I alluded to it last week here, and now you can read the fruits of our labor.

Civil Beat newcomer Nathan Eagle and I evaluated the idea that it’s “reckless” for HART to move forward with rail construction before getting a guarantee of federal funding.

Turns out there are other rail projects who have done the same thing.

Want details? Read the full investigation here: Is It ‘Reckless’ To Build Honolulu Rail Before Feds Commit Funds?

(Photo by Flickr user Pat Hawks)

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