Honolulu Transit: AIA Light Rail Proposal

The Honolulu Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Honolulu) continues to strongly support the concept of a fixed rail transit system for Oahu. However, we also remain concerned over the appropriateness of the proposed elevated transit system particularly through the urban core of Honolulu. We therefore respectfully offer this report to assist the City administration, lawmakers, and stakeholders in strengthening community support, enhancing our neighborhoods and environment, investing taxpayer money wisely, and ensuring Federal funding for this historic project.

AIA Honolulu promotes the implementation of a flexible transit system capable of operating at, above, or below grade to accommodate the particular conditions within each community. Widely used transit technologies such as light rail transit (LRT) with overhead catenary wires allow transit planners this greater flexibility while still satisfying transit design criteria for passenger volume and frequency of service. View our full written report at http://www.aiahonolulu.org/associations/5084/files/Cover_Transit%20Report%200...

For more information visit www.aiahonolulu.org.

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