Hawaii
Hawaii: Say “Aloha” To Transit-Oriented Development
Craig Chester is a fellow at Smart Growth America.
January 22, 2013
In Homage to Daniel Inouye, Feds Commit to Funding Honolulu Transit
Senate titan Daniel Inouye passed away Monday at 88. The Hawaii senator was the longest-serving member in the chamber at the time he died.
December 20, 2012
Two Big Wins For Mayors With Sustainable Transpo Cred
On the local level, the night’s biggest win for sustainable transportation was the victory of Kirk Caldwell over Ben Cayetano to be mayor of Honolulu. Caldwell had won just 29 percent of the vote in the three-way primary race, facing a steep uphill battle in the general election versus Cayetano, a popular former governor who had pulled in 44 percent of the primary vote.
November 7, 2012
Honolulu Mayoral Frontrunner Would Torpedo Light Rail Project
However controversial a rail project is, is it a good idea to pull the plug after construction has already begun? Honolulu residents have that question to ponder from now until Election Day.
October 9, 2012
NRDC Names 15 Smarter Cities
How long do you have to wait for a bus in your city? How much does it cost? Does every family on your block have two cars? And tell us about your bikeshare program…
February 24, 2011