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Did Your Traffic Improve Last Year?

According to a new study out this week by research group INRIX, urban traffic congestion in the U.S. plummeted last year by 30 percent over the previous year. Angie Schmitt summarizes the surprising findings, and investigates what the cause may be.

May 24, 2012 - Streetsblog D.C.

Where Does It Make Sense To Buy A Home?

The answer is basically everywhere. Jed Kolko reports on the findings of a new study examining the ratio of home prices to annualized rent in 100 of the largest metropolitan areas in the United State.

March 22, 2012 - The Atlantic Cities

Hawaii's Light Rail Close to Breaking Ground

After decades of planning, a 20-mile light rail line in Honolulu is set to begin construction this March, despite persistent concerns over the project's cost.

January 5, 2012 - The New York Times

America's Saddest Cities

Florida's five largest cities ended up in the top 20 of Men's Health list of saddest cities in the U.S. St. Petersberg took the top spot as saddest city.

November 30, 2011 - Mens Health

Hawaii Gets Mass Transit

A rapid transit system gets closer to reality in Honolulu as officials conduct groundbreaking ceremony, while some still object to the project for aesthetic reasons.

February 25, 2011 - the transport politic

Transit Breaks Ground in Honolulu, But Will Development Follow?

Ground has broken on Honolulu's long-planned rail system, but locals still worry that the new transit won't lure new development to town.

February 24, 2011 - The Honolulu Star Advertiser

Honolulu Law Would Reduce Construction Waste

Legislation working its way through the Honolulu City Council could require construction companies doing work in the Hawaiian city to recycle or reuse as much as 60% of construction materials.

August 31, 2010 - Pacific Business News

HOT Lanes for Honolulu?

Honolulu, HI is an island paradise, but it also has big city traffic problems. Sam Staley of the Reason Foundation says relief could come in the form of privately-funded HOT lanes.

June 6, 2010 - Hawaii Reporter

Honolulu's Rail Plan Debated Amongst Engineers

A Univ. of HI civil engineering professor blasts the professional engineering group of Hawaii's endorsement of the planned, elevated rail system. Voters supported the system in a 2008 election, but it has since become politically contentious.

April 21, 2010 - (Honolulu) Star Bulletin

Bring Rail Down to Street Level, Says Honolulu Gov.

Governor Linda Lingle is proposing that the state bring the state's elevated rail project down to the ground to save costs, considering Hawai'i's budget problems.

January 17, 2010 - The Honolulu Advertiser

Governor May Hinder Honolulu Light Rail

A $5.35 billion plan to build a light rail system in Honolulu, Hawaii, is on rocky ground as the state's governor has joined the opposition movement.

January 13, 2010 - the transport politic

Friday Funny: Honolulu Tackles B.O. on The Bus

The Honolulu City Council is considering a bill that will make it illegal to bring "odors that unreasonably disturb others" onto the bus.

September 4, 2009 - Honolulu Advertiser

Honolulu $500 Million Short for Rail Project

The city of Honolulu is $500 million short of what it will need to fund the $5.3 billion commuter rail system voters approved last fall.

August 24, 2009 - The Honolulu Advertiser

Elevated Train Stations Prove Controversial

In Honolulu, plans for 21 train stations on the new Kapolei to Ala Moana rail are raising eyebrows, primarily because of their significant size. Designers have taken steps to hide the bulk through landscaping and camouflage.

August 6, 2009 - The Honolulu Advertiser

Honolulu Light Rail Plans 'Raising' Concerns

Concerns over views and infrastructure blight have some in Honolulu opposing the city's plans to build its planned light rail with portions of elevated track.

May 21, 2009 - Honolulu Star-Bulletin

TOD Districts Approved in Honolulu

Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann has signed a law that allows for the creation of transit oriented districts around the city's recently approved regional train system.

March 28, 2009 - Honolulu Star-Bulletin

Hawaii Light Rail to Connect With Airport

The Honolulu City Council has agreed to slightly re-work the route of the region's recently-approved light rail system to connect with Honolulu International Airport -- a move that has angered some residents.

February 1, 2009 - Honolulu Star-Bulletin

Honolulu Approves Light Rail System

Voters in Honolulu have approved a 20-mile light rail system for the Hawaiian city -- the largest public works project in the state's history.

November 5, 2008 - Honolulu Star-Bulletin

It's Light Rail Versus BRT in Honolulu's Mayoral Race

As election day approaches in Honolulu, the Hawaiian capital's mayoral race has centered around transit. The incumbent has been pushing light rail, but now the challenger has unveiled a cheaper bus rapid transit system.

October 16, 2008 - Honolulu Star-Bulletin

Honolulu Rail Moves Closer to Ballot

Officials in Honolulu recently approved a measure that will allow voters to decide whether to build a long-planned $4 billion rail system.

August 11, 2008 - Honolulu Star-Bulletin

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