Transportation

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.

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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.

City and County of Honolulu officials said there are plans to build crosswalks and speed humps at about 20 schools. They will also need to replace over 600 speed limit signs with the updated, lower speed signs.

A clean fuel standard may be on the horizon as the state works to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from its transportation sector.

A recent study has identified gaps in Oʻahu's bike and pedestrian network with the goal of creating more transportation options for residents.

On Wednesday, a crash involving a city bus and a pickup truck near the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport left more than a dozen injured. Dr. Jim Ireland, director of the Honolulu Emergency Services Department, recounted the event.

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