The Peoples Advocacy for Trails Hawaii wanted to know my views on bike trails and paths:

I support expansion of bike paths throughout the United States. As Congressman I would support federal funding for these efforts and would encourage communities to come forward with creative ideas to maximize bikeways. Hawaii has really failed to understand the importance of moving forward on bike paths. Now we complain about the high cost of gasoline and the lack of alternate modes of transportation. Yet we have done little to take advantage of our great weather in Hawaii.

Kauai is to be congratulated for their new 17 mile bike path that is going along its most populated residential areas. It will give people safe passage to and from work and it will promote health and tourism. Eco-tourism is a real concept and that bike path will generate many jobs. Way to go Kauai!

Finally, please note that as a member of my local governmental board I argued forcefully for the expansion of bike paths in our community. However, the inertia of those who are stuck in autos is frequently the deciding factor in these decisions. For that reason you need people who really believe in alternative ways of doing things. Bike paths are one of those alternative ways.