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Councilmember Kymberly Marcos Pine News Release for the Hire Leeward Job Fair on June 25th, 2016

KYMBERLY MARCOS PINE

COUNCILMEMBER

(808) 768-5001 (808) 768-1217 (fax)

E-mail: kmpine@honolulu.gov

 

NEWS RELEASE 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JUNE 20, 2016

 

Contact: Cathy Lee

Tel: (808) 768-5023

 

15 Minute Commute?  Thousands doing it, Meet Two

Thousands of West Oahu Residents Will Have Same Opportunity

at Hire Leeward Job Fair on June 25, 2016

 

HONOLULU — Longtime Makakilo Resident and Hotel Executive Leslie Cho is no stranger to Westside traffic— she has been commuting to town and back for work for the past 17 years.  As a Hotel Sales Manager, she would wake up at 3:00 a.m., and be on the road by 5:30 a.m. to beat the morning rush— regardless, there were times Leslie was still stuck in gridlock traffic.

 

“I would spend up to 2 hours sitting in traffic in the morning and evening— leaving my house when it was dark outside, and coming home when it was dark.” said Leslie Cho.

 

Looking to spend more time with her family and grow her career, Leslie found and recently obtained the position of Director of Sales for the new Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Oahu-Kapolei —expected to open in the Ka Makana Alii Shopping Center this September 2016.  Now she will be working directly out of Kapolei, decreasing her commute from 2 hours to 15 minutes.

 

Another Leeward commuter who recently found a job closer to home is Waianae Resident Andrew “Umi” Sexton, champion fire-knife dancer and proud father of three, who has spent the past three years commuting across the island from Waianae to Waikiki.   Each morning began at 3:30 am (with Umi on the road by 4:00 a.m.) to ensure he would not be late to one of his two jobs in a Waikiki hotel, where he worked diligently as a valet.  This continued until Umi attended a special Hire Leeward Job Fair hosted by Four Seasons Resort O’ahu at Ko Olina.  After meeting the staff and making it through an intensive round of interviews, Umi earned a highly coveted position with a competitive benefits package at the new resort, which opened May 27th. “I was praying about this job and it finally came true.  I am so blessed to receive this opportunity through the job fair,” Umi said.  “It is so great to work closer to home.  I can finally spend more time with my family, and I am proud to represent the Westside community in this new hotel in our district.”

 

Thousands of West Oahu residents will have the same opportunity to make a career change at an upcoming job fair taking place this month in Leeward Oahu:

 

For the 4th consecutive year, Councilmember Kymberly Marcos Pine is proud to partner with the Kapolei Chamber of Commerce to present The 4th Annual Hire Leeward Job and Career Fair taking place on June 25, 2016, (Saturday) at the University of Hawai’i – West O’ahu campus from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

 

“The Hire Leeward initiative empowers West O’ahu residents to leave their days of driving in traffic behind them by taking advantage of the many job opportunities within their community.  Many don’t realize that there are over 63,000 Leeward jobs on the Leeward coast; one for just about every adult in my district,” said Councilmember Kymberly Marcos Pine.

 

With the annual theme of “Connecting Leeward Residents with Leeward Jobs”, the Fair will host over 70 businesses offering Leeward-based job opportunities.  There were over thousands of attendees at last year’s Fair and this year’s Fair is expected to have a large turnout as well.  There will be free Leeward career education seminars to help residents learn the skills and make the connections they need to find a job close to home.

 

Businesses and organizations are offering job opportunities from a wide range of industries including: healthcare, financial services, food service, hospitality, retail, and administrative, as well as trade apprenticeships.

 

Attendees can get priority and complimentary entrance into the Fair by registering online.  For more information on the Hire Leeward initiative and the Fair, job seekers are encouraged to visit www.HireLeeward.com.

