Friday, May 18, 2012

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: LANE CLOSURES
FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY WORK IN URBAN HONOLULU

 

(Fri., May 18, 2012) − The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) wants to inform drivers that archaeological survey work continues next week in the urban Honolulu area for the rail transit project.

Motorists are advised of lane closures related to the survey work being conducted in the Kalihi, downtown Honolulu, and Kakaako areas.

 

Work will require lane closures during non-peak traffic hours, including possible night work in approved areas.

 

For the safety of both the work crews and motorists, the public is advised to proceed with caution through these areas. Drivers should anticipate possible traffic delays or use alternate routes during work hours, and provide a safe distance between themselves and the construction workers and equipment.

 

Work for the week of Sunday, May 20, through Saturday, May 26, will take place at the following locations:

·          Dillingham Boulevard between Middle Street and Kaaahi Street from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

·          Dillingham Boulevard between Kokea Street and Kaaahi Street from 7:30 p.m. to 3 a.m.

·          Nimitz Highway from River Street to Halekauwila Street from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

·          Pohukaina Street between South Street and Cooke Street from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

The City is conducting the archaeological survey work along the urban Honolulu section of the Honolulu rail transit route to identify potential archaeological, historical and cultural resources. The archaeological work will aid rail project staff in their design of the elevated rail guideway.

 

Trenching work will take place at various locations along the Honolulu rail route between Middle Street in Kalihi and Ala Moana Center. Contractors Cultural Surveys Hawaii Inc. and Royal Contracting Co. are conducting the fieldwork.

 

The survey work will be completed before rail construction begins in the urban Honolulu area, as specified under the rail project's programmatic agreement relating to cultural and historic resources.

 

For updates on construction work days and times, visit the project website at www.honolulutransit.org or contact our hotline at 566-2299.

 

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Thursday, May 17, 2012

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MAYOR CARLISLE WELCOMES MILTARY TO HONOLULU ZOO ON SATURDAY

 

(Thurs., May 17, 2012)—Mayor Peter Carlisle welcomes all members of the U.S. military and their families to visit the Honolulu Zoo for free on "Military Appreciation Day," this Saturday, May 19, 2012, from 9 am to 2 pm.

 

"We at the City want to express our appreciation and aloha to all the military men and women and their families for their service and sacrifice in protecting our home and country," Carlisle said.

 

All military card ID holders and their families, including retirees and National Guard/Reserve, will have free entrance to the zoo and receive a free lunch, including pizza, fruits, and ice cream. Free shuttle service to the zoo will be available from Schofield Barracks, Joint Base Pearl Harbor – Hickam and Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

 

A full day of entertainment will feature the Royal Hawaiian Band, the Marine Forces Pacific Band, Chaotic Five, Hula Halau, Island Storm and Odyssey.

 

The free entrance for all military is located at the Monsarrat Gate #6 across from the Kapiolani Park Bandstand.

 

The event is sponsored by the City and County of Honolulu, The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, Honolulu Zoo, Honolulu Zoo Society, Outrigger Enterprises, BAE Systems, TriWest Healthcare Alliance, Hunt Companies, Papa John's Hawaii, Meadow Gold, Aloun Farms, Roberts Hawaii, Navy Exchange, Matson, Geico, Wendy's, Hawaiian Electric Company, Hawaiian Electric Industries, The Boeing Company, Oceanit, and Knights of Pythias.

 

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JUDGE RULES IN FAVOR OF CITY AND FTA ON RAIL SUIT CLAIMS

 

(Thu., May 17, 2012) − A favorable ruling today in the federal lawsuit against the City's rail transit project reduced the number of disputed recreational and historic site claims from more than 40 to fewer than 10.

 

"This is a significant and positive ruling that narrows the litigation," said Dan Grabauskas, Executive Director and CEO of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation. "We appreciate the court's well-reasoned analysis."

 

The ruling by Ninth Circuit Court Senior Judge A. Wallace Tashima, sitting as a District Court judge, held that the plaintiffs had no standing to challenge certain site evaluations with respect to Piers 10/11, the Pacific War Memorial Site, the Makalapa Navy Housing Historic District, the Hawaii Employers Council, the Tamura Building, Ke'ehi Lagoon Beach Park, Queen Street Park and any other sites not mentioned in the plaintiffs' standing declarations.

 

The court dismissed additional claims with respect to the Pearl Harbor Landmark and the Merchant Street Historic District because the plaintiffs had waived them by failing to properly raise their concerns during the environmental review process.

