Hawaii transportation topics
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Bus system
- The Bus City and County of Honolulu.
Harbors
In general
- Toth, Catherine E. Hawaii docks cracking, in need of repair Honolulu Advertiser, August 17, 2007.
- Reyes, B.J. Gov seeks $842M in harbor fixes - Lingle and legislators tout the plan as addressing shipping needs through 2030 Honolulu Star-Bulletin, December 19, 2007.
Kahului Harbor
- Radway, Scott. Running Aground -- Why Maui’s over-burdened port should make you worry. Hawaii Business, July 20, 2006.
- Wilson, Christie. New pier part of planned Lahaina harbor upgrades Honolulu Advertiser", March 11, 2008.
Ala Wai Boat Harbor
- Star-Bulletin staff. Forum to address parking at Ala Wai Boat Harbor Honolulu Star-Bulletin, March 27, 2007.
- Shikina, Robert. Ala Wai harbor parking fees planned despite objections Honolulu Star-Bulletin, June 7, 2007.
Honolulu Harbor
- Ariyoshi, George. Honolulu Harbor Is a Nonrenewable Resource Hawaii Business, May 2007.
Honolulu fixed rail
Hawaii Gas Cap
Hawaii Superferry
Kalaeloa/Downtown ferry
- Kua, Crystal. Mayor maps out ferry plan -- A conference presents traffic plans, which include partnering city bus service with a ferry between downtown and Kalaeloa Honolulu Star-Bulletin, March 1, 2005.
- OUR OPINION: Time has arrived for Oahu commuter ferry THE ISSUE: Mayor Hannemann is planning a commuter demonstration ferry system between Kalaeloa and Honolulu harbors as early as next year. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, March 3, 2005.
- Kua, Crystal. City Council approves plans to obtain $3M for ferry demo Honolulu Star-Bulletin, September 7, 2006.
- Da Silva, Alexandre. Mayor signs city transit bill -- The mayor says a ferry from Kapolei should be ready by April to provide some traffic relief Honolulu Star-Bulletin, January 7, 2007.
- Kua, Crystal. City gears up for ferry, but feds not quite ready -- The funding request is complete, officials say, dismissing a call for clearer standards Honolulu Star-Bulletin, April 25, 2007.
- Kua Crystal. Mayor's commuter ferry plans delayed Honolulu Star-Bulletin, June 7, 2007.
- All aboard! -- A test ferry from Honolulu to Waianae and points between begins Sept. 4 Honolulu Star-Bulletin, June 29, 2007.
- OUR OPINION Ferry should meet needs of commuters THE ISSUE: Commuter ferry service between Kalaeloa and Aloha Tower is scheduled to begin Sept. 4. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, July 2, 2007.
- Shikina, Robert. TheBoat ready for riders -- Oahu's new intraisland ferry for launch from Pier 9 downtown to Kalaeloa on Sept. 1 Honolulu Star-Bulletin, September 1, 2007.
- Au, Laurie. City ferry gets underway--Dubbed TheBoat, the commuter service linking Honolulu with Kalaeloa starts today Honolulu Star-Bulletin, September 17, 2007.
- OUR OPINION:City must solicit commuter feedback about TheBoat THE ISSUE: The city has inaugurated an attempt at establishing ferry service between Kapolei and downtown. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, September 18, 2007.
- Au, Laurie. Most riders satisfied with sea transit--The pilot program's launch-day results encourage officials Honolulu Star-Bulletin, September 18, 2007.
- Au, Laurie. Numbers have afternoon ferry ride in the lead Honolulu Star-Bulletin, September 28, 2007.
- Bad engine on TheBoat forces city to nix 4 rides Honolulu Star-Bulletin, November 9, 2007.
- Au, Laurie. Ferry repairs are under way Honolulu Star-Bulletin, November 28, 2007.
- Brannon, Johnny. Honolulu city ferry breaks down again Honolulu Advertiser, January 4, 2008.
- Au, Laurie. Riders lose faith in TheBoat’s reliability Honolulu Star-Bulletin, January 8, 2008.
- Au, Laurie. Commuter ferry ridership drops Honolulu Star-Bulletin, February 9, 2008.
- Au, Laurie. Council hesitant to extend TheBoat Honolulu Star-Bulletin, March 14, 2008.
- OUR OPINION: Give TheBoat time to build reliability THE ISSUE: The City Council is considering whether to continue TheBoat service for commuters for a second year. Honolulu Star-Bulletin", March 17, 2008.
- Au, Laurie. TheBoat to get updated schedule Honolulu Star-Bulletin", March 27, 2008.
Parking
- Consillio, Kristen. Parking prices put city at No. 8 in U.S. -- Parking cost in Honolulu rises to $209 per month Honolulu Star-Bulletin, July 25, 2007.
- OUR OPINION: Public workers' cheap parking rates belie stated policy THE ISSUE: Increased demand for downtown parking has resulted in parking rates rising to an average of $209 a month. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, July 26, 2007.
Traffic Gridlock
- Traffic Information Center, Honolulu University of Hawaii, Engineering Department.
- Honolulu Traffic Cams City and County of Honolulu.
- Experts gather to discuss Honolulu’s traffic gridlock Honolulu Star-Bulletin, November 18, 2004.
- Cooperation vowed over traffic problems Honolulu Star-Bulletin, January 25, 2005)
- Vorsino, Mary. Breaking the gridlock -- A draft plan sets out suggestions to stem problems from the constantly rising number of Oahu cars and residents Honolulu Star-Bulletin, February 19, 2006.
- Hannemann, Mufi. Transit solution on track Honolulu Star-Bulletin, July 30, 2006.
- Leidemann, Mike. Traffic expert: State lacks 'catastrophe' plan Honolulu Advertiser, September 6, 2006.
- Daranciang, Nelson. Hawaii’s highways rank in bottom 5, says group Honolulu Star-Bulletin, June 29, 2007.
- Prevedouros, Panos D. Raiding highway funds won’t fix isle problems Honolulu Star-Bulletin, July 7, 2007.
Drive Akamai
The city is trying something new for motorists steamed at getting stuck in traffic because of roadwork in central Honolulu: a Web site and telephone hot line: driveakamai.org and (808) 768-3777.
- Daranciang, Nelson. Web site, hot line tell drivers of delays in city -- In central Honolulu, motorists can lean of road construction via www.driveakamai.org Honolulu Star-Bulletin, July 6, 2007.