 

Councilmember Pine represents residents of District One (Ewa, Ewa Beach, Kapolei, Honokai Hale, Ko Olina, Nanakuli, Maili, Waianae, Makaha, Keaau, Makua). www.councilmemberpine.com

 

 

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Councilmember Kymberly Marcos Pine’s Statement in Response to Leader’s Push to Stop Rail Project in Middle Street

KYMBERLY MARCOS PINE

COUNCILMEMBER

(808) 768-5001 (808) 768-1217 (fax)

E-mail: kmpine@honolulu.gov

 

NEWS RELEASE                  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 17, 2016

Contact: Cathy Lee

Tel: (808) 768-5023

 

Before we rush to decide on a rail route, shouldn’t we get numbers first?

 

(HONOLULU) – Councilmember Kymberly Marcos Pine released the following statement in response to leaders’ push to stop the rail project in Middle Street:

 

“It is very important that we all strive to ensure that we build a rail system that we can afford. What we cannot afford is leaders making quick decisions without real information.   I continue to be extremely frustrated that leaders are making serious decisions on changing the rail route without publicly analyzing facts or figures on how the change will affect the ridership numbers and the use of the entire system.

 

The purpose for building rail in the first place was to reduce traffic and provide residents facing long drives a faster way to commute. Every decision must be made based on that goal.

 

What is missing in the conversation is a true station by station analysis of the pros and cons of eliminating each station.

 

Before making any changes to the rail route, HART staff needs to provide the public with a cost analysis of each station and the effects of ridership— should any station be eliminated. To date, decisions on future stations are currently being made without this information in the public discussion.

 

What is not being considered is the possibility of eliminating stations throughout the route instead of eliminating the last 8 stations.

 

Should leaders come to the conclusion that the Middle Street option is the best option after this data is publicly scrutinized, I’ll be satisfied that we did our due diligence and made a responsible decision for the people of Oahu.”

 

 

 

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Mayor signs Bill 24 Targeting Illegal Bulky Item Dumpers

 

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PRESS RELEASE

MAYOR KIRK CALDWELL

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Press Office: 768-5768 (cell: 321-0690)

Mayor signs Bill 24 targeting illegal bulky item dumpers 

Mayor Kirk Caldwell today signed Bill 24, sponsored by Councilmember Kymberly Marcos Pine and Councilmember Ron Menor, strengthening enforcement of illegal bulky item dumping.

This new law will for the first time allow inspectors to fine the individual perpetrators who illegally dump bulky waste, not just nearby residents and managers. It also provides higher fines for individual perpetrators: Those violators can now be fined up to $2,500 for each violation

“Oahu residents are tired of seeing their sidewalks turned into illegal dumpsites,” said Councilmember Kymberly Marcos Pine. “These higher fines will ensure that anyone breaking the law will think twice before illegally dumping their trash in our neighborhoods.”

“I am glad that this bill has been signed into law,” said Councilmember Menor. “The illegal dumping of bulky items remains a significant issue creating health and safety problems and visual blight in communities throughout the islands.  These problems are exacerbated by the piling up of bulky items on sidewalks when people illegally dump items in an area which encourages others to do the same.  I am hopeful that the tougher sanctions which this measure contains will serve as an additional deterrent to these kinds of activities in the future.”

“The Department of Environmental Services provides for free collection of bulky items, such as furniture, appliances, and mattresses, across O‘ahu every month,” said Director of Environmental Services Lori Kahikina. “Please put items out only during your regularly scheduled pickup times, or take them to any of our convenience centers. Inspectors will continue citing violators, and fines are now increased.”

O‘ahu bulky item collection information and schedule by region can be found here: http://bit.ly/1R7zEmz.

“There is no excuse for illegal dumping, which creates a safety hazard and an eyesore,” said Mayor Caldwell. “Think about the seniors who have to walk into the road to avoid your old couch. Think about the neighbors who have to stare at it all month. Please kokua and follow the collection schedule. If your items are still in good condition, please consider donating them to organizations such as Goodwill and Salvation Army. If you see someone dumping illegally, please call police immediately.”

