Recognizing the rapid population growth in Puna and the subsequent increase in vehicular traffic, I have successfully advocated for a $1,500,000 Capital Improvement Project to identify the most suitable location for an alternate route below Highway 130. This route will not only alleviate traffic congestion but also provide multiple exit and entry points in times of emergencies or natural disasters.

After the 2021 Legislative Session, Representative Greggor Ilagan returned to Puna and considered the challenges they faced as Puna residents. The problem of abandoned vehicles was among the most pressing issues afflicting the Puna community, as evidenced by how many vehicles Rep. Ilagan saw cluttered on the roadways of his neighborhoods.