Hawaii ranks number one for seat belt use in 2019 Posted on Jul 10, 2020 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU – Hawaii ranked number one in the nation for seat belt use in 2019, according to recently released data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).[1] Hawaii was the only state to reach … Read more
In-person Driver’s Education classes approved to resume Aug. 1 Posted on Jul 9, 2020 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) has authorized Driver’s Education instructors to resume in-person classes and behind-the-wheel training as part of the State’s Graduated Licensing Program on Aug. 1, 2020. Instructors may teach classes … Read more
Traffic shift for the Keaau-Pahoa Road/ Ainaloa Boulevard intersection Posted on Jul 7, 2020 in Highways News, Main, News HILO – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) informs the public of a traffic shift at the intersection of Keaau-Pahoa Road (Route 130) and Ainaloa Boulevard beginning Monday, July 20 to continue installation of a compact … Read more
Electric vehicles allowed to use HOV lanes Posted on Jul 6, 2020 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) provides clarification on Electric Vehicle (EV) driver’s use of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes in consideration of the sunset of Act 168 (2012) on June 30, 2020. HDOT supports the … Read more
Kapiolani Boulevard closed in both directions between Mahiai Street and Kaimuki Avenue on Monday, July 6 and Tuesday, July 7 Posted on Jul 2, 2020 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies motorists that Kapiolani Boulevard will be closed in both directions between Mahiai Street and Kaimuki Avenue … Read more
Runway 2-20 to temporarily close at Kahului Airport for taxiway construction Posted on Jul 2, 2020 in Airports News, Main, News KAHULUI – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) advises Maui residents of the closure of Runway 2-20 for a taxiway reconstruction project scheduled to take place at the Kahului Airport (OGG) on weekends from … Read more
Mandatory interisland travel and health form now available online Posted on Jul 2, 2020 in Airports News, Main, News State of Hawai‘i Joint Information Center (JIC) News Release: HONOLULU – The State of Hawai‘i mandatory interisland travel and health form can now be submitted online within 24 hours of flight departure. This upgrade adds efficiency … Read more
Gender neutral option available for state credentials beginning July 1, 2020 Posted on Jun 30, 2020 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) informs the public that effective July 1, 2020, there is a new gender option for State Identification cards, driver’s licenses, and commercial driver’s licenses. Those seeking … Read more
Governor Ige defers scheduled harbor tariff increase Posted on Jun 25, 2020 in Harbors News, Main, News HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Harbors Division will defer the scheduled three-percent tariff increase on the orders of Governor David Ige. The tariff increase was scheduled to take effect on July 1 and would have … Read more
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR – News Release — State to launch COVID-19 pre-travel testing program for out-of-state travelers August 1 Posted on Jun 25, 2020 in Airports News, Main, News HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige announced today all travelers arriving in Hawai‘i from out-of-state will be required to get a valid COVID-19 test prior to … Read more