Friday, April 13, 2012

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MAUKA TO MAKAI EXPO AND HIGHLIGHTS OF EARTH MONTH EVENTS

 

(Fri., April 13, 2012) – In recognition of Earth Month, the City's Department of Environmental Services (ENV) is co-sponsoring with the State Department of Health the Mauka to Makai Clean Water Expo featuring numerous ocean-oriented activities this Saturday, April 14. Live entertainment featuring Willie K and Kapono with an appearance by artist Wyland who will be giving out autographed posters (while supplies last) to those who sign up for the Wyland Clean Water Challenge at the Department of Land and Natural Resources/Division of Forestry booth.

 

"The Expo is a great opportunity to learn more about protecting our precious environment for future generations," said Mayor Peter Carlisle. "This is a free, family-friendly event that is both fun and educational. Everyone is invited."

 

The event will encourage Hawaii residents to participate in the Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation. For more information, go to http://www.mywaterpledge.com/ . The free Expo runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Waikiki Aquarium. Parking is available at the Waikiki Elementary School with free shuttle service to the aquarium.

 

The first 500 families who collect 15 stamps in their passports receive a free native plant and a Green Infrastructure for Homeowners booklet. Attendees will have a chance to win prizes, including family passes to both the Waikiki Aquarium and Bishop Museum.

 

More than 20 agencies and organizations will showcase earth-friendly activities. One of the featured attractions is the moi (fish) release at the beach beginning at 11 a.m.

 

ENV will conduct 17 Adopt-A-Block and Adopt-A-Stream events throughout Oahu during April.

 

For more information on upcoming events or to volunteer for a future activity, contact the Storm Water Quality Branch at 768-3245 or go to http://www.cleanwaterhonolulu.com/ .

 

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Contact:  Markus Owens, Public Communications Officer, ENV 768-3454

Thursday, April 12, 2012

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                         April 12, 2012

 

 85th ANNUAL LEI DAY CELEBRATION - LEI CONTEST RULES

 

(Thurs, April 12, 2012) – The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) presents the 85th annual Lei Day Celebration on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at the Queen Kapi'olani Regional Park and Bandstand from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  The theme for the 2012 Lei Day Celebration is Lei U'i Onaona (Sweet Lei of Youth).  This free event features the coronation of Lei Queen Pômaika'inokeakua Lenore Klein and her court, First Princess Kalai Sina Chow, Second Princess Christian Lei U'i Kaholokula, and Princesses Catelin Kawahinekoa Aiwohi, Lorene Yoshimi Gima, and Courtney Ellen Lynn Ku'uleilani Lynch.

 

Outstanding entertainment and Hawaiian music, including a steel guitar concert, will be offered from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  The lei exhibit, from 1:00 p.m., to 5:30 p.m., boasts some of the most exquisitely crafted lei in a variety of colors and methods.  New this year is Kûlana Lei, a village of Hawaiian artisans, sharing their talents and skills with exhibits and demonstrations throughout the day (10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).  While at Kûlana Lei, mo'opuna (grandchildren) may visit with Tûtû (grandmother) at Tûtû's Hale and hear stories, play Hawaiian games, learn a song, hula, lei making, and lauhala weaving.

 

EVENTS SCHEDULE

 

9:00-9:50 a.m.

Royal Hawaiian Band

10:00-10:50 a.m.

Nâ Wahine O Ka Hula Mai Ka Pu'uwai

11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Investiture Ceremony for the 2012 Lei Queen & Court

12:30 p.m.

Official Opening of the Lei Contest Exhibit by the 2012 Lei Queen & Court (approx 12:30 p.m.)

12:45-1:30 p.m.

Kapena

1:45-2:30 p.m.

Weldon Kekauoha

2:45-3:30 p.m.

Mana'o Company

3:45-4:30 p.m.

Hâlau Hula 'O Hôkûlani

4:45-5:30 p.m.

Nesian N.I.N.E.

5:30 p.m.

Announcements and Closing

 

            For those planning to enter the lei contests, it is not too late to enter one (or all) of the three:  Hawaiian lei, youth lei, and lei lipine (ribbon, fabric, yarn lei).  The material selected for the theme lei, one of the categories of the Hawaiian lei contest, is pîkake and/or pakalana.

