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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMatrix 4.4.3.b - Highways PUNA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN Transportation: 4.4 Highways   Action 4.4.3.b (page 4-8) (All of the following are recommendations to DOT) Medium Term (2013-2017) Increase capacity on Highway 130 between the Kea'au Bypass road and 'Ᾱinaloa Boulevard, utilizing the results of the study of highway safety alternatives described above; Construct a right exit lane on Highway 11 below Kea'au Agricultural lots to Kea'au Village using the existing Old Volcano Road right-of-way; and Create a right hand turn lane from Highway 132 onto Highway 130.  (4.4.1) Goals: a) Highways have design features that improve traffic safety and reduce collisions, particularly at intersections. b) Highway design is more aesthetically pleasing and compatible with the natural and rural character of Puna. c) Increased County and community influence over highway planning and design decisions. (4.4.2) Objectives: Make intersection improvements along highways that allow sager access from intersecting streets as a priority over traffic speed on the highway, giving preference to the use of roundabouts. Consider roundabouts as a means to control private driveway access to major highways with higher traffic volumes, such as Highway 130. Use native landscaping for highway improvements and connectivity points, emphasizing the retention of native vegetation. Incorporate traffic-calming features into highway design in preference to signage and signalization, where possible.   Action 4.4.3.b.1 Medium Term (2013-2017) Increase capacity on Highway 130 between the Kea'au Bypass road and 'Ᾱinaloa Boulevard, utilizing the results of the study of highway safety alternatives described above; Action Status: Lead Task Group(s)/Champion(s): Subcommittee Chairperson/Members: CDP Proposed Timeframe: Start Date: Completion Date: Budget: Funding Source: Progress to Date: Next Step(s): Description: Champion: Goal Date: Other Notes: Related Actions (Other PCDP Actions that need to be completed before or concurrent with this specific Action) Page #              Reference Documents Page #               Action 4.4.3.b.2 Medium Term (2013-2017) Construct a right exit lane on Highway 11 below Kea'au Agricultural lots to Kea'au Village using the existing Old Volcano Road right-of-way; and Action Status: Lead Task Group(s)/Champion(s): Subcommittee Chairperson/Members: CDP Proposed Timeframe: Start Date: Completion Date: Budget: Funding Source: Progress to Date: Next Step(s): Description: Champion: Goal Date: Other Notes: Related Actions (Other PCDP Actions that need to be completed before or concurrent with this specific Action) Page #              Reference Documents Page #               Action 4.4.3.b.3 Medium Term (2013-2017) Create a right hand turn lane from Highway 132 onto Highway 130. Action Status: Lead Task Group(s)/Champion(s): Subcommittee Chairperson/Members: CDP Proposed Timeframe: Start Date: Completion Date: Budget: Funding Source: Progress to Date: Next Step(s): Description: Champion: Goal Date: Other Notes: Related Actions (Other PCDP Actions that need to be completed before or concurrent with this specific Action) Page #              Reference Documents Page #               Action / Tasks Progress Status Champion/ Task Leader Date of Implementation Action / Task Results Additional Information  Action 4.4.3.b Medium Term (2013-2017)      Increase capacity on Highway 130 between the Kea'au Bypass road and 'Ᾱinaloa Boulevard, utilizing the results of the study of highway safety alternatives described above;      Construct a right exit lane on Highway 11 below Kea'au Agricultural lots to Kea'au Village using the existing Old Volcano Road right-of-way; and      Create a right hand turn lane from Highway 132 onto Highway 130.