The American Institute of Architects has come out against plans to include elevated tracks as part of the layout of Honolulu's proposed light rail system.
The AIA Honolulu Chapter, which supports light rail for Honolulu and the island of Oahu, opposes the Mayor's plan for an elevated monorail.
"AIA Honolulu joins many other community groups in our sentiment that an elevated guideway will create a blight, particularly in our urban environments, and will obstruct otherwise protected mauka/makai view corridors. Not only are elevated alignments the most invasive of the technology options, they are a far more expensive option than at-grade systems. This is clearly evidenced by the fact that of all the fixed transit system mileage built in the U.S. in the past ten years, less than 10% are elevated."
FULL STORY: American Institute of Architects Rejects Plan for Honolulu's Proposed Elevated Rail Line
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