03-06-2008, 03:52 AM
I certainly agree with you on the need for safer road conditions. There is a lot of work underway in the community and more needs to be done. It is frustrating to see just how long it takes for thought to turn into action with government.
Brian Jordan (I believe) made a suggestion a year or so ago that instead of waiting for years of funding process and engineering design for a signal - that on an emergency basis a portable signal light, operated by solar panels, can be placed for as little as $100,000. (Most new signals in Hilo seem to install at over $1 million.). That is a state highway. HDOT rules there.
I would suggest that perhaps you might talk to Brian and then again to our new group, Friends of Puna's Future, to hatch a plan that would push for, at least, some temporary
improvements.
Issues like these are life and death, literally.
Brian Jordan (I believe) made a suggestion a year or so ago that instead of waiting for years of funding process and engineering design for a signal - that on an emergency basis a portable signal light, operated by solar panels, can be placed for as little as $100,000. (Most new signals in Hilo seem to install at over $1 million.). That is a state highway. HDOT rules there.
I would suggest that perhaps you might talk to Brian and then again to our new group, Friends of Puna's Future, to hatch a plan that would push for, at least, some temporary
improvements.
Issues like these are life and death, literally.
Assume the best and ask questions.
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