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Is There a Plan to Solve Traffic Congestion of Oahu?
By Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, 11/20/2009 7:21:21 AM
Is There a Plan to Solve Traffic Congestion of Oahu?
By Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, 11/16/2009 11:18:20 AM
Lane Control with Active Traffic Management for Congestion Reduction
Part of the Series on 'Lessons from the 2nd International Symposium in Freeway and Tollway Operations' Conference in Hawaii
By Laxman KC, 11/12/2009 1:08:34 PM
Intelligent Highway Systems for Rural Roads
Part of the Series on 'Lessons from the 2nd International Symposium in Freeway and Tollway Operations' Conference in Hawaii
By Natasha Soriano, 11/10/2009 12:09:41 PM
Sensing the Future of Traffic Detection
Part of the Series on 'Lessons from the 2nd International Symposium in Freeway and Tollway Operations' Conference in Hawaii
By Alyx (Xin) Yu, 11/4/2009 12:21:55 PM
Green Travel for Highways
By Lambros K. Mitropoulos, 11/3/2009 6:38:19 AM
The Irrelevance of Transit - A Brief Translation from Portland to Oahu
By Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, 11/2/2009 10:58:58 AM
Intelligence for Smarter Roadways
Part of the Series on 'Lessons from the 2nd International Symposium in Freeway and Tollway Operations' Conference in Hawaii
By Alyx (Xin) Yu, 10/31/2009 8:57:38 AM
State of Rail Transit 2009
By Mayor Mufi Hannemann, 10/31/2009 8:28:00 AM
Public Private Partnerships for Highway Projects
Part of the Series on 'Lessons from the 2nd International Symposium in Freeway and Tollway Operations' Conference in Hawaii
By Laxman KC, 10/29/2009 12:18:30 AM
Is Modern Oahu Like Ancient Greece?
By Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, 10/26/2009 12:24:17 PM
Letter to City & County of Honolulu Outlines National Trust Historic Preservation's Concerns About Proposed Rail Project
By National Trust Historic Preservation, 10/22/2009 12:07:45 PM
Experiences with Managed Lanes in the United States
Part of the Series on 'Lessons from the 2nd International Symposium in Freeway and Tollway Operations' Conference in Hawaii
By Lambros K. Mitropoulos, 10/22/2009 10:37:33 AM
Maintaining and Increasing the Benefits of Managed Lanes
Part of the Series on 'Lessons from the 2nd International Symposium in Freeway and Tollway Operations' Conference in Hawaii
By Alireza Abrishamkar, 10/21/2009 10:38:18 AM
Challenges of Hawaii’s Private Transportation Companies
Part of the Series on 'Lessons from the 2nd International Symposium in Freeway and Tollway Operations' Conference in Hawaii
By James K. Tokishi, 10/20/2009 11:49:20 AM
Oahu Needs Change (We Can Believe In), or Congestion is Here to Stay
By Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, 10/16/2009 5:25:30 PM
'Gary Okino' versus 'Cliff Slater' -- Facts Always trump 'Railigion'
By Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, 10/15/2009 1:36:35 PM
Honolulu's Proposed Rail Project Moves One Step Closer to the Courtroom
By HonoluluTraffic.com, 10/14/2009 9:36:12 AM
Oahu Is Missing out on Real Congestion Relief
3 Success Stories of HOT Lanes
By Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, 10/6/2009 4:36:13 AM
LaHood: Trains Are the Ticket [He is Stuck in Reverse]
By Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, 9/25/2009 5:52:33 AM
How Much Did Cash-For-Clunkers Improve Fuel Efficiency?
By Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, 9/23/2009 5:41:31 AM
Frankford Elevated Line - A Worrisome Connection to Honolulu
By Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, 9/22/2009 5:46:43 AM
The Transportation Lobby: How Does It Affect You?
By Bill Buzenberg, 9/18/2009 12:26:09 AM
2009 Commuter Pain Report: Lessons for Oahu
By Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, 9/15/2009 11:07:48 AM
Five Hurdles Hannemann Administration Must Jump to Get Proposed Honolulu Rail Project Built
By HonoluluTraffic.com, 9/14/2009 10:30:23 AM
Hawaii Highway Chronicles: Are Our Roads The 4th Worst in the Country?
