Honolulu Rail Project Officials Believe They Have Complied With All Federal Judge's Instructions

Honolulu Rail Project officials have filed in federal court that they have complied with all of Judge A. Wallace Tashima's instructions. About a year ago, Judge Tashima ordered the Honolulu Rail Project to be halted until alternative routes and impacts to the city could be studied.  Now, Judge Tashima would have to review the findings, and if he accepts the city's "notice of compliance" would lift his order to block construction in the heart of Honolulu.  Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell, stated, "We've now met the conditions set by Judge Tashima. Their day in court has happened. Let the project continue."

There is still a federal suit against the rail project that is being reviewed by a panel of three judges on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.  Ultimately, the decision made by the Appeals court could decide if the city would be allowed to go forward with the $5.26 billion project.

Source: Honolulu Star Advertiser, 10-9-2013, www.staradvertiser.com
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