 

The City will seek to formally dismiss remaining claims by a separate motion, scheduled to be heard in oral argument on August 21, 2012.

 

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FTA APPROVES WORK ON RAIL GUIDEWAY AND PRECAST YARD

 

(May 17, 2012)— The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) received the green light today from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to move forward with $21.8 million in work that includes a precasting yard that will create the concrete guideway for Oahu's rail system.

 

The latest FTA approval is another positive sign of the project's momentum and shows things are on the right track, said HART Executive Director and CEO Dan Grabauskas. The FTA issued an earlier approval for $184.7 million to be spent on construction activities for the West Oahu Farrington Highway and Kamehameha Highway portions of the guideway, the Maintenance and Storage Facility and three rail stations in the Waipahu area. Work is currently underway on the guideway columns and foundations in East Kapolei.

 

"This is excellent news for Honolulu. It reflects the further confidence the FTA has in this project," Grabauskas said. "With the work on the columns underway, this approval will clear the way for us to have the contractor begin work on constructing the guideway and helps ensure we keep the project on time and on budget."

 

The 20-mile rail transit system from East Kapolei to Ala Moana is expected to open in 2019. For a copy of the FTA's latest approval and for updates on construction work days and times, visit the project website at www.honolulutransit.org or contact our hotline at 566-2299.

 

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ROAD WORK WEEKLY REPORT

 

(Thu., May 17, 2012) − Scheduled road work for the week beginning May 20, 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 Halemaumau St.

 

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.  Project substantially completed, landscape maintenance in progress.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through July 2012)

 

HONOLULU

Ala Moana Blvd / Auahi Street Sewer Rehab, Phase 1:  Rehabilitation of 36" sewer line along Ala Moana Boulevard between Ahui Street and Ward Avenue

            (Estimated completion date, June 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 May 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 May 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 May 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

 

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)

 

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 May 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 May 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

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)

 

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 May 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)

 

SALT LAKE

Emergency Repairs to Mahiole Street Bridge over Manaiki Stream, Bridge No. 145:  Repair of spall/delamination.

            (Estimated completion date, August 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, May 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

 

May 20, 2012 Sunday
5:45AM Starts
10:00AM Ends

HONOLULU Triathlon RACE sponsored by USA Triathlon/Honolulu Triathlon Race Committee. The event is expected to have 1,500+ participants.  Staggered wave start at 5:45 am.  Ala Moana Blvd, Nimitz Hwy, and Kamehameha Hwy makai side will be closed to traffic. Swim: Loop course (2X) just ewa of Magic Island, to end at Magic Island Swim/Bike Transition Bike: Magic Island Swim/Bike Transition area, to Ala Moana Park Rd., to Ala Moana Blvd., via ewa entrance/exit,  ewa on Ala Moana Blvd, makai half to Nimitz Hwy, ewa on Nimitz Hwy.,crossover to mauka side at Puuhale Rd., under the viaduct, ewa on Kam Hwy., crossover to makai side at Lagoon Dr.., ewa on Kam Hwy.,past airport, u turn at Arizona Rd.(Halawa Gate), kkhd on Kam Hwy., makai half right onto Lagoon Dr., makai on Lagoon Dr., kkhd most, makai bound lane,  to u turn at parking lot at dead end, mauka on Lagoon Dr., right onto Kam Hwy., kkhd on Kam Hwy., crossover to mauka side at Ahua St. ,onto Nimitz Hwy., crossover to makai side just kkhd of Sand Island Rd., kkhd on Nimitz Hwy.,  makai half to Ala Moana Blvd., makai half,  kkhd on Ala Moana Blvd., left onto Alakea St., right onto Queen St., right onto Piikoi St., left onto Ala Moana Blvd., to Ewa entr./exit, to Ala Moana Park Rd., to end at bike/run transition area near Magic Island  Run: Ala Moana Beach Park (Transition Area), to Park Rd.,cross over to Kewalo Basin, along the waterfront, circle back along park roads, past charter boat moorings, left onto road by Fishermens Wharf bar, right onto access road, left onto Ahui St., right into Kaakaako Park walkways, circle around past waterfront, left onto Ahui St., right onto access road, left onto road past Fishermens Wharf bar, right past charter boat moorings, back into Ala Moana Park, on Park Rd., back to Magic Island finish area., then to end at Magic Island area  finish line.  Contact: Honolulu Triathon, JJ Johnson 782-2161, Fax:  808-528-5066, Email: goprojj@hawaii.rr.com   Hotline:  226-0044,  For more info, visit their website:  http://www.honolulutriathlon.com/

