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HART BEGINS SOIL TESTS FOR WAIPAHU RAIL TRANSIT STATIONS   (Fri., October 14, 2011) — The Honolulu Rail Transit Project began soil sampling work this week for two rail stations in Waipahu, the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) announced today.   The soil tests will assist rail project staff in designing the two Waipahu area rail stations: the Waipahu Transit Center station at the intersection of Farrington Highway and Mokuola Street; and the West Loch station at the intersection of Farrington Highway and Leoku Street.   The soil work will be done on weekdays between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. No traffic impacts are expected with the soil test work, which will take place on private property. Lane closures are not required for this portion of the work.   Scheduled locations and dates of work are: October 14 to 26, 2011 - Waipahu Transit Center Station Mauka side of station - 94-818 Moloalo Street Makai side - 94-819 Farrington Highway   October 27 to November 16, 2011 - West Loch Station Mauka side of station - 94-144 Farrington Highway Makai side - 94-135 Farrington Highway               Those working, living or traveling near the work sites are advised to proceed with caution around the designated work zones and not to cross any barricades fencing off the work areas. HDR/Hawaii Pacific Engineers was awarded the $5.5 million contract to design the Waipahu Transit Center, West Loch and Leeward Community College stations.               For updates on the Honolulu Rail Transit Project, visit the project website at www.honolulutransit.org or contact our hotline at 566-2299.   -30-   Media Contact: Scott Ishikawa cell: (808) 227-2350, office (808) 768-6172.

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HONOLULU IS ONE OF '100 BEST COMMUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE'   (Fri., Oct. 14, 2011)—The City and County of Honolulu has achieved national recognition as one of America's Promise Alliance "100 Best Communities for Young People" presented by ING for its initiatives to help young people. The competition recognizes communities across the country that focus on reducing high school dropout rates and creating brighter futures for young people.   The City's 2011 recognition marks the fourth win for Honolulu in this competition. Other winning years were 2006, 2008, and 2010. This year, Honolulu competed with more than 300 communities from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico for this honor.                 "We are proud of this national recognition," said Mayor Peter Carlisle. "This award highlights the hard work of many community members who have dedicated their time to making a difference in the lives of our young people."   The City was named one of the nation's "100 Best Communities" because Honolulu continues to promote the growth and development of its youth through education, leadership opportunities, and community service learning projects. The communities in this competition must complete a rigorous application process.   Honolulu will receive a $2,500 grant, signage identifying the community as one of the nation's "100 Best Communities for Young People," and access to America's Promise Alliance's community development resources.   This national recognition demonstrates our commitment to local young people. The award fosters local pride, bolsters economic development, and shines a spotlight on people and programs that are building better communities. The competition also facilitates the sharing of best practices among communities nationwide regarding education, access to health care, reading score improvement, youth service, and pre-school enrollment, among many other areas.               For more information, visit http://www.americaspromise.org/Our-Work/100-Best-Communities-for-Young-People/2011-Winners/Honolulu-HI.aspx .    -30-   Media contact:  Leinaala Nakamura, Department of Community Services, 768-5788

