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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> I ~I?7~- 1 <br /> PATH - PEoPLEs ApyocAcY <br /> PO Box 62 + KAILUA-KONA, HAWAi' 196745 (808) 326-9495 FAx (808) 327-9429 <br /> Boat) OfDirectorr r <br /> Gerry Rntt' <br /> President November 18, 1998 <br /> Robert K. Okawa, <br /> Vice President <br /> Jane, 1-liga Miller, James Y. Arakaki, Chairman <br /> seoeta04n-surer County of Hawai' i <br /> Kealoha Curnan-Medina <br /> Wendy Gaertner County Council <br /> Gwen C. Hobtxi 25 Aupuni Street <br /> Stmt Mitchell <br /> Daniel S. Peters Hilo, Hawai' i 96720 <br /> Michael 1. Rrehrn <br /> Irank n. Sayre, DDS re: Bill 287 Relating to the Prohibition of Coasters, [etc.] in the <br /> Robert A. Shul <br /> Downtown Hilo Commercial Area. <br /> AavA" <br /> Toni Blair Dear Chairman, <br /> Barbara 1. Bush <br /> Linda Jane Kelley <br /> Ron Reilly PATH supports the ban of skateboards and similar devices from sidewalks, <br /> but we do have some concerns about the way this bill is written and the way in <br /> FxecrotAv¢ a4rctor which it may be interpreted and expanded upon. <br /> Ann C.. Peterson First, please realize that skateboards, etc. are not just recreational toys, <br /> Albston but do function as means of transportation. There are many people who use <br /> to prolw le f2& sale[y <br /> educdoon, anda salt. ' these modes to get to work, school, shops, and businesses. As people use these <br /> env/mnmenl on modes for transportation, they are not only reducing the number of cars on the <br /> roadways and trails for <br /> recreation roadways, but also promoting healthy lifestyles. Instead of outlawing them, we <br /> Atwe , anda/re/naliw should be creating a healthy and safe environment for their use. Please consider <br /> nadcs o/lranspoRalion <br /> creating alternative routes before placing this ban. <br /> For those who use skateboards, etc, in potentially unsafe ways, we need to <br /> educate them about the dangers they may be creating. We would suggest that <br /> those receiving a first or second conviction (as deemed appropriate by the <br /> Council) be required to take a safety course to inform them of the <br /> consequences of their action. Simply restricting the use of skateboards, etc. <br /> without providing a rationale that can be appreciated by the offender can only lead <br /> to disgruntlement. Of course we all want to create a society that respects law and <br /> order. The heavy handed approach seldom works and can lead to even more <br /> deviant behavior. PATH, who already is providing bicycle, pedestrian and motorist <br /> safety awareness education would be happy to work with the Council in identifying <br /> a safety course appropriate for these offenses. <br /> Thank you for your kind review of this letter. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> wetrsi[e: Oomm No. %L•1~--- <br /> www.hialohacorryleth Ann C. Peterson -Ck <br /> Finaih Executive Director File No._ <br /> pa[h~g'aloha.nM Ref. r0: _ <br /> NOV 21 t9~8 <br />