HART still waiting for $125 million
The amendment relates to HART’s “temporary reduction of the project,” which sees construction of the project only to a Civic Center station in Kakaako.
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The amendment relates to HART’s “temporary reduction of the project,” which sees construction of the project only to a Civic Center station in Kakaako.
City construction on Dillingham Blvd. is straying customers away from local businesses. A water main break in the area Monday morning is only causing further concern for business owners who are already struggling to bring customers into their stores.
HART had hoped $125 million would quickly be released last year to help fund the $10 billion project but now expects that money won't arrive until December.
HART CEO Lori Kahikina has been overseeing preparations and safety certifications for the first 11 miles of the rail system that the city is calling "Skyline." She spoke with The Conversation about the latest.
The first segment of Skyline, HART’s future rail system, will be given to the city on Friday, June 9th.