HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0493.069 2000-2002 Harold Murata
75-5870 Kahakai Rd., #207
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
June 20, 2002
Transportation financing analysis indicates that federal funding for highways will
diminish and additional sources of funds will have to be sought for funding the
needed improvements. Comparative analyses between public financing and
private sector financing should be made before deciding on a feasible
alternative.
My first statement on the GP was on May 29, 2002. My second was on June 19,
2002. My third one was tonight. Now, I would like summarize all three.
My first statement suggested the addition of guiding principles to apply the 18
GP elements with balances to realize a vision of harmony among conflicting
desires. Also, my statement suggested the analyses of transportation impacts of
congestion and noise and mitigation of them as a planning function.
My second statement suggested that communities also become involved early
on in the formulation of plans and decision making. Findings of significant of
significant issues from the initial assessments should be disclosed for public
discussion. Participation may involve the mitigation of significant effects arising
from proposed planning actions.
Lastly, my suggestions on the element of Transportation are the management of
traffic congestion and issuance of development permits.
Thank you for allowing me to participate in the County's General Plan revision
process.
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Harold Murata
75-5870 Kahakai Rd., #207
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
June 20, 2002
Mr. James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
and Members of the Council
County of Hawaii
25 Apuni St.
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Again, thank you for letting me present my viewpoint on the proposed General
Plan.
Today, I would like to focus on the Transportation dement of the comprehensive
plan. I would like to talk on five things.
• One is the proposed adoption of the standard for design guidelines by
AASHTO (American Association of State Highway Officials).
• Another is the roadway system of subdivision developments
• Another is the proliferation of ingress-egress connections to the scarce
arterials in Kona.
• Another is traffic capacity reducers.
• And, lastly the funding mechanism of transportation facilities.
The adoption of AASHTO standards is a step in the right direction. The
application of uniform road design guidelines should improve the system of
existing and future arterials, collectors, and local streets.
The existing subdivision transportation systems are examples of area
containment and exacerbating non-passage to other subdivisions. The
AASHTO standards for new construction should be conducive to the design and
construction of friendly inter-community passageways and better traffic
circulation. It should also help to connect mauka-makai routes. These kinds of
developments should help to reduce the demand for short travel on the arterials.
The rate of proliferation of lateral connections to arterials is insane. Construction
causes congestion. After construction more cars enter the arterials causing
more congestion. Perhaps the metering of cars entering the arterials at certain
times would relieve congestion. Also, perhaps the metering of development
permits would also help to relieve congestion.
The use of 2-lane roads for non-motorized vehicles, such as horse carriages,
impedes traffic movement, thereby reducing the capacity of the roadway. Such
an activity is incompatible roadway use, however quaint or enterprising, on a
non-multilane road.
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