Transportation

The bus driver shortage is no longer a state of emergency, according to the Hawaiʻi Department of Education. This is a drastic change from last year when more than 138 bus routes were suspended, impacting 3,500 students.

The bill would require minors to wear helmets while using e-bikes, or electric bicycles. It would also effectively ban bike tricks like wheelies, along with riding in a “hazardous manner” — such as driving with more than one person.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is finalizing a climate roadmap to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Electrifying vehicles is a key strategy.

Uilani Souza, 76, began driving a city bus in April of 1985. Forty years later, she's still at it. The Conversationʻs DW Gibson went along for a ride with Souza to hear how her work and perspectives have changed over the years.

Researchers brief officials on the increasing risk of flooding in Waikīkī due to sea level rise; Uilani Souza shares her experience driving for TheBus for over 40 years

The rise of remote work since the pandemic is changing the way Americans commute and that's prompting a crisis for big public transit systems.ere to talk about that is Contributing Editor Neal Milner.

DBEDT director James Tokioka discusses next steps for the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority; "Chief of War" co-creator Thomas Paʻa Sibbett shares why he wants to bring the story of the unification of the Hawaiian islands to an international audience

The department's Vision Zero Hawaiʻi campaign comes as traffic deaths in the state are on the rise. It reported 68 traffic fatalities this year, which is about 50% more than the 45 fatalities in the state at this point last year.

A final report outlined several ways to reduce miles traveled in a vehicle by government employees. Some of the potential solutions included boosting the state's carpool program, parking stall sharing among employees and subsidized public transportation passes.

HART CEO Lori Kahikina and Project Director Vance Tsuda spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about community feedback they received from a public meeting in Chinatown. The meeting was the first of many to give the public the chance to discuss the fit and feel of the stations.