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Post by Logan on Jun 22, 2016 18:30:30 GMT -6
HONOLULU (AP) — Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell has called for a scaled down version of the city’s multi-billion rail project, saying the city must stay inside “revenue boundaries.” Caldwell’s proposal presented Thursday comes after he previously said shortening the 20-mile route could threaten jobs, affordable housing and ridership. The mayor is now recommending the project be built only to Middle Street, or about 5 miles shorter. Caldwell told the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation board he wants to see the rail eventually go all the way to Ala Moana Center, but as of right now, the city can’t afford it. “I want to emphasize that I am totally committed to going further. But let’s focus on what we can do with the money we have. Let’s do a good job for the first 15 miles,” he said. Read more: www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/news/state/honolulu-mayor-says-city-shorten-planned-rail-route
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