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Murashige, Laura
From: John Simmerman Bohns88usc@yahoo.com] r`
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Subject: Bill 253 testimony
Attachments: Testimony_Bi11253.pdf
Aloha,
Attached please find testimony for Bill 253.
Mahalo,
John D. Simmerman, MS
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PO Box 62 ? KAauA-KoNA, HAwAi'i 96745 ? 808 -329-9718 ? sharetheroad@pathhawaii.org
Board of Directors
Serena Chamberlain
Bill Sanborn COUNTY COUNCIL - BILL 253 - Capital Improvement Projects - Budget
Gerry L. Rott, R FY2008-2009
Jeannette Vidgen
Rick Merschdorf
Janet Higo Miller Thank you for this opportunity to testify on the subject of the proposed budget. The
Michael J. Riehm primary of this testimony is to highlight the opportunity this Council has before it a
Frank H. Sayre, DDS Robert Ward chance to begin implementing a balanced transportation policy that will:
Chris Huber * INCREASE traffic SAFETY * REDUCE travel DELAY * IMPROVE mobility OPTIONS
John Simmerman
Jeff McDevitt, MD As a County, we should not only INCREASE the SUPPLY of transportation
Legal Adviser infrastructure, but also REDUCE the DEMAND on our existing roadways. Both sides of the
Daniel S. Peters transportation equation must be pursued in order to cost effectively balance transportation
Executive Director expenditures.
Laura Dierenfield We must also turn our attention to meeting the needs of those who choose not to
Consultant be dependent on cars and trucks for their mobility, as well those that simply don't have a
Ann C. Peterson choice. Walking, bicycling and similar means are becoming a preferred mode of travel for
an increasingly larger segment of our population. We need to provide routes that balance
the safety and accommodation of all travel modes.
The Hawai'i County Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee, after reviewing
hundreds of projects recommended their "Top 10" priorities in the Annual Report for
Mission 2007. There are a variety of projects around the island that will let families walk to the
To safely connect the beach, kids walk safely to school or reach the bus, and our Kupuna to travel independently.
people and places Other can allow commuters to bike safe) to work, expand recreational and fitness
on Hawaii Island with projects y
pathways and opportunities, and some even provide emergency evacuation for all modes of travel. They
bikeways. all safely connect people with places.
Serving The report calls for a supplemental budget allocation of $675,000 in FY2008-2009.
the Island of Hawaii
since 1986 With these funds we can start projects that will provide up to 6.5 miles of Pedway and
esplanades (and additional sidewalks). We can also establish 0.9 miles of Shoulder
Bikeways, 20.4 miles of Bike Lanes, and 21.5 miles of Shared-Use Paths (including 9.2
miles that can also serve as emergency access or evacuation routes)!
Thank You,
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John D. Simmerman, MS
President
PATH
Web-site: 808-937-4101
www.pathhowaii.org