To: The Hawaii State House, The Hawaii State Senate, and Governor David Ige
Add more bike paths on Oahu
Add more bike paths throughout Oahu
Why is this important?
Although there are a few bike paths, I think additional bike paths are necessary to accommodate the growing number of bikers on Oahu. As a pedestrian, I do not feel safe when bikes past by me on sidewalks. As a driver, I do not want to share the road with bikes. As a biker, I want a safe area outdoors where I do not interfere with pedestrians and cars while getting to my destination. If government has the funding for rail, then there should be funding for paint to add bike paths next to roads that connect the entire island. Not only would bikers benefit from safety, my proposal is indeed an environmental friendly option that would decrease traffic congestion as well as lower obesity. I am certain that more people would start biking when safety is accounted for and the image of Oahu would improve due to the popularity of biking everywhere.