w Editors note: Old-timers might still remember the introduction from The Shadow radio program: Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows! Jerome Freitas, a retired state Department of Transportation worker who is now better known as Da Shadow, since 2004 has been meeting with government representatives about problems he has discovered or that have been reported to him, and reporting the countys responses.
w Editor’s note: Old-timers might still remember the introduction from “The Shadow” radio program: “Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows!” Jerome Freitas, a retired state Department of Transportation worker who is now better known as “Da Shadow,” since 2004 has been meeting with government representatives about problems he has discovered or that have been reported to him, and reporting the county’s responses.
Keapana swinging bridge
There is damage to the front entrance to this bridge that has become a safety hazard and is unsafe for the public. What are the county’s plans to address this situation?
The bridge is closed to the public until further notice. The Engineering Division is working to secure funding for design and construction to replace the existing structure. In the meantime, there are plans to assess the damages to determine feasibility of temporary repairs to make the bridge safe for passage.
Requesting speed humps
What would residents need to do to request the installation of speed humps on their road?
In accordance with the Administrative Procedures for Speed Hump Installation in the County of Kauai, the resident should organize with their neighbors and decide on a designated representative, who may contact the Permitting and Design Section of the Engineering Division at 241-4883. Alternatively, the designated representative may submit a written request to the Engineering Division, containing his/her address and telephone number, and the desired location and reason the speed hump is needed. A copy of the administrative procedures can be obtained online at: bit.ly/2lX23d0
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Jerome Freitas can be reached at theshadow96751@gmail.com or 635-3528. Visit his website at http://theshadow96746.tripod.com.