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AFFIRMED CITY CREDIT RATINGS YIELD LOWEST SEWER BOND INTEREST   (Thurs., Oct. 13, 2011) – The City and County of Honolulu today successfully sold $169.19 million of Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, securing the bonds at 4.29 percent, the lowest of any tax-exempt wastewater financing ever sold by the City.               The attractive interest rate is attributed to the wastewater system's strong financial position and affirmed credit ratings, saving ratepayers millions of dollars over the life of the bonds.  The lowest previous interest rate secured by the City was 4.554 percent in 2005.               Proceeds will help pay for a variety of important repairs and upgrades to wastewater pump stations, pipes and facilities in Ala Moana, Chinatown, Kailua, Kalihi, Kaneohe, Manoa, Nuuanu, Palolo, Sand Island, Honouliuli, Wahiawa, Waimalu and other neighborhoods.               Moody's and Fitch rated the bonds "Aa2/AA," respectively. Fitch views "the adoption of three multiyear rate packages and subsequent implementation of the series of rate increases during an economic downturn, as an indication of Honolulu's high level of commitment in addressing its mandated capital improvements and available rate flexibility."  The Fitch rating "primarily reflects the very strong financial position of the system and the proactive steps taken by the political leadership and management team to address many years of delayed spending on system capital infrastructure."                Moody's noted that the City "has worked diligently to comply with evolving state and local federal regulations" including the 2010 Consent Decree that "provides certainty on outstanding litigation and the Department's long-term CIP (Capital Improvement Projects)."  Moody's also noted that the rating and outlook was based on the "expectation that the wastewater system will continue to benefit from approved rate increases and maintain favorable financial performance consistent with the City's conservative financial and debt policies."               Bank of America Merrill Lynch served as the lead underwriter for the offering with Piper Jaffray & Co. as the co-manager. A one-day retail order period for the bonds on Wednesday generated more than $37.8 million of orders from retail customers, both in Hawaii and on the Mainland. Local financial institutions also participated actively in selling and purchasing many of the bonds.           -30-     Contact:  Markus Owens, ENV Public Communications Officer, 768-3454

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ROAD WORK WEEKLY REPORT   (Thurs., October 13, 2011) − Scheduled road work for the week beginning October 16, 2011, for the Department of Design construction, Civil Division (Construction Management Branch), and Wastewater Division (Construction Management Branch) is listed below.  Road work is normally done between the hours of 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM unless otherwise noted.   AIEA Aiea Heights Drive Emergency Roadway Improvements:  Work includes road/slope stabilization and pavement resurfacing/rehabilitation (incl. installation of metal guardrail and plastic lumber lagging) below Analio Place and above the horseshoe turn.             (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)   AINA HAINA Kalanianaole Highway Sewer System Improvement:  CIPP rehabilitation of 24" and 30" sewer lines along Kalanianaole Highway between Wailupe Beach Park and Paiko Drive.             (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)   HALAWA Foster Village Sewer Rehabilitation/Reconstruction:  Installation of new 8" and 12" sewer lines and a sewer manhole along Piikea Street, Haloa Drive, Olino Street, Hakupapa Street, Punihi Street, and Palanihu Place.             (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)   HAWAII KAI Rehabilitation of Streets, Phase 1 (aka IDIQ #2) – Ainakoa Dr, Halekoa Dr, Hind Iuka Dr, Hao St, Kuliouou Rd, Keahole St, Kaluanui Rd, Kealahou St, Halemaumau St, Naio St, Kainui Dr.   Repair Kalapaki Street Drainage Ditch Wall – Vicinity of 977 Kalapaki Street:  Removal and disposal of existing concrete ditch wall and slab.  Construction of new reinforced concrete ditch wall and slab.  Installation of new chain link fence.  Repair crack and spalled concrete on existing wall.             (Estimated completion date, January 2012)   Kipu Ditch Storm Drainage Improvements – Vincinity of Kamiloiki Community Park and Kamiloiki Elementary School.  Reconstruction of existing drainage ditch; spall and delamination repairs along portion of drainage ditch; installation of new chain link fence; planting of new trees and biobarrier installation; tree and root pruning and removal of trees, shrubs and hedges for new drainage ditch.             (Estimated completion date, February 2012)   Curb Ramps at Various Locations, FY 2010 (A) – Lunalilo Home Road between Hawaii Kai Dr. and Kalanipuu St.:  Construction of new curb ramps, sidewalks and A.C. pavement transition.  Relocation of existing regulatory/street signs. Adjustment of utility boxes.  Installation of pavement striping, markings and markers.             (Estimated completion date, December 2011)   HONOLULU Airport Sewer Structural Rehabilitation/Reconstruction:  CIPP rehabilitation of 42" sewer lines at the intersection of Lagoon Dr. and Aolele Street.             (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)   Ala Moana Boulevard Sewer Reconstruction (Emergency), Street Lighting and Resurfacing Joint Project:  Pilot tube 16", 18", 24" sewer lines along Ala Moana Boulevard between Piikoi and Atkinson.             (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)   Ala Moana Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation:  CIPP rehabilitation of 69" sewer lines along Ala Moana Boulevard between Keawe Street and Kamakee Street.             (Estimated completion date, February 2012)   Houghtailing Street Area Sewer Rehabilitation:  Installation and rehabilitation of sewer lines and construction of new manholes along School Street.             (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)   Kahanu Street, School Street, Umi Street Relief Sewer:  Various sewer repairs along Umi Street, King Street, Richard Lane, Stanley Street, Wilcox Lane, Kahanu Street, Kalihi Street, Dilingham Boulevard, Puuhale, School Street between Liliha and McGrew Lane.             (Estimated completion date, June 2012)   Rehabilitation of Localized Streets, Phase 5B – Kaimuki, Diamond Head and Kapahulu Areas The work includes localized reconstruction of pavement and resurfacing of the streets indicated below; reconstruction of curbs, gutters, sidewalks and driveways are included; tree trimming, pruning and removal will be performed as necessary; post paving activities include permanent pavement markings and adjustment of utility manhole frames and covers to grade.  The affected roadways and limits of work are as follows:   Aloalo Place, from Harding Avenue to End; Alohea Avenue, from 6th Avenue to Makapuu Avenue; Belser Street, from Kaimuki Avenue to Harding Avenue; Bethshan Road, from 12th Avenue to End Brokaw Street, from Kanaina Avenue to Alohea Avenue; Campbell Avenue, from Monsarrat Avenue to Collins Street; Castle Street, from Kanaina Avenue to 6th Avenue; Catherine Street, from Kanaina Avenue to Alohea Avenue; Charles Street, from Kapahulu Avenue to 4th Avenue; Coconut Avenue, from Kalakaua Avenue to Hibiscus Drive; Collins Street, from Campbell Avenue to Kepa Street Crater Place, from Crater Road to End; Crater Road, from 12th Avenue to End   Diamond Head Circle, from Monsarrat Avenue to End; Diamond Head Road, from Poni Moi Street to Beach Road; Duval Street, from Kanaina Avenue to Upper Street; Edna Street, from Trousseau Street to Alohea Avenue; Ekela Avenue, from Date Street to End; Esther Street, from Kanaina Avenue to Upper   Street; Francis Street, from Kanaina Avenue to Alohea Avenue; George Street, from Campbell Avenue to Alohea Avenue; Hayden Street, from Campbell Avenue to Alohea Avenue; Herbert Street, from Kapahulu Avenue to 6th Avenue; Hibiscus Drive, from Poni Moi Street to Coconut Avenue Hinano Street, from Campbell Avenue to Trousseau Street; Holei Street, from Leahi Avenue to Noela Street; Hoolulu Street, from Kapahulu Avenue to 6th Avenue; Hunter Street, from Kapahulu Avenue to Winam Avenue   James Street, from Upper Street to Alohea Avenue; Kaimuki Avenue, from Kapiolani Boulevard to 4th Avenue and from 6th Avenue to 18th Avenue; Kalakaua Avenue, from Poni Moi Street to Coconut Avenue; Kamuela Avenue, from Date Street to Kapahulu Avenue; Kana Place, from Ocean View Drive to End; Kanaina Avenue, from Kaunaoa Street to Monsarrat Avenue and from Monsarrat Avenue to Private Section; Kaunaoa Street, from Leahi Avenue to Trousseau Street; Kepa Street, from Wauke Street to Collins Street; Kepuhi Street, from Trousseau Street to Alohea Avenue; Kiele Avenue, from Poni Moi Street to Coconut Avenue; Kikeke Avenue, from Pahoa Avenue to H-1 Freeway End and from Pahoa Avenue to H1 Freeway End; Kilauea Avenue, from 6th Avenue to 3812 Kilauea Avenue; Kokohead Avenue, from Pahoa Avenue to 12th Avenue and from Waialae Avenue to Harding Avenue; Leialoha Street, from