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Murashige, Laura
From: Robello, Alfred
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 9'47 AM
To: Murashige, Laura
Subject: FW: RESOLUTION 193-05 (ROUNDABOUTS)
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From: Josephine Keliipio [mailto:josephine apoidogs.com]
Sent: "Tuesday, January 31, 2006 7:54 AM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: RESOLUTION 193-OS (ROUNDABOUTS)
Dear Council Members,
Please do not approve the roundabout resolution (193-05) unless it puts the safety
of pedestrians FIRST. While roundabouts might be wonderful for the smooth
movement of vehicles through intersections, they could be dangerous for
pedestrians if not designed in apedestrian-sensitive manner.
As you may or may not know, I was the community member who provided the idea
of installing a modern roundabout at the future Ali'i Parkway /Royal Poinciana
Drive intersection. As a resident of Royal Poinciana Drive since 1988, I viewed the
roundabout as an excellent traffic calming device, that would give our residents,
including myself, a safe way to cross the intersection by foot without sacrificing
our ocean-oriented lifestyle.
In 2000, I traveled to Oahu to test out the two compact roundabouts that had been
recently installed. While both of them worked well to slow vehicle speed, I was
very disappointed in how difficult it was for a pedestrian to cross the roundabout
located at the upper Keeaumoku Street location as the cars kept coming and would
not even stop or yield for the pedestrian. That experience made me realize how a
roundabout could work against the safety of pedestrians. It was not a good feeling.
Therefore, I strongly urge you to design all modern roundabouts with pedestrian
crossing devices that would require the vehicles to stop or yield to pedestrians.
Mahalo,
Josephine Keliipio
76-168 Royal Poinciana Drive
Kailua-Kona, Hi 96740
(808) 326-7998 telephone
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