Federal transit agency approves Honolulu rapid rail plan

Source: Associated Press

Federal transit agency approves Honolulu rapid rail plan

September 6, 2019

HONOLULU (AP) — A federal agency has approved a rail recovery plan submitted by the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation, officials said.

U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz said the Federal Transit Administration approved the proposal submitted earlier this year, The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported Thursday.

The recovery plan was submitted by the city transportation authority to demonstrate Honolulu has a workable proposal for completing the 20-mile (32-kilometer) rail line.

The line was originally estimated at $5.2 billion and was supposed to be completed next year, but the transit administration now projects completion in 2026 at a cost of $9.2 billion.

The approval recognizes efforts by the city and state to improve accountability and control costs, Schatz said.

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