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Traffic Advisory: Section of Farrington Highway in Ewa to reopen Thursday

The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation wants to inform drivers that Farrington Highway between Kualakai Parkway (North-South Road) and Old Fort Weaver Road Loop will partially reopen starting Thursday, January 29.

The eastbound direction of Farrington Highway will reopen at 5 a.m. Thursday and remain open each weekday from 5 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. to accommodate daytime commuters. The westbound direction will remain closed because of ongoing guideway construction.

The section of highway will then be closed weeknights in both directions from 7:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. to allow construction crews to safely conduct rail guideway work along the narrow two-lane stretch of road. The nightly closures are expected to last approximately two months, with the highway to be completely open to drivers once the guideway work is complete.

Motorists who routinely use Farrington Highway should provide themselves extra time for their commute. During the nightly closure, drivers travelling between East Kapolei and the Ewa/Waipahu region will still be able to access either side by using either the H-1 Freeway on the north end of Kualakai Parkway, or Kapolei Parkway/Geiger Road on the south end (see attached locator map).

For updates on construction work days and times, visit the project website at www.honolulutransit.org or contact our hotline at 566-2299.

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Homelessness – Volunteer Opportunities

 

 

Local Volunteer Opportunities – Private/Non-Profit Organizations

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Local Volunteer Opportunities – Events

 

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Annual Statewide Homeless Point in Time Count
IHS, Institute for Human Services, Inc.
Help IHS, The Institute for Human Services, conduct a survey of all homeless individuals throughout the island of Oahu.

Mon, January 26, 2015 – Fri, January 30, 2015

Click here for more information and additional events

 

A special mahalo to all those that work with our struggling homeless individuals…

 

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Long-Delayed Makakilo Park to Be Accepted by the City

KYMBERLY MARCOS PINE
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 1
(808) 768-5001
(808) 768-1217 (fax)
e-mail: kmpine@honolulu.gov

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Councilmember Kymberly Marcos Pine
January 12, 2015 Tel: (808) 768-5001

Long-Delayed Makakilo Park to Be Accepted by the City

Councilmember Pine introduces legislation to streamline park dedication process

MAKAKILO — Plans for the long-awaited opening of Kahiwelo Park in Makakilo will finally be put in front of the City Council for approval tomorrow in the Parks, Community and Customer Services Committee at 10:30 a.m. The City’s long delay in accepting the park, as well as the new district park at Ocean Pointe, Ewa, has prompted Councilmember Kymberly Marcos Pine to introduce Resolution 15-9, which requests the city streamline its park approval process, so completed parks can be opened faster.

The 3-acre park, located near the corner of Kuluhi Street and Welo Street, had been promised to residents years ago, as part of the D.R. Horton – Schuler Division’s Kahiwelo at Makakilo community. The park, constructed by D.R. Horton, contains a large grass field, play court, playground structure, comfort station and parking lot. However, prominently placed throughout the park are ‘Keep Out’ signs, letting the public know that while the park appears finished, the City has not-yet accepted it for public use. Kahiwelo Park was completed in May 2014, and originally expected to be turned over to the City in the summer of 2014, however, City delays held-up the park’s opening until today. Similar delays held up the opening of Ocean Pointe Park until January 2015, though the project was completed by Haseko in August 2014.

“The Makakilo community has waited years for this park, and they have watched this park sit vacant for months because the City does not streamline its park acceptance process,” said Councilmember Kymberly Marcos Pine.

The City Council’s Parks, Community and Customer Services Committee will vote on whether to approve the park dedication in tomorrow’s 10:30 a.m. meeting. The full Council will then vote on the park dedication at the next full-Council meeting on January 28th, using the Committee’s recommendation as a guide.
Councilmember Pine represents residents of District One (Ewa, Ewa Beach, Kapolei, Honokai Hale, Ko Olina, Nanakuli, Maili, Waianae, Makaha, Keaau, Makua) and chairs the Parks, Community and Customer Services Committee.

