A recent article referred to the acquisition of a third state-of-the-art ZipMobile (“New and improved ZipMobile set to launch on Zipper Lane duties next month,” Star-Advertiser, Oct. 11). It would have two drivers and include an escort truck with two people, supposedly to check for just debris, and not surface conditions, before the barriers are repositioned prior to rush hour.

Is a second inspection included to ensure that the roadway also is safe for drivers? How did nine commuters suffer tire or rim damage from a deep pothole that apparently was overlooked (“Zipper Lane potholes damage 9 vehicles in rush hour traffic,” Star-Advertiser, Oct. 16)?

Does the state Department of Transportation have an answer for this deflategate, with its very long history of having one of the worst-rated roadway conditions among the 50 states?

Byron Kaneshiro

Wahiawa

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