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    • Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART)

    Honolulu, HI 96813

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    About Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART)

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    1099 Alakea Street, 17th Floor
    Honolulu, HI 96813
    United States
    http://www.honolulutransit.org/
    808.566.2299

    More Info on Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART)

    Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART)
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    To provide an efficient and reliable transportation alternative for Honolulu's congested urban corridor, the Honolulu Rail Transit Project was established in 2005, with the support of federal, state and local officials. 

    Products and Press Releases

    HART
    Vehicles

    Honolulu accepts delivery of 20th train

    April 26, 2024
    The train will be transported from Honolulu Harbor to the Rail Operations Center in three separate shipments.
    HART
    Rail

    Honolulu, HART, FTA finalize Amended FFGA, secure remaining $744 million for rail project

    Feb. 8, 2024
    The signing of the amended FFGA releases $125 million from the remaining $744 million promised in the original agreement, with the next installment of $250 million coming later...
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    Vehicles

    Penultimate HART train arrives at Honolulu Harbor

    May 12, 2023
    With the arrival of Train 2, the vehicle portion of HART’s rail system is nearly complete, with the final train expected to arrive within the next year.
    HART
    HART began trial running its system from Kualaka‘i (East Kapolei) Station to Hālawa (Aloha Stadium) Station on Aug. 29, 2022.
    Infrastructure

    HART begins trial running on Honolulu rail line

    Aug. 31, 2022
    This the final phase of testing before the line is ready for operation.
    HART
    Hart
    Management

    HART’s latest audit reports show millions in savings

    Aug. 1, 2022
    HART successfully completed the city auditor’s nine recommendations, resulting in $165 million in savings.
    HART
    Hart
    Management

    Honolulu Rail Recovery Plan advances at city council

    May 31, 2022
    The plan proposes a contractual amendment to the Full Funding Grant Agreement and a truncated scope to keep the overall cost to complete the rail system under $10 billion.
    HART
    Matthew Scanlon, HART director of construction
    Infrastructure

    HART names Matthew Scanlon as director of construction

    Nov. 29, 2021
    Scanlon will oversee construction management of the HART rail project.
    Ansaldo STS
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    Rail

    Honolulu Gets First Look at New Transit System Rail Cars

    Ansaldo STS USA Inc.
    May 3, 2016
    Honolulu’s Train # 1 was unveiled to the residents of the city at the Rail Operations & Control Center of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART).
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    Technology

    Honolulu Taps INIT for Smart Card, Mobile Ticket System

    INIT Innovations In Transportation, Inc.
    April 26, 2016
    The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) and the City’s Department of Transportation Services (DTS) have partnered with INIT for the implementation of a smart card...
    HART
    The Honolulu City Council has taken actions to allow the issuance of commercial paper notes to help HART with short term cash flow.
    Rail

    Honolulu Approves Borrowing Plan, Advances Surcharge Extension

    Nov. 30, 2015
    Chair Martin and the Honolulu City Council have taken action that will help HART with its short term cash flow needs.The council approved legislation that enables the city to ...

    Articles & News

    Hitachi Rail
    The Honolulu rail system, Skyline, opened for service on June 30.
    Rail

    Honolulu’s Skyline opens for service

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    July 3, 2023
    The 11-mile first phase of the project will connect riders between Kualakaʻi (East Kapolei) Station and Hālawa (Aloha Stadium) Station with two additional phases planned to extend...
    HART
    An aerial view of the Kualakai - East Kapolei station, one of nine new rail stations that were built as part of the Honolulu rail project.
    Infrastructure

    HART turns rail project over to the City and County of Honolulu

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    June 12, 2023
    The rail system will debut on June 30 with service along a 10.75-mile segment.
    City and County of Honolulu
    Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi at a May 10 press conference announcing the opening date of the city's rail transit line will be June 30.
    Rail

    Honolulu’s rail line will open June 30

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    May 22, 2023
    The first nine stations will connect East Kapolei to Aloha Stadium with two planned extensions in 2025 and 2031.
    HART
    HART will receive an additional $63.8 million in federal funding for its rail project to cover inflationary costs.
    Infrastructure

    HART rail project to receive additional $64 million in federal funding

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Dec. 22, 2022
    Sen. Brian Schatz said the funding for the rail project would cover inflationary cost increases.
    Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation
    HART's September 2022 flyover video: Hō‘ae‘ae station from above.
    Rail

    Honolulu rail project remains eligible for federal funds with FTA approval of recovery plan

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Oct. 3, 2022
    The recovery plan hinges on the results of an environmental review assessing the proposed revised scope of the project and a portion of federal funds will be held until a key ...
    Stantec Consulting
    Part of the elevated guideway for the HART rail project under construction in Honolulu. [Stantec]
    Rail

    HART extends Stantec’s contract for rail project

    Mass Transit Staff Report
    June 20, 2022
    The firm will provide construction engineering and inspection services for the east section of the rail project through 2026 with a possible five-year extension to project completion...
    Robin Eisenbrei/Morrison Metalweld Process Corp.
    Welder Preston Krone of Morrison Metalweld Process Corp. working on a frog.
    Maintenance

    HART completes track modification to fix tight gage at five double crossovers

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    April 21, 2022
    With the modification to the trackwork complete, the agency will begin running trial trains over the first segment of the rail system.

    Videos & Resources

    HART Construction Progress Video - September 2016
    Rail

    HART Construction Progress Video - September 2016

    Sept. 12, 2016
    A look at the construction progress for the Honolulu rail project from June to mid-August 2016.

    All content from Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART)

    HART
    Terri Fujii was selected from a field of 10 candidates to serve on the HART Board.
    Rail

    HART Board Selects New Member

    Sept. 28, 2015
    The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation's Board of Directors has approved the selection of local accountant Terri Fujii to fill a vacant seat on the agency's board."Terri...
    HART
    About 3,290 segments have been cast, in preparation for guideway construction.
    Rail

    HART Completes 4 Miles of Elevated Guideway

    Sept. 14, 2015
    The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) has achieved another milestone with the completion of four miles of the system's elevated guideway.Crews have now constructed...
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    You can view the brochure and download the Shop and Dine on the Line card at www.shopanddineontheline.com.
    Rail

    HART Introduces Shop and Dine Program

    Aug. 31, 2015
    Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) is encouraging residents and visitors alike to support local businesses during rail construction.HART has created a free program...
    Rail

    Rail Project Job Numbers Continue to Increase

    Aug. 22, 2014
    The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation on Aug. 21 announced an increase in its latest job figures related to the rail project.