Approximately two weeks ago, the city of Honolulu had made some major changes to both the bus schedule and routes in an effort to save money in operating costs. However, some bus patrons have expressed their concerns that this move has been politically motivated to increase support for the Honolulu Rail Project. Rail opponents point to the fact that the Federal Transit Authority had ordered the city to show how they would contain the growing costs of TheBus and TheHandi-Van before they agree to commit federal funding. However, the Honolulu City Council Transportation Committee has stated that any recent and future changes would have nothing to do with the Rail Project and added that they will arrange to hear public testimony and feedback from their patrons.
According to City officials, these new bus routes would save the city $6 to $7 million per year.
Source: Honolulu Star Advertiser, 6-24-2012, www.staradvertiser.com
Posted by Jeff Uyemura-Reyes, Broker-in-Charge, Realtor®
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Posted by Jeff Uyemura-Reyes, Broker-in-Charge, Realtor®
Global Executive Realty, LLC
www.myhawaiihomesearch.com
www.myhawaiicondo.com
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