Hawai’i Public Radio » The Honolulu Rail Transit Project is hosting a 2-day forum to attract private development partners. HART is planning to award a contract late next year for the City Center rail transit segment, the remaining 4.1 miles of elevated guideway and 8 stations. The guideway and station contract will also include the Pearl Highlands […]
KHON2 » Federal Transportation Administration officials estimate costs for Honolulu, Hawaii’s elevated rail line could increase to $8 billion, from the 2012 project estimate of $5.1 billion. The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation is now considering changes to the project’s plan in an effort to minimize potential cost overruns without delaying completion, which is expected in […]
KHON2 » Thus far, the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transit (HART) has issued nearly 1,200 non-conformance reports (NCRs) and approximately 130 of those remain open as construction of the 20-mile elevated rail line continues. Critics have pointed out numerous defects and raised concerns about the quality of the project, which has cost $7 billion so far.
Hawaii News Now » The Chairman of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) resigned following a City Council audit of the plan for the $6.5 billion elevated rail project amid growing concerns about cost overruns and management.
The New York Times » The 20-mile elevated rail line on the Hawaiian island of Oahu was originally projected to cost $4.6 billion. Currently under construction, and two years behind schedule, the rail line may now cost up to $7.1 billion. Hawaii state officials believe the project must be completed, regardless of the potential for multi-billion […]