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Page 1 of 1 <br /> Murashige, Laura <br /> From: Brisa a Guzman [brisa_3.31.93 @hotmail.com] <br /> Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2010 1:22 PM <br /> To: jyoshimoto @co.hawaii.hi.us <br /> Cc: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us =: <br /> Subject: Council Testimony c_ <br /> c <br /> Dear Councilperson, J Yoshimoto <br /> My Name Is Brisalia Arroyo. I am a senior in kealakehe High School. <br /> I strongly support bicycle and pedestrian access on Mamalahoa Bypass from Haleki'i Street to the.Qlii Drive <br /> terminus in Keauhou. As a constituent and a resident of this, island, I enjoy walking and beyoting fot exercise, to <br /> get to work or shopping or school and I would like to be able to use this route on my bicyrfe'or by <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:J/ www.countyhealthrankingsorg /). 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 /> Brisalia Arroyo <br /> 75 -177 Ala Ona Ona St <br /> Kailua Kona Hi 96740 <br /> Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. See how. <br /> Conte No. a 3 �. <br /> fi,f T o; <br /> JUL 21 1.11Q <br /> 7/19/2010 <br />