HART: ‘This Is The Year’ For Limited Rail Passenger Service
Its director says the Honolulu rail project, long rocked by cost overruns and huge delays, is now stable and on a path to open the first stretch by October.
Auditor: Handi-Van Software – And Perhaps Its Operator – Need An Overhaul
The Honolulu auditor’s latest update on Handi-Van performance finds some progress, but the busy paratransit service still needs a lot of improvement.
TheBus Redux: A City Transit Leader Responds To Riders’ Questions
Lags in TheBus’ tracking data can cause angst for riders trying to predict when their bus might arrive.
HART Reversed Course And Fired Embattled Employee
HART’s top executive has declined to say who advised the rail agency regarding former agency information specialist, Russell Yamanoha.
Businesses, Company Reach Settlement On Kakaako Roads
The state attorney general isn’t part of the deal, so the suit continues toward its April trial date.
‘Nothing Is Working’: Kakaako’s Disputed Roads Still Languish In Disrepair
A five-year legal battle challenges the control of the streets by a private company that charges for parking and provides little road maintenance.
Support The Disabled: Make Honolulu’s Handi-Van Truly Handy
City officials must move quickly to modernize this essential service, particularly the reservation system, for thousands of residents in need.
New HART Analyses Show Millions Of Dollars In Added Rail Costs
Rail’s ultimate price tag remains a mystery, but HART’s own risk reports show the costs steadily climbing.
‘Please Hold’: Disabled Handi-Van Users Face Long Waits To Book Rides
City officials blame heavy call volumes and technological issues for a system that has been problematic for years.
Big Island and Kauai Are Getting Brand New Buses
A multimillion-dollar federal grant will bring brand-new buses to long-distance commuters on those neighbor islands.