 

            The deadline to submit the lei lipine entries is Saturday, April 21, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at Makiki District Park parking lot, 1527 Ke'eaumoku Street.  Lei received after 10:30 a.m. may be displayed but will not be eligible for prizes.  No lei lipine entries will be accepted on May 1.  The deadline to submit all other Hawaiian lei and youth lei entries is May 1, from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m.

 

            The celebration is presented by the City and County of Honolulu's Department of Parks and Recreation, and sponsored by Hawaiian Electric Company, Times Supermarkets, and the Hawai'i Tourism Authority.

 

            For more information about the 85th Annual Lei Day Celebration, visit www.honoluluparks.com or call the Parks Department at 768-3041.  

 

 

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Media Contact: Kaiulani Kauahi,  Lei Day Publicist, 768-3041

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ROAD WORK WEEKLY REPORT

 

(Thu., April 12, 2012) − Scheduled road work for the week beginning April 15, 2012, 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

Rehabilitation of Streets, Phase 1 (aka IDIQ #2) – Honomanu St.  Paving Honomanu St.  Permanent striping, adjusting manhole and installing traffic detector loops to follow.

 

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.  Paving Halekoa Dr, Kealahou and Hao St.  Adjusting manholes and permanent striping to follow.

 

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, continuing through July 2012)

 

HONOLULU

Houghtailing Street Area Sewer Rehabilitation:  Installation and rehabilitation of sewer lines and construction of new manholes along School Street.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through April 2012)

 

Kalakaua Avenue Sewer Rehabilitation:  Installation of new 8" and 10" sewer line along Kalakaua Avenue between Philip Street and Kapiolani.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through April 2012)

 

Kalihi/Nuuanu Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 1J (Area 8 – Pacific Heights)  Rehabilitation of approximately 1,400 linear feet of 6" and 2,300 linear feet of 8" sewer lines by cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) method.  A number of deteriorated manholes will also be repaired.  Star Road, Pacific Heights Road, Laniloa Road, Booth Road, and Hiolani Place will be affected.  Construction signs and police traffic control will be present.

            (Estimated completion date, February 2013)

 

King Street Reconstruction between River Street and Bethel Street, Chinatown:  Rehabilitation of sewer lines and select laterals, sewer manhole frame and cover replacement, excavation; Installation and backfill for new 6", 8" & 12" water lines, fire hydrants, valves, manholes; Installation and backfill for new 6" drain lines, inlets and manhole connections; Excavation and backfill for new gas lines; Demonish existing concrete and A.C. pavements to install new work and adjust manholes & valves boxes to grade. Work will include portions of River Street, Kekaulike Street, Maunakea Street, Smith Street, Nuuanu Street and Bethel Street where they intersect with King Street. Multiple lane closures Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

            (Estimated completion date, May 2013)

 

Miscellaneous Drainage Improvements at Various Locations – Lokahi Street (McCully)  Construct concrete drain inlets, concrete drain catch basins, connect to existing drain line, and install drain pipes.

            (Estimated Completion Date, continuing through April 2012)

 

Rehabilitation of Localized Streets, Phase 6A – McCully, Makiki, Moilili 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:

 

Ahana Street, from Liona Street to Rycroft Street, Akala Lane, from King Street to Young Street, Akoko Street, from King Street to Young Street, Alder Street, from King Street to Kamaile Street, Algaroba Street, from Lokahi Street to 2128 Algaroba Street, Alohi Way, from Pensacola Street to Piikoi Street, Amana Street, from Kanunu Street to Makaloa Street, Artesian Street, from King Street to H-1 Freeway, Beverly Court, from Kinau Street to end, Bingham Street, from 360' East of Isenberg Street to Kaialiu Street, Birch Street, from King Street to Kamaile Street

 

