News from the Honolulu Rail Transit Project

HART WEEKLY eBLAST | October 20, 2017

HART TRAIN TESTING PICKS UP THE PACE!

The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation and its contractor Ansaldo Honolulu have been turning up the speed in terms of train testing! Initial tests were conducted at no more than three miles per hour. After successful diagnostics, the speeds were ramped up to 40 miles per hour, with testing at the maximum speed of 55 miles per hours expected soon!

The higher speed tests caught the attention of local media who visited HART's Rail Operations Center in Waipahu to get the latest updates.

So far, trains have been testing for about 10 days. Each time it makes a pass over the energized section in Waipahu, it draws a number of on-lookers hoping to catch a glimpse of Honolulu's Rail Project in action. The excitement is building!!!

DILLINGHAM BOULEVARD BUSINESS &

KALIHI AREA COMMUNITY MEETING!

The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation will be holding an informational meeting to present to businesses and residents along Dillingham Boulevard, and the Kalihi area in general, a construction update on the Honolulu Rail Transit Project. Project staff will be available at the meeting to answer questions.

The event will be held on Thursday, October 26 at the Kalihi Kai Elementary School Cafeteria from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. ALL KALIHI RESIDENTS OR ANYONE WHO USES DILLINGHAM BOULEVARD ARE INVITED TO ATTEND.

For more information, please review the flyer below or contact the project hotline at (808) 566-2299.

HART TEAM JOINS IN THE FUN AT

KAPOLEI MIDDLE SCHOOL'S FALL FEST 2017!

The HART Team and contractor Nan, Inc. were happy to participate in this year's Fall Fest at Kapolei Middle School. Many people out on the west side are very excited about the Honolulu Rail Transit Project and are looking forward to utilizing the three rail stations that will be part of their growing Kapolei community, providing safe and reliable transportation options.

READ THE LATEST PROGRESS REPORT ON THE HONOLULU RAIL PROJECT

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Each month, the HART Board of Directors is presented with a comprehensive report on the current status of the rail project. The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation believes it is essential to keep the public up-to-date on the project. Therefore, each monthly report is open for public review.

Please click here to review the latest report.

SAFETY REMINDER:

BE SAFETY CONSCIOUS IN ALL

CONSTRUCTION ZONES!

As construction continues along the length of the Honolulu Rail Project, HART reminds you to stay alert and minimize distractions as you drive through ALL constructions zones. Make it a point to direct your full attention to the roadway and obey any traffic flaggers that may be in the area. Avoid using your mobile device, changing radio stations, eating, or any other distractions that might take your attention away from the safe operation of your vehicle.

Remind passengers that your vehicle is entering a construction zone, and ask them to limit distractions to the driver. Also, please be aware that the posted speed limits in these areas are adjusted to ensure the safety of both drivers and work crews. In the construction zones along Kamehameha Highway, the adjusted speed limit is 25 miles-per-hour.

HART thanks you for your patience and understanding as crews work to complete the Honolulu Rail Transit Project.

"Drive with Aloha & Arrive Alive!"