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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2010

Honolulu gives rail project go-ahead

It is anticipated that the FTA will now issue a record of decision to allow Honolulu to break ground. Opponents say there are still more hurdles ahead before the $5.5 billion rail project starts rolling.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 2, 2010

Hawaii Senator renews warning on rail funding

The $1.55 billion isn't a guarantee, Inouye claimed. Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell said delays could jeopardize half-percent excise fund that's holding more than half a billion dollars.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2010

Honolulu rail project on hold

Gov. Lingle is hesitant to make a decision until she receives the city's environmental impact statement and public comments are reviewed. Sen. Inouye, a big backer of the project, is requesting immediate action.

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2010

HDR/Hawaii Pacific Engineers win Honolulu rail contract

The contract will move forward the designs of the West Loch, Waipahu Transit Center and Leeward Community College stations.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2010

Oahu voters to decide on transit authority

Supporters say a transit authority — with three members appointed by the council and three others by the mayor — would be more independent than the mayor's transportation department.

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ArticlesJune 17, 2010

Consultant Achievements-InfraConsult LLC

Founded by: Michael I. Schneider, Alan C. Wulkan Year Founded: 2006 Employees: 35 Headquarters: Delaware Head Executives: Michael I. Schneider, Managing Partner; Alan C. Wulkan, Managing Partner; Simon Zweighaft, Managing Partner Website: www.InfraConsultLLC.com

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2010

FTA approves $5B Oahu rail EIS

Gov. Lingle has said she wants to hold public hearings on the EIS and do an analysis on cost-and-revenue estimates before signing it.

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Newsby StaffApril 12, 2010

Rail station planned for Honolulu college campus

A master plan has been updated to include plans for a rail station next to Kalihi-based Honolulu Community College.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2010

Honolulu rail planned too close to runways

FTA says the planned route for the city’s $5.3 billion rail system runs too close to runways at Honolulu International Airport. The final environmental impact statement will be delayed while officials meet to decide how the train can serve the airport without encroaching on airspace.

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Newsby StaffMarch 11, 2010

Nova receives $10M order from Honolulu

The 24 Nova LFS buses will be assembled in the company's upstate New York plant and delivered in late 2010.

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