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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0247.001 2024-2026I P/Counc l Res.W7--25 OlikHAWAI`IcouN y o} l-i:V4 , ; coMc�. 2y7 i -AVPUBLIC 1 N EA LT H 2g751-like -6 Mi 8: I INSTITUTE HIPHI Board Date: May 5,2025 May Okihiro,MD,MS Chair To: Councilmember Holeka Goro Inaba,Chair&Presiding Officer John A.Burns School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics Councilmember Dennis Onishi,Vice Chair Titiimaea Ta'ase,JD Members of the County Council Secretary State of Hawaii,Deputy Public Defender RE: Support for Resolution 147-25 granting funds to Hilo Bayfront Trails Carissa Holley,MEd to purchase a device that counts pedestrians and cyclists Treasurer Hale Makua Health Services Hrg: Wednesday,May 7,2025,at the West Hawaii Civic Center Debbie Erskine ARCH-MEPS Consulting LW,Owner Camonia Graham-Tutt,PhD University of Hawaii-West Oahu Jennifer Jose Lc),MD Aloha Chair,Vice Chair,and Members of the County Council, Hawai'i Health Partners Misty Pacheco,DrPH My name is Patti Hatzistavrakis,and I am writing in support of resolution 147-25, University of Hawai'i at Hilo which would transfer funds to Hilo Bayfront Trails(HBFT)to purchase an Kathleen Roche.MS,RN,CENP Eco-Counter device that will provide data on the usage of trails by pedestrians Kaiser Permanente and cyclists on the trail system in Hilo. - Dina Shek.JD Medical-Legal Partnership In my position with Hawaii Public Health Institute as the East Hawai'i Healthy For Children in Hawaii Eating+Active Living Coalition Coordinator,I have worked with the HBFT board Garret Sugai for the past seventeen months on initiatives designed to enhance the walkability HMSA of the Hilo area through the development of safe and accessible trails.In JoAnn Tsark,MPH November 2024,I was appointed as an HBFT Board Member to continue this John A.Burns School of Medicine,Native Hawaiian Research Office work in a more hands-on capacity. We are dedicated to creating an HIPHI Initiatives environmentally responsible and accessible multi-modal trail system to encourage Coalition for a active lifestyles,boost the local economy,and connect people to essential Tobacco-Free Hawaii services,education,cultural landmarks,and recreational spaces. Community-Based Research& Evaluation ' This Eco-Counter device will provide data to better understand how and by whom Community Health the current trails are used,which will enhance our knowledge at the county level Worker Initiatives to support future trail projects that will further connect our residents and visitors COVID-19 Response to destinations throughout Hilo and East Hawaii. Environmental Health Hawaii Drug&Alcohol-Free Coalitions Thank you for your consideration of this request to transfer funds to HBFT for an Hawaii Farm to School Network Eco-Counter device for use on the Hilo trail system. Hawai'i Oral Health Coalition Hawaii'Public Health Training Hui Mahalo, Healthy Eating t Active Living a011/11138,74— Community Kupuna.Collective/Healthy Aging&Living Public Health Workforce Development Patti Hatzistavrakis East Hawaii Healthy Eating+Active Living Coalition Coordinator and Active Transportation Specialist Co m. �e��TCui�O© _'.I.�y Ii��' 707 Richards Street,Suite 300•Honolulu,Hawai'i 96813•hiphi.org 1 1, Ref. D:,,:a_ — 7 2025,