04-09-2016, 07:36 AM
opihikao-
Thanks for posting the link to the roundabout meeting:
http://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2016/0...t-meeting/
I find it mind boggling that the DOT would host a meeting in part because:
There was also a video display station demonstrating how to drive through a roundabout, since this will be the first of its kind in East Hawaii.
Now, if the DOT understands there may be a learning curve involved for Puna drivers navigating not only a new roundabout, but an unusually designed roundabout at that - - WHY WOULD THEY OPEN IT IN 3 PHASES??!!?
Phase A
Phase B
Phase C
Just as drivers become accustomed to the traffic pattern, the DOT will change it. I realize the purpose behind the decision is to open the roundabout as soon as possible, but doing it over a period of several months with flow pattern changes doesn't seem to be the best method of reducing accidents. If that was the point of the project.
"How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives." -Annie Dillard
Thanks for posting the link to the roundabout meeting:
http://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2016/0...t-meeting/
I find it mind boggling that the DOT would host a meeting in part because:
There was also a video display station demonstrating how to drive through a roundabout, since this will be the first of its kind in East Hawaii.
Now, if the DOT understands there may be a learning curve involved for Puna drivers navigating not only a new roundabout, but an unusually designed roundabout at that - - WHY WOULD THEY OPEN IT IN 3 PHASES??!!?
Phase A
Phase B
Phase C
Just as drivers become accustomed to the traffic pattern, the DOT will change it. I realize the purpose behind the decision is to open the roundabout as soon as possible, but doing it over a period of several months with flow pattern changes doesn't seem to be the best method of reducing accidents. If that was the point of the project.
"How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives." -Annie Dillard
"I'm at that stage in life where I stay out of discussions. Even if you say 1+1=5, you're right - have fun." - Keanu Reeves