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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2018

Tolar begins 4th phase of Kauai passenger shelter project

The designs embrace the aloha island spirit by integrating sugar cane patterns and a tropical forest-green paint scheme.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2018

Honolulu to use city funds to fill light rail project shortfall

FTA demanded that Honolulu officials come up with $44 million to help pay for administrative costs associated with the project.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2018

FTA issues new ultimatum on Honolulu rail project

The FTA’s estimate puts rail’s price tag at $8.3 billion, which is $134 million more than the city’s budget estimate. HART now needs to find that additional money in the next 60 days.

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Newsby StaffAugust 2, 2018

Capital Metro, Valley Metro, HART recognized for sustainability

Public transit agencies and businesses voluntarily choose to join the APTA Sustainability Commitment program and pledge to implement processes and actions that create continuous improvements in sustainability.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2018

Report finds Honolulu rail project still $134M short

An independent report from Jacobs Engineering also found that the rail system won’t be ready for service until September 2026.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2018

Mass., Hawaii attain FTA State Safety Oversight certification

There are 30 states that must obtain FTA certification of their SSO Programs by April 15, 2019. Four states have already met the deadline: Ohio, Minnesota, Utah, and the District of Columbia.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2018

Honolulu rail chief talks 'faith' in project, challenges

HART CEO Andrew Robbins talks about his role as "one of the most controversial public officials in the state" and his belief in Oahu's 20-mile rail transit project.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2017

Honolulu's HART hires consultant to explore P3 for light rail project

Ernst & Young will conduct a feasibility study, which will include orchestrating an industry day in Honolulu for interested potential participants in a future P3 procurement.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 20, 2017

Honolulu officials submit new light rail plan to FTA

The total project cost included in the new plan remains at $8.165 billion for capital costs exclusive of finance charges, with full revenue service scheduled for December 2025.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 5, 2017

Former GM to return to MBTA

Daniel Grabauskas, who will reportedly be paid $30,000 a month for one year, will be “responsible overall for the management and supervision of the MBTA’s commuter rail system.”

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