The Superferry Should Go Where People Want It

By Dick Mayer
Sept 2, 2007

THE ISSUE: For three years neighbor Islands residents have been concerned about the Hawaii Superferry. They percieve potential problems for the neighbor islands. Conversely, many Oahu residents are seeking to avoid Honolulu's traffic congestion and are looking forward to riding the fast moving Superferry.

THE SOLUTION: Let's use the Hawaii Superferry to transport people and their cars AROUND Oahu, stopping every 10-15 miles. Since there will be two Superferries, one could go clockwise and the other counter-clockwise, circling Oahu every 2-3 hours. It could provide Oahu residents with relief from Honolulu traffic and give tourists a scenic ride, only after an environmental review. Best of all, it would eliminate the risk of transporting alien species among the islands, and greatly reduce the risk of hitting whales in the channels between islands.

Win - Win RESULT: Happiness for Oahu residents AND their neighbors on other islands.

Last update: September 4, 2007