Ewa Gentry
Ewa Gentry, HI · Traffic & Transit
wheninyourstate.com
Oahu transportation challenges create barriers to jobs and services
Some trips seem simple until getting there becomes the hardest part of the day. A recent study shows how travel challenges affect everyday routines for many residents. The report explains that transportation shapes jobs, school, healthcare, shopping, and family life. Reliable travel is more than convenience; it helps people stay connected to opportunities and manage daily responsibilities without unnecessary stress.
hawaiinewsnow.com
Full H-1 overnight closure planned for Gulick Avenue overpass work
The upcoming closure will run between the Middle Street merge and the Likelike Highway off-ramp for an overnight length of time on Saturday, July 11.
KITV.com
H-1 overnight closure on Saturday for freeway widening in Kalihi
HONOLULU (Island News) -- The H-1 Freeway will be closed overnight on Saturday between the Middle Street merge and the Likelike Highway off-ramp for construction work to widen this section of the freeway. The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) said demolition will begin on the temporary pedestrian bridge along with...
newsfromthestates.com
Transportation Barriers Block The Route To Opportunities For Many On Oʻahu, Study Finds
Kealohilani Hokoana starts planning her day around a car she does not have. Five days a week, her children’s father – they share a car even though they do not live together – leaves for his job at the airport before 4 a.m., early enough to beat traffic from Waipahu and secure a parking spot. That means the family car is gone until he returns from work sometime after 3 p.m.
hawaiinewsnow.com
H-1 Freeway to close for overnight bridge work
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Part of the H-1 Freeway will be fully closed to traffic this weekend while crews work on the Gulick Avenue overpass. According to the Hawaii Department of Transportation, the upcoming closure will run between the Middle Street merge and the Likelike Highway off-ramp for an overnight length of time on Saturday, July 11.
KITV.com
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12 inch water main break closes lanes near Kapiolani Boulevard
HONOLULU (Island News) – Crews with the Board of Water Supply (BWS) are working to repair a 12 inch water main break in Honolulu. The water main break was reported at approximately 9:13 a.m. at the intersection of Kapiolani Blvd and Isenberg St. Repair crews have closed two Ewa-bound...
Hawaii News Now
H-1 Freeway to close for overnight bridge work
KITV.com
Skyline marks 3 years with ridership commitment
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Skyline celebrated its three years on Tuesday and construction is still ongoing, but the HOLO card continues to take passengers heading west and east. "I recommend catching a skyline. It's cheaper, it's affordable. Some people don't like public transportation, but this is very convenient. Park your...
Honolulu Civil Beat
Transportation Barriers Block The Route To Opportunities For Many On Oʻahu, Study Finds
Kealohilani Hokoana starts planning her day around a car she does not have. Five days a week, her children’s father – they share a car even though they do not live together – leaves for his job at the airport before 4 a.m., early enough to beat traffic from Waipahu and secure a parking spot. That means the family car is gone until he returns from work sometime after 3 p.m.
Honolulu Civil Beat
Honolulu Rail Riders Face Persistent Station And Elevator Closures
Honolulu officials celebrated Skyline’s third anniversary on Tuesday, touting more than 5 million riders who have journeyed between its 13 stations since its long-awaited opening. One statistic they didn’t mention: Persistent station outages. Skyline stations went out of service over 100 times during the six months between November...
KITV.com
Repairs on Tantalus Drive to begin following damage from Kona Low storm
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Repairs to storm damage on Tantalus Drive is scheduled to begin on Monday, with traffic modifications in effect for the four-month project. The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Design and Construction said emergency roadway repairs will begin on Tantalus Drive on Monday, July 6, 2026.
KHON2
Full H-1 Freeway closure scheduled for widening project
The H-1 Freeway between Middle Street and Likelike Highway will be closed from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 11, for the installation of a temporary pedestrian bridge as part of the H-1 widening project, with detours in place and an estimated completion date of February 2028.
hinowdaily.com
From Kapolei to Kalihi, Skyline turns 3 and keeps growing
HONOLULU (HI Now) - Skyline is celebrating three years of service, and it’s quickly becoming a go to ride for Oahu residents and visitors.The City and County of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services say the nation’s first fully automated elevated rail is helping connect people to jobs, schools, and everyday destinations with a ride that feels easy, dependable, and modern.
transportationhistory.org
2023: Operations Begin for a Metro Station that Helps “Show the Way” on the Hawaiian Island of Oʻahu
On Hawaii’s island of Oʻahu, Kualakaʻi station in the community of East Kapolei first went into service. This station was one of nine that were officially opened on the same date. These stations constituted the inaugural segment of Skyline, a light metro rapid transit system that is managed by the Honolulu Department of Transportation Services and operated by the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation. Kualakaʻi station remains the western terminus of Segment 1 of Skyline.