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Subject: Extension of Chapter 18, Section 18-90(h), of the Hawaii County Code -
Island-wide Transportation Free Zone
We respectfully request the extension of the island-wide k6kua zone for an additional
year, through December 31, 2010.
Currently, all bus rides on our regularly scheduled Hele-On bus routes are provided at no
cost to riders per Section 18-90(h), of the Hawaii County Code. This program will
terminate December 31, 2009, unless extended by the Hawaii County Council.
The program has had a tremendous impact on the quality of life of our residents. Since
the inception of the k6kua zone in October, 2005, bus ridership has risen from 382,000
passenger trips in FY 2005-06, to 800,000 passenger trips in FY 2008-09. To keep up
with the increased demands for service, the transit agency has increased routes and
purchased additional buses for use island-wide.
Our transit system is continuing to grow with nine buses scheduled for delivery in late
November of this year. We also have an additional three buses on order that will be
delivered in 2010.
In today's challenging economy, coupled with rising fuel prices, providing bus
transportation at no cost to users will provide our residents with an alternative to the
private automobile and improve our environment by reducing the number of automobiles
on the road.
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Haivai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider
Honorable J Yoshimoto and
Members of the Hawaii County Council
October 22, 2009
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Should you have any questions with regard to this request, please feel free to contact me
at extension 8343.
Sincerely,
Thomas Bro
Transit Administrator
APPROVED:
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Hawai"i County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider