Resolution relating to Keapuka Subdivision Traffic Roundabouts

This is the finalized resolution that was unanimously passed on August 15th, 2019.

63 residents came out in opposition and worked side-by-side with the board to craft the final language in the resolution.  We appreciate all the community input, now we need to make sure we get answers from the DTS.

RESOLUTION

RELATING TO THE TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES RECENTLY ADDED TO KEAPUKA SUBDIVISION – LULUKU AND ANOI ROADS

WHEREAS, traffic calming meetings were held in 2012 with elected officials and residents to discuss potential measures to reduce or eliminate excessive traffic and speeding problems as drivers use the subdivision as a cut-through between Kamehameha Highway and Likelike Highway; and

WHEREAS, several suggestions were offered including rerouting of traffic, lowering the speed limits; speed bumps, roundabouts and signage; and

WHEREAS, without further community consultation or agreement, roundabouts were selected as the solution; and

WHEREAS, without further community consultation or agreement, roundabouts were installed without proper directional guidance, signage or paint scheme; and

WHEREAS, on page 65 of the 2019 Official Hawaii Driver’s Manual provides guidance on use of roundabouts but roundabouts do not appear frequently enough in Hawaii for drivers to know their correct use; and

WHEREAS, no public service announcements, media releases, television broadcasts, how-to flyers, or any other source of community education or awareness campaign was made available to residents or Hawaii drivers as a whole; and
WHEREAS, after six months of use, appropriate signage to inform and advise is absent; and
WHEREAS, On August 15^th, 2019, at the regular Kaneohe Neighborhood Board Meeting, 63 residents of the Keapuka sub-division attended in opposition to the roundabouts in general and voiced significant concerns over the safety of residents due to roundabout ignorance and continued speeding; and
WHEREAS, improvements should address at least the following:

·       Provide law enforcement to deter the continual speeding;

·       Communicate frequently and succinctly when in the planning stage on improvement projects that change the long-established patterns of community life such as traffic patterns and road enhancements;

·       Consider removing the roundabouts and installing speed bumps along Luluku and Anoi Roads;

·       Add a 2^nd left turn lane from Kamehameha Highway onto Likelike Hwy

WHEREAS, Road improvements without consultation impacts on Hawai‘i’s communities and cause significant public concern and distress; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Kaneohe Neighborhood Board No. 30 fully supports and endorses better community engagement by the Department of Transportation Services and Department of Transportation; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Kaneohe Neighborhood Board No. 30 urges the Department of Transportation Services to solicit community involvement and input when planning traffic changes or new other new options; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Kaneohe Neighborhood Board No. 30 urges the Department of Transportation Services to expeditiously examine the practicality of removing the roundabouts and using placing speed bumps to slow traffic on Luluku and Anoi Roads; and

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution as adopted shall be transmitted with proof of delivery date to the State Department of Transportation and the City and County of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services, the Honolulu Police Department, the Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu, all Honolulu City Council members, and all District Neighborhood Boards on O‘ahu.