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Bike paths are also something that La Gonave should embrace.

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I have been writing a bit about transit and moving people around.  When I started this blog I wrote about the need of improving transit and trains were one of the ways. While I still believe in trains for moving people and goods, the amount of investment needed is something that the island simply can't afford.  Building a highway network is also something that the island can't afford, nor has the financial ability to do.  On top of that, the logistics are not there. Limited basic roads in the city of Anse-a-Galets is important as it will move people and goods through the city, stimulate growth, and allow for tourism.  Building a small mini bus system is key as well, so that people can go throughout the city, which will eliminate the need for more vehicles on the current small dirt roads, on the island.  The last thing La Gonave would need is a massive amount of vehicles. Given that the island is a blank canvas of sorts, the island can build small transit ...

Video of shipping container apartments going up in Amsterdam.

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This could be Gonave.  If it works for a wealthy country like the Netherlands, then why not Gonave?