By Wayne Parsons, 9/10/2009 12:07:17 PM
Summary of Scoops on Honolulu's Elevated Heavy Rail: From Bad to Worse
By Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, 9/9/2009 11:56:10 AM
Future Mobility in Hawaii
Meeting the State’s Need for Safe and Efficient Mobility
By TRIP Report, 9/3/2009 12:12:24 PM
Hawaii Roads 4th Worst in the Nation
The report, “Future Mobility in Hawaii: Meeting the State’s Need for Safe and Efficient Mobility,” finds that the condition of the state’s roads and bridges is deteriorating, with 27 percent of Hawaii’s major roads in poor condition – the fourth highest share in the nation.
By Frank Moretti, 9/3/2009 11:00:57 AM
Investment in Expanding Honolulu Public Transit is a Tax Black Hole
By Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, 9/2/2009 9:58:35 AM
New Study - Gridlock and Growth: The Effect of Traffic Congestion on Regional Economic Performance
How reducing traffic congestion can add billions of dollars in economic growth to local economies
By David T. Hartgen and M. Gregory Fields, 8/28/2009 9:22:15 AM
Legalese Does Not Solve Real Problems - Technology and Engineering Does
By Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, 8/25/2009 4:22:03 PM
The National Debate on High Speed Rail Reveals Pitfalls of Old Steel-on-Steel Rail Technology
By Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, 8/24/2009 11:32:10 AM
Documents Obtained Through Freedom of Information Act Show Hannemann Administration Misled the Honolulu City Council on Rail Finances
By Cliff Slater, 8/20/2009 12:30:59 PM
Light Rail v. Prius OR Denver Post v. Honolulu Advertiser
By Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, 8/20/2009 10:28:25 AM
Why High-Speed Rail Fails as a Jobs Program
Obama's plan for commuter trains won't stimulate the economy
By Sam Staley, 8/19/2009 11:01:07 AM
A Transportation Project that Pays for Itself
Converting car pool lanes to toll lanes will reduce congestion and create jobs
By Shirley Ybarra and Robert Poole, 8/19/2009 11:00:56 AM
Do Electric Cars Make Good Economic Sense in Hawaii?
By Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, 8/17/2009 8:52:31 AM
Honolulu's Pavements Among Nation's Worst
By Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, 8/13/2009 11:29:02 AM
Audit Finds U.S. DOT’s Transit Record-Keeping ‘Unreliable,’ ‘Inaccurate’
By Elana Schor, 8/10/2009 6:11:16 AM
DOT Conducts Traffic Study of Dangerous Kaimuki Intersection
Investigation Prompted by Honolulu Council Candidate
By Brooke Wilson, 8/4/2009 3:03:01 PM
Following the Money: $100 Million in Transit Tax Dollars Wasted
By John Brizdle, 7/31/2009 10:47:10 AM
Hot off the Press: U.S. DOT Guidance for Road Pricing to Benefit Highway and Transit Users
By Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, 7/28/2009 2:14:29 PM
Honolulu Mayor's Administration Releases New Report Reinforcing Proposed Rail as a 'Done Deal', But Is It?
