Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Passengers Say Aloha To Honolulu’s Bus Route 18 — And The Sense Of Community On Board
TheBus modifies its routes multiple times a year. Not all of them survive the shuffle.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Changes Are Coming To Honolulu’s Bus Routes, And Not Everyone Is Happy
Honolulu is constantly trying to deploy buses more efficiently and to deal with changes, such as the new rail line. But adjusting routes can disrupt daily routines.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
FBI, Police Investigate Possible Ransomware Attack At TheBus, Handi-Van
Websites for TheBus and Handi-Van have been affected by a “network outage.”
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Independent Monitor Warns $11 Million State IT Project Is In Jeopardy And Could Fail
The state has spent nearly $3.5 million on its second attempt to develop a financial management system that meets the requirements of Federal Highways Administration.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015
The City Stopped Mandating Parking In New Urban Housing. Builders Are Providing It Anyway
Honolulu is learning that people have a hard time parting with their cars. Developers know it and are paying millions to provide parking.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Hawaii Retooled A State Council To Give The Public More Say In Transportation. Then Leaders Let It Stall
Only one person has been appointed to the new Highway Safety and Modernization Council since it was revamped last year.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Biki’s Balancing Act: The Bike Share Company Is Raising Rates While Trying To Attract More Riders
Biki’s ridership has been steadily declining over the past few years, and its leadership wants to reinvest in the system to draw in more riders and start adding e-bikes.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Public Comment Requested For Oahu’s Near-Term Infrastructure Projects
The project funding is from fall 2024 to fall 2027.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
One Reason For Persistent Speeding? Roads Whose Designs Seem To Invite It
Residents and officials are hoping to slow down speeders by changing the designs of roads using a variety of means.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2022
Mokulele Airlines Seeks Federal Aid To Stabilize ‘Unprofitable’ Lanai Service
The company has no plans to cancel its Lanai service, but it needs taxpayer-funded support as a work-around to raising ticket prices.