Caldwell: Delay Of Dillingham Rail Plan Reaching ‘Crisis’ Level
Rail officials admit progress on a utility relocation plan has been too slow. The mayor worries that nearby residents and businesses will pay the price.
HART Gets Its First New Board Chair In About Three Years
UPDATED: Toby Martyn joined HART as a state appointee. Now, he’s the agency’s board chairman.
With Sea Level Rise, The Fate of Hawaii’s Most Vulnerable Roads Is Uncertain
Climate change is already taking a toll on coastal highways. Some of those roads may eventually be abandoned to the rising seas, a top official warns.
Honolulu’s Poorly Timed Traffic Signals Aren’t Very Smart
The city aims to start installing technology that can detect traffic congestion on some of Oahu’s more than 820 lights next year.
State Fills One Of Its HART Board Vacancies, Two More Seats Remain Open
Lynn McCrory joins the rail board as the state looks to appoint qualified members who can attend the meetings.
Jeff Speck: Making Honolulu More Walkable And Livable
Popular urban planner Jeff Speck is in town to discuss ways to improve mobility across our crowded congested island.
HART Boss Sees No Reason To Fire Staffer Convicted In Union Vote Rigging
The rail agency’s top executive won’t say who’s advising him to keep Russell Yamanoha at HART after his plea deal.
Feds Approve Rail’s Recovery Plan, Signaling Continued Support
The FTA won’t release rail’s remaining $744 million, however, until the project’s actual costs are clearer.
City Leaders: Plans For Rail Work Along Dillingham ‘Not Acceptable’
Impacts to businesses and homes near the narrow, busy street could be severe. City leaders say HART still hasn’t sufficiently prepared for that.
Councilwoman Tsuneyoshi To Biki: Pay Up For Public Space
Councilwoman Heidi Tsuneyoshi wants “reasonable compensation.” Biki’s director says the city is already getting a good deal.