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Council advances bill to let HART plan rail extensions past Ala Moana
Summary
The City Council committee amended and advanced a council‑initiated bill that directs the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation to begin planning for potential Skyline extensions beyond currently funded segments, while the HART board asked for time to review the proposal.
The City Council Committee on Infrastructure, Transportation and Technology on Sept. 24 amended and advanced a council‑initiated bill asking the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation to undertake early planning for potential Skyline extensions beyond current termini.
Supporters said the measure would allow HART to plan proactively so the agency can discuss station integration and property acquisitions now, instead of paying much higher costs later. “This bill simply calls for an exercise in planning,” said Council Member Valarie Dos Santos‑Tam, the bill’s…
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