By HonoluluTraffic.com, 7/28/2009 10:56:12 AM
The Jacobs Report for Honolulu’s Proposed Rail
By Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, 7/27/2009 1:22:04 PM
2008 to 2013 Costs of the Proposed Honolulu Rail Project Detailed
By Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, 7/16/2009 2:56:32 PM
BRT and Undergrounding for Speedy, Upgraded and Prettier Honolulu
By Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, 7/13/2009 6:47:41 AM
Oahu Taxpayers Will Face Big Budget Shortfalls for Years to Come if Rail is Built
By Paul E. Smith, 7/13/2009 6:47:28 AM
International Symposium on Freeway and Tollway Operations This Week in Honolulu
By Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, 6/23/2009 1:40:19 PM
Technological Solutions for Improving Fuel Efficiency Now
By Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, 6/17/2009 10:57:40 AM
Many Oahu Organizations Against Mayor's Elevated Rail Plan
By John Bond, 6/17/2009 10:23:02 AM
High Speed Rail: An Unprofitable Trainwreck
By Wendell Cox, 6/17/2009 10:08:46 AM
Concerns About Honolulu's Rail Project Process Are Mounting
By Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, 6/15/2009 3:56:20 AM
Council Member Romy Cachola to Mayor Mufi Hannemann: Honolulu Rail Finances Getting Out of Hand
By HonoluluTraffic.com, 6/12/2009 12:20:35 PM
Honolulu City Council Council Passes $1.1 Billion Budget for Rail with No Proviso
By HonoluluTraffic.com, 6/12/2009 12:16:38 PM
Taxpayers in Need of Lifeboats as Council Considers Floating Bonds for the Train
By Jay McWilliams, 6/10/2009 12:07:50 PM
Honolulu City Council: On the Brink of Making a Costly Error
By Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, 6/9/2009 11:47:23 AM
Important City Council Hearing Wednesday Addresses Funding Provisions for Honolulu Rail
By HonoluluTraffic.com, 6/9/2009 6:45:02 AM
Honolulu City Council Moves Forward with Plans to Fund Multi-Billion Dollar Rail Transit Before Feds Give the Project Approval
Call the Council Members by Tuesday to Voice Your Opinion on this Plan; Important Budget Hearing Set for Wednesday
By Nancy Nagamine, 6/8/2009 12:32:11 AM
Honolulu City Council Budget Meeting Video Released
See council members vote down proviso in budget bill that would ensure federal funds for rail before city given authorization to move forward with local funding and construction
By HonoluluTraffic.com, 5/26/2009 11:03:31 AM
2009 Rail Modernization Study: Report to Congress Prepared by the Federal Transit Administration
By Matthew J. Welbes, 5/26/2009 10:33:12 AM
Durbin: Legislation Needed to Repair Rail Transit System for Chicago and Rest of Nation
By http://durbin.senate.gov, 5/26/2009 10:05:26 AM
Honolulu City Council Budget Bill Sets No Spending Restrictions on Rail Project
Hearing set for Monday
By Cliff Slater, 5/18/2009 11:48:50 AM
Honolulu Rail Transit Budget Should Not Be Funded Before Federal Approval
By Jay McWilliams, 5/18/2009 10:35:42 AM
Will Mayor Hannemann Forgo Federal Funding for the Honolulu Rail?
By Cliff Slater, 5/15/2009 1:21:24 PM
Critical Honolulu City Council Vote This Monday Determines Funding Conditions for Rail
By Bobbie Slater, 5/14/2009 9:24:07 AM
Honolulu Transit Round-Up - May 11, 2009
By HonoluluTraffic.com, 5/11/2009 11:22:05 AM
Documenting Problems With Honolulu Roads
By Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, 5/7/2009 1:29:17 PM
Honolulu Rail News Round Up - May 5, 2009
Kamehameha Schools Appears to Want No Part of Elevated Rail; City's Latest Newsletter Misleads About Energy Saving from Rail Use; The Honolulu Advertiser — Transit Tax Coming Up Short
By HonoluluTraffic.com, 5/5/2009 11:10:34 AM
Future of Sustainability and Rail in Hawaii Debated on Local Television Tonight
Tune into Channel 54 - or Olelo.org - at 6 p.m. for News Behind the News featuring University of Hawaii Professor Panos Prevedouros and hosted by Hawaii Reporter's Malia Zimmerman
By Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, 4/27/2009 11:42:51 AM
Honolulu Rail’s Operating Costs are Understated
By HonoluluTraffic.com, 4/21/2009 10:22:49 AM
More Rail Comments Indicate the City & County of Honolulu Administration Did Not Do its Homework
By John Brizdle, 4/20/2009 10:22:20 AM
Outdoor Circle Details Opposition to Honolulu Rail Transit Plans
By Betsy Connors, 4/20/2009 10:17:44 AM
Hawaii Outdoor Circle on Honolulu Rail Project: "Visual impacts must be acknowledged":
By HonoluluTraffic.com, 4/16/2009 12:03:02 PM
Honolulu Rail Transit Contract: Is the Fix In?
By Hawaii Reporter, 4/8/2009 6:42:01 PM
Honolulu Rail News Round-Up - April 8, 2009
By HonoluluTraffic.com, 4/8/2009 10:16:30 AM
March 2009 Transportation News of Significance to Hawaii
By Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, 3/30/2009 8:39:01 AM
Is High-Speed Rail Worth It? Is It Really High-Speed Rail At All?
