HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0154.025 2010-2012 Harold Murata
PO Box 1752
Kealakekua, HI 96750
April 20, 2011
D Yagong, Chair and Members of the Hawai'i County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai'i 96720
Subject: Bill No. 311
In general I support the intent of the proposed ordinance. However, I offer the following
comments on the proposed projects.
La'aloa Extension at a cost of $20 million amounts to a hefty 36% of the total bond float. The
rationale given is that it is a mauka pathway from Alii Drive to Kuakini Highway for public
safety and it eases the flow of ordinary traffic. While that may be somewhat true, I find the
argument not overwhelmingly persuasive.
A better project alternative would have been the Alii Parkway alignment with the 3
connecters from Alii Drive. That would spread the entry points to mauka at 3 locations,
whereas La'aloa road as a sole entry could face a severe bottleneck.
My personal observation is that the easing of ordinary circulation traffic needing the most is
on Kuakini Highway between Walua Rd. and Makala Blvd., and Alii Drive between
Lunapule Rd. and 2 -3 miles south of it.
My suggestion to the Council is to consider the possibility of modifying the scope of the
project to truly help serve the needs of transportation mobility and safety in the immediate
vicinity and beyond - that is from Keahole to Honaunau.
Sincerely,
Harold Murata
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