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The Honorable Russell E. Ruderman
<br />Twenty Seventh Legislature
<br />Senator, 2nd District
<br />State Capitol Room 217
<br />Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813
<br />Dear Senator Ruderman:
<br />Thank you for your letter, dated January 22, 2013, regarding the request to reduce the speed limit from 55 mph to 45
<br />mph on Highway 130 at the following locations:
<br />Between Shower Drive and Maku'u Drive
<br />In the vicinity of Leilani Boulevard
<br />We agree with your request to reduce the speed limit from 55 mph to 45 mph on Highway 130 between Shower
<br />Drive and Maku'u Drive. In order to maintain a consistent posted speed limit, we recommend extending the speed
<br />reduction from Maku'u Drive to Ainaloa Boulevard. This will encompass all of the entering side streets from
<br />Shower Drive to Ainaloa Boulevard. We will issue a work order to make the sign changes.
<br />However, we do not recommend reducing the speed limit in the vicinity of Leilani Boulevard. We researched the
<br />accident history of the 3 most recent years of data available and did not find a problem that reducing the speed limit
<br />would correct. The lack of driveways and accesses along this section of roadway supports the posted speed limit. It
<br />would be unreasonable to expect drivers to reduce their speed for such a short distance.
<br />Instead, we recommend using an advisory speed limit of 45 mph to warn drivers of the intersection. We can add the
<br />advisory plaques to the existing intersection warning signs. A work order will be made to add the new signs.
<br />Your concern for this matter is appreciated.
<br />Very truly yours,
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<br />GLENN M. OKIMOTO, Ph.D.
<br />Director of Transportation
<br />Mr. Billy Kenoi, Hawaii County Mayor
<br />Mr. Ron Thiel, Director of Traffic Division, County of Hawaii
<br />Ms. Bobby Jean Leithead -Todd, Planning Director, Hawaii County
<br />Mr. Zendo Kern, Councilman, County of Hawaii
<br />Mr. Greggor Ilagan, Councilman, County of Hawaii
<br />Ms. Faye Hanohano, State Representative, District #4
<br />Mr. Richard Onishi, State Representative, District #3
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<br />The Honorable Russell E. Ruderman
<br />Twenty Seventh Legislature
<br />Senator, 2nd District
<br />State Capitol Room 217
<br />Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813
<br />Dear Senator Ruderman:
<br />Thank you for your letter, dated January 22, 2013, regarding the request to reduce the speed limit from 55 mph to 45
<br />mph on Highway 130 at the following locations:
<br />Between Shower Drive and Maku'u Drive
<br />In the vicinity of Leilani Boulevard
<br />We agree with your request to reduce the speed limit from 55 mph to 45 mph on Highway 130 between Shower
<br />Drive and Maku'u Drive. In order to maintain a consistent posted speed limit, we recommend extending the speed
<br />reduction from Maku'u Drive to Ainaloa Boulevard. This will encompass all of the entering side streets from
<br />Shower Drive to Ainaloa Boulevard. We will issue a work order to make the sign changes.
<br />However, we do not recommend reducing the speed limit in the vicinity of Leilani Boulevard. We researched the
<br />accident history of the 3 most recent years of data available and did not find a problem that reducing the speed limit
<br />would correct. The lack of driveways and accesses along this section of roadway supports the posted speed limit. It
<br />would be unreasonable to expect drivers to reduce their speed for such a short distance.
<br />Instead, we recommend using an advisory speed limit of 45 mph to warn drivers of the intersection. We can add the
<br />advisory plaques to the existing intersection warning signs. A work order will be made to add the new signs.
<br />Your concern for this matter is appreciated.
<br />Very truly yours,
<br />A F �
<br />GLENN M. OKIMOTO, Ph.D.
<br />Director of Transportation
<br />Mr. Billy Kenoi, Hawaii County Mayor
<br />Mr. Ron Thiel, Director of Traffic Division, County of Hawaii
<br />Ms. Bobby Jean Leithead -Todd, Planning Director, Hawaii County
<br />Mr. Zendo Kern, Councilman, County of Hawaii
<br />Mr. Greggor Ilagan, Councilman, County of Hawaii
<br />Ms. Faye Hanohano, State Representative, District #4
<br />Mr. Richard Onishi, State Representative, District #3
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