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Speed limit records for Poʻipū Road (Route 520), Kōloa

Request to:
Department of Transportation
Law used:
State of Hawaii UIPA
Status of this request:
Information not held
Summary of Request
This request concerns the segment of Poʻipū Road (Route 520) on Kauaʻi between the Kukuiʻula roundabout and the Ala Kinoiki intersection, where the posted maximum speed limit is 25 mph. 1. The traffic order, administrative rule, or other instrument currently in effect establishing the 25 mph maximum speed limit for that segment, and any predecessor instrument establishing the prior limit. 2. The most recent engineering and traffic survey, speed study, or equivalent analysis conducted for that segment, including any 85th-percentile free-flow speed data, together with the date it was performed. 3. Records showing the placement and longitudinal spacing of advance speed-reduction warning signs for that segment, including any work orders or sign inventory entries. Hawaii Revised Statutes § 291C-107 provides that maximum speed limits are set upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation. If the Department does not maintain a responsive record for any item above, I would be grateful for a written statement to that effect rather than a partial response.

Messages in this request

From Eric Magazu
Subject Records Request for Department of Transportation: Speed limit records for Poʻipū Road (Route 520), Kōloa [#1797]
Date Aug. 24, 2026, 1:14 p.m.
To Department of Transportation
Status Awaiting response
Attachments
Aloha, Pursuant to the public records law, I would like to request the following records in electronic format sent to my email address.
This request concerns the segment of Poʻipū Road (Route 520) on Kauaʻi between the Kukuiʻula roundabout and the Ala Kinoiki intersection, where the posted maximum speed limit is 25 mph. 1. The traffic order, administrative rule, or other instrument currently in effect establishing the 25 mph maximum speed limit for that segment, and any predecessor instrument establishing the prior limit. 2. The most recent engineering and traffic survey, speed study, or equivalent analysis conducted for that segment, including any 85th-percentile free-flow speed data, together with the date it was performed. 3. Records showing the placement and longitudinal spacing of advance speed-reduction warning signs for that segment, including any work orders or sign inventory entries. Hawaii Revised Statutes § 291C-107 provides that maximum speed limits are set upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation. If the Department does not maintain a responsive record for any item above, I would be grateful for a written statement to that effect rather than a partial response.
  1. 6 hours, 51 minutes agoAug. 24, 2026, 1:15 p.m.: Eric Magazu sent a message to Department of Transportation.
From DOT ADMIN DOTPAO – Department of Transportation
Subject RE: [EXTERNAL] Records Request for Department of Transportation: Speed limit records for Poʻipū Road (Route 520), Kōloa [#1797]
Date Aug. 24, 2026, 2:21 p.m.
Status Request resolved
Hi Eric, Poipu Road isn't a State Highway, so you will need to make the request to the County. Mahalo, Jason Yotsuda Information Specialist Office of Public Affairs Hawai‘i Department of Transportation 869 Punchbowl Street, 96813 (808) 587-2160 <<email address>> …
-----Original Message----- From: Eric Magazu < <name and email address> > Sent: Monday, August 24, 2026 1:15 PM To: DOT ADMIN DOTPAO < <name and email address> > Subject: [EXTERNAL] Records Request for Department of Transportation: Speed limit records for Poʻipū Road (Route 520), Kōloa [#1797] Aloha, Pursuant to the public records law, I would like to request the following records in electronic format sent to my email address. This request concerns the segment of Poʻipū Road (Route 520) on Kauaʻi between the Kukuiʻula roundabout and the Ala Kinoiki intersection, where the posted maximum speed limit is 25 mph. 1. The traffic order, administrative rule, or other instrument currently in effect establishing the 25 mph maximum speed limit for that segment, and any predecessor instrument establishing the prior limit. 2. The most recent engineering and traffic survey, speed study, or equivalent analysis conducted for that segment, including any 85th-percentile free-flow speed data, together with the date it was performed. 3. Records showing the placement and longitudinal spacing of advance speed-reduction warning signs for that segment, including any work orders or sign inventory entries. Hawaii Revised Statutes § 291C-107 provides that maximum speed limits are set upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation. If the Department does not maintain a responsive record for any item above, I would be grateful for a written statement to that effect rather than a partial response. IF SEEKING PUBLIC INTEREST WAIVER, PROVIDE PUBLIC INTEREST STATEMENT BELOW THIS LINE Mahalo, Eric Magazu
  1. 5 hours, 44 minutes agoAug. 24, 2026, 2:21 p.m.: Received an email from Department of Transportation.
From Eric Magazu
Subject RE: [EXTERNAL] Records Request for Department of Transportation: Speed limit records for Poʻipū Road (Route 520), Kōloa [#1797]
Date Aug. 24, 2026, 4:05 p.m.
To Department of Transportation
Aloha Jason, Mahalo for the quick response. That's helpful and saves me time. I've redirected the request to the County of Kauaʻi Department of Public Works. Eric
  1. 4 hours agoAug. 24, 2026, 4:05 p.m.: Eric Magazu sent a message to Department of Transportation.
  2. 3 hours, 57 minutes agoAug. 24, 2026, 4:08 p.m.: Eric Magazu set status to 'Information not held'.