It appears to be just a matter of time before a pedestrian bridge is built over the Ala Wai Canal. In the interest of safety, let’s not forget that this is meant to be a pedestrian bridge. Except for motorized wheelchairs, wouldn’t it be prudent to limit the bridge to non- motorized transportation?

Someone with a bike, skateboard or unicycle that has a motor (electric or otherwise) may use the bridge, provided that they dismount and push or carry their equipment across the bridge. Hopefully, we don’t wait until after injuries occur before we decide to prioritize safety.

Doug Tonokawa

Kailua

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