HI: Honolulu Rail Project Pursuing Public-Private Partnerships for City Center Segment

Feb. 14, 2018
The Honolulu Rail Transit Project is hosting a 2-day forum to attract private development partners. HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka reports.

The Honolulu Rail Transit Project is hosting a 2-day forum to attract private development partners. HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka reports.

The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation – HART -- is planning to award a contract late next year for the City Center rail transit segment, the remaining 4.1 miles of elevated guideway and 8 stations. But, HART CEO, Andrew Robbins, says relocating overhead and underground electrical and utility lines will be done first.

The guideway and station contract will also include the Pearl Highlands Transit Center and Garage, a contract worth up to 1.5 billion dollars.

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