"This significant milestone for the rail project moves us closer to providing Oahu residents with an alternative to sitting in horrific traffic congestion," said Dan Grabauskas, HART's executive director and CEO. "We want to thank the Federal Transit Administration and state agencies that have worked closely with us on all of the necessary approvals. This is indeed a great day for Oahu."
The 20-mile rail transit system from East Kapolei to Ala Moana is expected to open in 2019.