12-12-2017, 07:45 PM
I'm convinced that the 130 solution is a no-go in terms of a long term answer. Further work on it, widening it, making it safe, I think is just more opportunity for passive aggressive abuse against the people who commute to Puna. They "could" have made a go of it, but since IMO the project is already botched (they didn't make it wide enough or long enough) it's just better to look elsewhere.
I just did an amazing thing (joking). I opened Google Earth and took a look at the aerial view of Puna. Guess what I saw? Between the airport and HPP, along the coast, there'a whole lot-o nuttin. Yes, this is the "makai of the hi-way" solution. I really think it's the only feasible long-term solution. The only thing standing between us and a modern, high speed commute is political will.
I just did an amazing thing (joking). I opened Google Earth and took a look at the aerial view of Puna. Guess what I saw? Between the airport and HPP, along the coast, there'a whole lot-o nuttin. Yes, this is the "makai of the hi-way" solution. I really think it's the only feasible long-term solution. The only thing standing between us and a modern, high speed commute is political will.