05-17-2014, 03:24 AM
A comparison to BART is fitting -- that system failed its original design goal when two of the counties "opted out", and it still doesn't connect directly to the airports.
Huge piles of money are currently being spent to extend BART south into San Jose -- which is an even more fitting comparison simply because it's got the same root problem as Puna: planners didn't leave room for future transit.
When property is subdivided right up to the roads without buffers or easements, it's really hard to widen those roads later.
Again: maybe if we didn't have to Drive To Hilo for everything?
Huge piles of money are currently being spent to extend BART south into San Jose -- which is an even more fitting comparison simply because it's got the same root problem as Puna: planners didn't leave room for future transit.
When property is subdivided right up to the roads without buffers or easements, it's really hard to widen those roads later.
Again: maybe if we didn't have to Drive To Hilo for everything?