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.
Jaywalking
Is jaywalking legal or illegal? If illegal, how many citations were issued for jaywalking in the past three years?
According to Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) 291C-73, every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right of way to all vehicles upon the roadway. One (citation) was issued in each of the past three years, including one so far this year.
Parking lot near JJ’s Broiler restaurant
What are the county’s plans to repave the parking lot near JJ’s Broiler Restaurant?
There are currently no plans to repave the parking lot near JJ’s Broiler and the road along the seawall fronting Nawiliwili Beach Park. This project may also involve more than repaving, and could include significant infrastructure costs as well as permitting. Funding may be allocated in the future should the need arise after further community input. With our ongoing communication with avid users of Kalapaki Beach, they have safety concerns of speeding in the area if the parking lot is repaved.
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Jerome Freitas can be reached at theshadow96751@gmail.com or 635-3528. Visit his website at http://theshadow96746.tripod.com.
