07-01-2015, 09:43 PM
Probably a very good idea to close the road to everyone. Sure would not want to see or hear of any more of the brave protectors being hit by the added visitors or working crews traffic. I believe we already had a police or security vehicle hit a gentleman walking up maunakea road in prayer this past week, shame. The unpredictability of the TMT project moving forward, makes for another possible standoff any day. The added traffic that visitors and observatory workers can bring, would only increase the risk of other pedestrian accidents or road side dangers to occur, jmo. like loose rocks, roadside hazards, or getting stuck near the summit with no way down if the road becomes people blocked again the next time TMT tries to push their way to work. Safety should be practiced, planned, and a serious priority from the ALOHA state,jmo.