Aloha to You, Too

This skateboarder is preventing my right turn, but I didn't mind.

Honolulu traffic congestion is fundamentally due to too many cars on too-narrow roads that were constructed before 1960. A recent development that adds to the frustration is the explosion of bicyclists and skateboarders, many of whom weave between sidewalk and street, ignoring red lights and Don't Walk signals.

The behavior of drivers is no better. I smile and wave at cars who accelerate past those who obediently wait in line to cut in ahead of me. I'm on vacation, they're important people going to work, and their time is more important than mine. Aloha, bruddah. © 2014 Stephen Yuen