By Robert Poole, 3/30/2009 8:19:27 AM
Honolulu's Elevated Rail System: A Visual Blight
By Steve Holmes, 3/26/2009 11:39:55 AM
Opposition to Honolulu's Planned Elevated Rail is Uniting All of Oahu Community
By HonoluluTraffic.com, 3/17/2009 10:16:40 AM
Transit Ridership Baloney and the Kapolei Choo Choo
By Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, 3/13/2009 9:39:01 AM
Mayor Hannemann Applauds $20 Million in Federal Funding for Rail Transit
By Bill Brennan, 3/11/2009 10:03:04 AM
Majority of Draft Environmental Impact Statement Responses Say the City & County of Honolulu Should Reconsider Rail Proposal
By Geoffrey Paterson, 2/19/2009 10:48:02 AM
Analysis Highlights Problems with the City & County of Honolulu Rail Plan
By Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, 2/16/2009 12:24:16 AM
Honolulu’s 'Train to Nowhere'
By Cliff Slater, 2/10/2009 11:50:02 AM
Reviewing Oahu's Rail Draft Environmental Impact Statement
By Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, 2/10/2009 9:31:44 AM
Rail's $5 Billion Price Tag Too Hefty for Oahu Taxpayers In Tough Economic Times
By Jay McWilliams, 2/5/2009 12:19:11 PM
Read the Rail Study and Comment so City Can Design the Best System
Deadline is February 6, 2009
By Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, 1/27/2009 10:53:52 AM
Keep the 2009 Reauthorization Focused on Transportation
Be wary of greenhouse gas reduction proposals
By Robert Poole, 1/14/2009 8:46:43 AM
Solutions to Oahu's Traffic Gridlock First Formulated at the University of Hawaii, but Take Political Will, Funding, to Implement
Kudos to Governor Lingle and DOT Director Brennon Morioka for Yesterday Launching Major Traffic Relief Projects for the Island
By Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, 1/13/2009 10:58:23 AM
Major Traffic Congestion Relief Projects Planned for Oahu Motorists
Afternoon Contraflow Lane and Widened Middle Street Merge to Significantly Improve H-1 Traffic Flow
By Russell Pang, 1/12/2009 6:03:31 PM
Funding System for Roads and Bridges Is Broken
Gas tax should be replaced by direct user fees
By Adrian Moore, 1/12/2009 8:42:21 AM
Making Sure Infrastructure Stimulus Isn't a Pork Parade
There were 6,371 earmarks in the last highway bill
By Samuel Staley and Adrian Moore, 1/12/2009 8:42:14 AM
Miami Herald on Transit: Taxpayers 'Taken for a ride'
Will Honolulu Rail Project Be Any Different?
By HonoluluTraffic.com, 1/6/2009 1:56:55 AM
Obama’s Transportation Secretary Is Earmarks King
By NewsMax.com, 1/5/2009 7:55:00 AM
The Importance of Productivity in National Transportation Policy
By Wendell Cox, 12/30/2008 8:06:05 AM
Rail Transit: Are we Creating New Life or Resuscitating a Dinosaur? (part 2 of 2)
By Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, 12/29/2008 8:56:07 AM
Rail Transit: Are we Creating New Life or Resuscitating a Dinosaur? (part 1 of 2)
By Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, 12/26/2008 9:52:37 AM
Proposed Honolulu Rail Not Done Deal
By GrassrootInstitute.org, 12/26/2008 9:52:18 AM
Hawaii Superferry Breaking Passenger Records, Opening for Evening Functions
By Tom Fargo, 12/24/2008 9:05:07 AM
Don't Drop the Ball on Honolulu Rail Issue During the Holidays
By Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, 12/22/2008 10:57:23 AM
Message to Politicians: Fix Traffic Now
By Jay McWilliams, 11/10/2008 8:26:59 AM
Thanks to all the Stop Rail Now Volunteers and to the 140,623 Voters Who Said 'No' to Rail
By Jay McWilliams, 11/6/2008 12:31:01 PM
Rail Transit As Planned Will Change Our Island Lifestyle Forever
By Jay McWilliams, 11/3/2008 8:14:56 AM
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