Olokele Avenue to End   Lincoln Avenue, from Kapahulu Avenue to 6th Avenue; Lukepane Avenue, from Date Street to Leialoha Street; Mahina Avenue, from Kokohead Avenue to 15th Avenue; Makaleka Avenue, from Date Street to End; Makapuu Avenue, from Diamond Head Road to Kilauea Avenue; Makini Street, from Campbell Avenue to Trousseau Street; Malie Place, from Pokole Street to End; Martha Street, from Campbell Avenue to 6th Avenue; Maunalei Avenue, from 9th Avenue to Makapuu Avenue Maunaloa Avenue, from 6th Avenue to 18th Avenue; McCorriston Street, from Trousseau Street to Alohea Avenue; Mokihana Street, from Kapahulu Avenue to 4th Avenue   Nikolo Street, from Holei Street to Noela Street; Noela Street, from Paki Avenue to End; Ocean View Drive, from Pahoa Avenue to Kilauea Avenue; Olokele Avenue, from Date Street to End; Olu Street, from Kapahulu Avenue to 4th Avenue; Owena Street, from Holei Street to Noela Street; Paahana Street, from Maunaloa Avenue to Kaimuki Avenue; Pahoa Avenue, from Kokohead Avenue to 18th Avenue; Palani Avenue, from Date Street to Winam Avenue; Palima Place, from Pahoa Avenue to 4th Avenue; Paliuli Street, from Kapahulu Avenue to 4th Avenue; Pokole Street, from Alohea Avenue to Kilauea Avenue; Poni Moi Road, from Paki Avenue to Hawaii School for Girls Entrance; Pualei Circle, from Leahi Avenue to End   Sunset Avenue, from 12th Avenue to Kilauea Avenue; Sunset Place, from Sunset Avenue to End; Trousseau Street, from Wauke Street to Monsarrat Avenue and from Diamond Head Road to End; Upper Street, from Duval Street to James Street; Wauke Street, from Campbell Avenue to Trousseau Street; Wela Street, from Trousseau Street to Alohea Avenue; Williams Street, from Kapahulu Avenue to Winam Avenue; Winam Avenue, from Hayden Street to Olokele Avenue   1st Avenue, from Waialae Avenue to Harding Avenue; 2nd Avenue, from Waialae Avenue to Lincoln Avenue; 3rd Avenue, from Waialae Avenue to Kaimuki Avenue; 4th Avenue, from Paliuli Street to Winam Avenue; 5th Avenue, from Pahoa Avenue to H-1 Freeway; 6th Avenue, from Pahoa Avenue to Alohea Avenue; 7th Avenue, from Pahoa Avenue to Alohea Avenue; 8th Avenue, from Pahoa Avenue to Alohea Avenue; 9th Avenue, from Pahoa Avenue to Maunalei Avenue; 10th Avenue, from Maunalei   Avenue to Alohea Avenue; 11th Avenue, from Pahoa Avenue to Kilauea Avenue; 12th Avenue, Pahoa Avenue to Alohea Avenue; 13th Avenue, from 150' makai of Waialae Avenue to Pahoa Avenue; 14th Avenue, from 150' makai of Waialae Avenue to Kaimuki Avenue; 15th Avenue, from Waialae Avenue to Harding Avenue and H-1 Freeway to Kilauea Avenue; 16th Avenue, from Waialae Avenue to Kilauea Avenue; 17th Avenue, from H-1 Freeway to Kilauea Avenue             (Estimated Completion November 2011)   Kalakaua Avenue Sewer Rehabilitation:  Installation of new 8" and 10" sewer line along Kalakaua Avenue between Philip Street and Kapiolani.             (Estimated completion date, October 2011)   Kalihi/Nuuanu Area Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 1A and 1C:  New sewer line and manhole installation on Dillingham Blvd, Puuhale Road, Mokauea Street, and Kalihi Street.  Lane closures Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.             (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)   Rehabilitation of Streets, Phase 1 (aka IDIQ #2) – Kanewai St, Kaluawaa St, Kamakini St, Waiomao Rd, 8th Ave, 9th Ave, Paalea St, Kalua Rd, Mahana St, Kiwila St.  Finished paving Kanewai St, Kaluawaa St and Kamakini St. Adjusting manholes, permanent striping and detector loops to follow.   Rehabilitation of Streets Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity IDIQ #3 – Kapahulu: 4th ave, 5th ave, Hookipa Way, Pahoa Ave, Kaimuki Ave, Olu St, Mokihana St, Paliuli St and Charles St. and Kulamanu Pl.  The scope of work to be performed by the Contractor under this contract may include, but is not limited to: cold planning; slurry seal; crack seal; reconstructing curb and gutters/rolled curbs; resetting of lava rock curbs; aboricultural work; adjusting street survey monuments, utility manholes/boxes, frames and covers; installing pavement striping and markings; and reinstalling vehicle detector loops.  Olu St from 4th Ave to 6th Ave, Mokihana St from 4th Ave to Mooheau Ave and Kulamanu Pl from Kulamanu St to End are done. Done paving Charles St.             (Estimated completion date, June 2013)   Mokauea Street Improvements between North King Street and Dillingham Boulevard: Reconstruction concrete curbs and gutters, driveway and some sidewalks; construct new curb ramps; reconstruct and resurface asphalt roadway.  Post paving activities include installation of permanent pavement markings, adjust utilities to finish grade, and re-install traffic loop detectors.  Work to resume October 3; Only one-way traffic allowed through construction zone.             (Estimated Completion January 2012)   Sewer Manhole and Pipe Rehabilitation at Various Locations – Phase 2:  Various manhole rehabilitation along Nimitz Highway between Pacific Street and Sumner Street.             (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)   Curb Ramps at Various Locations, FY 2009 (B), Palolo and Kaimuki:  Construction of new curb ramps, sidewalks and A.C. transition.  Relocation of existing regulatory/street signs. Installation of pavement striping, markings and markers.             (Estimated completion date, October, 2011)   Queen Street Roadway Improvements – Queen Street, Diamend Head side of Queen Street and Punchbowl Street intersection:  Demolition and reconstruction of existing concrete bus pad, curb ramps, sidewalk, curb and gutter, and thru gutter.  Cold planing, resurfacing and reconstruction of A.C. pavement.  Adjustment of utility manhole frames and covers.  Installation of pavement striping, markings and markers.             (Estimated completion date, November 2011)   Peterson Lane and Pua Lane Sewer Rehabilitation:  New sewer line and manhole installation in complete on King Street (between Dillingham Blvd. and Peterson Lane), Pua Lane and Peterson Lane.  Repaving of King, Peterson and Pua Lane is complete. Punchlist items and reconstruction of Tamashiro Market driveway remain.  One lane in each direction will be closed Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.             (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)   Saint Louis Heights Sewer Rehabilitation:  Installation of cured in place pipe (CIPP), manhole rehabilitation, and lateral rehabilitation throughout Saint Louis Heights.  The contractor will also install new sewer lines via pipe bursting at 3 locations along Saint Louis Drive and one easement location between Saint Louis Drive and Frank Street.             (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)   Rehabilitation of Streets, Unit 54 – Wilhelmina Rise, 13th Avenue to Matsonia Street The work includes demolition and reconstruction of the existing PCC pavement and curbs identified on the plan.  Tree trimming, pruning and removal will be performed as necessary and as identified on the plan.  Adjustment of manholes and frames to grade as necessary; post paving activities include permanent pavement markings.             (Estimated Completion July 2012)   Wilhelmina Rise Sewer Rehabilitation:  Installation of cured in place pipe (CIPP), lateral rehabilitation, and replacement of sewer lines by open trench.             (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)   KAILUA Rehabilitation of Streets Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity IDIQ #3 – Aikahi Park.  The scope of work to be performed by the Contractor under this contract may include, but is not limited to: cold planning; slurry seal; crack seal; reconstructing curb and gutters/rolled curbs; resetting of lava rock curbs; aboricultural work; adjusting street survey monuments, utility manholes/boxes, frames and covers; installing pavement striping and markings; and reinstalling vehicle detector loops.  Slurry seal completed.  Kaneohe Bay Drive repair completed.             (Estimated completion date, June 2013)   Curb Ramps at Various Locations, FY 2010 (A) – Hele St./Liku St., Hele St./Mowai St., Hele St./Kina St., Kina St./Loho St., Kina St./Kupau St., Apokula St./Apokula Pl., Apokula St./Kupau St., Kuloaa Pl./Kupau St., Kupau St./Kupau Pl., Hele St./Loho St., and Hele St./Mapuana St.:  Construction of new curb ramps, sidewalks and A.C. pavement transition.  Relocation of existing regulatory/street signs. Adjustment of utility boxes.  Installation of pavement striping, markings and markers.             (Estimated completion date, December 2011)   Wanaao Road/Keolu Drive Reconstructed Sewer:  Installation of new sewer line along Wanaao Road between Hahani Street and Aoloa Road.             (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)   KANEOHE Flood Control Improvements at Various Locations FY 2008 – Kaneohe, Kailua & Waipio:  Demolish and reconstruct new concrete and asphalt concrete ramps and driveways.  