TAKE AN EYE TEST sToP PATH HAWAI'I-BICYCLE AND TRAIL SAFETY STOP HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SAFETY ON CHILD SAFETY SEATS sTof KIPAPA TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND MUCH MORE! (FOOD VENDORS AND WATER STATIONS WILL BE ON SITE ---BRING YOUR WATER BOTTLES) ill aa ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: SAFETY DEMONSTRATIONS ON BLIND SPOT ZONES! EDUCATION ON INSURANCE CLAIMS, AND HOW TO GET A LOAN FOR VEHICLE PURCHASE! DRIVE ADULT TRICYCLE ON A CONE OBSTACLE COURSE WITH IMPAIRED DRIVING GOGGLES! LEARN TO HOOK UP AND CORRECTLY LOAD A TRAILER! COMPLETE A TRAFFIC SAFETY SCAVENGER HUNT TO SECURE TICKET FOR GIFT CARD DRAW ENJOY THE CLASSIC CARS OF PUNA! LEARN HOW TO GET YOUR COL LICENSE! KEN CORNER -PEDESTRIAN SAFETY FOR LITTLES! CHILD SAFETY SEAT CHECK AND MORE! HAVVAI I J HEALTH j E e r HEAL GARAG._ ! Ii 1 D 'ENDS HERE. MAD , QPATH Arts & HAWAII �^^• Sciences Coy .i©reAon►�s Tbes Center �- i r or e FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT KIMI PATTERSON AT (8081557-4269 OR JADA ANN WAGNER-MASON 1808) 557-4664 s