Aloha and Happy Holidays!

During this season of hope and joy, the HART Ohana wants to offer our sincere thanks for your interest in and continued support of the Honolulu Rail Transit Project. 

On behalf of myself and the entire HART Ohana, we send our warmest wishes to you and your family for a Merry Christmas, a joyous holiday season, and a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year.

Mahalo,

Lori Kahikina, P.E.

Executive Director and CEO

Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) Executive Director and CEO Lori Kahikina, P.E. issued the following statement regarding the appointment of Ed Sniffen to the HART Board of Directors: 

On behalf of HART, I extend a warm welcome to Director Designate Ed Sniffen to the HART Board of Directors. Sniffen was recently appointed by Governor Josh Green to be the Director of the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT). By Charter, the HDOT Director serves as a member of the HART Board.

Sniffen fills the seat vacated by Board Member Jade Butay, who was the former HDOT Director. HART also extends its gratitude to Butay for his work with the Project.

Executive Director and CEO Lori Kahikina, P.E., joined ‘The Conversation’ on December 14, 2022, and talked with Catherine Cruz sharing the latest construction updates of the Honolulu Rail Transit Project. To listen to the episode, visit Hawaiiʻs Public Radio web page.

HART and Frank V. Coluccio Construction Company (FVCCC) would like to notify motorists of lane closures on Halekauwila Street required for the Downtown Utilities Relocation project.

Starting on Monday, January 3, 2023, left turns from Ala Moana Boulevard onto Halekauwila Street will be restricted. In addition, left turns from Richards Street onto Halekauwila Street will be restricted. These turn restrictions onto Halekauwila Street will occur during the daytime from 8:30 am to 3 pm, and overnights from 8 pm to 5 am.

Driveway access will be maintained along Richards Street and Halekauwila Street. Please anticipate and plan for delays and travel detours.

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

In this week’s business spotlight, HART highlights Poke by the Pound. Located in Kalihi, Poke by the Pound was born from love and respect of the ocean and fish. They extend that love into the poke they make. You know you're getting the freshest product and supporting the local fishermen of Hawaii.

Poke by the Pound source all our fish locally and maintain it's freshness without freezing or injecting it with additives. They properly cure and store all fish until it's ready to be turned into some of your favorite poke.

322 Kalihi Street, Honolulu, HI 96819 | 808-744-1222

Monday to Saturday: 9 am - 6 pm | Sunday: 9 am - 5pm

Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation 

1099 Alakea Street, Suite 1700

Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

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