The contractor’s payment denials are among $77 million in freshly rejected rail invoices that didn’t meet state standards for legitimate construction costs.
For years, the agency didn’t follow the proper federal rules moving businesses on the path of the rail line. Those still in charge will spend the next year cleaning up the mess.
The HART board is poised to approve an $18 million deal to resolve about 150 construction claims. More claims on those stations remain.
It’s not clear how the departures have impacted the federal probe that’s ensnared the rail project, if at all.
HART first self-reported its “potential problems” last year. A new federal report shows just how bad those violations actually were.
The city has plans to remove 45 crosswalks deemed unsafe instead of making them safer. But pedestrians can still legally cross at those spots.
Rail officials admit progress on a utility relocation plan has been too slow. The mayor worries that nearby residents and businesses will pay the price.
UPDATED: Toby Martyn joined HART as a state appointee. Now, he’s the agency’s board chairman.
Climate change is already taking a toll on coastal highways. Some of those roads may eventually be abandoned to the rising seas, a top official warns.
It’s not clear how the departures have impacted the federal probe that’s ensnared the rail project, if at all.
HART first self-reported its “potential problems” last year. A new federal report shows just how bad those violations actually were.
The city has plans to remove 45 crosswalks deemed unsafe instead of making them safer. But pedestrians can still legally cross at those spots.
Rail officials admit progress on a utility relocation plan has been too slow. The mayor worries that nearby residents and businesses will pay the price.
UPDATED: Toby Martyn joined HART as a state appointee. Now, he’s the agency’s board chairman.
Climate change is already taking a toll on coastal highways. Some of those roads may eventually be abandoned to the rising seas, a top official warns.
The city aims to start installing technology that can detect traffic congestion on some of Oahu’s more than 820 lights next year.
Lynn McCrory joins the rail board as the state looks to appoint qualified members who can attend the meetings.
Popular urban planner Jeff Speck is in town to discuss ways to improve mobility across our crowded congested island.
The rail agency’s top executive won’t say who’s advising him to keep Russell Yamanoha at HART after his plea deal.
The FTA won’t release rail’s remaining $744 million, however, until the project’s actual costs are clearer.
Impacts to businesses and homes near the narrow, busy street could be severe. City leaders say HART still hasn’t sufficiently prepared for that.
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