News Releases

GET Collections for Rail Come in Higher than Projected Revenue from the General Excise and Use Tax (GET) surcharge targeted for Honolulu’s rail transit project

City Prevails in State Review of Bid Protest The Office of Administrative Hearings of the state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) today denied

Honolulu Rail Transit to Receive $55 Million This Fiscal Year June 22, 2011 — WASHINGTON – The Honolulu Rail Transit project will receive $55 million

Poll Shows Firm Support for Rail Project (Wed., June 1, 2011)–Oahu residents clearly support the City’s rail transit project, and supporters outnumber opponents in all

Mayor and City Council Announce HART Members (Mon., April 18, 2011)–Mayor Peter Carlisle and the Honolulu City Council today introduced the mayor’s appointees and the

Rail Project Contracts Under Budget by $165 Million (Mon., Mar. 21, 2011)–Mayor Peter Carlisle today announced the awarding of two more major contracts for the

City Breaks Ground for Honolulu Rail Transit Project (Tues., Feb. 22, 2011)–Honolulu’s rail transit project will create thousands of jobs and provide a badly needed

Rail Project Contracts Under Budget by $165 Million (Tues., Jan. 18, 2011)–The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today issued a Record of Decision for the Honolulu

Mayor Carlisle Announces Governor’s Acceptance of Final Environmental Impact State for Honolulu Rail Transit Project (Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010)–Honolulu Mayor Peter Carlisle today announced the

HART Board Convenes for the First Time The newly formed Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) officially began operations Friday, with its new board of