EDITION #765 | MAY 6, 2024

HISTORIC & CULTURAL PRESERVATION

Educational Field Guide

As part of HART’s educational outreach, professional historians have prepared an informative Educational Field Guide on the historic resources of early transportation and bridges. The intent of the Field Guide is to share information with the public about the historic resources found along Skyline’s path and focuses on Segment 1, which extends from East Kapolei to Aloha Stadium.

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RAIL TRANSIT PROJECT UPDATE

The HART Hour on NewsRadio 830 KHVH

HART Executive Director and CEO Lori Kahikina, P.E., along with Deputy Executive Director Rick Keene, joined the Rick Hamada show alongside Vance Tsuda, Project Director for the Honolulu Rail Transit Project. During the discussion on May 3, 2024, the executives highlighted the strength of transparent leadership and teamwork within the agency, in addition to the efforts in preparing for substantial completion and the anticipated opening of Segment 2 of the Project.

Project Updates at a Glance:

SEGMENT 2 - Airport Guideway and Stations: Core Systems installation is ongoing; track energization on the guideway and testing is anticipated to begin in the next few months.

SEGMENT 3 - City Center Guideway and Stations (CCGS): Utility relocation work is ongoing in Downtown/Iwilei and Kakaako. CCGS Design-Build Contract Procurement is ongoing, with bid/proposals due in July 2024.

‘The HART Hour,’ airs every other Friday from 7 am to 8 am and invites listeners to call in with questions.

Previous episodes can be accessed on the iHeart podcast page:

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Traffic Update

HART and Nan, Inc. would like to remind the public of ongoing City Center Utilities Relocation (CCUR) work in the Kalihi area. For the safety of the public and our construction crews, Kamehameha Highway and Dillingham Boulevard between Middle Street and Kaaahi Street is reduced to one lane in each direction 24/7. Left turns onto the intersecting streets and coming in and out of driveways is prohibited.

In addition, work during the evening hours will require the mauka and makai lanes at the intersecting streets to be closed from 7 pm to 5 am on weeknights, and weekends as needed.

Bus stops, pedestrian walkways, and access to properties is maintained at all times.

For additional information and an illustrated detour map:

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WEEKLY BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Magnolia Ice Cream & Treats

Magnolia Ice Cream & Treats is the place for island-style ice cream in 21 tropical flavors and Hawaii’s finest Halo-Halo. Hand-crafted with fresh fruits, the Halo-Halo is a must-try. Customize your Halo-Halo by choosing from a variety of Magnolia Ice Cream flavors, including Ube, Taro, Guava, Jackfruit, six kinds of coconut including Haupia, and classic favorites like Chocolate, Vanilla, and Strawberry!

Stop by Magnolia Ice Cream & Treats—your destination for ono treats!

KALIHI - Kapalama Shopping Center

1210 Dillingham Blvd #11, Honolulu, HI 96817

808-845-4063

WAIKIKI - International Marketplace

2330 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 808-489-9355

WAIPAHU - Seafood City Supermarket

94-050 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu, HI 96797 808-680-0590

KANEOHE - Windward Mall

46-056 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744

808-744-1279

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BUSINESSES OPEN DURING RAIL CONSTRUCTION

Despite the ongoing rail construction, it’s important to remember that local businesses are still open and happy to serve you. Shop and dine local to support our city’s economy and community!

For the list of the businesses open during rail construction, please view the directory:

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Join the Shop & Dine on the Line program

It is free for businesses that are within a half-mile radius of the rail alignment.

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Weekly lane closure information

Learn more about HART’s weekly lane closures and roadwork throughout the 18.9-mile alignment. To see the latest road closure information in your neighborhood, visit HART’s Traffic Updates.

SAFETY TIP: Please drive safely through our construction zones. When driving, please look straight ahead and not overhead when you see trains testing on the guideway above.

Upcoming HART Board Meetings

HART Board of Directors Meeting

May 17, 2024

HART Board Committee Meeting

June 7, 2024

For more information, please visit HART’s

Event Calendar.

Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation

1099 Alakea Street, Suite 1700

Honolulu, Hawaii 96813