Safe Routes to School Call for Applications

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Damon

The state of Hawaii, Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking applications to plan, develop, implement and evaluate eligible Safe Routes to School (SRTS) infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects.  A call for applications is available at the following link and must be submitted by June 21, 2013.

http://spo3.hawaii.gov/notices/notices/plomino_documents/none-100

Safe RoutesSRTS is an international effort to increase safety and promote walking and bicycling to and from school.  The federally funded SRTS program was established by Section 1404 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), signed into law in 2005.  This is DOT’s third call for applications to award SRTS federal funds provided by SAFETEA-LU.

Eligible recipients of SAFETEA-LU Section 1404 funds to be used for SRTS projects are limited to state, local and regional government agencies, including schools and school districts, and non-profit organizations.  Applications will be accepted only from these entities.  Recipients of SRTS federal funds will be responsible for all aspects of project implementation as DOT’s role is as an oversight capacity only.

Eligible SRTS projects and activities shall directly support increased safety and convenience for students in grades K-8 to walk and/or bicycle to and from school.  In addition, all projects that use SRTS federal funds shall comply with applicable federal, state and loocal provisions.

Applications must be received by June 21, 2013 at 2:00 p.m., at the following address:

Department of Transportation, Highways Division

Traffic Branch

601 Kamokila Boulevard, Rm 602

Kapolei, Hawaii 96707

Attention: Tara Lucas

For more information on the SRTS Federal program in Hawaii, please visit http://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/safe-routes-to-school-program/.

 

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Public Invited to Pahoa Roundabout Meeting to Be Held in Keaau

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Damon

12/14/12 CANCELLED!

Department of Transportation (DOT) would like to update the community that the Public Informational Meeting regarding intersection improvements at Keaau-Pahoa Road and Old Government Road in Pahoa, Hawaii, previously scheduled on Wednesday, December 19, will be postponed and rescheduled in January 2013. A date and location will be announced in a future DOT news release.

The intent of the project is to improve safety and traffic flow by converting the existing T- intersection into a single-lane modern roundabout. The project also includes slope reinforcement, landscaping improvements, electrical conduits and street lights, drainage improvements along with ADA compliant curb ramps and sidewalks, fencing, guardrails, signage and striping. Construction work time is estimated at approximately 12 months.

The state DOT apologizes for the inconvenience and will notify the community of further information.

The state Department of Transportation would like to invite the community to a Public Informational Meeting regarding intersection improvements at Keaau-Pahoa Road and Old Government Road in Pahoa, Hawaii.

The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m., on Wednesday, December 19, at the Keaau Elementary School Cafeteria, located at 16-680 Keaau-Pahoa Road.

Pahoa Round-a-bout

The intent of the project is to improve safety and traffic flow by converting the existing T-intersection into a single-lane modern roundabout.The project also includes slope reinforcement, landscaping improvements, electrical conduits and street lights, drainage improvements along with ADA compliant curb ramps and sidewalks, fencing, guardrails, signage and striping.

Construction work time is estimated at approximately 12 months. To request language interpretation, an auxiliary aid or service (i.e., sign language interpreter, accessible parking, or materials in alternative format), please contact Steven Yoshida, Highways Division, by phone at (808) 692-7682 or by email at steven.yoshida@hawaii.gov, three (3) days prior to the meeting date. TTY users may use TRS to contact our DOT office.

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Another Highway 130 Wreck

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Damon

I thought I might have jinxed myself by posting a whole page devoted to Highway 130 wrecks as it’s been a while since I came across one but today I ran across another one!

This was a two car accident that happened at the intersection of Highway 130 and Old Pahoa Road in front of Pahoa High School.

It happened around 10:45 this morning and there was no rain and visibility seemed to be pretty good.

It’s only a matter of time before someone sues the State of Hawaii for this Highway because I believe the State knows that the intersections are designed incorrectly and they aren’t doing anything soon to re-mediate the problem.

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County to Receive $5 Million Grant for One-Stop Transportation Facility and ADA Compliant Buses

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Damon
Media Release:

Hawaii and Kauai County will receive $5.925 million to build a transit facility and buy new buses, Senator Daniel K. Inouye announced today.

Hawaii County will receive the bulk of the money, $4 million to construct a one-stop transportation facility in Hilo and $1 million for the purchase of Americans with Disability Act compliant new buses.

Kauai will receive $925,000 to purchase new buses.

The funds are provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

“The safe and timely transportation of our residents and visitors is critical to maintaining a healthy economy.  These funds will help people on Kauai and the Big Island get to and from work while reducing traffic congestion and limiting the impact fossil fuels have on the environment, ” said Senator Inouye.

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