Honolulu On The Move: Honolulu High-Capacity Transit Corridor Project

Earlier this year, Congressman James Oberstar, chair of the U.S. House Committee on Infrastructure and Transportation, visited Honolulu and endorsed rail transit in Honolulu, calling it one of the most exciting transportation projects in the nation.

House Transportation Chair Sees Honolulu Rail Transit Receiving Funds "In the Range of $900 million" Press release from Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono, Hawaii 2nd District
Mass transit 'just has to happen' Honolulu Advertiser
Rail transit gets $900M promise Honolulu Star-Bulletin
Honolulu Rail Gets Key Congressman's Support KGMB-9

National Rail News

Rail ridership is surging across the nation as people seek relief from high gas prices. Here is a sampling of news stories from around the country about the increasing demand for rail transit. Check back often for updates:

LOS ANGELES

The Metro in Los Angeles and Orange County sets another high in rail ridership
VTA light-rail ridership spikes

OREGON

Ridership on TriMet public transit soars

TEXAS

Dallas Area Rapid Transit smashes ridership record
More riders rally to rail in Austin

NEW JERSEY

New Jersey's NJ Transit rail ridership rising, and many routes are at record high passenger counts
Rail Line to Impact More than Transportation

PENNSYLVANIA

Philadelphia embarks on largest upgrade ever of train and bus service, adding 120 rail cars and more than 100 hybrid buses

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