HART WEEKLY eNEWS
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CONSTRUCTION
PROGRESS REPORT
Construction of the Honolulu Rail Transit Project is in full swing.
Collectively, the nine stations on the Ewa side of the
rail
alignment are
now more than
5
0 percent
complete.
Crews are making great progress on t
he two stations
along
Farrington Highway in Waipahu, the Hō'ae'ae (West Loch), and Pouhala (Waipahu Transit Center)
s
tatio
n
s
.
Together, they are
more than
7
5 percent
complete.
Some of the more "finishing" work is also being done on a handful of Ewa end stations, with elevators and/or escalators being wrapped up in the Hō'ae'ae, Hālaulani (Leeward  Community College), Keone'ae (UH West Oahu), and Honouliuli (Ho'opili) rail stations.
Work
between Aloha Stadium toward Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam and the airport
is also moving along well.
Crews have already constructed four dozen columns that will support the elevated guideway in that 5-mile section of the project.
The much anticipated Kamehameha Highway resurfacing project is also about to get underway. Within the next few weeks, contractors will begin repaving work on Kamehameha Highway in Pearl City. The project will include a number of traffic improvements from Acacia Road near the Pearl Highlands Center to the Waiau Power Plant.
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CONSTRUCTION
INFORMATION MEETING SET
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation and contractor Nan, Inc. are hosting an informational meeting for businesses and residents in Iwilei, Chinatown, Downtown, and  Kaka'ako. The session will provide details about the upcoming utilities relocation work for the Honolulu Rail Transit Project in those areas.
Representatives from HART and Nan, Inc. will be available  during and after the meeting to answer questions.
The meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 17 at the Aloha Tower Marketplace Multi-Purpose Room #2 located on the ground floor. Registration begins at 6pm, the presentation at 6:30.
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HART PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT TEAM IN THE COMMUNITY
The HART Public Involvement Team is continually reaching out and looking for oppotunities to engage the public and answer their questions about the Honolulu Rail Transit Project. Those efforts took to HART Team to a pair of events last Saturday.
In Ewa, HART representatives joined City, State, and Federal agencies for the 8th annual "Get Ready Ewa Beach" Emergency Preparedness Fair at Ewa Mahiko District Park. HART staff answered questions about the rail route and the safety and security features of the rail system. 
T
he HART Team also took part in the "Celebrate the Arts Festival" block party at Sun Yat Sen Park and on Bethel Street. The event promoted the "building of a strong art community" in Honolulu and gave HART
representatives a ch
an
ce to highlight
the project's
"Art-in-Transit Program."
T
he Honolulu Rail Transit Project will feature a comprehensive art program with commissioned artwork integrated into the design of each station. For example, designated columns supporting the guideway will include detailed relief images that express the historical and cultural elements surrounding the stations.
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HART SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON RAIL STATION DESIGN
 
In keeping with the terms of its Programmatic Agreement, the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation is seeking public input for a pair of stations in the Honolulu Rail Transit Project: the Airport
Station and the
Middle Street Station.
The public is invited to view updated rail station designs, check out informational displays, talk to HART representatives, and share any ideas on the stations' design and cultural programs.
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Artist's rendering of the
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Station |
The following evening
,
Thursday, September 27
,
at
the
Kalihi Kai Elementary School Cafeteria, HART representatives will
discuss the
station design for the
Middle Street Transit Center station
.
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Artist's rendering of the
Middle Street Transit Center Station |
Both
workshops
begin at 6:00pm with registration and an open house. Then at 6:30pm
the
formal
presentation begins
.
HART representatives
will be
available to
receive public comments
and
to
answer questions.
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 OLIVIA PASSES, BUT FLOODING STILL A CONCERN
Hurricanes Lane and Olivia passed near and through our State in the past couple of weeks and in both instances, while Hawaii was sparred wide spread wind damage, the State did face a number of flooding problems.
It is important for all of us to remember that flash floods can occur within minutes or hours of a heavy rainfall, and waters can rise as high as 30 feet or more. Even small streams and creeks can flood rapidly and cause damage.
The National Safety Council reminds us that f
lash floods can move homes and cars, uproot trees and destroy bridges. Because floods happen with little to no warning, residents in low-lying areas are particularly at risk. The American Red Cross names flash floods as the number 1 weather-related killer in the U.S.
Almost half of  all
flash flood fatalities
are vehicle related, according to the National Weather Service. If you're driving and approach a water-covered road, turn around. Just 6 inches of water can stall a vehicle, and 2 feet can float most cars, trucks and SUVs.
Here are some tips to help keep you and your family safe in the evnt of a flash flood:
- Know your proximity to rivers, streams and dams
- During heavy rain, avoid underpasses, underground parking garages and
 basements
- Avoid hiking or camping if thunderstorms are predicted
- Develop an evacuation plan for your family
- Don't walk in water above your ankles; you can be swept off your feet in as little as 6 inches of rushing water
- Turn off the electricity and other utilities
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WEEKLY LANE CLOSURE INFORMATION
Locator maps for major lane closures can be viewed on our website:
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SHOP & DINE ON THE LINE
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