03-06-2008, 10:27 AM
Roundabouts were a major part of the Governors EAST HAWAII COUNCIL OF ADVISORS discussion held at Keaau Elementary School 2 weeks ago Last Year.
You can read the minutes here
It looks like from the public testimony that was given (9 people)
That it was almost split down the middle in Support and Non Support:
Public Testimony:
1. Mannie Mattos: Will it work on Highway 130 with 55 mph? Need to slow
down when one approach roundabout. Is not in support.
2. Star Newman: Save in gasoline consumption, 25-30%. It’s slower but full
flow of traffic. Would like support form the council for the Safe Baby
Resolution.
3. Jon Olson: Supports Roundabouts. Would like the state to consider using
them. Cost of roundabouts is less than traffic lights.
4. Elizabeth Wheatherford- Supports roundabouts. Thinks they are a good
idea.
5. Gene Lamkin-Does not supports roundabouts being used on Highway 130.
6. James Wheatherford- Supports roundabouts on Highway 130.
7. John Ota- Not in favor of roundabouts. Public will need education and they will cost too much. Submitted testimony (attached).
8. Stephanie Bath- Is opened minded to the idea of using roundabouts.
9. Brian Thurston: Supports roundabouts on Highway 130
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The Supreme Court ruled in Dred Scott v. Sandford that slaves were not citizens, 1857
You can read the minutes here
It looks like from the public testimony that was given (9 people)
That it was almost split down the middle in Support and Non Support:
Public Testimony:
1. Mannie Mattos: Will it work on Highway 130 with 55 mph? Need to slow
down when one approach roundabout. Is not in support.
2. Star Newman: Save in gasoline consumption, 25-30%. It’s slower but full
flow of traffic. Would like support form the council for the Safe Baby
Resolution.
3. Jon Olson: Supports Roundabouts. Would like the state to consider using
them. Cost of roundabouts is less than traffic lights.
4. Elizabeth Wheatherford- Supports roundabouts. Thinks they are a good
idea.
5. Gene Lamkin-Does not supports roundabouts being used on Highway 130.
6. James Wheatherford- Supports roundabouts on Highway 130.
7. John Ota- Not in favor of roundabouts. Public will need education and they will cost too much. Submitted testimony (attached).
8. Stephanie Bath- Is opened minded to the idea of using roundabouts.
9. Brian Thurston: Supports roundabouts on Highway 130
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Today in History
The Supreme Court ruled in Dred Scott v. Sandford that slaves were not citizens, 1857