Cedar Street, from Rycroft Street to makai end, Church Lane, from King Street to end, Citron Street, from Isenberg Street to ewa end, Coolidge Street, from Isenberg Street to King Street, Coyne Street, from 2121 Coyne Street to University Avenue, Cummins Street, from Queen Street to Waimanu Street, Elm Street, from Pensacola Street to Sheridan Street, Elsie Lane, from King Street to Young Street, Fern Street, from Kalakaua Avenue to Isenberg Street, Griffiths Street, from Beretania Street to Bingham Street, Hauoli Street, from Kapiolani Boulevard to King Street, Hausten Street, from Kapiolani Boulevard to King Street, Hihiwai Street, from University Avenue to Kamoku Street, Hoawa Lane, from King Street to Beretania Street, Hoawa Street, from Kapiolani Boulevard to Fern Street, Hoolai Street, from Pensacola Street to Piikoi Street, Hopaka Street, from Kona Street to Piikoi Street

 

Kaaha Street, from University Avenue to Kapiolani Boulevard, Kahakai Drive, from Kahakai Drive to Kahakai Drive, Kaheka Street, from Young Street to Kapiolani Boulevard, Kahoaloha Lane, from King Street to Nakookoo Street, Kaialiu Street, from Beretania Street to Bingham Street, Kalauokalani Way, from Makaloa Street to Kapiolani Boulevard, Kalei Road, from Kalele Road to end, Kalo Place, from Varsity Place to end, Kamoku Street, from Kaaha Street to Hihiwai Street, Kanunu Street, from Keeaumoku Street to Kalakaua Avenue, Kapaakea Lane, from King Street to end, Kawaiahao Street, from Ward Avenue to Kamakee Street, Kehena Place, from Old Waialea Road to end, Kemole Lane, from King Street to Beretania Street, Koali Road, from Old Waialae Avenue to mauka end, Kolo Place, from Varsity Place to end, Kuikahi Street, from Philip Street to Citron Street, Kuilei Street, from Kapaakea Lane to Waiaka Road

 

Lauiki Street, from Hihiwai Street to Kamoku Street, Lime Street, from Isenberg Street to end, Liona Street, from Cedar Street to Sheridan Street; and from Keeaumoku Street to Kaheka Street, Lokahi Street, from Citron Street to Algaroba Street, Lunalilo Street, from Makiki Street to Keeaumoku Street, Mahi Place, from Puaena Place to end, Mahiai Place, from Mahiai Street to end, Mahiai Street, from Date Street to Kapiolani Boulevard, Makahiki Way, from King Street to end, Makaloa Street, from Kalakaua Avenue to Piikoi Street, Makiki Street, from Beretania Street to H-1 Freeway deadend, Manalo Street, from Waiola Street to Citron Street, Matlock Avenue, from Piikoi Street to Keeaumoku Street, Maunawai Place, from Kapiolani Boulevard to end, Nahaku Place, from Mahiai Street to end,

 

Paani Street, from Kapiolani Boulevard to Waiola Street, Palm Drive, from King Street to Young Street, Pawaa Lane, from King Street to Beretania Street, Philip Street, from Kalakaua Avenue to 1633 Philip Street, Poha Lane, from Beretania Street to King Street, Poni Street, from Kanunu Street to Makaloa Street, Puaena Place, from University Avenue to end, Pumehana Street, from Kapiolani Boulevard to King Street, Punahou Street, from King Street to Philip Street, Rycroft Street, from Sheridan Street to Pensacola Street, TMK: 2-3-19:60, off of King Street between Kaheka Street and Kalakaua Avenue, Varsity Circle, from Varsity Place to Varsity Place, Varsity Place, from University Avenue to Varsity Circle, Victoria Street, from King Street to H-1 Freeway deadend, Villa Lane, from Beretania Street to Young Street, Waimanu Street, from Ward Avenue to 999 Waimanu Street; and from 1051 Waimanu Street to Piikoi Street, Waiola Street, from Makahiki Way to Manalo Street, Wiliwili Street, from King Street to Kapiolani Boulevard, Young Street, from Pensacola Street to Isenberg Street

 

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.  Added reconstruction of shallow drain line across Akina Street.

            (Estimated Completion continuing through April 2012)

 

Rehabilitation of Streets, Phase 1 (aka IDIQ #2) – Naio St.

Paving Naio St.  Permanent striping, adjusting manhole and installing traffic detector loop to follow.

