What’s Your Hawaii Superferry Opinion

8 Responses to “What’s Your Hawaii Superferry Opinion”

1. Karen Chun Says:
   September 26th, 2007 at 7:17 am

   80% of the population lives on ‘Oahu. The Superferry is a project for them and because of that you’ll get lots of favorable comments.

   Traditionally, the ‘Oahu-centric Dept. of Transportation has made plans for the neighbor islands without asking and without giving us enough money to fix our problems which include horrendous traffic, parking, no toilets caused by the cruise ships, beach overuse, and clogged harbors resulting in freight ships waiting up to 4 days to unload because the … yep… cruise ships are hogging the only dock space for days at a time.

   So when ‘Oahu proposed yet another huge impact on our islands, the 3 county councils (Maui, Kaua’i and Big Island) passed resolutions asking for an EIS.

   We figured with an EIS, they would have to pay to mitigate the problems they were going to cause (instead of just abandoning us to the consequences like they did for the cruise ships).

   We thought that if they identified the potential problems and were (through the EIS) required to FIX THE PROBLEMS, we would, for once, get some help from ‘Oahu’s DOT.

   Simple as that. We know that once service starts, we completely lose any bargaining edge we have to get ‘Oahu to do something about the problems the Superferry brings.

   That’s why the neighbor islanders are willing to risk 20 years in jail, have their children taken away, etc. They are so fed up with being exploited by DOT.

   What can ‘Oahu people do?

   Respect the wishes of the neighbor islands. SOLVE THE PROBLEMS before service starts. Be aware that the neighbor islander’s fight is not with you, the people of ‘Oahu. The fight is with the State and their shabby treatment of the neighbor isles.

   The Superferry used you by moving their start date to the Sunday prior to what they knew would be a TRO ruling on Monday following the Supreme Court Appeal. In offering the $5 fares, they made you their pawns in their bullying game. I feel bad for the people who took the Superferry not understanding how important it is to us that the problems get solved. And not understanding that they were pawns as Lingle tried to bully the 20% minority on the neighbor islands just one too many times.

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   September 26th, 2007 at 10:54 am

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3. Hawaii Superferry Battle Rages On - Hawaii Travel News Says:
   September 28th, 2007 at 8:25 am

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4. Linda Morin Says:
   September 29th, 2007 at 7:53 am

   I find this blog as many others, incredible biased against the SuperFerry, For the first time in history. We are starting to create gated Islands and counties. The Constitiution of the United States provides for free travel between the states and with in states. Intrastate travel is the purpose of the United States. If the opposers of the Superferry believe they have a case against this mode of transportation that will be upheld by Hawaii Supreme Court. They will find themselves in the Supreme Court of the United States within days. Grow up. The outer islands, I know longer say Neigbor Islands at this point, should take a look at them selves and throw away this thinly vieled racist and elite attack against the Gathering Place is obvious to all. At one point in our history we used to say about the elite Northeast. “They care more about their dogs than they do about their children.”. Shame on you. Linda, Punchbowl.

5. Erik Says:
   September 29th, 2007 at 6:49 pm

   Thanks for the comment Linda

   I actually think the Superferry would be a good idea for inter-island travel. Especially if it turns out to be economical for some people.

   I can’t really comment on the concerns people on Kauai and Maui have because I haven’t ever lived on another island (Oahu only). It’s always interesting to hear opinions of others though.

   However, what I think the majority of people would have liked, which from my limited knowledge I don’t think happened, is an in-depth environmental study on the Hawaii Superferry. I realize there are many other issues that people are bringing up to try and get the ferry blocked, like tourism issues etc. These, as I mentioned, I can’t comment on.

   But I do understand why people are worried about the environmental impact of a high speed vessel cruising in and out of fragile ecosystems and I don’t think those have been addressed.

   I must say thought that I was going to hop on the ferry for a weekend camping excursion. Kinda bummed I can’t now.

   Thanks for the comment though. Keepem coming.

6. Poll Says Let the Superferry Sail - Hawaii Travel News Says:
   October 7th, 2007 at 5:21 pm

   [...] The current situation for the Hawaii Superferry has been up and down in the public eye. If you live in the isles you’ve probably had a discussion or two at work about the topic. Even Aloha Update has asked for your opinion. [...]

7. Richard Says:
   October 9th, 2007 at 5:58 pm

   I live on the neighbor island( Hawaii ) and would like another alternative to shipping instead of just Young Bros,and the super ferry is the answer. If anyone is to blame for the ferry’s woes, it’s the state and we should not have to pay for it if the ferry leaves. Maybe the ferry can sail to kawaihae instead of maui since they don’t want it. I say let the ferry sail, come on gov. do whats right.

8. Erik Says:
   October 9th, 2007 at 6:48 pm

   Well, I think I just saw the ruling in on the HonoluluAdvertiser.com and it doesn’t look good. At least thats what the headline seems to say.

   I’m gonna research the ruling and get back to ya’ll but we’ll see.

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