Coverage of transportation issues in Hawaii, including the Honolulu Rail Transit Project.
The harbor, one of East Hawaii’s last boat launches after the Pohoiki Boat Ramp in Puna was cut off during the 2018 Kilauea eruption, had not been dredged in over seven years. Read more
The project aims to clear the highway at the “Four Corners” intersection with Highway 132, where it was inundated with lava during the 2018 Kilauea eruption. Read more
The Honolulu Department of Transportation Services will host two public workshop meetings this week regarding the planned design and construction of the $63.3 million Ala Wai Pedestrian Bridge. Read more
HART’s combined budgets, which total over $968.3 million and would take effect July 1, show marked increases to debt service on the project’s loans as well as increased labor costs for the nearly $10 billion Skyline construction. Read more
The Airbus A321neo was bound for Los Angeles International Airport when the incident occurred at 1 a.m. Wednesday, according to the FAA. Read more
Public transit fares on Oahu soon might go up for some riders due to a stated shortfall of $40 million. Read more
The Honolulu Rate Commission said it will accept public testimony on proposed transit fare changes affecting Skyline, TheBus and TheHandi-Van at its Tuesday meeting. Read more
Starting next week, a mauka-side roadway lane dedicated to public and private buses, large trucks and bicycles will be installed on Waikiki’s Kuhio Avenue, city officials say. Read more
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Following reports of the dangerous and unlawful operation of electric bicycles across Oahu, the City and County of Honolulu formed a working group to study how best to regulate the controversial machines and their often underage riders. Read more
Hawaii drivers also ranked high for other bad behavior on the road, such as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and texting while driving. Read more
The acquisition of about 9.3 acres on Kalanianaole Street contiguous to the harbor would help improve traffic flow along the street, where cargo and cruise ship traffic often conflicts with peak residential and school traffic each day. Read more
After months of delay, the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation’s board of directors finally held its leadership election Friday. Read more
Oahu’s streets are among some of the deadliest in the nation for pedestrians, who account for more than a third of all people killed in crashes, with kupuna being the most vulnerable. Read more
Following public concerns over the dangerous and unlawful operation of fast- moving e-bikes on Oahu, the city formed a working group to study how best to regulate the controversial machines. Read more
The design process funded through the $7.4 million appropriation will determine the scope and time frame of the larger project. Read more
The Honolulu City Council wants to adopt a measure to regulate the possession and use of electric bicycles on Oahu by this Christmas. Read more
A combination bus hub and library project planned for Pahoa is on track to begin construction next year. Read more
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation has issued a “notice to proceed” to its chosen contractor that is tasked with finishing the nearly $10 billion Skyline project by the start of the next decade. Read more
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation is seeking a $1 billion appropriation from state funds for the city’s rail project. Read more
That move follows introduction of Council legislation — namely, Bill 52 and Resolution 199 — that seeks more regulation at the city and state levels over the use and possession of e-bikes. Read more
