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CLINTON HINCHCLIFF JR.
AMENDMENT TO CHANGE OF ZONE ORDINANCE NO. 06 82
(PL-REZ-2022-000015/REZ 05-27)
AMENDED BACKGROUND REPORT
At the request of Chair Vitousek, the Planning Department is providing the Leeward
Commission with additional information on the status of Kaloko Drive-Mamalahoa Highway
intersection improvements. Attached for your information are comment letters from the State
Department of Transportation (DOT) for previous Change of Zone applications within the
Kaloko Mauka subdivision (Planning Department Exhibit 2a).
As of this date,the DOT has not submitted comments for the applicant's current request
before the Commission to amend Change of Zone Ordinance No 06 82. In past comments
however,the DOT, Department of Public Works (DPW), and the applicant have all
acknowledged the need for improvements to the Kaloko Drive-Mamalahoa Highway
intersection. Previous rezones in the Kaloko Mauka subdivision have typically included a
condition of approval requiring that the fair share fee to mitigate regional impacts to
transportation,park,police,fire, and solid waste facilities be allocated solely for the County
and/or State to improve the Kaloko Drive-Mamalahoa Highway intersection.
A previous rezone in the Kaloko Mauka subdivision (Change of Zone No 02 45)required
a conceptual design analysis of the Mamalahoa Highway-Kaloko Drive intersection be
performed by the applicant in lieu of their fair share payment. On December 15, 2005 a
"Conceptual Design Analysis and Cost Estimates for Kaloko Drive and Mamalahoa Highway
Intersection Improvements"was completed and submitted to the DPW and the DOT. On July 14,
2006, the conceptual plans were approved by the DOT with the requirement of a Traffic Impact
Analysis Report and on July 31, 2006 the DPW stated that they were deferring all comments and
recommendations to the DOT since Highway 19 was a State road. By letter dated, August 11,
2006, the Planning Department determined that Condition P of Ordinance No 02 45 was
completed and satisfied(Planning Department Exhibit 3a).
Furthermore, on May 17, 2012 the Planning Department requested that the DOT accept
the existing and future funds for the Mamalahoa Highway-Kaloko Drive intersection
improvements that had been collected and was expected to be collected for the various Change
of Zones in the Kaloko Mauka subdivision (Planning Department Exhibit 4a). The DOT
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responded to this request by letter dated July 30, 2012 and respectfully declined to accept the
existing and future funds for the subject intersection improvements. Instead, the DOT requested
that the County establish a working group consisting of the Planning Department, DPW, and
DOT to evaluate the options available to improve traffic safety using the funds collected by the
County for improvements to the intersection. (Planning Department Exhibit 5a) To date this
group has not been formed. Finally, the current fair share fund balance for the intersection
improvements is $677,880.42.
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BENJAMIN J.CAYETANO
GOVERNOR �Q OF +r* KAZU HAYASHIDA
DIRECTOR
DEPUTY DIRECTORS
JERRY M.MATSUDA
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STATE OF HAWAII
IN REPLY REFER TO:
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
869 PUNCHBOWL STREET STP 8.7026
HONOLULU, HAWAII 96813-5097
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October 5, 1995
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Ms.Virginia Goldstein
Director
Planning Department
County of Hawaii
25 Aupuni Street, Room 109
Hilo,Hawaii 96720-4252
Dear Ms. Goldstein:
Subject: Alan Beall -Kaloko Mauka Subdivision
Change of Zone Application(REZ 95-20)
TMK: 7-3-25: 17
Thank you for your transmittal of August 10, 1995.
The developer should be required to participate in the intersection improvements at Kaloko Drive
and Mamalahoa Highway. This would include,but not be limited to, street lights, sight-distance
improvements, deceleration lanes and left turn storage lanes. The project will be at no cost to the
State.
We appreciate the opportunity to provide comments.
Very truly yours,
KAZU HAYASHIDA
Director of Transportation
Planning Depi.
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Mir.Christopher J.Yuen
Director
County of Hawaii
Planning Department
25 Aupuni Street,Room 109
Hilo,KUWaii 967120-4252
Dear Mr.Yuen:
Subject: Change of Zone Application(R.EZ 02-00-)
Applicants; Roy E.King
Request: Agriculture(A-20a)to Family Agriculture(FA-3a)
TNM: 7�3-024: 11,Kaloko Mauka Subdivision
Th=k you for your transmittal requesting our review of the zone change application. We have
the following comments:
I. Although we have no objections to the proposed subdivision,we are very concerned
About the recent proposed laud use changes in the Kalol o Mauka area and their
cumulative impact on the intersection.of Mamalahoa High%vay with"-alOkO iDrive.