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City Files Lien Against Hawaii Kai Sludge Dumper in Waianae

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KYMBERLY MARCOS PINE
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 1
(808) 768-5001
(808) 768-1217 (fax)
e-mail: kmpine@honolulu.gov

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Councilmember Kymberly Marcos Pine
January 8, 2015 Tel: (808) 768-5001

City Files Lien Against Hawaii Kai Sludge Dumper in Waianae

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WAIANAE — Community residents say the City is moving in the right direction, as it enforces stronger illegal dumping laws in Waianae Valley by placing a lien for unpaid civil fines on agricultural property where sludge from the Hawaii Kai Marina was illegally dumped.

Introduced by Councilmember Kymberly Marcos Pine, Bills 35, 36 and 37, often referred to as the ‘Environmental Justice’ Bills, stiffen fines and provide the Department of Planning and Permitting Director with discretion to pursue civil and criminal court actions in their enforcement. The bills were signed into law by Mayor Caldwell on October 23, 2014

According to the Department of Planning and Permitting, the Silvas, owners of the Waianae agricultural property, have been fined a total of $58,050 since December 2013. At this time, none have been paid, and the City has continued to assess daily fines on the Silva’s property.

“The City’s tough response to these violators is a welcome sign. We must stay vigilant in fighting illegal dumping in our community,” said Kapua Keliikoa-Kamai, Waianae Valley homesteader who first reported the violation to the City.

“The Waianae community cares deeply about this place. We hope the City’s response to this violator will make others think twice before they choose to illegally dump their waste in our neighborhoods,” said Jonnie-Mae Perry, Chair of the Waianae Neighborhood Board.

Additionally, for the most egregious violations, including those committed by the same firm or person at the same site in a 12-month period (‘repeat violators’), the City will pursue criminal prosecution and double the daily fines, subjecting a violator to a potential penalty of $10,000 a day while the violation exists, and order the violator to return the land to its natural state.

“We encourage our community to be vigilant in reporting illegal dumping activity in Waianae, Kalaeloa and throughout Oahu. These bills send a strong message that haulers improperly disposing of sludge and waste, who refuse to pay their fines, will not be tolerated by the community or the city,” said Councilmember Pine.

The Department of Planning and Permitting’s code enforcement program’s to obtain compliance for all violations. Enforcement measures are either Administrative (Civil Fines) or Judicial (Prosecuting Attorney’s Office). When appropriate, as occurred in the Silva case, a Notice of Violation (NOV) is issued by an inspector.

If the NOV’s are not corrected within a required period of time, a Notice of Order (NOO) is issued to these violators. Considered the first phase of this Branch’s code enforcement initiatives, past due NOO’s and NOV’s are referred by inspectors to this Branch and civil fines are assessed. The Branch conducts research, gathers evidence, and prepares documentation to enforce the civil fine. Except for rare occasions, administrative measures are preferred to judicial means.

To date, the violators have not contacted the City to resolve the matter, if they continue to let the fines accrue, the Department of Planning and Permitting has planned to initiate foreclosure proceedings to recover the balance of civil fines.

Councilmember Pine represents residents of District One (Ewa, Ewa Beach, Kapolei, Honokai Hale, Ko Olina, Nanakuli, Maili, Waianae, Makaha, Keaau, Makua) and chairs the Parks, Community and Customer Services Committee.

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: LANE CLOSURES FOR HONOLULU RAIL TRANSIT PROJECT

 

The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) would like to inform drivers about lane closures for the week of January 4-10 as related to design and construction work for the Honolulu rail transit project. Motorists are advised that work along the 20-mile rail route from East Kapolei to Ala Moana Center will require lane closures during non-peak traffic hours.
For the safety of both the work crews and motorists, the public is advised to proceed with caution through these areas. Drivers should anticipate possible traffic delays or use alternate routes during work hours, and provide a safe distance between their vehicles and workers and  equipment.

