08-23-2020, 08:16 PM
"Carmageddon 2: The Return Of The Curse"
If I remember correctly, back in the real estate boom of 2005(ish) several big box stores like Costco had inquired about building in Shipman Industrial Park. The plan at that time was for the 3 way intersection at Hwy 11 & Hwy 130 to become a 4 way intersection with the fourth road leading directly into Shipman Industrial to handle additional traffic, and for the convenience of customers.
The stop & go light already existed.
It would not interfere with the traffic flow on Hwy 11.
Shipman only had to build a short connecting street into their business park.
What happened? The reason for the new stop light is due to the increased traffic from the industrial park. If the industrial park is busy, so much so that they require a traffic light, wouldn't an additional entry/exit road solve the problem today and most likely be necessary in the future? A second entrance into an area zoned industrial, which stores flammable & potentially dangerous substances would provide quicker access for the Keaau fire department, police, and medical personnel. Doesn't your home require two entry/exits? Why?
An additional entryway into Shipman Industrial would prevent an additional traffic bottleneck for all Puna drivers in the short and long term.
Or do the needs of the one outweigh the needs of the many?
If I remember correctly, back in the real estate boom of 2005(ish) several big box stores like Costco had inquired about building in Shipman Industrial Park. The plan at that time was for the 3 way intersection at Hwy 11 & Hwy 130 to become a 4 way intersection with the fourth road leading directly into Shipman Industrial to handle additional traffic, and for the convenience of customers.
The stop & go light already existed.
It would not interfere with the traffic flow on Hwy 11.
Shipman only had to build a short connecting street into their business park.
What happened? The reason for the new stop light is due to the increased traffic from the industrial park. If the industrial park is busy, so much so that they require a traffic light, wouldn't an additional entry/exit road solve the problem today and most likely be necessary in the future? A second entrance into an area zoned industrial, which stores flammable & potentially dangerous substances would provide quicker access for the Keaau fire department, police, and medical personnel. Doesn't your home require two entry/exits? Why?
An additional entryway into Shipman Industrial would prevent an additional traffic bottleneck for all Puna drivers in the short and long term.
Or do the needs of the one outweigh the needs of the many?
"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