HI SCR235

Request the Department of Transportation to evaluate Kuakini Highway and Queen Kaahumanu Highway between Henry Street and Kamehameha III Road on Hawaii Island and identify options for traffic reduction.

Direct the Department to consider narrowing traffic lanes by repainting so all lanes are uniformly ten feet in width as an alternative traffic reduction measure.

Urge the Department to add the Kuakini Highway and Queen Kaahumanu Highway project to the Highway Safety Improvement Program for consideration in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program.

Request the Department to conduct a study and prepare a remediation plan for flooding and safety issues at the intersection of Mamalahoa Highway and Meleana Place in South Kona, contingent on the State acquiring that section of highway.

Transmit certified copies of the resolution to the Director of Transportation and Mayor of the County of Hawaii.