HART board looks to hire PR firm to improve its image
Some of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation’s board members say it’s time to improve the public image surrounding the nearly $10 billion Skyline project. Read more
Transportation
Coverage of transportation issues in Hawaii, including the Honolulu Rail Transit Project.
Skyline marks first anniversary, anticipates more stations opening in next 18 months
When Skyline opened, everyone knew that ridership would be a challenge because of the system’s initial, limited route from East Kapolei to Halawa. Read more
HART CEO Kahikina gets provisional multiyear pact; Hanabusa hints at leaving
At the same meeting, HART board Chair Colleen Hanabusa indicated — but did not fully explain — that she plans to step down as leader of the nine-member board of directors. Read more
Some Honolulu airport parking rates go up on Monday
The free airport cell phone lots will also continue to be available for those picking up passengers. Read more
Community urges takeover of privately owned Ewa road
A plan for the city to potentially condemn a privately owned segment of Ewa Beach’s North Road drew community support Tuesday. Read more
Honolulu Council urges condemnation of garbage-filled Ewa roadway
The North Road, a nearly 2-mile-long thoroughfare that connects the Ewa Beach community to schools, parks, churches and at least one golf course, also has connections to less desirable sights, area residents say. Read more
HART board meeting delayed amid leadership tension
The delay comes as issues persist over HART’s embattled Executive Director and CEO Kahikina and her $275,000 a year contract, which is set to expire Dec. 31. Read more
Honolulu public transit system grapples with cyberattack
Roger Morton, director of the city Department of Transportation Services, said OTS has not paid any ransom and that officials are unclear exactly what kind of cyberattack crippled the systems. Read more
HPD investigates online outage for TheBus and TheHandi-Van
The Honolulu Department of Transportation Services was still trying Monday to determine the cause as well as the cure to restore its online, real-time schedules for TheBus and TheHandi-Van fleets. Read more
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David Shapiro: A political roller coaster could crash Honolulu rail
Keeping politics out of rail was the rationale for the 2011 charter amendment taking direct control of Oahu rail from the mayor and City Council and giving it to the new Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation. Read more
Honolulu bus, Handi-Van phone system back up but online services still down
On Monday, the phone system for TheBus and TheHandi-Van was down for about seven hours starting in mid-afternoon. Read more
Hawaii island’s tallest bridge to get $80M facelift
The Nanue project is one of three Hamakua bridge repair projects that will take place concurrently. Read more
City says TheBus, HandiVan phone and online services are back online
The reservations line for TheHandi-Van will open as scheduled at 8 a.m. Tuesday. Read more
Decision on rail CEO Kahikina’s future is delayed
Publicly, HART received unanimous support for Kahikina in written and live testimony, including from contractors and employees. Read more
Mayor calls for contract, probe into treatment of HART CEO
Kahikina’s $275,000 contract expires Dec. 31, and she told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser last week that it was clear to her that the board wants her gone. Read more
Uncertainty over Honolulu rail leadership could put funding in jeopardy
The Federal Transit Administration on Monday warned that leadership uncertainty at HART could jeopardize another $250 million in federal money needed by the city’s rail system. Read more
Tensions at HART leave future of rail leadership in doubt
Tensions between Kahikina and the 12-member HART board — specifically Chairperson Colleen Hanabusa — began soon after Blangiardi appointed Hanabusa to the unpaid, volunteer board in 2021 Read more
Alaska Air brings back hot main cabin meals, including on Hawaii flights
Each pre-order item costs from $8 to $11.50. Read more
Emergency exercises scheduled Tuesday at Halawa rail station
“Emergency vehicles will be responding and residents may hear loud noises, including simulated gunfire,” according to HPD. Read more
Honolulu’s rail agency ‘stretched thin,’ CEO says
At Friday’s meeting, which dealt partly with critical position recruitment, HART Human Resources Specialist Sandy Aguilar said the agency now has 38 employee positions filled. Read more
HART director receives support at Council
The embattled leader of Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation received support this week from four members of the nine-member City Council. Read more
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