Most claims over rail project's impact on sites are dismissed

The suit challenges a 2010 environmental assessment and seeks to halt construction

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, May 18, 2012

~~<p>A federal judge has dismissed a number of claims from a lawsuit that alleges the $5.27 billion Honoulu rail project would have a harmful effect on recreational and historic sites.</p>
<p>A statement from the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation said Thursday's ruling by Judge A. Wallace Tashima reduces the claims over disputed recreational and historic sites to fewer than 10 from more than 40.</p>
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A federal judge has dismissed a number of claims from a lawsuit that alleges the $5.27 billion Honoulu rail project would have a harmful effect on recreational and historic sites.

A statement from the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation said Thursday's ruling by Judge A. Wallace Tashima reduces the claims over disputed recreational and historic sites to fewer than 10 from more than 40. Login for more...