01-22-2009, 06:04 AM
This is a senseless loss.
For years, the Puna community has been begging for bus stops. The Hele-on Administrator, at one public meeting (during the 'Puna Regional Circulation Plan' exercise) told the community, "no need for bus stops, the drivers know where people get on..." How disgraceful and irresponsible!
Likewise, the State DOT has been told for years of the hazards to pedestrians along Hwy 130, especially for those boarding/de-boarding buses. They just want more cars going faster.
Now, we have lost another neighbor, his family left in mourning; and several drivers and bus passengers have been traumatized by this tragedy.
Is this really what it takes to get something done?
My family sends our heartfelt condolences to Mr. Caraballo's loved ones.
James Weatherford, Ph.D.
15-1888 Hialoa
Hawaiian Paradise Park
For years, the Puna community has been begging for bus stops. The Hele-on Administrator, at one public meeting (during the 'Puna Regional Circulation Plan' exercise) told the community, "no need for bus stops, the drivers know where people get on..." How disgraceful and irresponsible!
Likewise, the State DOT has been told for years of the hazards to pedestrians along Hwy 130, especially for those boarding/de-boarding buses. They just want more cars going faster.
Now, we have lost another neighbor, his family left in mourning; and several drivers and bus passengers have been traumatized by this tragedy.
Is this really what it takes to get something done?
My family sends our heartfelt condolences to Mr. Caraballo's loved ones.
James Weatherford, Ph.D.
15-1888 Hialoa
Hawaiian Paradise Park