From: Chris Beaty incorporated <ctbuddy@mac.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2024 4:35:04 PM (UTC-10:00) Hawaii
To: DRIP Committee
Subject: EV parking bill
I support the passage of:
Resolution 23-163, "REFERRING TO THE PLANNING COMMISSIONS A PROPOSED BILL RELATING TO PARKING FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES”
EV infrastructure is a sustainable way to keep our state, and county, healthy and prosperous I drive an EV Please pass it!
From: Janet King <janetking808@icloud.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2024 10:40:55 AM (UTC-10:00) Hawaii
To: DRIP Committee <DRIP.Committee@mauicounty.us>
Cc: Rob Weltman <rob.weltman@gmail.com>
Subject: Need more EV chargers and enforcement
You don't often get email from janetking808@icloud.com. Learn why this is important
Aloha Committee chair Tamara Paltin
A Hawai‘i Island bill was adopted unanimously in 2022, which proposed at least two functioning EV charger ports for every 50 parking stalls (so e.g. a 200-stall parking lot would have to have at least eight, not one) with the minimum number increasing over time. It also defines penalties for not providing the chargers. The Planning Department has not done any enforcement so far, partly because there is no legal definition for enforcement of the State law.
Getting this passed will help make it possible for people to charge when they are out and about, especially those who can't charge at home, and the rental cars that are taking valuable space at the chargers for our work force. Many new developments and workforce housing do NOT build EV chargers. The increased requirements (from only one charging port to two ports per 50 parking stalls) will only apply to new and remodeled parking lots, but the enforcement needs to be done right away.
Climate change is a major threat to Maui, and transportation is the single biggest emitter here of greenhouse gases. Many would like to switch to green, emission-free electric vehicles but they cannot charge at home and are unable to find public charging. With the number of EV purchasers growing 30-40% per year, the need will only increase. The network of charging stations we once had at large parking lots through Jump Start Maui has almost completely disintegrated, with few opportunities to charge nowadays at shopping malls and business centers. The new resolution provides clear guidelines for public charging and also gives the Planning Department the tools it needs to enforce the rules.
Please take initiative for and greener Maui.
I support the amended bill for additional Electrical Vehicle Parking in Maui County. It is time to be proactive as more electric vehicles are being driven in Maui County each year, which will only increase. I grew up in Maui and am an EV driver.
I support enforcement to ensure large parking lots have EV infrastructure. The car industry is transforming, and our government needs to support this transformation by ensuring EV drivers have sufficient places to charge, just like our government ensures that roads are maintained.
I support the passage of this bill. Support for EV infrastructure has been elected by the State, and needs to be supported and enforced on the county level. I am an EV driver.
From: Chris Beaty incorporated <ctbuddy@mac.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2024 4:35:04 PM (UTC-10:00) Hawaii
To: DRIP Committee
Subject: EV parking bill
I support the passage of:
Resolution 23-163, "REFERRING TO THE PLANNING COMMISSIONS A PROPOSED BILL RELATING TO PARKING FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES”
EV infrastructure is a sustainable way to keep our state, and county, healthy and prosperous I drive an EV Please pass it!
Thanks,
Chris
From: Janet King <janetking808@icloud.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2024 10:40:55 AM (UTC-10:00) Hawaii
To: DRIP Committee <DRIP.Committee@mauicounty.us>
Cc: Rob Weltman <rob.weltman@gmail.com>
Subject: Need more EV chargers and enforcement
You don't often get email from janetking808@icloud.com. Learn why this is important
Aloha Committee chair Tamara Paltin
A Hawai‘i Island bill was adopted unanimously in 2022, which proposed at least two functioning EV charger ports for every 50 parking stalls (so e.g. a 200-stall parking lot would have to have at least eight, not one) with the minimum number increasing over time. It also defines penalties for not providing the chargers. The Planning Department has not done any enforcement so far, partly because there is no legal definition for enforcement of the State law.
Getting this passed will help make it possible for people to charge when they are out and about, especially those who can't charge at home, and the rental cars that are taking valuable space at the chargers for our work force. Many new developments and workforce housing do NOT build EV chargers. The increased requirements (from only one charging port to two ports per 50 parking stalls) will only apply to new and remodeled parking lots, but the enforcement needs to be done right away.
Climate change is a major threat to Maui, and transportation is the single biggest emitter here of greenhouse gases. Many would like to switch to green, emission-free electric vehicles but they cannot charge at home and are unable to find public charging. With the number of EV purchasers growing 30-40% per year, the need will only increase. The network of charging stations we once had at large parking lots through Jump Start Maui has almost completely disintegrated, with few opportunities to charge nowadays at shopping malls and business centers. The new resolution provides clear guidelines for public charging and also gives the Planning Department the tools it needs to enforce the rules.
Please take initiative for and greener Maui.
Magalo
Janet King RN
I support the amended bill for additional Electrical Vehicle Parking in Maui County. It is time to be proactive as more electric vehicles are being driven in Maui County each year, which will only increase. I grew up in Maui and am an EV driver.
I support enforcement to ensure large parking lots have EV infrastructure. The car industry is transforming, and our government needs to support this transformation by ensuring EV drivers have sufficient places to charge, just like our government ensures that roads are maintained.
Tyler, Kahului (EV driver)
I support the passage of this bill. Support for EV infrastructure has been elected by the State, and needs to be supported and enforced on the county level. I am an EV driver.