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The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Highways Division, Oahu District, Storm Water Management Program won a Silver Pele Award for its interactive remote learning website. The Pele Awards recognize excellence in advertising and design in Hawaii. The redesigned website was awarded a Pele Silver in the Online and Interactive category. The Hawaii Storm Patrol Remote Learning Website was established to maintain student engagement after the COVID-19 pandemic halted educational outreach opportunities. The... Read More

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) must ensure Hawai‘i’s transportation facilities can operate safely fulfilling the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flight safety and airport security requirements, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) security monitoring requirements, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) worker safety regulations. In addition to this responsibility, HDOT serves as a trustee of the State’s environmental resources including threatened and endangered species such as seabirds. HDOT proactively evaluates operations to... Read More

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) reminds residents and motorists that the emergency extension relating to COVID-19 for driver’s licenses, non-CDL permits, and state IDs which expired on or after March 16, 2020 will end August 6, 2021. County DMVs are currently accepting appointments and/or walk-ins, and in some cases are offering extended hours to meet demand and help address the backlog of renewals. HDOT encourages residents to prioritize these renewals... Read More

The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM) will close a portion of the Pearl Harbor Bike Path starting on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, for maintenance and repair work to the Waiawa Stream Bridge. The closure will be between Waipi‘o Point Access Road and Lehua Avenue, with a tentative end date of July 30, 2021. Signs will be posted on the Pearl Harbor Bike Path advising that bicyclists... Read More

The City & County of Honolulu, Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM) will begin maintenance of Kāneʻohe (Kamo‘oali‘i) Stream between Luluku Road and Likelike Highway beginning July 12, 2021. The maintenance work is authorized under Department of the Army Permit POH-2017-00198 issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. DFM’s Division of Road Maintenance will be utilizing heavy equipment to remove overgrown vegetation, rocks, silt, and other material from approximately 1,500 linear... Read More

Beginning today, the Hawai‘i Department of Health’s Disease Outbreak Control Division COVID-19 data dashboard reflects new data provided by federal agencies. This includes new information on where the vaccines were administered and the age of the people who received the vaccinations. The improved data shows an increase in the percentage of persons who have completed their vaccinations in all counties.  Vaccinations with federal dataVaccinations without federal dataHonolulu County60%51%Hawai‘i County54%51%Maui County52%50%Kaua‘i County58%55%... Read More

The City and County of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services (DTS) is excited to publish the Draft Oʻahu Pedestrian Plan. The Draft Oʻahu Pedestrian Plan is Honolulu’s first island-wide pedestrian plan that aims to create vibrant, safe, and accessible streets to enable those of all ages and abilities to get around safely and comfortably on foot. Walking is the oldest, most efficient, affordable, and environmental-friendly form of transportation. It is how... Read More