#Highways
HDOT prepares airports, harbors and highways for approaching cold front
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation has taken actions to prepare for the low-pressure system expected to pass through the Hawaiian Islands Wednesday night into Friday.
Hawai‘i to Receive $224 Million Under New Law to Strengthen Roads and Bridges
Hawai‘i will receive $224,069,212 in federal funding to improve the state’s roads, bridges, and highways and implement strategies to reduce traffic deaths and serious injuries.
Ask the Mayor: Who’s the Contact for Proper Traffic Sign Placement?
Who do you contact regarding the locations of a STOP sign and whether they are in the right location?
Contract Awarded for Lahaina Bypass Project, Phase 1B-2
The $38.6 million contract for phase 1B-2 includes the design and construction services for 2.7 miles of the bypass south of Lahaina.
Public Input Sought On Long-Range Transportation Plans
The Hawaii Department of Transportation will be updating the Regional Long-Range Land Transportation Plans for each island and is asking the public to participate.
Nissan Delivers Hawaii’s First 100% Electric Nissan LEAF
Today, Nissan North America Inc. (NNA) brought the first Nissan LEAF electric car to Hawaii, paving the way for its introduction on Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island soon.
VIDEO: Mazie Hirono, Congressional Dist 2 Candidate Profile, Decision 2010 MauiNOW.com
Mazie Hirono, 2010 incumbent candidate for Congress-District 2, Transcript: Introduction: Aloha, I’m Congresswoman Mazie Hirono, and I represent all of you in Congress in the 2nd Congressional District. It’s certainly my privilege to serve you in Washington D.C. I’m running for re-election, and I want you to know that I’m very, very focused on jobs and […]
Council Approves FY 2011 Budget on First Reading
After six weeks, eight district meetings and 27 meetings in the council chambers, the Maui County council approved on first reading yesterday its version of the 2011 fiscal year budget. The vote was unanimous at 8-0. Budget Committee Chair Joseph Pontanilla said the budget committee recommendation decreases the Mayor’s proposed $530 million by an estimated […]
Hawaii drivers pay $503 more annually in extra costs
Hawaii ranked seventh in a list of states that have the highest fraction of roads in poor or mediocre condition. The study released by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group included data indicating that Honolulu motorists pay an extra $688 in operating costs annually due to rough road conditions. Statewide, that figure was $503 in […]
LANAI AIRPORT GOES SOLAR
The State Department of Transportation celebrates the completion of a new photovoltaic energy system at Lanai Airport. The PV system is the final of seven DOT facilities across the state that have recently been completed as part of the DOT’s Photovoltaic Energy Systems Project. A dedication ceremony will be held Thursday morning, April 30th at […]
