Beyond Middle Street: Public Forums Discuss Options for Rail
http://www.hawaiifreepress.com/ArticlesMain/tabid/56/ID/19922/Beyond-Middle-Street-Public-Forums-Discuss-Options-for-Rail.aspx
Friday, July 14, Saturday, July 15
Planned forum topics:
The world–wide revolution in light rail (street-level and elevated)
Changes necessary to convert HART stations for low-platform rail cars to allow street level operation after Middle Street
Creating a true urban transit system incorporating UH Manoa and Waikiki and the potential for pedestrian-friendly neighborhood design with street-level rail
The cost savings of such a system. The ability to complete the downtown segment within existing budget (without GET surcharge extensions or other new funding mechanisms).