HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-68 AC-Tiffany Kai hub and spoke letter Communication No. 2014-68
October 14, 2014
To: Patti Pinto, Chair&
Members of the PCDP AC
From: June Conant
Mass Transit Subcommittee
Subject: Implementation of hub and spoke mass transit system
Enclosed for your consideration and approval is a draft letter from the Mass Transit Subcommittee
(MTSC)to Tiffany Kai expressing the desire of the MTSC to see immediate efforts of mass transit to
implement the hub and spoke system as outlined and mandated by the PCDP.
The MTSC respectfully requests your approval,with any changes the AC deems appropriate, and
forwarding of this letter to Tiffany Kai.
Encl. Draft letter to Tiffany Kai
October 14, 2014
Tiffany Kai, Administrator
Mass Transit Agency
County of Hawai'i
1206 Kamehameha Ave, Suite A-2
Hilo, HI 96720
RE: Mass Transit implementation of the hub and spoke system
Aloha Tiffany,
Thank you for the time and efforts you are making in planning mass transit for Puna at this time
of transition. C x
The Puna Community Development Plan (PCDP) Action Committee in its efforts to collaborate with the
County, is recommending an immediate effort to initiate the implementation of the Puna hub and spoke
system as outlined and mandated by the PCDP. This plan was adopted by ordinance in 2008.
The current lava flow situation has heightened the priority to implement a Hele-on level of service to all
of Puna. It is recommended that MTA create a secondary transit hub in Nanawale as an alternative to
the Pahoa Secondary hub. A proposed circulation plan for Nanawale is included.
Kea'au to Volcano loop. In the event that Chain of Craters Road becomes a primary roadway
for residents, the established Volcano Cooper Center secondary hub is already in place. See the
Puna Community Development Plan, Transportation Section 4.2.3, Action "c" which states:
"Develop transit hubs at the following locations: 1) Kea'au (Primary Hub)... 2) Pahoa
(Secondary Hub)...3) Volcano (Secondary Hub)...4) Mountain View or South Kulani (Secondary
Hub) ...".. 1% 1%
A simple looping of buses between Hilo and Kea'au and Kea'au secondary hubs will increase
frequency of buses and decrease the duration of trips and wait time at bus stops for riders. This
system will also give riders the opportunity to use services available in Keaau. This is something
that is not a viable option at this time due to the current bus schedules.
We request that the County consult with our Mass Transit Subcommittee as the public's representative
in all MTA related decisions for Puna. We respectfully request an effort to initiate a hub and spoke
mass transit system in Puna, not only to accommodate the current situation but to improve the long
term enhancement of mass transit in this area. The Mass Transit Subcommittee and the PCDP Action
Committee are willing to assist the MTA in any way possible to move this important project forward.
Mahalo for your consideration of this request.
Patti Pinto
PCDP Chair
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Cc: Billy Kenoi, Mayor Hawai'i County
Bill Brilhante, Deputy Counsel
Duana Kanuha, Planning Director
Greggor Ilagan, Council Member, District 4
Zendo Kern, Council Member, District 5
Brenda Ford, Council Member, District 6
Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, Council Member, District 3
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