Mayor Kirk Caldwell’s Report October 2018

Mayor Kirk Caldwell’s Representative – Director Lori Kahikina reported the following:
• Old Kaneohe Bay Drive: In response to concerns with potholes along Kaneohe Bay Drive, the Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM) responded that the issue is under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Transportation (HDOT). The issue was transmitted to HDOT.
• Traffic Calming: In response to requests for traffic calming along certain portions of Haiku Road, a DTS study concluded that traffic calming is not warranted. DTS recommended that the removal of restricted parking might assist in the issues that generated the traffic calming requests.
• Pua Alowalo: In response to concerns with traffic and pedestrian risks at Pua Alowalo, DTS responded that more time is needed to conduct necessary studies. Director Kahikina added that she requested DTS to attend the next meeting to discuss the concerns with affected residents.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed:
1. Pahia Crosswalk: Chair Radke asked and Director Kahikina responded that she will provide an update related to Pahia crosswalk at another time.
2. Kaneohe Christmas Parade Path: A resident and representative from the Kaneohe Christmas Parade requested that the dip in the road on Kamehameha Highway near the Fire Station be repaired prior to the Saturday, December 1, 2018 parade. In addition she requested the Haiku Road Wastewater project be completed by then or at least impacts to the parade be mitigated.
3. Old Kaneohe Bay Drive: Vice Chair Sager expressed concerns with the dilapidated condition of Old Kaneohe Bay Drive due to the potholes, specifically between Mikiola Drive and MCBH. He asked if the dilapidated condition would require a complete replacement of the road. Transportation Committee Chair Sevier commented that it may be postponed pending a Complete Streets analysis of the area.
4. Kamehameha Highway: Collins expressed concerns with the faded painted lines along Kamehameha Highway and requested restriping.