Pahoa Roundabout

[PauHana]

Spring time for Puna and DOT!
It just might work.

[punafish]

Funny this site won't let you spell out a Japanese name like "T a k e s h i t a"

I always slow down when I come to the Malama intersection, 35 mph max, usually 30. Driving 45 mph there is just too unsafe for that stretch of road imho...

[Aaron S]

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Hasn't happened "yet", but I'll raise the other dumb question here: this is a State project, which means it's supposedly funded by the latest increase of the vehicle registration fees. If it's also being funded by Federal money, where is the State money going? (I know, new roads on Oahu, but still...)

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Projects that are shovel ready shouldn't be affected by this highway trust fund shortfall. Its the projects that are not shovel ready that will be facing possible delays and increased local matching share. The Federal government traditionally covered 80% of the cost of various projects, but there is chance it may drop to 50%.

http://khon2.com/2014/07/02/are-hawaii-r...-jeopardy/

The State Highway Trust Fund receives funding from other sources than car registration, such as fuel taxes and car rental surcharge.

http://hidot.hawaii.gov/about-us/

[HereOnThePrimalEdge]

PauHana, I like your suggestion. Hope you don't mind if I add a little more:

Springtime for Puna and DOT!
We're driving in a circular space
Look out, can't get off anyplace!
Springtime for Puna and DOT
Pahoa's a fine town once more!
Springtime for Puna and DOT
Watch out, Hilo
and your discount stores!
Springtime for Puna and DOT...

[kalakoa]

Projects that are shovel ready shouldn't be affected

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contractor will need time for the approval and ordering of materials, along with the approval of their erosion control plan

Maybe the contractor can use a shovel to deliver their erosion control plan. Ready!

[nana valley]

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Originally posted by punafish

I always slow down when I come to the Malama intersection, 35 mph max, usually 30. Driving 45 mph there is just too unsafe for that stretch of road imho...

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Me, too!! 30 to 35 MPH and my foot is ready to brake or my steering is ready to take defensive measures.

He who hoots with owls at night cannot soar with the eagles in the morning.