2. The M=alahoa Highway/Kaloko Drive intersection must be improved due to the
cumulative impact of these land use changes. Satue of the intersection improvements
needed are:
a. Sight distance requirements,according to current State Highway Design
Standards,must be complied with.
'o. The intersection roust be illuminated at night.
c. The various turning movements at the intersection must be channelized.
I kll improvements roust be made at no cost to the State and all plans for
improvemmts within the State highway right-of-way ujust be submitted for our
review gond approval.
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4. If the County plans to continue to allow further developments in KaJoka Nlauka, the
County must seek funding to improve this intersection.
If you have any questions regarding these comments,please contact Ronald Tsuxuki,Dead
Planning Engineer,Highways Division, at 587-1830. i
Very truly yours,
BRIAN K.MINAAz
Director of Transportation
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869 PUNCHBOWL STREET STP 8.1997
HONOLULU,HAWAII 96813-5097
January 18, 2006
Mr. Christopher J. Yuen
Director
Planning Department
County of Hawaii
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3
Hilo,Hawaii 96720-3043
Dear Mr. Yuen:
Subject: Dennis D. Smith
Change of Zone Application (REZ 05-027)
TMK: 7-3-24: 008
Thank you for requesting our review of the subject application.
The applicant proposes to subdivide the existing 21.992 acre lot into seven 3 acres+acre lots.
These lots are intended to be used as residential/agricultural lots. We have no objection to the
proposed change in zoning, but we are concerned with the number of past zoning and land use
changes in the Kaloko Mauka Subdivision area and the resultant cumulative impact on the
intersection of Mamalahoa Highway and Kaloko Drive.
It is our understanding that the County will be responsible for implementing required
improvements at the intersection. Improvements to the intersection should include, but not be
limited to the following:
1. Illuminating the intersection at night.
2. Channelized turning movements at the intersection; and
3. Other safety improvements.
All improvements should be made at no cost to the State and plans for construction work within
the State highway right-of-way must be submitted to our Highways Division for review and
approval.
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January 18, 2006
Please contact our Statewide Transportation Planning Office if you have any questions.
We appreciate the opportunity to provide our comments.
Very truly yours,
ROD G
Director o r sp a on
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IN REPLY REFER TO:
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPOC TlbiY 01F HWY PS 2.2567
869 PUNCHBOWL STREET
HONOLULU,HAWAII 96813-5097
June 14,2016
Mr.Duane Kanuha
Director
County of Hawaii
Planning Department
101 Pauahi Street,Suite 3
Hilo,Hawaii 96720-4224
Dear Mr.Kanuha:
Subject: Change of Zone Application(REZ 16-000206)
A-20a to A-1Oa,James and Sonia Juvik
Kaloko,North Kona,Hawaii,TMK: (3)7-3-048: 001
The Applicant proposes to rezone 21.220 acres off Keanaaina Street in the Kaloko Mauka Subdivision
from Agriculture 20-acres to Agriculture 10-acres and subdivide the parcel into two lots of approximately
10.61 acres each. The property is currently owned by two trusts: 1)James and Sonia Juvik Trust and,
2)Hal and Krista Markowitz Trust. Rezoning and subdividing the parcel into two lots would allow each
family to occupy one of the two existing residences on the parcel. The property is accessed from roads
under the jurisdiction of the County of Hawaii.
We have the following comments:
1. The proposed rezoning will not impact our State highway facilities.
2. The County of Hawaii is responsible for the improvement of the intersection of Mamalahoa
Highway,State Route 190,and Kaloko Drive,the main spine road of the Kalolo Mauka
Subdivision,and has been collecting funds for that purpose from landowners as parcels are
subdivided.
If there are any questions,please contact Nami Wong,Systems Planning Engineer,Highways Division,
Planning Branch, at(808)587-6336. Please reference file review number PS 2016-091 in all contacts and
correspondence regarding these comments.
Sincerely,
FORD N. FUC
Director of Transportation
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 • Hilo,Hawaii 96720-3043
(808)961-8288 • FAX(808)961-8742
August 11, 2006
Mr. Tom Sena
75-611 Kaanee Place G-2
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Dear Mr. Sena:
Change of Zone Ordinance No. 02-45
Condition P
TMK: 7-3-24: 1 and 2
This is to inform you that Condition P of Change of Zone Ordinance No. 02-45 has been
complied with. Condition P states the following:
"In order to facilitate the timely construction of necessary improvements to the
Mamalahoa Highway-Kaloko Drive intersection,the applicant shall perform
conceptual design analyses and cost estimates for the intersection
improvements meeting with the approval of the State Department of
Transportation and the County Department of Public Works. The cost of this
work shall be used to satisfy the applicant's fair share contribution. If it exceeds
the applicant's requirements under Condition O, the excess shall be paid by fair
share assessments previously collected by the County for improvements to the
Mamalahoa Highway-Kaloko Drive intersection. The fair share contribution may
be adjusted annually beginning three years after the effective date of this
ordinance,based on the percentage change in the Honolulu Consumer Price Index
(HCPI)."
