Honolulu Rail Archives - 天美视频 /category/honolulu-rail/ 天美视频 - Investigative Reporting Sat, 04 Jan 2025 01:49:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 Will Caron: Crazy Train /2025/01/will-caron-crazy-train/ Mon, 06 Jan 2025 10:01:00 +0000 /?p=1689669

Politics, policy and public affairs as seen through the eyes of our political cartoonists.

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Politics, policy and public affairs as seen through the eyes of our political cartoonists.

]]> Another Honolulu Rail Contractor Demands More Money, Citing Years Of Delays /2024/12/another-honolulu-rail-contractor-demands-more-money-citing-years-of-delays/ Tue, 24 Dec 2024 10:01:00 +0000 /?p=1688280

In a $324 million lawsuit, a key contractor alleges the city hasn't resolved its claim because it wants to avoid further public criticism.

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In a $324 million lawsuit, a key contractor alleges the city hasn't resolved its claim because it wants to avoid further public criticism.

]]> Honolulu Rail Supporters Worry About Funding Under Trump Administration /2024/11/honolulu-rail-supporters-worry-about-funding-under-trump-administration/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:01:00 +0000 /?p=1682279

The city is counting on another $600 million from the Federal Transit Administration to help pay for rail construction to Kakaako.

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The city is counting on another $600 million from the Federal Transit Administration to help pay for rail construction to Kakaako.

]]> Honolulu Rail Authority Board Keeps Colleen Hanabusa As Chair /2024/10/honolulu-rail-authority-board-keeps-colleen-hanabusa-as-chair/ Sat, 26 Oct 2024 03:42:30 +0000 /?p=1678372

The debate over Hanabusa's role on the board became tense at times, with one board member agitating for new leadership.

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The debate over Hanabusa's role on the board became tense at times, with one board member agitating for new leadership.

]]> Honolulu Rail: City Officials Talk Skyline’s First Year /video/honolulu-rail-city-officials-talk-skylines-first-year/ Mon, 09 Sep 2024 21:44:10 +0000 /?post_type=video&p=1670733

Transportation officials discuss the ups and downs of Honolulu's first year running a new public transit system.

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Transportation officials discuss the ups and downs of Honolulu's first year running a new public transit system.

]]> Honolulu Rail CEO Gets A Hefty Raise As Part Of New Long-Term Contract /2024/09/honolulu-rail-ceo-gets-a-hefty-raise-as-part-of-new-long-term-contract/ Sat, 07 Sep 2024 03:47:06 +0000 /?p=1670394

Lori Kahikina will earn $336,000 per year under the new contract. It also includes a requirement for her to complete a training program for top executives.

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Lori Kahikina will earn $336,000 per year under the new contract. It also includes a requirement for her to complete a training program for top executives.

]]> HART Scrambles To Free Up Cash For Rail’s Push Into The City Center /2024/09/hart-scrambles-to-free-up-cash-for-rails-push-into-the-city-center/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:01:00 +0000 /?p=1670021

Other work may be delayed because a $1.66 billion bid was $300 million more than the rail authority had budgeted.

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Other work may be delayed because a $1.66 billion bid was $300 million more than the rail authority had budgeted.

]]> HART Reaches ‘Huge Milestone’ With Contract Award For City Center Guideway And 6 Stations /2024/08/hart-reaches-huge-milestone-with-contract-award-for-city-center-guideway-and-6-stations/ Fri, 16 Aug 2024 04:53:55 +0000 /?p=1666192

Tutor Perini Corp. bid $1.66 billion to design and build the rail segment east from Middle Street to Kakaako.

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Tutor Perini Corp. bid $1.66 billion to design and build the rail segment east from Middle Street to Kakaako.

]]> HART Board Privately Weighs ‘Funding Scenarios’ For Remaining Rail Construction /2024/07/hart-board-privately-weighs-funding-scenarios-for-remaining-rail-construction/ Sat, 27 Jul 2024 02:32:53 +0000 /?p=1661920

The city has tried and failed several times to award the contract for that work. Bids in the latest effort were due this week.

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The city has tried and failed several times to award the contract for that work. Bids in the latest effort were due this week.

]]> The Bids Are Finally In For Honolulu Rail Through The City Center /2024/07/the-bids-are-finally-in-for-honolulu-rail-through-the-city-center/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:01:00 +0000 /?p=1661232

No information is being released yet about whether the bids fit HART's budget, but the rail authority plans to award the major contract in August.

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No information is being released yet about whether the bids fit HART's budget, but the rail authority plans to award the major contract in August.

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