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REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
AND PARKS AND RECREATION
DATE:
PLACE:
October 6, 2009
Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa
78-128 Ehukai Street
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Re: Comm. No. 535
(Res. 242-09)
TIME:
1 :00 P.M.
Council Chair and Members
Hawai'i County Council
Hilo, Hawai'i 96720
Your Committee on Public Safety and Parks and Recreation, to which was referred Resolution
242-09, reports as follows:
Resolution 242-09, transmitted via Communication 535, from Councilmember Kelly Greenwell,
dated September 21, 2009 seeks to initiate near-term remedies for areas deemed hazardous and
address long-term design and planning for a bicycle system islandwide.
There were two public testifiers on the matter. Tim Reese inquired about the status of
Res. 716-08, a previous resolution passed in the 2006-2008 Council session accepting a grant
from the State of Hawai'i Department of Health, Tobacco Settlement Project Office for the
creation of a Balanced Transportation Coordinator to promote bicycle, pedestrian, and non-
motorized modes of transportation. Laura Dierenfield from PATH (Peoples Advocacy for Trails
Hawai'i) expressed concern and opposition to the language of the resolution. She emphasized
that bicycles are vehicles too, and that accidents should be referred to as crashes.
Councilmember Ford asked Laura Dierenfield to remain to answer additional questions and also
questioned Councilmember Greenwell on the general intent of the resolution. Chair Guy
Enriques also inquired about the purposed outcome as the resolution is not directed to a specific
department.
Councilmember Greenwell replied by stating that the resolution was made in an effort to bring
public factions together and start a dialogue.
Councilmember Yagong inquired as to why PATH's revision to the resolution or examples from
other Hawai'i Counties were not incorporated. Councilmember Greenwell explained that he
wanted to get this started and in place in order to help secure federal or other funding for bicycle
related issues. He expects further drafts and resolutions on the subject to address long term
island-wide planning.
PSPRC RPT. NO. 18
PSPRC-18
October 6,2009
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Your Committee on Public Safety and Parks and Recreation is in accord with the purpose and
intent of Resolution 242-09 and recommends its adoption.
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AYES NOES A&E EX
ENRIQUES X
FORD X
GREENWELL X
HOFFMANN X
IKEDA X
NAEOLE X
ONISHI X
YAGONG X
YOSHIMOTO X
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
AND PARKS AND RECREATION