Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Oahu Finally Gets Its Joint Traffic Management Center
The facility was supposed to open three years ago but ran into construction issues. Officials hope it will help better manage traffic across the island.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
HART: ‘This Is The Year’ For Limited Rail Passenger Service
Its director says the Honolulu rail project, long rocked by cost overruns and huge delays, is now stable and on a path to open the first stretch by October.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Auditor: Handi-Van Software – And Perhaps Its Operator – Need An Overhaul
The Honolulu auditor’s latest update on Handi-Van performance finds some progress, but the busy paratransit service still needs a lot of improvement.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
TheBus Redux: A City Transit Leader Responds To Riders’ Questions
Lags in TheBus’ tracking data can cause angst for riders trying to predict when their bus might arrive.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
HART Reversed Course And Fired Embattled Employee
HART’s top executive has declined to say who advised the rail agency regarding former agency information specialist, Russell Yamanoha.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Businesses, Company Reach Settlement On Kakaako Roads
The state attorney general isn’t part of the deal, so the suit continues toward its April trial date.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
‘Nothing Is Working’: Kakaako’s Disputed Roads Still Languish In Disrepair
A five-year legal battle challenges the control of the streets by a private company that charges for parking and provides little road maintenance.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Support The Disabled: Make Honolulu’s Handi-Van Truly Handy
City officials must move quickly to modernize this essential service, particularly the reservation system, for thousands of residents in need.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
New HART Analyses Show Millions Of Dollars In Added Rail Costs
Rail’s ultimate price tag remains a mystery, but HART’s own risk reports show the costs steadily climbing.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
‘Please Hold’: Disabled Handi-Van Users Face Long Waits To Book Rides
City officials blame heavy call volumes and technological issues for a system that has been problematic for years.