HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0106.018 2004-2006 April 12, 2005
Hawaii County Council
Chairman Stacy Higa
25 Aupuni Street Rm. 209, Hilo, HI 96720
Subject: Puaa/Suffolk Application
Project applications which have huger infrastructure implications from single big
projects or the cumulative effects of smaller projects should not be approved at
this time.
Before new projects are considered, there should be an unbiased and coherent
plan on traffic management. That should be the priority. Until traffic is
better managed, these projects will detract from the quality of life that we
want. Angry villagers and commuters are not in short supply and possibly cloud
the situation. There is outcry for more roads and the better management of the
existing roads and the ones yet to come.
Participants want to influence for a reliable system of roads to reach their
destinations, but they are frustrated from contra-influences that inhibit the
orderly creation of infrastructure facilities and their smooth
operation. Whether it is the backyard, front yard, or base yard, they all depend
on an adequate passageway to function properly - be it for local circulation or
longer commutes. Our quality of life has been compromised by an imbalance of
satisfying people needs.
We accept a life of more cars, but we lack the ability to move them around
safely and efficiently. I have the ability to allow for slack time to make my
business or personal appointments on time. Many do not. In fact some have
negative slack. The late make the early wait.
Sometimes the later make the late wait. We live with queues and delays due to
un-synchronized urbanization.
The proposals are huge traffic generators and will have significant traffic
impacts and the resultant quality of life to many. Systematic and rational road
planning and road management are needed prior to such proposed implementations.
Thank you for letting me present my comments.
Harold Murata
77-6452 Alii Drive, #305
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
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