Repair existing concrete ditch and adjust utility frames, covers and boxes to finish grade.             (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)   Rehabilitation of Streets Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity IDIQ #3 – Kaneohe: Mokulele Dr and Kaneohe Bay Dr.  The scope of work to be performed by the Contractor under this contract may include, but is not limited to: cold planning; slurry seal; crack seal; reconstructing curb and gutters/rolled curbs; resetting of lava rock curbs; aboricultural work; adjusting street survey monuments, utility manholes/boxes, frames and covers; installing pavement striping and markings; and reinstalling vehicle detector loops.  Slurry sealing at Mokulele Drive.             (Estimated completion date, June 2013)   Miscellaneous Storm Drainage Improvements at Wailele Road Outlet:  Construction of a new 6' x 5' box culvert, drop manhole, impact-stilling basin, and concrete pavement; waterline relocation; installation of 6' and 4' chain link fencing and gates, and metal guard rail.             (Estimated completion date, February 2012)   MAKAKILO Curb Ramps at Various Locations, FY 2010 (A) – Anipeahi St./Palailai St.:  Construction of new curb ramps, sidewalks and A.C. pavement transition.  Relocation of existing regulatory/street signs. Adjustment of utility boxes.  Installation of pavement striping, markings and markers.             (Estimated completion date, December 2011)   Rehabilitation of Streets Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity IDIQ #3 – Honokai Hale.  The scope of work to be performed by the Contractor under this contract may include, but is not limited to: cold planning; slurry seal; crack seal; reconstructing curb and gutters/rolled curbs; resetting of lava rock curbs; aboricultural work; adjusting street survey monuments, utility manholes/boxes, frames and covers; installing pavement striping and markings; and reinstalling vehicle detector loops.  Slurry seal completed.             (Estimated completion date, June 2013)   MANOA Miscellaneous Drainage Improvements at Various Locations (Loulu Street).  Construct concrete drain inlets, connect to existing catch basin, and install drain pipes and cleanouts.             (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)   NUUANU Rehabilitation of Kimo Drive Bridge Over Nuuanu Stream, Bridge No. 260  Repair of spalls, concrete guardrails and bridge girders.             (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)   PEARL CITY Waimalu Sewer Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Phase I:  Installation of new sewer lines/man holes and reconnection of existing sewer laterals along Hekaha, Kanuku, Lokowai, Lii-Ipo, Pahemo, and Olepe.             (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)   Waimalu Sewer Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Phase II:  Installation of new 8" and 12" sewer lines along Hekaha Street between Kanuku Street and Moanalua Road.             (Estimated completion date, October 2011)   PUPUKEA Pupukea Road Rockfall Mitigation Phase I – Pupukea, Oahu:  The work consists of clearing vegetation within the project limits, scaling boulders and unstable rocks or installing rock dowels (where appropriate), applying shotcrete (where required), installing rock fall protection fences, drapery system and landscaping. One traffic lane will be closed during work hours at Pupukea Road with police performing traffic control duties.             (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)   SALT LAKE Rehabilitation of Streets, Phase 1 (aka IDIQ #2) – Ala Mahamoe St, Ala Lilikoi St, Ala Napunani St, Salt Lake Blvd, Kanewai St, Kaluawaa St, Kamakini St, Waiomao Rd, Ala Alii St, Anapa St, Haloa Sr, Halupa St, Holapa St, Kukila Pl, Kukila St, Laakea Pl, Laakea St, Lehia St, Loina Pl, Luapele Dr, Luapele Pl, Mahie Pl, Mahie St, Molehu Dr, Molina St, Naulu Pl, Olaloa St, Olino St, Opua St, Palahinu Pl, Piikea Pl, Piikea St, Puanakau St, Ukali St, Uila St, Wawe Pl, Kahikolu Pl, Kahikolu Way, Likini St, Makaala St, Manuwa Dr, Miko St, Pakini St, Ukana St, Wanaka St.  Finished paving Salt Lake area. Adjusting manholes, placing permanent striping and detector loops in various streets of Halawa and Salt Lake Blvd remain.   