Honolulu Bus Drivers ‘On The Front Lines’ Of The Coronavirus Crisis
UPDATED: Passenger counts have plummeted as COVID-19 numbers climb. Some drivers remain wary of what lies ahead.
MIT Researcher: Honolulu Airport Wasn’t A Virus ‘Super-Spreader’ This Time
The author of a study on Honolulu’s unique potential to spread contagion says we’re lucky the coronavirus moved west out of China, not east toward the islands.
FAA Has Long Resisted Safety Board Calls For Tougher Air Tour Oversight
Recommendations for Hawaii have been stalled by the bureaucratic tug of war for decades. Yet crashes continue.
Handi-Van Adds New Vehicles, Putting The Fleet At Capacity
The influx of new vans will boost the paratransit service’s fleet to 205 vehicles
Coronavirus Is Causing A New Set Of Problems For Honolulu Rail
The outbreak has created trouble for Hitachi’s supply chain. It’s not clear yet what that means for rail’s interim opening planned later this year.
Glider Tours Get Federal Scrutiny After Dillingham Airfield Crash
Officials are looking more closely at the use of towplanes to get gliders aloft.
City Leaders Unveil Most – But Not All – Of Future Rail Operations Costs
The new 13-year, $918 million deal with Hitachi is nearly $100 million more than the one signed in 2011. It will cover just over half of the costs to run the rail system.
HART Employee Reported Improper Use Of Federal Funds In 2015
Worried about financial mismanagement, a HART employee said she was asked to resign when she spoke up.
Honolulu Is A Top Potential Market For E-Scooters — But They’re Still A Year Away
E-scooter rentals have been controversial, but if the rollout is done right they could help soften Honolulu’s traffic woes.
State To Pull Out Of Dillingham Airfield, Leaving Businesses Up In The Air
UPDATED: Hundreds of employees who work at the airfield or indirectly depend on it could be affected by the state’s decision to walk away.