Per the enclosed letter dated July 14, 2006, the State Department of Transportation
informed the Planning Department that the conceptual plans submitted by your engineers
are conditionally approved. The Department of Public Works, per its letter dated
July 31, 2006, stated that they are deferring all comments and recommendations to the
State Department of Transportation since Highway 19 is a State road.
Planning Dep;.
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Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
Mr. Tom Sena
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August 11, 2006
In light of these two correspondence, we have determined that condition P has been
complied with and will resume processing of your subdivision application. Thank you
for your patience and understanding for the time it took to review the conceptual plans.
Should you have any questions,please feel free to contact Norman Hayashi of this office
at(808) 961-8288, ext. 205.
SincerelZSTO�PHFRJ�JN
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cc: Brennon T. Morioka, Deputy Director, State DOT---Highways
Bruce McClure, Director,DPW
Leo Fleming, C.E.
Nancy Burns, P.E., LLC
Michael J. K.rochina, P.E.
Mr. Daryn Arai/Mr. Ed Cheplic
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Phone: 329-2141, Home Office: (808) 322-9204, Fax (808) 322-3531
December 15, 2005
Mr. Cluistopher Yuen
Director
Planning Department
County of Hawaii
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Attn: Mr. Kai Engler, Department of Public Works, County of Hawaii— Kona Office
Mr. Robert Taira, Hawaii State Department of Transportation—Design Section
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Ref: Zoning Ordinance No. 02 45 (REZ 980) Section 2 Item "P"
Conceptual Design Analysis and Cost Estimates for
Kaloko Drive and Mamalahoa Hwy. Intersection Improvements
TMK: 3-7-3-008, 018-019& 020
Basic Range Design and Cost Analysis as defined by Nancy Burns, P.E., for the
intersection improvements at Mamalahoa Highway and Kaloko Drive, and as approved
by Chris Yuen, Planning Director, County of Hawaii, dated March 16, 2005, and as
implemented by Leo Fleming,CE, Mike Krochina,PE, and Tom Sena, BC.
Fully Detailed 'Topographic Survey Base Map has been provided describing
existing conditions in the vicinity of the Kaloko/Mamalahoa intersection+/- 1000 ft.
north and south by Wes Thomas Associates, Chrystal Thomas Yamasaki, L.P.L.S. This
base map was done at 1 inch equals 40 feet scale with 2 foot contour intervals. Included
in the base mapping is complete topo 300 feet north and south, all existing signage,
striping, utilities, access locations, lighting, etc.
Engineering SI udy Findings:
This design plan and cost analysis is meant to provide short term improvements that can
enhance the safety of the intersection with the use of available existing earmarked fiends.
The most dran-iatic improvement at the intersection would be to increase sight distances
by trimming the lower 40% of the rock embankments north and south on both sides of the
roadway at 1/4 : 1 slope.
I) Trim the S. E. embankment—180 feet, ideally 4-5 feet, but conservatively 3
feet due to the existing nearby residential structure on the bluff. Mike
K-ochina's engineering observation and calculations indicated a 4-5 ft. cut is
possible given the position of the structure on the S.E. bluff, and the angle of
the trim cut of the bank. The present site distance is—200 feet, and could be
increased to a minimum improvement of 500 feet with a 4-5 ft. cut. There
would be only approximately 300-400 ft. sight distance available with a 3 ft.
cut.
This section represents the greatest site deficiency for egressing Kaloko Drive,
and will yield the greatest sight/safety improvement with cutting the
embanlanent.
II) Trim the N.E. embankment—210 feet with a 4-5 foot cut. Existing site
distance is —450 feet to the north,with anticipated improvement to—700 feet.
III) Trim the N.W. embankment—180 feet with similar 4-5 foot cut; this would
improve the sight distance from—400 feet to—600 feet.
IV) Trim the S.W. embankment—160 feet, 4-5 feet wide, which would improve
sight distance of—400 feet to over 600 feet.
Modern methodology for cutting back the rock embanlanent would be standard Hoe Ram
equipment to chip the rock into manageable pieces. In extreme cases in past years there
would be drilling and use of explosives. However, this does not appear to be necessary
with the type of lava rock present as observed by both Leo Fleming, C.E. and Mike
Krochina, P.E.
