Coverage of transportation issues in Hawaii, including the Honolulu Rail Transit Project.
Two pieces of legislation meant to provide clearer safety standards and more regulation on the use of fast-moving electric bicycles on Oahu’s public roadways and sidewalks and in parks, rolled out of Honolulu Hale this week. Read more
The next employment agreement for Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation’s executive director and CEO, Lori Kahikina, is set for possible approval later this week. Read more
As the “100 deadliest days of summer” come to a close, state officials are marking another season of traffic crashes and fatalities on Hawaii roadways. Read more
A new measure to impose more regulations on the use of fast-moving electric bicycles on Oahu’s public roads, parks and sidewalks is being advanced by the Honolulu City Council. Read more
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation’s $1.66 billion contract recently granted to Los Angeles-based Tutor Perini Corp. to design and build Skyline’s last 3-mile segment to Kakaako might mean related projects at the rail agency could be deferred. Read more
Downtown Honolulu is being readied for an economic revival. Read more
Following months of delays and internal debate, HART’s board voted June 28 to provisionally grant Kahikina a new multiyear contract, with a minimum of three years, subject to terms and conditions to be negotiated, including her future salary. Read more
The City Center Guideway and Stations contract will include design and construction of six rail stations and miles of elevated rail guideway beginning east of the Middle Street Transit Center station. Read more
Less than a week into the school year, the DOE announced the suspension of 108 bus routes, affecting nearly 2,900 students. Read more
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Pre-construction work is scheduled to begin in October, and the main construction work is anticipated to begin in November. Read more
The remaining 3-mile portion of Skyline — the estimated $482.4 million City Center Guideway and Stations project — would begin at Middle Street and end at Halekauwila Street. Read more
The suspended routes left 1,313 students in the Hilo-Waiakea and Kau-Keaau-Pahoa complex areas without bus service. Read more
As children return to schools around Oahu, seeing them cross a busy street safely is of concern to city leaders. Read more
There are 29 routes and 396 registered students affected in the Hilo-Waiakea Complex Area. In the Kau-Keaau-Pahoa Complex Area, there are 23 routes and 917 registered students affected. Read more
During the repairs, curbside pickup for international arrivals will be available in front of Baggage Claims 26 to 31 and at the Diamond Head Group Tour area. Read more
The action will affect nearly 2,900 students who signed up for bus transportation; however, students who receive transportation as part of their special education services will not be affected, officials said. Read more
The project would allow the harbor to separate cargo traffic and cruise ship passengers and improve emergency escape routes out of Keaukaha. Read more
During the repaving, all curbside passenger pickups after 9:30 p.m. between Baggage Claims 16 and 29 will be re-routed to the Diamond Head Group Tour Area. Read more
DOT officials said in a tweet to allow at least two hours for interisland flights and three hours for TransPacific flights due to screening delays today. Read more
Initiatives to revitalize the roads will address driving, walking, biking and transit needs, including the integration of sidewalks and bike lanes. Read more
To deter crime, the city’s use of overt video monitoring of the public is expected to grow if a new Honolulu City Council measure is adopted. Read more