Haku Ditch Storm Drainage Improvements – Moanalua Valley: Clearing and Grubbing; Arboricultural Work; Site Earthwork; Installation of 70 feet of grouted rubble paving slope protection along the west bank of Haku Ditch.             (Estimated completion date, November 2011)   WAHIAWA Rehabilitation of Streets, Unit 58 – California Avenue (Kamehameha Highway to mauka end of California Avenue):  Cold planing; resurfacing and reconstruction of asphalt concrete pavement; adjustment of utility manhole frames and covers; installation of pavement markings and vehicle loop detectors; reconstruction of existing concrete curbs, gutters, berms, sidewalks and Driveways; and construction of concrete and asphalt concrete bus pads.             (Estimated completion date, March 2012)   WAIANAE Mailiili Stream Flood Control Improvements – Near Halona Road and Puuhulu Road:  Removal and reconstruction of damaged concrete channel lining, construction of new channel access ramp near Halona Road Bridge, and construction of overflow side-drains on the channel banks.             (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)   WAIKIKI Beachwalk Force Main Phase I:  2 Staging pits to be constructed along Ala Wai Boulevard from Kalakaua towards Ala Moana Boulevard for the microtunneling installation of new sewer line.             (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)   Rehabilitation of Streets, Phase 1 (aka IDIQ #2) – Ena Rd, McCully St, Niu, Keoniana, Pau, Kuamoo, Kalaimoku st, Olohana st, Kalakaua Ave, Makee Rd, Cartwright Rd, Lemon Rd, Ohua Ave, Paoakalani Ave, Keolohilani Ave, Koa Ave, Prince Edward, Liliuokalani, Koa Ave, Kaiulani Ave, Lauula St, Seaside, Royal Hawaiian, Lewers, Helumoa Rd, Beachwalk, Paoa Pl, Kalia Rd, Saratoga Rd, Waimami Way, Kaneloa Pl, Ainakea Way, Pualani Way, Paoakalani Ave, Mountain View, Tusitala, Kapuni, Kapili, Kaiulnai Ave, Kanekapolei St, Walina St, Nahua St, Nohonani St, Aloha Dr, Seaside, Kaiolu, Laniu, Kalaimoku, Olohana, Namahana, Kalaimoku.  Lewers and Seaside from Kalakaua to Kuhio to be paved, waiting on completion of drainage line.  Adjusting manholes and placing permanent striping on various streets of Waikiki.   Curb Ramps at Various Locations, FY 2010 (A) – Paoa Place (Hilton Hawaiian Village Third Driveway):  Construction of new curb ramp and A.C. pavement transition.             (Estimated completion date, December 2011)   WAIPAHU Waipahu Street/Plantation Village Sewer Reconstruction:  Installation of new sewer lines and manholes along Waipahu Street between Awamoi and Mokuola.             (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)   PARADES, WALKS, RACES AND OTHER STREET CLOSURES   October 16, 2011 Sunday 7:00AM Starts 9:30AM Ends RACE FOR THE CURE WALK/RUN sponsored by Susan B. Komen Foundation. The event is expected to have 6,000+ runners. It will start at Kalakaua Ave., makai side near Queen Surf Beach, to Dillingham Fountain, to Kalakaua Ave., mauka side, cross Monsarrat Ave., to Kalakaua Ave., to Kapahulu Ave., to Paki Ave., to Kalakaua Ave., mauka side, to end at Honolulu Marathon Finish Line near Bandstand.  Contact: LorrieAnn Santos 754-6659, E-mail: Lsantos@queens.org  For more info, visit their website:  http://www.raceforthecurehawaii.org/   October 21, 2011 Friday 6:00PM Starts 10:00PM Ends SLOW ART FRIDAY FESTIVAL #10 sponsored by Arts District Merchants Association. The event is expected to have 250+ participants.  Traffic will be diverted starting 6 pm for event. The event will close PAUAHI AVE., all traffic lanes/sidewalk areas, from Bethel St. to Nuuanu Ave.  Contact:  Kimi Morton Chun 561-1864, Fax: 521-2923, For more info, visit their website:  http//www.artsdistricthonlulu.com   October 22, 2011 Saturday 10:00AM Starts 10:00PM Ends NON STOP KAKAAKO BLOCK PARTY sponsored by Street Grindz. The event is expected to have 1,000 participants.  Traffic will be diverted starting 7 am for event. The event will close: 1)AUAHI ST., all traffic lanes/sidewalk areas, from Coral St. to Keawe St., 2)CORAL ST., all traffic lanes/sidewalk areas, from Ala Moana Blvd. to Auahi St., 3)KEAWE ST., all traffic lanes/sidewalk areas, from Coral St. to Keawe St.,   Contact: Poni Askew 780-9288  Email: streetgrindz@gmail.com    - 30 -   Contact: Department of Design and Construction, Civil Design Division, Construction Management - 768-8839, Wastewater Management Division, Construction Management - 768-8794, Department of Transportation Services, TST Division 768-8391.

