MHH Project: Board #2 by Angela Tolentino https://padlet.com/angela_tolentino_23/jy9aksb8iejdzglu Contemporary Issues. en-us 2021-09-17 18:35:15 UTC 2025-11-07 08:39:43 UTC hello@padlet.com angela_tolentino_23 https://padlet.com/angela_tolentino_23/jy9aksb8iejdzglu/wish/1758140720 [SS.MHH.4.19.2] Analyze the causes and sociopolitical impact of the Hawaiian Renaissance.]]> 2021-09-21 18:42:58 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_tolentino_23/jy9aksb8iejdzglu/wish/1758140720 Pros for Honolulu Rail angela_tolentino_23 https://padlet.com/angela_tolentino_23/jy9aksb8iejdzglu/wish/1763798221 2021-09-23 18:24:20 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_tolentino_23/jy9aksb8iejdzglu/wish/1763798221 Pros for Honolulu Rail angela_tolentino_23 https://padlet.com/angela_tolentino_23/jy9aksb8iejdzglu/wish/1763839762 -HART's interim CEO believes that parts of the Rail line can be opened by December.

-Rail will eliminate an estimated 40,000 car trips from our congested streets and highways.

-Rail transit will provide a fast, safe, reliable alternative to driving in traffic congestion.]]> 2021-09-23 18:44:05 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_tolentino_23/jy9aksb8iejdzglu/wish/1763839762 Evidence for Honolulu Rail angela_tolentino_23 https://padlet.com/angela_tolentino_23/jy9aksb8iejdzglu/wish/1764140815 Some evidence I can provide is:

-Rail will also support future growth in transportation demand as new housing is built and the population increases.

-The City is building this rail system in order to improve mobility, improve travel reliability, provide access to planned development and enhance transportation equity.

-The rail system will eliminate tens of thousands of car trips every day that would otherwise be taken on Oahu's roads.
]]> 2021-09-23 22:11:31 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_tolentino_23/jy9aksb8iejdzglu/wish/1764140815 Important people for the Honolulu Rail angela_tolentino_23 https://padlet.com/angela_tolentino_23/jy9aksb8iejdzglu/wish/1766321724 - Federal Transit Administration: $1.55 billion of the construction costs for Honolulu Rail are being paid for with funds from FTA.

- Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi, City Council Chairman Tommy Waters, and interim HART executive director Lori Kahikina: sent a letter to Hawaii’s Congressional delegation, asking them for an addition $800 million to help build the rail from Middle Street to Ala Moana Center

- Tourists: another large percent is being paid for by tourists making purchases on Oahu via the 0.5% General Excise Tax surcharge.

-Hawaii residents and businesses: the rest of the Honolulu rail transit is being paid by them. (through a 0.5% GET surcharge, which has been collected since 2007)]]> 2021-09-24 18:04:09 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_tolentino_23/jy9aksb8iejdzglu/wish/1766321724 Picture #1 angela_tolentino_23 https://padlet.com/angela_tolentino_23/jy9aksb8iejdzglu/wish/1766337326 Honoré, Marcel. (2017). Honolulu rail cars go on a test rain. September, 22, 2021, https://www.staradvertiser.com/2017/10/18/breaking-news/video-honolulu-rail-cars-go-on-test-run/]]> 2021-09-24 18:12:29 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_tolentino_23/jy9aksb8iejdzglu/wish/1766337326 Picture #2 angela_tolentino_23 https://padlet.com/angela_tolentino_23/jy9aksb8iejdzglu/wish/1766344668 Simpson, Jack. (N/A). Elevating the Honolulu Transit System. September, 22, 2021, https://americaninfrastructuremag.com/elevating-honolulu-rail-transit-system/]]> 2021-09-24 18:16:39 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_tolentino_23/jy9aksb8iejdzglu/wish/1766344668