The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation Receives $125 Million in Federal Funding
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) announced that on Wednesday, April 24, it received the $125 million in federal funding for the Honolulu Rail Transit Project (the Project) from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
The Honolulu Rail System’s 20th Train Delivered
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) announced that the 20th and final train arrived at Honolulu Harbor today. The four-car train will be transported in three shipments to the Rail Operations Center (ROC)
Honolulu and HART Sign Amended Full Funding Grant
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and HART Executive Director and CEO Lori Kahikina signed the Amended Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA) with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), unlocking the first federal funding for the Honolulu rail transit project since 2017.
All Lanes of Kohou Street Between Dillingham Boulevard and Kaumualii Street Will Be Closed
Starting today, Wednesday, November 29, 2023, ongoing construction work will require the closure of Kohou Street 24/7 between Dillingham Boulevard and Kaumualii Street. These lane closures will remain in effect until July 2024 and are necessary for safety purposes related to construction work in the area. Motorists accessing Kohou Street will be detoured, and street parking will be restricted throughout this period.
HART Installs Business Access Signs at Dillingham Boulevard and Kamehameha Highway Business Driveways
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) today announced that it has installed Business Access signs at driveway entrances near construction work zones along Kamehameha Highway and Dillingham Boulevard between Middle Street and Kaaahi Street.
Edwin Young Appointed to the HART Board of Directors as the Ninth Voting Member
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) Executive Director and CEO Lori Kahikina, P.E., issued the following statement regarding the appointment of Edwin Young to the HART Board of Directors:
Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation delivers Segment 1 of the Rail System to City & County of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) announced that HART has completed construction and delivered the initial operating segment of the Honolulu Rail Project to the City and County of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services (DTS).
The HART Memorial Day Lei Sewing Team
Mahalo to HART Ohana (Gail, Dolly, Gemma, Don, Janet, and Vilma) for participating in this year’s Sew a Lei for Memorial Day event! For over seven decades the City and County of Honolulu has honored a solemn promise to adorn every grave at Pūowaina with a fresh lei for Memorial Day.
Honolulu’s rail transit system to begin passenger operations on June 30, 2023
Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced Wednesday that the first phase of the City and County of Honolulu’s long-awaited rail transit system will officially begin interim passenger operations at 2 p.m. on June 30, 2023, with a grand opening celebration at the Hālawa rail station featuring dignitaries and entertainment slated for earlier in the day.
The Honolulu Rail System’s 19th Train Delivered
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) announced that Train 2 arrived at Honolulu Harbor today. The four-car train will be transported in three shipments to the Rail Operations Center (ROC): one car on Wednesday, May 10, one car on Thursday, May 11, and two cars on Friday, May 12.
Apple Maps updates navigation for Dillingham Boulevard and Kamehameha Highway
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) announced today that Google Maps is now updated to reflect the current traffic conditions throughout HART’s construction area along Dillingham Boulevard and Kamehameha Highway. The often-used app now navigates users safely to their destination in compliance with all current traffic conditions, including current left turn restrictions.
Google Maps updates navigation for Dillingham Boulevard and Kamehameha Highway
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) announced today that Google Maps is now updated to reflect the current traffic conditions throughout HART’s construction area along Dillingham Boulevard and Kamehameha Highway. The often-used app now navigates users safely to their destination in compliance with all current traffic conditions, including current left turn restrictions.
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Project Status
The Overall Construction and Design Project Progress is based on the Estimate at Completion for the 2022 Recovery Plan scope to Ka‘ākaukukui (Civic Center) Station and the March 2031 Operational Readiness date.