12-13-2017, 03:57 AM
Originally posted by Hunt Stoddard
I'm convinced that the 130 solution is a no-go in terms of a long term answer.
My interpretation is that Puna was largely setup as a subdivision tax-mine and they want to keep it that way. So instead of solving the problem (4 full speed lanes), county and state keep tapping local and federal tax dollars to re-work 130 (add limited-time shoulder lane, repave, widen the road (but not fully), repave again, re-stripe (but reduce speed limit), plan for traffic lights (but switch to roundabouts), etc).
It appears to be an exercise in how many times can you hand out money to your supporters for the same job without really solving the problem as enabling growth in Puna leads to more people demanding equal services (water, sewer, roads, etc) and having greater political representation. Despite all this, the demographic shifts will eventually force some changes, although likely at a plantation pace, and not enough to keep up with growth. However, it will keep those road construction dollars rollin in! (while "I can't get my car out of second gear"
I'm convinced that the 130 solution is a no-go in terms of a long term answer.
My interpretation is that Puna was largely setup as a subdivision tax-mine and they want to keep it that way. So instead of solving the problem (4 full speed lanes), county and state keep tapping local and federal tax dollars to re-work 130 (add limited-time shoulder lane, repave, widen the road (but not fully), repave again, re-stripe (but reduce speed limit), plan for traffic lights (but switch to roundabouts), etc).
It appears to be an exercise in how many times can you hand out money to your supporters for the same job without really solving the problem as enabling growth in Puna leads to more people demanding equal services (water, sewer, roads, etc) and having greater political representation. Despite all this, the demographic shifts will eventually force some changes, although likely at a plantation pace, and not enough to keep up with growth. However, it will keep those road construction dollars rollin in! (while "I can't get my car out of second gear"