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HI HCR229
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/9/2010
Primary Sponsor
Cynthia Thielen
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AI Summary
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Request the Department of Transportation to conduct a study on implementing a flexible light rail system in Honolulu that can operate at ground level or on elevated tracks.
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Flexible light rail system is estimated to cost approximately $1 billion less than the proposed all-elevated rail system and would save $170 million per mile built at street level.
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Flexible light rail would reduce construction time to 4-5 years compared to 9-10 years for the elevated system, and could extend service an additional 8.8 miles to include UH-Manoa, Waikiki, and West Kapolei.
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Ground-level flexible light rail would preserve mauka/makai views, provide easier access for elderly and disabled passengers, avoid some areas with Native Hawaiian burials, and require drivers on every train for enhanced safety.
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Department of Transportation must submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the Regular Session of 2011.
Legislative Description
Flexible light rail; Honolulu County; study
Last Action
(H) Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 47
3/11/2010