HONOLULU (AP) — The executive director of an agency overseeing Honolulu’s $8 billion rail transit project is resigning. ADVERTISING HONOLULU (AP) — The executive director of an agency overseeing Honolulu’s $8 billion rail transit project is resigning. The resignation of
HONOLULU (AP) — The executive director of an agency overseeing Honolulu’s $8 billion rail transit project is resigning.
The resignation of Dan Grabauskas Thursday comes amid concerns about his leadership of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation, or HART.
Construction costs continue to soar.
Grabauskas will receive $282,000 in a separation agreement.
Board Chairwoman Colleen Hanabusa says the project got off to a strong start because of him.
Grabauskas says he hopes stepping down will allow HART to move forward with fresh leadership.
Mayor Kirk Caldwell has called for a shortened version of the 20-mile route. He recommends building it only to Middle Street, about 5 miles shorter than going all the way to Ala Moana Center.
Caldwell told the HART board the city can’t afford the longer route right now.
