06-28-2007, 11:21 AM
We've got speedbumps on the paved roads in my neighborhood in lower Puna, and they work. They only seem to aggravate the people that are in big hurry. As far as suspension damage, I'll take the speedbumps slowly over potholed cinder roads anyday, and with less dust. I would also encourage HPP residents to look into "Chip Seal" surfacing (Kapoho Kai Rd for example). On flat stretches it works great, is easy and inexpenive to repair, and initially costs a fraction of what asphalt runs. Hills and gullys need the real deal though.