Uber and Lyft pilot program to begin at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Dec. 1, 2017 by Tim HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) will implement a three-month pilot program allowing Lyft and Uber to pick up passengers at two designated locations at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) beginning Friday, December … Read more
2017 State of Hawaii fatality data through Nov. 13 by shelly Hawaii had a safe Halloween; however, seven more lives were lost in traffic-related crashes in less than a month. HONOLULU – HDOT is happy to report that communities across Hawaii enjoyed a safe Halloween with no pedestrian deaths or serious incidents. As children and … Read more
2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid redefines SUV market by James Raia The Toyota Highlander Hybrid debuted in 2005. It attracted immediate attention as a midsize, three-row sport utility vehicle achieving 30 miles per gallon in city driving. Not much good has happened in sales since. But Toyota can blame itself. It’s obsessed with hybrids. A year … Read more
2017 Jeep Renegade: Maintains tough reputation by James Raia As the original sport utility vehicle, Jeep has endured wars and multiple owners. It’s prideful, tied to patriotism and known for its off-road durability. It’s also now a hybrid, not via engine options, but in origin. The smallest vehicle in the manufacturer’s lineup, the 2017 Jeep … Read more
2017 State of Hawaii fatality data through Oct. 15 by meghan HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) releases statewide traffic fatality data to inform the public of the current fatality numbers in an effort to reduce our state’s motorist, bicyclist, and pedestrian numbers toward the goal of zero deaths. Traffic Fatality Data from … Read more
New phase of Daniel K. Inouye Highway opens Oct. 10, 2017 by meghan The DKI Highway is the most direct route between east and west Hawaii and improves safety and efficiency HILO – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) are pleased to announce the opening of the final phase … Read more
2017 Fiat 500c Abarth: fun but flawed subcompact by James Raia Six years after Fiat returned to the United States, the Italian carmaker continues to struggle in the subcompact market. It’s a tough go with competition that includes perennial favorites like the Ford Fiesta and Volkswagen Beetle. For 2017, Fiat has streamlined its efforts. Novelty … Read more
2017 Volkswagen Beetle: Spry, sporty, vital at age 72 by James Raia Picking the most recognizable vehicle on the road is endlessly fun. The engine growl of a Maserati heard from another zip code? The near-silent elegance and design of a Tesla? The off-the-hook, testosterone-loaded design of a Hummer? They’re all unique, worthy selections. But … Read more
2017 Nissan Titan improved, but still trails truck pack by James Raia The automotive landscape is dominated by large trucks. The Ford F-Series, Chevy Silverado and Ram pick-ups are perennially the country’s top-selling vehicles. So what are the other guys supposed to do to sell trucks? Nissan, which launched the Titan in late 2003, decided … Read more
Traffic transitioning to Makai portion of Queen Kaahumanu Highway beginning Wednesday, August 23, 2017 by shelly KAILUA-KONA – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) announces the transition of vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic to the newly paved Makai section of the Queen Kaahumanu Highway. Two-way traffic will be shifted between Hina Lani Street and a … Read more