EAST KAPOLEI/EWA (FARRINGTON HIGHWAY)
Seven days a week through the end of January 2015
Kualakai Parkway (North-South Road) to Old FortWeaver Road
Farrington Highway between Kualakai Parkway (North-South Road) and Old Fort Weaver Road Loop is closed in both directions through the end of January 2015 for utility relocation and column work. Drivers travelling between East Kapolei and the Ewa/Waipahu region will still be able to access either side by using either the H-1 Freeway on the north end of Kualakai Parkway, or Kapolei Parkway/Geiger Road on the south end.

H-1 FREEWAYWAIAWA INTERCHANGE
Monday through Thursday between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m.
H-1/H-2 Freeways near Leeward Community College
Two southbound lanes of the H-2 Freeway approaching the H-1/H-2 merge (Waiawa Interchange) are closed overnight next week. Construction of the rail guideway over the H-1 Freeway in this area is scheduled to run until 2016.

WAIPAHU (FARRINGTON HIGHWAY)
Monday through Friday lane closures
Leoku Street to Leokane Street
The inside lanes of Farrington Highway are closed from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Leokane Street to Pupukahi Street
One eastbound lane of Farrington Highway is closed from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Pupukahi Street to Waikele Road
The inside lanes of Farrington Highway are closed from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Waikele Road to Aniani Place
The inside lanes of Farrington Highway are closed from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Waipahu Depot Road to Mokuola Street
The eastbound lanes of Farrington Highway are closed from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Mokuola Street to Paiwa Street
One eastbound lane of Farrington Highway is closed from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Mokuola Street to Kahualii Street
 Traffic will be contraflowed along Farrington Highway in this area. Drivers
may be diverted to a temporary lane on the other side of the road. Two
eastbound lanes of Farrington Highway will be open from 5 a.m. to 8:30
a.m. Two westbound lanes will be open from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
 Left turns will be restricted at the Paiwa Street intersection
 Left turns at Moloalo Street will be restricted from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays

PEARL CITY (KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY)
Monday through Friday lane closures
Staggered lane closures will take place along the outside lanes of Kamehameha
Highway in both directions in Pearl City and Aiea for overhead utility work between
7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

PEARL CITY (KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY)
Monday through Friday lane closures
Waiawa Road toWaimano Home Road
 Two westbound lanes of Kamehameha Highway are closed weeknights between
8 p.m. and 7 a.m. Two eastbound lanes of Kamehameha Highway are closed
overnight between 8 p.m. and 5:30 a.m.
 The westbound lanes of Kamehameha Highway nearWaiawa Road
(Leeward Community College entrance) are closed weeknights between 7 p.m.
and 6 a.m. Traffic will be contraflowed to the eastbound side of the highway.
 Utility relocation work in area scheduled to run until mid-2015
Puu Poni Street to Kaonohi Street
 Two westbound lanes of Kamehameha Highway are closed overnight between
8 p.m. and 7 a.m. with various left-turn pocket restrictions. Two eastbound
lanes of Kamehameha Highway are also closed overnight between 8 p.m. and
5:30 a.m.Westbound drivers along Kamehameha Highway near Hekaha Street
will be contraflowed to the eastbound side of the highway on weeknights
between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m.
 One eastbound lane of Kamehameha Highway near Kuleana Road (HECOWaiau
power plant) and fronting Neal Blaisdell Park near Kaahumanu Street
also remains closed 24/7 until early 2015.
 Alternate lane closures along Kaluamoi Place off Kamehameha Highway between
7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. weekdays. One lane will remain open at all times.
 Intersections of Kaahumanu Street and Kanuku Street along Kamehameha
Highway are closed after 10 p.m.
 Utility relocation work in area scheduled to run until mid-2015
AIEA/ALOHA STADIUM (KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY)
Monday through Friday lane closures

Lipoa Place to Pali Momi Street
 One eastbound lane of Kamehameha Highway near the Pearl Kai
Shopping Center remains closed 24/7.
 Two westbound lanes and two eastbound lanes of Kamehameha Highway
are closed from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. with various left-turn pocket restrictions.

