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Murashige, Laura <br /> From: Bernadette Kainoa [KainoaBC @nhch.com] <br /> Sent: Friday, July 16, 2010 8:11 AM <br /> To: counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us <br /> Subject: Hawaii County Council <br /> Hawaii County Council <br /> I strongly support bicycle and pedestrian access on Mamalahoa Bypass from Haleki'i Street <br /> to the Alii Drive terminus in Keauhou. As a constituent and a resident of this island, I <br /> enjoy walking and bicycling for exercise, to get to work or shopping or school and I would <br /> like to be able to use this route on my bicycle or by walking. <br /> I ask you to amend Bill 260 to require Corporation Counsel to negotiate bicycle and <br /> pedestrian access on this road. <br /> There are several reasons why it is important to make the Mamalahoa Bypass accessible to <br /> pedestrians and bicyclists: <br /> 1. The Ordinances that uphold this legal agreement refer to opening the road to Public <br /> Traffic. The definition of Traffic in the Hawaii County Code includes pedestrians and <br /> bicyclists (Ch 24, Article 1 Section 24 -3). We feel that the current prohibition of <br /> bicyclists and pedestrians may currently be illegal under this definition. <br /> 2. The Bypass offers a much safer alternative to walking or bicycling along Kuakini <br /> Highway through the narrow sections in Keauhou Mauka, Honalo and Kainaliu. By opening the <br /> Bypass we make it safer for bicyclists and pedestrians and we make it easier on car <br /> drivers who may be worried about hitting a bicyclist or pedestrian, especially when school <br /> resumes in early August and roads become more congested. <br /> 3. Hawaii County is among the most unhealthy counties in our nation <br /> ( http:// www.countyhealthrankings.org /). We need places to walk and bike to maintain a <br /> healthy lifestyle. We have very few public trails, pathways or bikeways. Opening the <br /> Mamalahoa Bypass to bicyclists and pedestrians provides an opportunity for Hawaii County <br /> residents to get exercise on a daily basis. <br /> Please amend Bill 260 to require Corporation Counsel to allow bicyclists and pedestrians <br /> to access Mamalahoa Bypass. <br /> Mahalo, <br /> Bernadette Kainoa <br /> - cam:, <br /> 1- • <br /> Coma. No. $3g: 2 _ <br /> 1 Ref. To: V/ Cen..t vtU I <br /> Ref. otrx AI 21 nip <br />