Construct fixed guideway associated transit improvements for keoneae UH west oahu and halawa aloha stadium rail stations

The City and County of Honolulu received an $11.8 million Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) from the Federal Transit Administration, awarded July 30, 2025, with completion targeted for September 30, 2029. The grant funds the construction of fixed guideway transit improvements associated with the Honolulu Rail Transit Project, specifically the development of pedestrian access infrastructure and walkways serving the Keoneae UH West Oahu and Halawa Aloha Stadium rail stations. Project deliverables include pedestrian pathway construction, station access improvements, and construction management services designed to facilitate multimodal connectivity by enhancing access for bus, bicycle, pedestrian, and shared-use transportation modes.

The project is intended to benefit Oahu residents and visitors by improving transit accessibility and supporting the broader rail transit system. The City and County of Honolulu's Department of Transportation Services is managing the award as the direct awardee without subrecipient allocations. This formula grant represents the Federal Transit Administration's investment in capital infrastructure improvements that support the development of new transit systems and enhancements to existing transportation infrastructure in urbanized areas, consistent with the program's emphasis on improving system reliability and expanding service capacity.

Activities

Construction of pedestrian access and walkways to and around rail stations keoneae UH west oahu and halawa aloha stadium.construction management.

Expected outcomes

Facilitate better access by bus bicycle pedestrian and shared-use transportation.

Intended beneficiaries

The residents of and visitors to the island of oahu

Subrecipient activities

The city and county of honolulu does not sub allocate funds.