Turnout Lane:
With the advent of cutting back the embankments on both sides of the road, which will
widen the shoulders for better site visibility, there also presents the possibility for a center
tarn lane. This would provide a huge safety improvement for left turns into and out of
Kaloko Drive. It is recommended such a lane be extended northerly to encompass the
Lihau Street intersection to a distance of—700 feet,and extend —370 feet southerly at
which point guard rail restrictions occur.
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Rock Retaining Walls:
When the rock embankments get cut back at the intersection on both sides, there will
likely be the need to reinforce sections or portions of the embankments for stability. Mile
Krochina, P.E. has inspected and addressed the types of retailing wall reinforcement that
will be needed in various sections in detail, attachments included.
Right- Tura Lane:
Another major improvement at reasonable cost is the instillation of a right turn lane onto
Mamalahoa Hwy. from Kaloko Drive. There is adequate space at Kaloko Drive for this
addition without having to move the existing utility pole, or other major changes. Moving
the stop sign, resurfacing, and re striping would be required.
Signage and Striping:
The Stop sign at the right corner of Kaloko Drive should be moved approximately 12 ft.
to the north to allow space for the right turn lane. New signage will need to be installed to
provide proper identification of the new left turn lane. Additional safety improvements by
way of roadway striping upgrades to modern standards is a basic level improvement to be
implemented along with the other improvements at the intersection.
Bus Stop:
The rock embankment can be dug back minimally on the N.E. corner at Kaloko drive to
create an alcove and safety area for the school bus stop. An upgrade improvement of the
seating area with a cover and Trex type benches would be aesthetically pleasing and
functional for the children at the Bus Stop. This is also a basic level improvement to be
implemented along with the other improvements at the intersection.
Landscaping:
Landscaping improvements around the bus stop area would be an aesthetic upgrade at
minimal cost that would give a positive return at the intersection.
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Lighting:
Existing lighting consists of two older utility pole mounted street lights, one at the center
of the intersection on the west (makai) side, and the other also on the west side 183 ft.
south of the intersection. It is recommended that a third light be installed at the north side
of the intersection on an existing utility pole for cost savings. Also there could be lighting
improvement by upgrading the two existing lights with modern higher technology lights.
The safety improvements realized by way of additional lighting is a reconunended
improvement to be implemented as a basic level design requirement along with the other
upgrades at the intersection. This is an added improvement at reasonable cost.
Conciusion:
This design analysis presents a defined low to mid cost solution for the improvements to
the Mamalahoa Hwy, and Kaloko Drive intersection, which is within in the range of
funds that have been collected for this specific purpose. These improvements can be
implemented in a short period of time to provide the community with quality impact
safety upgrades similar to those having been recently completed at the intersection of
Hualalai Road and Queen Kaahumanu Hwy.
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Estimated Cost of Improvemerits:
Item Approx. Cost
1) Cutting the embanlonents with removal and transportation
of the rock debris, and including traffic control. $ 95,000
2) 2,300 lineal feet of—6 foot wide additional shoulder paving
to provide greater structural road surface stability in areas where
the new middle turn lane is implemented, and to strengthen the
shoulder with an asphalt overlay.
Estimated cost of 8,800 sq. ft. @ $4 per sq. ft. materials and labor: $ 35,200
3) 2,300 lineal feet of 4 foot shoulder widening=9,200 sq. ft.
@ $5 per sq. ft. equals a cost of. $ 46,000
4) Equipment Mobilization&Demobilization $ 28,000
(for embanlcment cutting and paving)
5) Retaining walls: $ 60,000
6) Signing and Striping: $ 25,000
7) Additional Lighting: $ 15,000
8) Landscaping and Bus Stop Improvements: $ 10,000
9) Project Administration: $ 25,000
Total Estimated Costs ............. $ 339,200
Leo Fleming, C.E. Tom Sena, BC #17920
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BOOS AUG 1 PM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
COUNTY OF HAWAII
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Date July 31, 2006
To CHRISTOPHER J. YUE/N, DIRECTOR, PLANNING DEPT.
From BRUCE C. McCLURE PE, DIRECTOR, DPW
SUBJECT: KALOKO DRIVE/ROUTE 190 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
Department of Transportation July 14,2006 Letter
Because improvements for the subject intersection are within the State Highway right-of-way, we are
deferring all comments and recommendations to the State DOT.
Should you have any questions,please contact Galen Kuba at 961-8422.