 

Highway Structure Improvements, Pacific Heights Road Retaining Wall, Vicinity of 2210 Star Road

Removal and reconstruction of approximately 227 L.F. of concrete retaining wall with stone veneer facing; relocate joint utility poles and electrical lines for wall construction; replace existing electrical poles with new poles and lines; relocate existing streetlight fixtures on temporary poles for wall construction; install new streetlight fixtures on new poles; restore AC pavement fronting new wall;

restore pavement markings and markers; relocate existing signs and posts; provide traffic controls during working and non-working hours.

            (Estimated completion date, January 2013)

 

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, continuing through April 2012)

 

Bridge Rehabilitation at Various Locations I, FY 2009  Puowaina Drive Bridge over Auwaiolimu Street, Bridge No. 236  Repair of spalls in the concrete elements; repair of deteriorated CRM wall; replacement of concrete railing; strengthening concrete bridge sidewalks; shotcrete facing with soil/rock anchors; and miscellaneous repairs..

            (Estimated completion date, January 2013)

 

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 April 2012)

 

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 April 2012)

 

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)

 

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 April 2012)

 

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 seal at Mokulele Drive completed.

            (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, April 2012)

 

MAKAKILO

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)

 

Rehabilitation of Localized Streets, Phase 7A – Aahualii Pl, Aahualii St, Ahikoe St, Ahiwa St, Akaawa Pl, Akaawa St, Akaula Pl, Akaula St, Ala Hoi St, Amaui Pl, Anipeahi Pl, Anipeahi St, Aoloko Pl, Aoloko St, Auwaea St, Awawa Pl, Awawa St, Elele Pl, Elele St, Hauone Pl, Hauone St, Helena St, Hoike Ply, Hoike Way, Hoina Pl, Hookeha Pl, Hookeha St, Hookomo St,

Hunekai Pl, Hunekai St, Ihi Pl, Kahea St, Kaiaulu Pl, Kaiaulu St, Kakoo Pl, Kaleo Pl, Kaleo Way, Kewai Pl, Kikaha St, Kinohi Pl, Kohea Pl, Kohea Way, Kohupono St, Kokole Pl, Kokole St, Kuamu St, Leiole St, Leipapa Way, Lihau St, Liolio Pl, Mehani Pl, Mehani St, Mekila St, Moaka St, Nenelea St, Newa Pl, Newa St, Nohohale St, Nohana Pl, Nohana St, Nohopaa St, Nohopono St, Oahi Pl, Oloa Pl, Painiu Pl, Palahia Pl, Palahia St, Palailai Pl, Palailai St, Panana St, Pilipono St, Pueonani St, Puliko Pl, Puliko St, Uahanai Pl, Uahanai St, Ualehei St, Uhiuala St, Ulele Pl, Umena St, Wainohia Pl, Wainohia St, Wainohia Way.  This Rehabilitation of Localized Streets project includes: cold planning; resurfacing of asphalt concrete pavements; reconstruction of failed asphalt concrete pavement areas identified by the contractor and confirmed by the City; adjustment of utility manhole frames and covers, and street survey monument frame and covers; installation of pavement markers, striping and markings; installation of vehicle detector loops; locating existing manholes, valve boxes, monuments, etc. with GPS survey equipment and providing ArcGIS data files to City Dept. of Planning and Permitting in required data format.

 

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 April 2012)

 

PEARL CITY

Rehabilitation of Streets, Phase 1 (aka IDIQ #2) – Oa St., Pahemo St, Lii Ipo St, Lokowai St, Lokowai Pl, Kanuku Pl, Kanuku St, Olepe Lp, Pahemo Pl, Hekaha St, Honomanu St, Pono St, Ponohale St, Ponohana Lp, Ponokaulike St, Ponokawila Pl, Ponokawila St and Kauhale St intersection.  Resurfacing Hekana St, Kanuku St, & Lii Ipo St.  Paving complete.  Adjusting manholes, permament striping and detector loops remaining.

            (Estimated completion date, May 2012)

 

PEARLRIDGE

Rehabilitation of Streets, Unit 51 – Moanalua Road, Kaahumanu Street, Hoomaemae Street, and Hoomalu Street:  Cold planing; excavation of existing asphalt concrete pavements; resurfacing and reconstruction of asphalt concrete pavements; portland cement concrete pavements; reconstruction of existing concrete curbs and/or gutters; arboricultural work; repair of catch basins; adjustment of utility manhole frames and covers; installation of pavement markings; vehicle detector loop installation; and traffic control.