 

May 25, 2012 Friday to 
May 28, 2012 Monday

5:00AM Starts
7:30PM Ends

MEMORIAL DAY PARKING RESTRICTIONS sponsored by City and County of Honolulu.  Parking will be prohibited on: 1) APIO LANE, both sides. 2) NUUANU AVENUE,      Ewa side, Robinson Lane to Judd Street, 3) ROBINSON LANE, both sides, 4) 22nd AVENUE, Ewa side, 100 feet in both direction from the driveway of Diamond Head Memorial Park,  5) EAST MANOA ROAD, Koko Head side, from the makai apex of the triangle to the gates of the Old Chinese Cemetery,  6) CRAIGSIDE PLACE, mauka side, from Nuuanu Avenue to the driveway into Nuuanu Memorial Park. 7)PUOWAINA DRIVE, both sides, between Hookui Street and the gates to the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl., 8) HOOKUI STREET, both sides, between Puowaina Drive and Auwaiolimu Street. Contact: DTS-TST Div. 768-8391  

 

May 25, 2012 Friday
6:30PM Starts
9:00PM Ends

TROY BARBOZA LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN sponsored by Special Olympics Hawaii.  The event is expected to have 1,000+ participants in relay teams, escorted by HPD.  Run:  It will start at Ft. DeRussy Park on Maluhia Rd., to Kalia Rd., to Ala Moana Blvd., to Kalakaua Ave., to Kapahulu Ave., to Old Waialae Rd., to Kalei Rd., to Lower Campus Rd., to end at Les Murakami Stadium.  Walk:  It will start at First Hawaiian Bank on Kapahulu Ave., Old Waialae Rd., Kalei Rd., Lower Campus Rd., to end at Les Murakami Stadium.  Contact:  Ben Moszkowicz 368-0680.  For more info, visit their website: http://www.specialolympicshawaii.org/index.html

 

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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, May 16, 2012

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SUNSHINE HELPS POWER PEARL CITY BUS FACILITY

 

 

(Wed., May 16, 2012)—Mayor Peter Carlisle today announced that a new solar energy system is now in operation at the City's Pearl City Bus Maintenance Facility.

 

The system includes 990 photovoltaic panels that generate approximately 20 percent of the facility's electricity, providing a clean power source and saving taxpayers an estimated $83,000 each year.

 

"This is a great example of an energy project that is friendly to our environment and to our finances," Carlisle said.

 

The 232-kilowatt system will generate approximately 381,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity each year—enough to power 53 typical Oahu homes.

 

The $2 million project was fully financed by an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. The project also includes the application of a "cool roof" coating to deflect heat and reduce the level of air conditioning needed to cool the building's office spaces.

 

 

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

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CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND THE U.S. NAVY RENEW
MUTUAL AID FIRE FIGHTING AGREEMENT

Mayor and Rear Admiral Signed a New Memorandum of Understanding

Agreement to Reinforce Strong Relationship Between Fire Departments

 

City and County of Honolulu and U.S. Navy, Navy Region Hawaii representatives signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that defines and outlines the responsibilities in mutual aid fire fighting, emergency services, and hazardous materials incident responses between the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) and the Federal Fire Department (FFD).  The MOU renews the existing agreement and incorporates changes made in each department's jurisdiction.

 

Honolulu Mayor Peter Carlisle and Navy Region Hawaii Commander Rear Admiral Frank Ponds signed the agreement on May 16, 2012 in the Mayor's Office.

 

"This agreement enhances our collective ability to respond to emergencies that affect both our communities.  It is a giant step in meeting our common goals, protecting the members of our communities, and increasing the safety of our responders.  It increases effectiveness and improves efficiencies," said Rear Admiral Ponds.

 

 "The military is a vital part of our community and one of the most important pillars of our economy.  We owe our freedom and liberty to their service and know that they will be there for us if we ever need help.  We consider it a privilege to serve them if they ever need our assistance," said Mayor Carlisle.

 

Under the MOU, each department will decide if it can send equipment and personnel to assist the other department at an emergency and retain authority and command over their resources.  Each Fire Chief will be allowed to seek reimbursement for fire fighting costs above normal operating costs while delivering services under the agreement.

 

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CONTACT:  Fire Captain Terry Seelig, Public Information Officer, 808-723-7117

 

REAR ADMIRAL PONDS AND MAYOR CARLISLE SIGN FIRE FIGHTING AGREEMENT

 

 

 

 

 

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KALAUPAPA EXHIBIT TO OPEN AT HONOLULU HALE

 

(Wed., May 16, 2012) − Kalaupapa: E Ho'ohanohano a E Ho'omau (To Honor and Perpetuate), an exhibit of photographs will be on display from May 17 to June 5 at Honolulu Hale, 530 South King Street.

