News from the Honolulu Rail Transit Project

HART WEEKLY eNEWS

February 16, 2018

HART's P-3 INDUSTRY FORUM ATTRACTS LOCAL, NATIONAL, & INT'L ATTENTION

The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation conducted an important information gathering session this week, by hosting a Public-Private Partnership (P-3) Industry Forum at the Neal Blaisdell Center. More than 70 local, national and international business firms took part in the 2-day event that allowed HART officials to examine the possibilities of using a P-3 model to deliver the remainder of the Honolulu Rail Transit Project.

To kick off the event, HART and its P-3 advisor Ernst & Young Infrastructure Advisors joined the City in hosting the forum, which included a general session and several one-on-one meetings where attending companies and HART executives discussed a variety of P-3 possibilities for project delivery.

The P-3 Industry Forum was well received. Participants provided positive feedback and several showed interest in working with HART in the future.

Since taking over as HART's Executive Director in September of last year, Andrew Robbins has been a staunch advocate of using P-3 partnerships - the joining of forces from the public and private sectors - to mitigate costs and risk and to expedite construction timelines in the delivery of the Honolulu Rail Transit Project.

THE HART TEAM ON THE ROAD!

The HART Team was out and about this week, talking to residents, business owners, and even students to share information about the Honolulu Rail Transit Project. Discussion topics included guideway construction updates, station design input, business outreach and resident feedback.

College Students

Faculty, staff, administration, and students of Honolulu Community College attended a special HART presentation on the HCC Campus. One of the 21 stops on the 20-mile rail line will be fronting the HCC campus. Students and faculty had questions about how the construction of the guideway will affect their daily activities and how the completed Project will benefit students, staff and the overall viability of the college in the years ahead.

HART's East Area Construction Manager John Moore was the featured presenter, sharing some of the impacts the HCC community members might experience as rail construction begins to move into their area. He also detailed the many initiatives and mandates that HART is implementing to lessen any negative impacts such as maintaining existing on-campus parking, properly managing campus access, and limiting disruptions to campus activities.

Business Owners

The Hawaii Employers Council was the site for a pair of community meetings hosted by HART and contractor Shimmick/Traylor/Granite Joint Venture. In the first session, staffers informed area businesses about anticipated rail construction in the airport industrial area. Information included updates on upcoming guideway work scheduled along Ualena Street and Waiwai Loop, as well as traffic modification proposals in both areas. Also, while plans are in place to temporarily remove on-street parking on Waiwai Loop, STG-JV informed business

owners they are in preliminary discussions with City officials to provide parking alternatives.

In the second session, HART officials provided updates on the planned Lagoon Drive Station and the arts and cultural programs connected with the Project.

Residents

The HART Team also took part in the Aiea-Pearl City Transportation Town Hall hosted by State Representative Roy Takumi and other lawmakers from the area. Members of the City's Department of Transportation

Services and the State Department of Transportation joined the HART team to update residents on the various projects that are either underway or proposed for the Aiea-

Pearl City areas.

HART West Area Construction Manager Tom Peck provided updates as the Rail Transit Project moves to close out construction work on the west-end of the guideway, while also moving forward with rail station construction.

SAFE WORKPLACE LIFTING REMINDERS

Lifting and carrying objects is common for many workers, whether in an office or on a construction site. If performed improperly, lifting and carrying items can lead to injuries. The National Safety Council notes that manual handling of objects accounts for an estimated 25 percent of all occupational injuries.

Some "Do's" & "Don'ts" from the National Safety Council:

Do:

Stay in good physical shape if lifting items is part of your job.

Keep handling aids around in case you need them.

Make sure you have a good grip on any item you attempt to lift.

Test the weight and balance of items before moving them.

Use a lifting aid or ask a co-worker for assistance when necessary.

Keep the item you are lifting close to your body.

Don't:

Twist your back or bend in a sideways direction.

Attempt to lift or lower an object if you're in an awkward position.

Feel compelled to lift an item that is too heavy - get help instead.

Lift or lower an object if your arms are extended.

Continue to lift an item if you realize it's too heavy.

Lift above your shoulders or below your knees.

The NSC says that regular reinforcement of proper lifting techniques is critical, as people tend to revert back to previous lifting habits.

Remember, it's not safety first,
it's safety always!