News from the Honolulu Rail Transit Project

HART WEEKLY eNEWS

May 3, 2019

SAVE THE DATE FOR

OUR NEXT TRAIN

COMMUNITY DAY!

Join the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation and Move Oahu Forward for a public viewing of HART's high-tech, fully automated driverless train. It'll be a fun-filled day for the entire family - including train tours, rail project information and more!

Visitors tour HART's Rail Cars on Train Community Day

SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2019

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

HART RAIL OPERATIONS CENTER

Take a look at how visitors enjoyed our last Train Community Day by clicking here.

Parking and Waikiki Trolley shuttle transportation to the event site from Leeward Community College (96-045 Ala Ike Street, Pearl City)

STATION CONSTRUCTION MAKING PROGRESS ACROSS EWA-END OF

RAIL PROJECT

With limited passenger service slated to begin in late 2020, contractors are making great strides in completing the stations along the ewa-most 10 miles of the Honolulu Rail Transit Project. Take a look:

HART Construction Update Video - Ewa-most stations

HART Station Construction Update Video

HART CONGRATS ART POSTER CONTEST WINNERS!

The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation is happy to honor the winners of this year's art poster contest centered on the theme "Imagine Yourself: Ready to Ride".

"We were thrilled to see so many young people and schools take part in our art contest," said HART Executive Director Andrew Robbins. "Their work was spectacular and beautifully depicted the theme of this year's contest by clearly featuring the game-changing benefits that the Honolulu Rail Transit Project will bring for the residents and visitors of Oahu."

In total, there were 96 entries from 12 different schools. Entries were in the categories of traditional and digital art and split into two age groups. The winners received cash awards courtesy of Royal Contracting. Congratulations to this year's winners:

Traditional Art:

9th/10th Graders:

1st Place: Camille Quindica / Hawaii Technology Academy

2nd Place: Arianna Brunson / Kapolei High School

3rd Place: Christopher Alcaraz / Farrington High School

11th/12th Graders:

1st Place: Joshua Kaliko / Nanakuli High and Intermediate School

2nd Place: Alyssa Pantollana / Kapolei High School

3rd Place: Min-Hua Tsou / Mililani High School

Digital Art Category

9th/10th Graders:

1st Place: Isabella Aquino / Farrington High School

2nd Place: Willow Otaka / Mililani High School

11th/12th Graders:

1st Place: Lynsey Warren / James Campbell High School

2nd Place: Josell Esmino / James Campbell High School

3rd Place: Elijah Jan T. Banasihan / James Campbell High School

MAY IS NATIONAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY MONTH

Every day, we rely on electricity to power our homes and offices. However, it is important to always be safe around electric appliances, equipment, and power lines. To raise awareness, organizations such as the Edison Electric Institute and the Electrical Safety Foundation International mark the month of May as National Electrical Safety Month to highlight how to avoid potential electrical hazards.

By taking simple precautions, everyone can avoid electrically related fires, fatalities, injuries, and property loss.

Here are some safety tips:

Indoors:

Check electric cords for fraying or cracking. Replace cords that may be damaged, and don't overload electric outlets.

Remember extension cords are intended to be temporary; they are not intended as permanent household wiring.

Don't run cords under carpets or rugs and don't tack or nail cords to walls or floors.

Keep electric appliances and tools away from water. Never reach for or unplug an appliance that has fallen into water; instead, turn the power off at the breaker before you unplug the appliance or remove it from the water.

Never put anything other than an electrical plug in an outlet. Use outlet covers or caps to protect children.

Keep your home's electrical system in good repair. Contact a licensed electrical contractor if you have flickering lights, sparks, non-functioning outlets, or need wiring repairs or upgrades.

Outdoors:

Never touch downed power lines!

Always call your local utility or 911 if you see lines down.

Watch for overhead lines every time you use a ladder, work on roofs, trees, or carry long tools or loads. Keep kites, model airplanes, and metallic balloons away from power lines.

Know what's below before you dig. At least 3 days before starting any digging or excavating project, call 811, the National One Call Center , to have underground utility lines, pipes, and cables marked for free.