 

The unique history of Kalaupapa, the settlement for Hansen's Disease patients, is presented through photographs, by the acclaimed photographer Wayne Levin, and other historic photos of the remote region on Molokai. Henry Law, the first national park superintendent of Kalaupapa, and Valerie Monson, coordinator of the non-profit Ka 'Ohana O Kalaupapa, which is presenting this show, will also display works.

 

            The show is presented by the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts in partnership with the Ka 'Ohana O Kalaupapa educational organization. All exhibits are free and open to the public. Viewing hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

 

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Media contact: the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts at 768-6622.

 

 

Photographer Wayne Levin setting up exhibit at Honolulu Hale

 

 

PHOTOGRAPHER WAYNE LEVIN HANGING PHOTO AT HONOLULU HALE

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

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SEW A LEI FOR MEMORIAL DAY AT HONOLULU HALE

 

(Tues., May 15, 2012)—Bring your lunch to Honolulu Hale Courtyard on Friday, May 25, to enjoy the music of the Royal Hawaiian Band Glee Club and sew lei for the upcoming Mayor's Memorial Day Ceremony. The lei sewing festivities will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

 

Every year more than 50,000 fresh flower lei are needed to be placed on each veteran's grave marker at Punchbowl and other cemeteries on Oahu for Memorial Day ceremonies honoring our fallen heroes. The Mayor's Memorial Day Service is on Monday, May 28, 8:30 a.m. at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

 

Those who cannot attend the sewing event can drop off lei on Friday, May 25, at designated community parks (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and fire stations (6:30 a.m. to noon), the Parks Permit Office in the Fasi Municipal Building and at the Kapolei Hale Security Desk (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.).  Loose plumeria and other lei flowers are also needed and can be dropped off on the morning of Friday, May 25, (8:30 a.m. to noon) at Waipahu District Park, Kailua District Park and Makua Ali'i Senior Center. For information and drop-off locations and times, call the Department of Parks and Recreation at 768-3002.

 

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RARE AND UNUSUAL PLANT SET TO BLOOM ON THURSDAY, MAY 17

 

(Tue., May 15, 2012) − Honolulu's Foster Botanical Garden announces that its Amorphophallus titanum, an endangered species native to Sumatra Indonesia, is expected to bloom on Thursday, May 17, 2012.  This short lived flower only blooms once every 3 to 5 years. The plant is at Foster Botanical Garden's Orchid Conservatory.

 

According to Scot Mitamura, a Honolulu Botanical Garden horticulturalist, the Amorphophallus titanum is the largest unbranched inflorescence in the plant kingdom. Contributing to this plants' exotic allure is its horrific odor of rotted flesh, which serves to attract the carrion beetles that pollinate the flower.

 

Foster Botanical Garden, at 50 North Vineyard Boulevard, is in the center of busy downtown Honolulu and is the oldest of the City's botanical gardens. The garden displays a mature and impressive collection of tropical plants. Some of the magnificent trees in this 14-acre garden were planted in the 1850s by Dr. William Hillebrand. The botanic garden also includes a palm collection, the Lyon Orchid Garden, hybrid orchid display, the Prehistoric Glen, and a giftshop.

 

There are five distinct gardens forming Honolulu's unique botanical garden system; Foster Botanical Garden, Ho`omaluhia Botanical Garden, Koko Crater Botanical Garden, Lili`uokalani Botanical Garden, and Wahiawa Botanical Garden. The five gardens, located in different ecological settings on Oahu, offer visitors year-round opportunities to explore unique and diverse plant collections.

 

Garden admission is free, except at Foster Botanical Garden. Cost for admission at Foster Garden is: $5.00 - general, 13 years and older; $3.00 - Hawaii resident 13 years and older with ID, $1.00 - Child 6 to 12 years old; free - Child 5 years old and under (must be with adult). Call 522-7066 for information.

 

The mission of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens is to plan, develop, curate, maintain and study documented collections of tropical plants in an aesthetic setting for the purposes of conservation, botany, horticulture, education, and recreation.

 

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Media Contact: Scot Mitamura, Orchid Horticulturist, Honolulu Botanical Gardens, 532-1250.

 

AMORPHOPHALLUS TITANUM

 

Amorphophallus Titanum on May 15, 2012