            (Estimated completion date, July 2012)

 

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, April 2012)

 

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 April 2012)

 

PARADES, WALKS, RACES AND OTHER STREET CLOSURES

 

April 15, 2012 Sunday
5:15AM Starts
9:30AM Ends

NORTH SHORE MARATHON sponsored by 808 Race. The event is expected to have 800 runners.  It will start at Haleiwa Rd., right onto Kam Hwy., right onto Waialua Beach Rd.,repeat 2 loops, left on Goodale Ave., right onto Farrington Hwy., towards Kaena Pt., to turnaround, onto Farrington Hwy., towards Haleiwa, right onto Kahui St, left onto Kanoulu St., right onto Kahui St., right onto Farrington Hwy., left onto Goodale Ave., right onto Wailua Beach Rd., left onto Haleiwa Rd., end at Alii Beach park  . Contact: Raul Boca 591-9839   For more info,  check out their website: http://808racehawaii.com/

 

April 15, 2012 Sunday
6 AM Starts
10:30AM Ends

TANTALUS TIME TRIAL BIKE RACE sponsored by Tradewind Cycling Team/The Bike Shop.  The event is expected to have 100 bike racers. It will start at Makiki Nursery to Makiki Heights Dr.-uphill past Hoalu Pl., to Tantalus Dr., to finish at top (4.5 miles) where Tantalus Dr. turns into Round Top Dr. Contact:Michael Fujita 330-6647, Fax: 688-1845, e-mail:michael.fujita@gmail.com

 

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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.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

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COMMUNITY MEETING ON Waialae AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS

 

(Wed., April 11, 2012) − The City Department of Transportation Services will hold a community meeting to discuss potential roadway improvements to Waialae Avenue, including the addition of bicycle lanes. The meeting will be on Thursday, April 19, 2012, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Kaimuki Community Park, 3521 Waialae Avenue.

 

In addition, the State of Hawaii Department of Health is sponsoring a presentation by Dan Burden, a national expert on complete and livable streets. He will talk about how other communities have made positive changes in designing transportation corridors for all modes of travel.

 

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Media Contact: Chris Sayers, DTS Bicycle Coordinator, 768-8335, csayers@honolulu.gov

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                            April 10, 2012

 

PARKING ADVISORY FOR BLAISDELL CENTER

 

(Tue., April 10, 2012)—The public is advised that parking at the Blaisdell Center lot on Monday,April 16, will be limited to the Hawaii Market Business-to-Business Expo attendees only.  There will be no daily or monthly parking on that day.  Signs have been posted at the parking lot entrances and exits since March 30, 2012. 

 

            For more information, please contact Diamond Parking at 592-7275.

 

 

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HART CEO PROMISES MORE TRANSPARENCY

 

(Tue., April 10, 2012) − Daniel Grabauskas, the new executive director and CEO of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART), today pledged greater transparency for the Honolulu rail transit project.

 

"Transparency and a culture of openness are among my top goals," Grabauskas said. "This is the largest public works project in Hawaii's history and taxpayers have a right to know how their money is being spent. We will consistently provide accurate information and increase the amount of information we make available to the public. We intend to show that we are good stewards of your tax dollars."

 

As part of Grabauskas' transparency effort, HART will post on its website the full Administrative Record for the public to view and examine. These documents will also be searchable, he said. It includes more than 14,000 documents totaling more than 150,000 pages.

 

"As the official source of project information, we want to ensure that the public has access to this entire document. In making this available online, the message is that we welcome the public's review," Grabauskas said.

 

In addition, HART will upload additional project documents, designs, correspondence with the Federal Transit Administration and existing agreements with various agencies related to rail construction work.

 

As HART's new chief executive, Grabauskas runs the agency responsible for the construction, operation and maintenance of the $5.2 billion rail project. The HART board of directors selected him as the new CEO/executive director in March.

 

The 20-mile Oahu rail transit system running from East Kapolei to Ala Moana is expected to open in 2019. For updates on construction work days and times and more details about the project, visit the project website at www.honolulutransit.org or contact our hotline at 566-2299.

 

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Media Contact: Jeanne Belding (808) 768-6145, cell: (808) 489-2530.

