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Rail Work Apace with Cultural, Design Improvements (11.2.2012)

The Supreme Court ruling provides a lesson and an opportunity to go beyond what is required and to do what is right. HART has responsibly accelerated the archaeological surveys and has completed more than 80 percent of the work required. We have managed to keep the project within budget, and while the recent court ruling has meant a temporary delay on some project work, we remain on track to complete construction on time.

Rail Pulls Back Into Favor Among Voters (10.28.2012)

According to the Hawaii Poll, voters are now leaning slightly in favor of rail.  The poll was conducted Oct. 15-22, 2012 by Ward Research Inc. of Honolulu for the Star-Advertiser and Hawaii News Now, and has a margin of error of 4.2 percentage points.

HART Chief Wants More Rail Seats, Fare Gates (7.1.2012)

The head of the Honolulu rail project says he wants to adjust the design of the train cars to add more seats, and plans to install fare gates at all stations in a reversal of two previous decisions by the city in planning the $5.26 billion rail system.

As TheBus Reaches Capacity, Rail Becomes Critical (6.17.2012)

Department of Transportation Director Wayne Yoshioka corrects misinformation on many recent statements regarding TheBus system related to rail transit that are incorrect.

HART Unveils First Rail Column in East Kapolei (6.10.2012)

The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation unveiled Saturday the first of 700 massive concrete columns that will support the 20-mile Honolulu rail system. The 23-foot column, off Old Farrington Highway in East Kapolei, is part of the first phase of construction for the multi billion-dollar project. Three hundred columns will be used to link East Kapolei to Pearl City.

City has much to lose if rail is halted (5.27.2012)

Stopping the project now would wipe out jobs, incur huge costs and invite cynicism, transit officials say.

Star-Advertiser Editorial: Cayetano's Rail Tactics a Disservice (3.18.2012)

For all his professed concern for the taxpayer in his fight against the planned rail system, former Gov. Ben Cayetano is not serving the public interest with his latest tactic of cherry-picking through old communications in his effort to turn public opinion against the project - and to boost his own candidacy for mayor.

Delaying Rail Construction Would Cost More, City Official Says (3.15.2012)

The interim head of the Honolulu rail project said today it is cheaper to start construction now on support columns for the elevated rail system than it would be to delay construction. That would be true even if the city was forced later to rip the columns down, said Toru Hamayasu, interim executive director of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation.

Cayetano Has No Realistic Plan to Solve West Oahu Traffic Mess (3.14.2012)

An Op-Ed piece written by HART Board member Robert 'Bobby' Bunda in relation to Cayetano's lack of a solution for West Oahu commuters.

Star Advertiser Editorial: Take Rail Letter and Run With It (2.08.2011)

In a positive and anticipated development, construction of the rail transit project between Kapolei and Ala Moana has received federal approval to proceed without delay. The city should begin building the 20-mile rail line with confidence that much of the cost for the overall project will be paid with subsequent federal reimbursement.

Star-Advertiser Island Voices: Rail Revenues Up, Contract Costs Down, so Extending GET Surcharge Not in Cards (1.29.2012)

Honolulu Mayor Peter Carlisle says, "Rail Revenues Up, Contract Costs Down, so Extending GET Surcharge Not in Cards"

Star-Advertiser: City rail plan is on track, financially sound (1.15.2012)

The board members of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) discuss overseeing the design, construction and operation of our rail transit system.

Star-Advertiser: Beneath the surface (1.15.2012)

Archaeological work along the rail transit route moves apace, with surveys starting in the downtown segment.

Star-Advertiser: Surveys planned for rail route (9.26.2011)

Archaeological excavations along the planned rail route in Kalihi, downtown and Kakaako will prompt lane closures and detours.

Star-Advertiser: Oahu rail project moving apace to address traffic problems (9.10.2011)

Star Advertiser Editorial: Rail plan still sound but stay vigilant (9.4.2011)

Honolulu Star-Advertiser editorial on rail project.

Star-Advertiser Island Voices: Rail is Oahu's future (8.28.2011)

The mayor and five community leaders extol the necessity to stay on track on mass transit.