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Ben Cayetano’s Bus Plan Saves Money, Works and Is Ready On Day One

Governor Cayetano warned that little at all has been said to educate Star Advertiser readers about BRT and advised that an incredible opportunity now exists for investing in bus transit now that President Obama has signed into law a bill which re-classifies BRT as a “fixed guideway.” if Honolulu were to act now on the new law, 80% federal funding for the project would be available as early as 2013 and the re-classification of BRT as a fixed guideway would permit the use of the 1/2 percent rail surcharge for buses originally limited only for use on rail!

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Hawaii Reporter: Kirk Caldwell’s “Moon” comment was a cheap attack on Cayetano

In an article published in Hawaii Reporter yesterday, national writer Danny de Gracia speaks out against Kirk Caldwell’s absurd debate performance. de Gracia writes: During last night’s mayoral debate, former Honolulu managing director Kirk Caldwell sarcastically asked retired Governor Ben Cayetano whether or not he would ask…

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Star Advertiser: Questionable connections litter embattled rail project

David Shapiro at the Honolulu Star Advertiser gives a powerful look at what’s wrong with the rail project in his most recent article, “Questionable connections litter embattled rail project.” Shapiro writes, Councilman Nestor Garcia’s $6,500 ethics fine for voting 52 times in favor of rail without…

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Ben responds to Kirk Caldwell’s “questions”

In response to Kirk Caldwell’s “questions” last week, Ben released the following statement: “If the three volumes of the $10 million 2003 Environmental Impact Statement approved by the FTA and me, as governor, which concluded that BRT was superior to rail is not specific enough,…

Gov. Ariyoshi Questions Bid Process for Train Read more »

Gov. Ariyoshi Questions Bid Process for Train

Among the many prominent citizens raising pointed questions about the elevated rail project is George Ariyoshi, our Governor from 1974 to 1986. In his Nov. 11, 2011, Honolulu Star-Advertiser op-ed, “Leave no stone unturned before passing rail’s point of no return,” Governor Ariyoshi details his…

Move Oahu Forward special interests Read more »

Move Oahu Forward special interests

I urge you to read these articles about business leaders forming Move Oahu Forward, an organization seeking to “educate” taxpayers about heavy rail and make us believe “finances for the project are sound.” Here are the links: http://www.staradvertiser.com/s?id=147485635 http://www.hawaiireporter.com/big-business-leaders-align-to-save-citys-planned-5-3-billion-honolulu-rail-project-as-its-popularity-declines/123 These companies want at least $5.27…

How many local jobs created? Rail officials don't want you to know Read more »

How many local jobs created? Rail officials don’t want you to know

The more people learn about Oahu’s elevated heavy rail project – or the more officials refuse to tell them – the more they want to stop this $5.3 billion concrete monstrosity. City Councilwoman Tulsi Gabbard is among the growing number of leaders expressing frustration about…

Firefighters In the Dark: Caldwell Leaves Them There Read more »

Firefighters In the Dark: Caldwell Leaves Them There

Acting under the mistaken belief that elevated rail would cut traffic congestion on leeward Oahu, the Hawaii Fire Fighters Association decided to endorse Kirk Caldwell in the Honolulu’s mayoral race. Unfortunately for them, Caldwell didn’t bother to set the straight that rail won’t reduce traffic.…

PB: Is Rail Good for Honolulu? Read more »

PB: Is Rail Good for Honolulu?

Parsons Brinckerhoff soundly rejected elevated rail, primarily because of its “high cost,” “physical and visual impacts” and because it “would not foster livable communities.” Before Parsons Brinckerhoff advised Mayor Mufi Hannemann that an elevated heavy rail system would best serve the needs of Honolulu, the…

Fed $250M for Rail Nothing But Funny Money Read more »

Fed $250M for Rail Nothing But Funny Money

Pro-rail types are undoubtedly trumpeting the fact that President Obama budgeted $250 million for Mayor Carlisle’s elevated rail project. But don’t expect that money to arrive in Honolulu any time soon. In fact, don’t expect it to arrive at all. But there’s a HUGE difference between…

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