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You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2011 / 10/13/11 E Oni Kakou, Let's Move Leeward Coast

E 'ONI KÂKOU, LET'S MOVE LEEWARD COAST   (Thurs., October 13, 2011) — The City and County of Honolulu presents E 'Oni Kâkou, Let's Move! on Saturday, October 15 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Maili Beach Park. The event is part of a national initiative encouraging Americans to get active by promoting a healthy lifestyle through recreation. The local event features healthy cooking demonstrations, including a session by celebrity chef Grant Kawasaki from OC16's Hawaiian Grown cooking show. There will be free blood pressure testing and exercise clinics, such as zumba and hot hula. Vendors from Ma‛o Farms and Kahumana Farms will be selling fresh organic produce.               Let's Move! is a comprehensive initiative, launched by Michelle Obama, that is dedicated to solving the challenge of childhood obesity. Combining comprehensive strategies with common sense, Let's Move! is about ensuring that every family has access to healthy, affordable food and aims to help kids become more physically active.                 The local effort is free and open to all ages. Other Let's Move! events are being planned for more Oahu communities in the future. -30-   Media Contact:   DPR Deputy Director Al Tufono, 768-3002

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You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2011 / 10/12/11 Honolulu To Buy New Buses With Federal Grant Money

HONOLULU TO BUY NEW BUSES WITH FEDERAL GRANT MONEY  (Wed., Oct. 12, 2011)—The City and County of Honolulu will be able to purchase approximately 33 new buses with a $12 million federal grant from the State of Good Repair Initiative. The money, which is administered by the Federal Transit Administration at the U.S. Department of Transportation, will help purchase 40-foot clean diesel buses and reduce the average age of buses in the City fleet. "We're very grateful to the U.S. Department of Transportation and to Hawaii's congressional delegation," said City Managing Director Doug Chin. "This grant will further enhance our City's nationally recognized bus system."  "These federal funds will help our ongoing efforts to maintain a reliable bus fleet and to improve fuel economy and reduce engine emissions through continuously purchasing new buses to replace those approaching the end of their useful life," said Department of Transportation Services Director Wayne Y. Yoshioka.             The City will match the federal grant with approximately $3 million in local funds. The new buses are expected to arrive about 18 months after the federal and procurement procedures are completed. -30-  Contact: Department of Transportation Services Director Wayne Y. Yoshioka 768-8303

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You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2011 / 10/12/11 The Ewa Development Plan Update Available For Review

THE EWA DEVELOPMENT PLAN UPDATE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW   (Wed., October 12, 2011) — The Department of Planning and Permitting announced today that the Ewa Development Plan Review Report is available for public review and comment.  The report includes recommendations for revisions to the Ewa Development Plan and improvements to implementation of the Plan vision and policies.  The Report responds to public comments and suggestions collected from five public workshops, more than 20 community interviews, and over 60 letters and e-mails.               The Ewa Development Plan update is third in a series of required Development Plan and Sustainable Communities Plan reviews that have been sent to the Planning Commission in the last year.               The Department of Planning and Permitting will make presentations and distribute copies of the Report and proposed revised Plan at the Ewa Neighborhood Board meeting on October 13 and at the Makakilo/Kapolei/Honokai Hale Neighborhood Board meeting on October 26.               In addition, a public information meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 1 at Kapolei Hale.  Registration and talk story will begin at 6 p.m.               The Review Report, proposed revised Ewa Development Plan, and draft adopting ordinance are available online at http://www.honoluludpp.org/planning/DevSust_Ewa.asp. The documents are also available at the Kapolei Hale Satellite City Hall, Kapolei Public Library, and the Ewa Beach Public Library. A CD may also be requested by calling the Department of Planning and Permitting at 768-8051.