The designs embrace the aloha island spirit by integrating sugar cane patterns and a tropical forest-green paint scheme.
FTA demanded that Honolulu officials come up with $44 million to help pay for administrative costs associated with the 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.
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.
An independent report from Jacobs Engineering also found that the rail system won’t be ready for service until September 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”