HART urges the public to follow safety precautions. Rail stations may seem complete, but they are still active work zones. Entry to all rail stations and facilities is strictly prohibited. Keep safe and be aware of the rail safety hazards summarized below:

• Keep off the rail track at all times. The trains are powered by a “Third Rail” that runs alongside the rail tracks and carries 750 volts of electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Touching the third rail will result in death. 
• Do not cut or hop fences to enter secured facilities. 
• The automated trains move in any direction at any time without warning.
• Trespassing at all rail facilities and work sites is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. 
• The system is equipped with 1,500+ security cameras.

When driving near the rail guideway, look ahead, not overhead. Do not watch the trains or photograph the trains while driving. For questions, comments, or concerns, HART encourages the community to call the 24-Hour Project Hotline at 808-566-2299 or email info@HonoluluTransit.org.

To view the Rail Safety Hazards flyer:

Executive Director and CEO Lori Kahikina, P.E., and Deputy Executive Director Rick Keene returned to the Rick Hamada show to talk about the Honolulu Rail Project's accomplishments in 2022 and what's on the plate for the new year ahead. The show aired on Friday, January 13, 2023. Here are some of the highlights discussed: 

A RECAP OF 2022 PROGRESS WAS DISCUSSED

• Congress passed a federal spending bill. This bill allocated $65 million in additional federal funding for the Project. 
• 2022 Recovery Plan was submitted in June 2022. FTA accepted the plan in September 2022. 
• Track issues resolved. 
• Entered trial running phase late August 2022. 37 more test scenarios to go. Then, the System Demonstration (30-day running average of 98.5%) period can begin. 
• Airport Guideway and Station progress. Aloha Stadium to Middle Street including Airport— A range of 85%-95% station construction is complete. The guideway and track work in this segment is 100% complete.

ADDITIONAL TOPICS

Hammerheads. The structures are structurally sound. Epoxy injection coating is being scheduled. Epoxy coating stops the cracks from water intrusion and debris growth.

Utility relocation work is occurring on Dillingham Boulevard and the Downtown area. Businesses are open during rail construction. 

Listeners can call in at 808-521-8383 during the HART Hour and ask questions. The next HART Hour: January 20, 2023, at 7 am.

For a the full episode:

Join Nan, Inc. for the in-person/virtual “hybrid” community meeting to receive an update about the Dillingham Utilities Relocation work on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at 12 pm. This meeting will take place at 1099 Alakea Street, Suite 150, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. There will also be an option to attend virtually via Microsoft Teams.

To Sign up for Nan, Inc.’s weekly eBlast notifications, text CCUR4 to 22828 to receive traffic advisories and construction updates.

HART’s contractor Shimmick/Traylor/Granite Joint-Venture (STG) invites the public to attend its monthly Business and Community meeting for the Airport Guideway and Stations contract segment on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at 1 pm.

The virtual meeting will cover STG’s upcoming construction activities for the 5.25 miles of rail guideway and four stations between Aloha Stadium and Middle Street.  

The construction of this second operating segment is 96 percent complete. Station construction is ongoing through the end of first quarter 2023.

HART and Frank V. Coluccio Construction Company (FVCCC) would like to notify motorists of ongoing daytime closures near Iwilei Road required for the Downtown Utilities Relocation project.

The westbound Nimitz Highway off-ramp onto Iwilei Road will be intermittently closed on Mondays through Saturdays from 8:30 am to 3 pm. These intermittent off-ramp closures are anticipated to continue through May 2023. Motorists travelling on westbound Nimitz Highway will be detoured to Sumner Street to access Iwilei Road.

Pedestrian sidewalks may also be closed near designated work zones. Special duty law enforcement officers and on-site personnel will assist pedestrians and motorists as need. 

For additional information and an illustrated detour map, please refer to the notification flyer:

HART wants to remind everyone that businesses are open and to continue accessing businesses in the community during rail construction.

In this week’s business spotlight, HART highlights Elvin’s Bakery, located at the Kapalama Shopping Center. Popular desserts include marble cheesecake, chocolate dream cake, coffee cake, tiramisu, chestnut cake, blueberry cream cheese scone, mango mousse cake, strawberry short cake, and much more! Elvin’s Bakery also bakes wedding & birthday cakes and offers a variety of light, fluffy Japanese-style pastries and bread.

1210 Dillingham Blvd 23 | Honolulu, HI 96817 | Kapalama Shopping Center

Tel: 808-848-8118 | Instagram: @elvinsbakery

Tuesday - Saturday: 8 am - 5 pm | Sunday: 8 am - 4 pm

Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation 

1099 Alakea Street, Suite 1700

Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

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