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Page 1 of 1 <br /> Murashige, Laura <br /> From: Cintia Dutra [cdutra @shellvacationslIc.com] <br /> Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2010 8:32 AM <br /> To: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us <br /> Subject: mamalahoa bypass <br /> Dear Kelly Greenwell : <br /> We strongly support bicycle and pedestrian access on Mamalahoa Bypass from Haleki'i Street to the Alii Drive <br /> terminus in Keauhou. As a constituent and a resident of this island, I enjoy walking and bicycling for exercise, to <br /> get to work or shopping or school and I would like to be able to use this route on my bicycle or by walking. <br /> We ask you to amend Bill 260 to require Corporation Counsel to negotiate bicycle and pedestrian access on this <br /> road. <br /> There are several reasons why it is important to make the Mamalahoa Bypass accessible to pedestrians and <br /> bicyclists: <br /> 1. The Ordinances that uphold this legal agreement refer to opening the road to Public Traffic. The definition of <br /> Traffic in the Hawaii County Code includes pedestrians and bicyclists (Ch 24, Article 1 Section 24 -3). We feel that <br /> the current prohibition of 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 Highway through the narrow <br /> sections in Keauhou Mauka, Honalo and Kainaliu. By opening the Bypass we make it safer for bicyclists and <br /> pedestrians and we make it easier on car drivers who may be worried about hitting a bicyclist or pedestrian, <br /> especially when school resumes in early August and roads become more congested. <br /> 3. Hawaii County is among the most unhealthy counties in our nation ( http:// www .countyhealthrankings.org /). We <br /> need places to walk and bike to maintain a healthy lifestyle. We have very few public trails, pathways or bikeways. <br /> Opening the 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 to access Mamalahoa <br /> Bypass. <br /> Mahalo, <br /> Cintia Dutra <br /> 73 -1253 Akina Place, <br /> KK, HI 96740 <br /> E <br /> c <br /> -t <br /> Comm tbt� 3 F. <br /> nef. To, u <br /> <.-rt JUL 21 2010 <br /> 7/19/2010 <br />