AIEA/ALOHA STADIUM (KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY)
Monday through Friday lane closures

Pali Momi Street to Honomanu Street

 One eastbound lane of Kamehameha Highway near McGrew Point is closed 24/7 through early 2015

 The eastbound Moanalua Freeway on-ramp near McGrew Point is closed weeknights between 10 p.m. and 5:30 a.m.
 Westbound drivers along Kamehameha Highway near Honomanu Street will be contraflowed to the eastbound side of the highway on weeknights between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m.
 Utility work scheduled to run until the end of the year.
Near Aloha Stadium
 Westbound drivers along Kamehameha Highway will be contraflowed to the eastbound side of the highway on weeknights between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m.

AIRPORT/KALIHI
Monday through Friday lane closures

Intersection of Nimitz Highway and Puuloa Road
 Weekday lane closures will take place between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. One eastbound and westbound lane of Nimitz Highway is closed during those times for traffic camera installation.

Kamehameha Highway near Gaspro
 Weekday lane closures will take place between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. One eastbound and westbound lane of Kamehameha Highway is closed during those times for traffic camera installation.

For updates on work days and times, visit the project website at
www.honolulutransit.org or contact our hotline at 566-2299.

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TheBus CountryExpress! Route E extended to provide direct service from Ewa to Waikīkī

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NEWS RELEASE
MAYOR KIRK CALDWELL
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU

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TheBus Country Express! Route E extended to provide direct service from Ewa to Waikīkī

Transportation Director Mike Formby (right) outlines the bus service improvements, with (left-to-right) Mayor Caldwell and Councilmembers Pine and Menor

 

Waikīkī – Mayor Kirk Caldwell, Honolulu City Councilmembers Ron Menor and Kymberly Pine, and Director of Transportation Services Mike Formby announced that TheBus has expand the coverage area for CountryExpress! Route E effective as of Sunday, December 7. This will provide safe, direct service from Ewa to Waikīkī for the many hotel workers and others commuting in from Ewa seven days a week.

Mayor Caldwell pledged to make the restoration of reliable and efficient bus service a priority for his administration. This extension restores and improves upon the CountryExpress! Route E service that was in place prior to the deep cuts in bus services implemented by a previous administration in 2012. Those cuts shortened this route by eliminating service to Waikīkī and ending service downtown.

Councilmembers Menor and Pine pushed hard for this route improvement and helped to make funds available. As a result, CountryExpress! Route E will be restored to provide service along Kapi‘olani Boulevard, Ala Moana Boulevard, Kālia Road, Kalākaua Avenue, and Monsarrat Avenue.

In addition to restoring the original routing through Waikīkī and adding new stops on Kapi‘olani Boulevard at Kamakee Street and on Ala Moana Boulevard at Ala Moana Center, downtown routing will be revised in response to customer feedback:
• Downtown stops eastbound will be on Bishop at Hotel, King at Punchbowl Street, and Kapi‘olani Boulevard at South Street
• Downtown stops westbound will be on Alapa‘i Street at King Street, Beretania Street at Punchbowl Street, and Hotel Street at Alakea Street
• Three downtown stops will no longer be served by Route E: Punchbowl Street at Hawai‘i State Library, Punchbowl Street makai of King Street, and Ala Moana Boulevard at Richards Street.

For additional information, the public may contact TheBus at 848-5555 or visit www.thebus.org.

 

Mayor Caldwell restored or improved the following routes since taking office last year:
• CountryExpress! Route C from Makaha to Ala Moana
• Route 5 (Ala Moana-Mānoa)
• Route 13 (Liliha-Waikīkī -UH Mānoa)
• Route 14 (St. Louis-Wai‘alae-Maunalai)
• Route 55 (Ala Moana-Kane‘ohe-Hale‘iwa)
• Route 1L (Kalihi-Hawaii Kai)
• Route 2L (Kalihi-Waikīkī)
• Route 501 (Mililani Mauka)
• Route 504 (Mililani Mauka)

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