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lJ�,l�� 1 t l' I rr VVt'1�1 FRANCIS PAUL KEENO
BARRY FUKUNAGA
BRENNON T.MORIOKA
STATE OF HAWAII BRIAN H.SEKIGUCHI
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
869 PUNCHBOWL STREET
HONOLULU, HAWAII 96813-5097 IN REPLY REFER T0:
HWY-H 06-2.0476
July 14, 2006
Mr. Christopher J. Yuen
Director
Planning Department
County of Hawaii
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3
Hilo, Hawaii 96720-3043
Dear Mr. Yuen:
We have reviewed your conceptual design analysis of the Kaloko Drive/Route 190 Intersection
Improvements. The conceptual plans are conditionally approved with the understanding that a
Traffic Impact Analysis Report (TIAR) is required and that the TIAR will be the basis for the
final design drawings for DOT's final approval.
Should you have any questions or need additional information, please call me at (808) 587-2156.
Very truly yours,
BRENNON T. MORIOKA
Deputy Director—Highways
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William P.Kenoi BJ Leithead Todd
M or -�- vvr Director
Margaret K. Masunaga
Deputy
West Hawaii Office East Hawaii Office
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy101 Pauahi Street,Suite 3
Kailua-Kona,Hawaii 96740 County of Hawaii Hilo,Hawaii 96720
Phone(808)323-4770 Phone(808)961-8288
Fax(808)327-3563 PLANNING DEPARTMENT Fax(808)961-8742
May 17, 2012
Mr. Glenn Okimoto,Director
Department of Transportation
869 Punchbowl Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Dear Mr. Okimoto:
SUBJECT: Kaloko Dive/Mamalahoa Highway Intersection
North Kona,Hawaii
Since 1986, the County of Hawaii has collected a "Fair Share"contribution for Change of Zone
Ordinances within the Kaloko Mauka Subdivision in order to fund the improvements to the
subject intersection. To date, the County has collected $558,781.84 for those improvements.
Because of the specificity of the language in the pertinent Change of Zone Ordinances, the
funding must be used for the subject intersection improvements.
Beginning in 1994, the State Department of Transportation (SDOT) provided comments on
change of zone applications in the Kaloko Mauka Subdivision and suggested that the
improvements to the subject intersection include street lighting, a left-turn storage lane, and
adequate sight distance. A copy of the correspondence has been enclosed for your reference.
In 2002, a Change of Zone Ordinance condition required the applicant to perform a conceptual
design analysis and cost estimates for the intersection improvements meeting with the approval
of SDOT. That work was subsequently performed and conditionally approved,per the enclosed
correspondence.
Because work is to be performed at a State intersection, we are requesting that you accept the
existing and future funds for the intersection improvement. We recognize that the 2006
conceptual design may no longer be pertinent but encourage you to use the funds available to
perform any required design analysis and/ or a Traffic Impact Analysis Report (TIAR). These
funds can also be used for the construction of the improvements.
Planning Dept.
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Your favorable consideration of the matter will be sincerely appreciated. Should you have any
questions relating to the fair share funds, please feel free to contact me or Bethany Morrison of
this department at(808) 961-8138.
Sincerely, -�
BJ LEITHEAD TODD
Planning Director
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July 30,2012
Ms. BJ Leithead Todd
Director
Cowity of Hawaii
Planning Department
10 1 Pauahi Street,Suite 3
Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4224
Dear Ms. Leithead Todd:
Subject: Kaloko Drive and Mamalahoa Highway Intersection Improvement Proposal
Hawaii, North Kona, Kaloko, TMK: (3) 7-3-024: Road
The subject intersection needs traffic operation improvements as a result of the development
along Kaloko Drive. The County of Hawaii has, by Change of Zone within the Kaloko Nlauka
ordinance, imposed and collected from landowners requesting subdivision, a per lot fee with the
intent of funding intersection improvements. As of May 2012, the collected funds total
$558,781.84.
In a letter dated May 17,2012, the County of Hawaii is requesting that the State Department of
Transportation (DOT) accept the current and future funds and implement intersection
improvements at the subject intersection.
After consideration, the DOT respectfully declines to accept the existing and fixture funds f'or the
suhject intersection improvement from the County of Hawaii.
We suggest that the County of Hawaii establish a working group consisting of its Planning, and
Public Works Departments, along with the DOT Hawaii District Engineer to evaluate the options
available to improve traffic safety within the limitation of the available funding and investigate
implementing the most cost-effective solutions that may be possible.
If you have any questions, please contact Ken Tatsuguchi, Engineering Program Manager,
Highways Division,Planning Branch, at(808) 587-1830. Reference file number 2012-134.
Very truly) yours, l^ N
GLENN M. OKIMOTO, Ph.D. 080212
Director of Transportation
Planning Depi.
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