Requesting The Ko Olina Golf Club Owners And Management, In Coordination With The Department Of Transportation, To Implement Measures To Prevent Golf Balls From Reaching Farrington Highway.
The resolution calls upon the Ko Olina Golf Club management to collaborate with the Department of Transportation to implement measures that would prevent golf balls from reaching the highway. This initiative emphasizes the importance of public safety and suggests that the golf club takes responsibility for ensuring that their operations do not endanger those commuting near the course. By formalizing this request, HR64 seeks to enhance safety protocols in the area and reduce the potential for accidents resulting from stray golf balls.
House Resolution 64 (HR64) aims to address a growing safety concern on the Farrington Highway adjacent to the Ko Olina Golf Club in Hawaii. The resolution recognizes the increasing volume of traffic, with estimates of up to 54,000 daily commuters on this corridor, a number projected to rise by over twenty-two percent by 2040. Concurrently, there have been numerous reports of golf balls leaving the golf course and striking vehicles or pedestrians on the highway, presenting a significant safety hazard.
While HR64 requests action from the golf club management and the Department of Transportation, there could be potential contention regarding the implementation of these safety measures. Factors such as the costs associated with modifications, the feasibility of proposed solutions, and the responsibility for compliance may arise. Additionally, the resolution anticipates a subsequent report detailing findings and recommendations from the Department of Transportation, which may spark further discussions on the effectiveness of the proposed safety measures.