HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-03-25 Letter to Lorraine R. Inouye and Breene Harimoto SCR 78-SR 55 Relating to the Kuakini Highway
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Wil Okabe
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Harry Kim
Mayor
Barbara J. Kossow
Deputy Managing Director
March 25, 2019
Senator Lorraine R. Inouye, Chair
Senator Breene Harimoto, Vice Chair
Committee on Transportation
Dear Chair Inouye, Vice Chair Harimoto, and Committee Members:
RE: SCR 78/SR 55 Relating to the Kuakini Highway
Thank you for this opportunity to testify in support of SCR 78 and SR 55.
There naturally has been much focus on disaster relief for the Puna District on the Big Island, which we
think is deserved and for which we are grateful. Nevertheless, life on the rest of Hawaiʻi Island continues
apace, including population growth and the difficulties generated by too much traffic.
West Hawaiʻi has benefited tremendously from the recent widening of Queen Kaahumanu Highway, but
the traffic crawl on Kuakini Highway, between Lako Street and Kamehameha III Road, can be maddening. Our
Senator has rightly identified this area as a high priority, and I know the community will be appreciative of any
assistance you can offer.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully Submitted,
Harry Kim
MAYOR