City fix for meters puts an end to free parking spaces
The city is nearing its goal of installing about 4,200 4G-enabled parking meters across urban Honolulu, from Chinatown to Waikiki, by the end of this year. Read more
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Alaska Airlines promotes Daniel Chun to regional vice president for Hawaii
Chun’s new role makes him the senior executive in Hawaii for Alaska Airlines, which now operates the most flights between Hawaii and the West Coast. Read more
HART still waiting for $125 million
The amendment relates to HART’s “temporary reduction of the project,” which sees construction of the project only to a Civic Center station in Kakaako. Read more
Misbehaving students top reason bus drivers quit
While officials have often said that low pay and the COVID-19 pandemic have caused a severe shortage of bus drivers for Hawaii public schools, a top official at the state Department of Education says the “No. 1 reason” drivers are leaving their jobs in droves actually is student misbehavior. Read more
Woman, 34, dies after crashing vehicle into utility pole in Nanakuli
Police said it appears speed may be a factor in the crash Read more
City sells $271M in general obligation bonds
Honolulu sold $271 million in general obligation bonds this week to subsidize its 2024 capital improvement program as well as the ongoing construction of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation’s rail project, the city announced Thursday. Read more
Public transit commute sheds light on suspended school bus routes
When parent complaints and questions began pouring into state Rep. Trish La Chica’s office about the state suspending bus routes at 14 Hawaii public schools two weeks before school started, she says she felt frustrated that she had few immediate answers or solutions to offer. Read more
Honolulu plans $257.1 million CIP, rail bond sale
Honolulu plans to sell $257.1 million in general obligation bonds to subsidize its 2024 capital improvement program as well as the ongoing construction of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation’s rail project. Read more
Maui airport briefly closes due to brush fire
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City awarded $25M toward Ala Wai pedestrian bridge
The Honolulu Department of Transportation Services has been awarded $25 million in federal funding toward construction of the planned Ala Wai pedestrian bridge, the city announced Thursday. Read more
Planners OK more mixed-use development in Halawa
The Honolulu Planning Commission voted Wednesday to recommend rezoning 227 acres around Skyline’s Halawa station to allow for more development of mixed-use business, residential and affordable housing sites near the state’s planned New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District. Read more
Rezoning near Halawa rail station on Oahu to be reviewed
The Honolulu Planning Commission is being asked to rezone 227 acres around Skyline’s Halawa station to allow for mixed-use development and affordable housing sites near what will become the state’s New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District. Read more
Skyline ridership declines in third week of business
Rail ridership aboard the city’s new Skyline rail system continued to fall in its third week of operation, according to the city. Read more
HART board calls for more financial information on Honolulu rail
The board is pressing Skyline’s executive director for more financial information about ongoing construction and questioning why the board was not made fully aware of a $99 million lawsuit filed by a contractor. Read more
HART’s bid to seize Kalihi land by eminent domain moves forward
After receiving no objections from the city, Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation’s plan to condemn one family’s industrially zoned property in Kalihi can now move forward in order to complete the nearly $10 billion rail line as designed. Read more
Initial paid rail ridership more than doubles after revision
The number of passengers paying to ride the Skyline rail system for the initial five days after free fares ended July 4 has leaped to 18,329 from 8,127 because passengers who transferred from TheBus were not originally counted as train riders, the city Department of Transportation Services said Monday. Read more
Skyline ridership falls as paid service begins
The first day of paid rail ridership saw a drop in interest, as expected, with only 1,245 passengers boarding Skyline trains. Read more
Ridership plummets on Honolulu Skyline’s first day of paid service
Wednesday’s ridership numbers represented a steep contrast to the 8,952 passengers who packed trains for the inaugural four hours of free service on Friday. Read more
Over 71,000 passengers ride Skyline in first 5, free days
More than 71,000 passengers boarded the city’s new Skyline rail system over the initial five days of free rides — with the first full day of paid rides expected to provide the first real indication of how much interest people have in riding rail’s initial 11 miles. Read more
Kokua Line: How often are Skyline train cars cleaned?
Question: How often are the Skyline train cars cleaned? Read more
City responds to questions about rail safety for keiki
City officials in a Q&A with the Honolulu Star-Advertiser said they believe the rail to be a safe and economical mode of transportation for riders of all ages, including children. Read more
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