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$6.4 Million Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting Station Dedicated on Lanai

“In addition to providing a modern aircraft rescue and fire fighting facility at Lanai Airport, the project provided a needed economic boost,” said Department of Transportation Director Glenn Okimoto.

Airport Master Plan Meeting to Assess Future Capacity

The Kahului Airport Master Plan Update is to assess the capacity of existing facilities and to determine if these facilities are adequate to meet projected future demands.

FAA Renewal Results in $6 Million Annually for Hawaii Airports

Hawaii’s airports will receive an additional $6 million in FAA funding in each of the next four years under a new law. The law also preserves the Essential Air Service Program, which provides affordable air service to Kalaupapa.

Public Input Sought on Kahului Airport Master Plan

The state Department of Transportation will host a public meeting to solicit public input on a Kahului Airport Master Plan Update and Noise Compatibility Program.

Pedestrian Master Plan Aims to Decrease Fatalities

Pedestrian fatalities have declined each year since 2003, until last year when pedestrian fatalities rose to 27 deaths. The Statewide Pedestrian Master Plan is aimed at decreasing this number.

Okimoto and Nahale-a Confirmed to Cabinet Posts

Glenn M. Okimoto was confirmed as Director of the Department of Transportation and Albert “Alapaki” Nahale-a was confirmed as Chairperson for Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.