The $7 million approved by lawmakers Tuesday is less than half of the $15 million requested by the Senate in March.
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Posted inOpinion
Danny De Gracia: The Unintended Hazards Of Red-Light Cameras
Ticketing drivers caught on camera removes the human element of a police officer considering the circumstances. Ready for more rear-enders?
Posted inWayfinding
Here’s Why You’ll Want To Pay For The Miles You Drive Not The Gas You Use
Hawaii’s rural drivers, already burdened with higher costs to drive, think a mileage tax would hit them the hardest. Actually, they’d benefit.
Posted inWayfinding
These 10 Oahu Intersections Drive Our Readers Crazy
We asked local drivers to help us identify some of the most hazardous places where two or more roads come together in Honolulu.
Posted inWayfinding
The Twisted History Of Honolulu Traffic Engineering
When it comes to some of Oahu’s worst street designs, our fates were sealed more than a century ago.
Posted inHawaiʻi
Bill To Create An Airport Corporation Advances — With A Very Big Catch
Backers of an independent corporation to run Hawaii’s airports say it needs freedom from the state’s time-consuming procurement process. Key lawmakers disagree.
Posted inHonolulu
As Deadline Looms, HART May Not Fully Comply With Federal Subpoena
The Honolulu rail agency’s board hasn’t yet consulted with its attorneys on whether to give investigators its closed-door meeting records.
Posted inBeyond Hawaiʻi
US Cities Are Becoming More Dangerous For Cyclists And Pedestrians
More cities want people to bike and walk, but the roads are still dominated by cars.
Posted inHonolulu
Whistleblower Lawsuit: HART Mishandled More Than 100 Change Orders
The lawsuit’s allegations echo problems flagged by the city auditor. Meanwhile, federal investigators have demanded HART provide its change order records.