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Council authorizes HART to begin planning beyond minimum operable segment; debate on timing and funding
Summary
The council passed second reading of Bill 60 (CD1), which authorizes the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation to conduct planning and preliminary engineering for extensions beyond the current minimum operable segment, drawing a mix of support and reservations from members and public commenters.
The City Council on Wednesday passed second reading of Bill 60, CD1, which authorizes the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) to conduct planning and preliminary engineering for extensions beyond the agency’s current minimum operable segment (MOS).
The MOS currently authorized by council is East Kapolei to Ala Moana Center. The bill does not authorize construction or commit construction funding; it permits planning, surveys and preliminary engineering work that proponents say are needed now to reduce future cost and schedule risk.
Why it matters: Supporters said early planning can reduce utility-relocation…
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