Letters To The Editor Comment(s)

Page 1 of 1 pages

Over the last few months we have all heard about the advantages and disadvantages of different types of solutions to our traffic problems. However, I just wanted to point out that although rail is an expensive solution, it does offer the ability to continually upgrade and expand capacity that far exceeds that of a HOT lane. Also, another potential problem that I have not seen mentioned by supporters of HOT lanes is the fact that the people in Hawaii would be taxed their hard earned money in order to fund this HOT lane. Then after it is built, we would have to spend our hard earned money again to be able to use it. That is preposterous.  At least with our current HOV lane, all I need is another person in the car with me and I don’t have to continuously pay to use it. Hawaii already have one of the highest costs of living in the U.S, do we really want to add to that?  It is the responsibility of the state and the city to look for viable alternatives that won’t put cause more financial stress to hard working people of Hawaii.
I have another question for those supporting HOT lanes. What happens when the HOT lane is at capacity and there is still traffic congestion.
At least the rail option takes people out of their cars and off the roads. HOT lanes do not do that. They just add a different way for people to over crowd the already crowded highways.
I would like to point out also, that it is not lawful for a state to use public funds to build a road that the public has to continuously pay tolls to use. Tolls are only allowed on private roads owned by private individuals. Public roads may charge tolls but only for the construction costs and beginning operational costs. I would suggest the state look at cases in California and Florida for clarification on this issue before they put an HOT alternative on the board instead of rail.
In conclusion, almost every major developed country and major city has a rail system for public transportation. It is time for the people of Hawaii to catch up with the rest of the world.

Chris Catron

Posted by Chris  on  09/19  at  11:18 PM

Page 1 of 1 pages

Have you forgotten your password?