Monday, April 9, 2012

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CITY TO HOST SMARTPHONE "AMAZING RACE" FOR GEEKS

 

(Mon., April 9, 2012)—The City Department of Information Technology (DIT) is hosting "Geeks on DaBus," a city-wide version of The Amazing Race to test new bus applications for mobile devices on Thursday, April 12.

 

            Geeks carrying their mobile devices can join Mayor Peter Carlisle to share their experience on a ride from anywhere on the island to The Greenhouse Innovation Hub at 685 Auahi Street in Kakaako. 

 

            "This is an opportunity for the public to tell us about their experience riding TheBus and evaluating our new applications," Carlisle said. "We plan to have fun but more importantly, we'll get to see how well these applications track bus locations, estimated times of arrival, and route experience."

 

            "We're hoping those who are tech savvy and other interested parties will document their trips and provide feedback—including photography—concerning DaBus app performance," said

Forest Frizzell, Deputy Director of DIT.

 

            Those who arrive by noon at The Greenhouse in Kakaako, can enjoy a free lunch, Frizzell said. He added riders can join the event from anywhere on the island, at any time, and meet at the Greenhouse. Mayor Carlisle will participate by riding a bus to Kakaako from a location near Honolulu Hale.

 

            Those participating in the event can use applications, including DaBus, which can be downloaded for Apple devices from the App Store. For other devices, Internet applications include Allb.us and Hea.TheBus.org.  All of these free apps and more can be downloaded on the City's transparency website at http://can-do.honolulu.gov/. Registration for Geeks on DaBus is required in advance for catering purposes, sign up online at http://dabushnl.eventbrite.com/

 

            Frizzell said he hopes participants will form teams and share their experiences using the hashtag: #DaBusHNL. Lunch at the Greenhouse will also include a meeting with app developers Andy Yip and Jane Zeng, and members of the Oahu Transit Service, including President and General Manager Roger Morton. City employees will answer questions about TheBus and the performance of the new Internet applications.

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Media contact: Forest Frizzell, Department of Information Technology, 768-7806.

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HONOLULU ZOO ACCREDITATION RENEWED

(Mon., April 9, 2012)—Mayor Peter Carlisle today announced that the Honolulu Zoo's accreditation has been renewed by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the nation's leading accrediting organization for zoos and aquariums. The AZA accredits only institutions that have achieved rigorous standards for animal care, education, wildlife conservation, and science. This accreditation renewal affirms that the Honolulu Zoo is meeting, if not exceeding, those standards.

The Honolulu Zoo is located on 42 acres in Kapiolani Park and has more than 1,000 animals. Its mission is to inspire the stewardship of our living world by providing meaningful experiences to our guests. The zoo hosts more than 600,000 visitors each year.

While the Honolulu Zoo never lost its accreditation, the AZA tabled or put it on hold last year based on the outcome of its regular five-year accreditation inspection and review. However, through the support provided by Mayor Carlisle and the Department of Enterprise Services, the zoo addressed issues identified by the accreditation team. Over the past year, the zoo was able to fill vacant personnel positions, complete repairs and upgrade animal exhibits.

            "The Honolulu Zoo is one of our city's treasures," Carlisle said. "It's very important to keep the animals healthy, happy and thriving. These latest upgrades and improvements will help our zoo remain a vibrant, world-class facility so our residents and visitors can continue to enjoy its animal collection."

            One major improvement was the new elephant exhibit. "This new home for our elephants is nine times larger than the previous exhibit and has two 50,000 gallon swimming pools, which the elephants are thoroughly enjoying," said Honolulu Zoo Director Manuel Mollinedo.

            The new elephant enclosure sits on 1.5 acres of land and also features a holding area behind the exhibit that measures more than 7,000 square feet. The zoo recently renovated its lion enclosure and acquired two new lions.

            The AZA conducted a follow-up accreditation inspection in January of 2012. The exit interview report by the inspection team stated, "An absolutely amazing volume of significant work has been accomplished in the past year."

            The Honolulu Zoo is grateful for the support of Mayor Carlisle, the City Council and the collaborative efforts of many City departments that resulted in the renewal of its AZA accreditation.  

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Media contact: Louise Kim McCoy, Mayor's Office, 768-7798.