Re: Hawai'i Superferry - Chapter 5
From the Maui News. Aug. 20:
Uncle Joe is doing the politically expedient thing: hedging his bets.
Miulang
Originally posted by LikaNui
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State Sen. Shan Tsutsui of Wailuku called for an environmental impact statement more than a year ago, hoping that concerns about invasive species and inspection of plants would be satisfied by the Superferry. Legislation to require an EIS failed this past session.
"Obviously, we’re still concerned," he said Sunday. "At this point, it’s in the hands of the Department of Transportation."
He said none of the state’s senators, including him, was able to visit the Superferry this weekend at the Kahului Harbor. Many of the approximately 4,000 residents – including family and friends of Superferry employees – gave rave reviews for the vessel during Saturday’s open house.
Central Maui’s state Rep. Joe Souki, who did not believe an EIS was necessary, also did not visit the Superferry.
"I hope it works well for Maui," he said.
But Souki still has some doubts. With roundtrip interisland airfares priced below $100, and the Superferry ticket prices costing more, Souki said he’s not sure how the ferry will work out.
"It can be a positive effect," he said. "We’ll just have to see."
"Obviously, we’re still concerned," he said Sunday. "At this point, it’s in the hands of the Department of Transportation."
He said none of the state’s senators, including him, was able to visit the Superferry this weekend at the Kahului Harbor. Many of the approximately 4,000 residents – including family and friends of Superferry employees – gave rave reviews for the vessel during Saturday’s open house.
Central Maui’s state Rep. Joe Souki, who did not believe an EIS was necessary, also did not visit the Superferry.
"I hope it works well for Maui," he said.
But Souki still has some doubts. With roundtrip interisland airfares priced below $100, and the Superferry ticket prices costing more, Souki said he’s not sure how the ferry will work out.
"It can be a positive effect," he said. "We’ll just have to see."
Miulang
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