What is the purpose of the Project?
The purpose of the Honolulu Rail Transit Project is to provide high-capacity rapid transit in the highly congested east-west transportation corridor between Kapolei and University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UH Mānoa), as specified in the O‘ahu Regional Transportation Plan (ORTP) (O‘ahu MPO 2007). The Project is intended to provide faster, more reliable public transportation service […]
Why won’t the rail stations in Segment 3 have escalators?
Segment 3, also known as the City Center Guideway and Stations (CCGS) construction segment, includes six stations: Kalihi, Honolulu Community College-Kapālama, Iwilei, Chinatown, Downtown, and Civic Center. The decision to exclude escalators from stations in Segment 3 was driven by a commitment to reduce capital costs of construction and long term maintenance. From an operations […]
What is the status of the Recovery Plan and what does it propose?
HART’s 2022 Recovery Plan proposed an amendment to the original Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA), a contract between the City and County of Honolulu and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) executed in 2012. The initial FFGA provided $1.55B in federal funding and outlined the Project scope, 20 miles and 21 stations from East Kapolei to […]
If the rail system stops short of Ala Moana, how will I get to my final destination?
The goal is still for the system to reach the Ala Moana Transit Center. Until then, enhanced bus services will be provided at the temporary rail terminus at the Civic Center Station and other Skyline stations to bring riders to their final destinations. Frequent bus services will be available at both the Downtown and Civic […]
Once the Civic Center Station terminus is reached, why not proceed at street level along King Street to Ala Moana and University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UH Mānoa)?
There are several reasons that a street-level rail system would not be feasible at this point of the Honolulu Rail Transit Project, including: That the rail system is powered via a “third rail”, which is a separate rail that runs alongside the tracks that carries 750 volts of electricity. Having a street-level system would require […]
How will residents of Central O‘ahu or North Shore use rail if the parking garage at Pearl Highlands is not built?
The planned 1,600-stall parking garage at the Pearl Highlands Station will be deferred due to the excessive cost of construction at the originally planned location. However, HART and the City’s Department of Transportation Services (DTS) are committed to working together to find an alternative location for a garage. Several potential options have been discussed but […]
Where can I find weekly traffic updates and road closure information?
You can stay informed through the following sources: Visit the Traffic Updates and Alerts page for current lane closure information: https://honolulutransit.org/construction/traffic-updates/ Sign up for HART’s eBlast newsletter at HonoluluTransit.org. Email info@honolulutransit.org Call HARTʻs public information hotline 808-566-2299 Attend HART’s quarterly Business and Community Meetings, listed on the Upcoming Events calendar.
What are the benefits of an elevated guideway?
An elevated guideway keeps trains separate from street traffic, reducing delays caused by cars, pedestrians, or other vehicles. It also helps maintain a reliable schedule and reduces the rail system’s footprint by avoiding the need to acquire street-level space in busy corridors.