Waipahu Transit CenterHonolulu Rail Road Project

Presented by: Sila Manahane

TheBus Waipahu Transit Center Street Views

94- Hikimoe St.

Waipahu Is First

Apr 25, 2011

Utility line relocation

Will also include relocation of trees, storm drains and water, gas, sewer and phone lines

Permission for work permit in Kapolei was in process

Which Rail Type?

Heavy Rail- Opt for Waipahu

(East Kapolei to Aloha Stadium)

Light Rail best for downtown

Honolulu according to the AIA

Soil Tests Completed

Both West Loch station and Waipahu Transit Center had soil samples taken

October 14 to 26, 2011 - Waipahu Transit Center Station

Mauka side of station - 94-818 Moloalo Street

Makai side - 94-819 Farrington Highway

Additional Information

3 Min from West Loch to Waipahu Transit Center (Station 4 to Station 5)

Travel time to Ala Moana Center is estimated 31 min.

Operational by 2019

Part of the phase 1 process, Waipahu is the starting point of the project underway

Waipahu Community voices their input to Project

April 15,2009

Waipahu residents had the opportunity to voice their opinions on the station’s designs

City and County of Honolulu set up 3 workshops for the designers and city members to collaborate

Discussion covered landscaping, colors, entryways etc.

Designers used the input to make a design that best reflects the Waipahu community

Input Summary from the workshops

Honor Waipahu’s plantation past

Hawai‘i sense of place

Sugar cane and taro motifs

Ample sun screens and shade

Lots of plants and foliage

Earth Tones

Artwork representing Waipahu history in plaza and stations

Stations must be secure Easily accessible for the disabled community

Energy-effic

WTC Improvements

Elevators, escalaors and stairs

Handicap-friendly

Shuttle and private tour bus area

Kiss-and-Ride

TheBus Stop

TheBus Transit Center

TheHandi-Van Pick-up/Drop-off

Tour Bus or Private Shuttle Area

Planned Number of Entrances: 2

Platform Type: Side

WTC TheBus System

Currently Waipahu Transit Center services only TheBus system

Connecting Bus Routes: 40. 40A, 42, 50, 432, 433 & 434

Design Waipahu Station Early Stages

Farrington Hwy Route

Economic Development

May 25,2008

“The company predicts Waipahu could become a low-rise version of Downtown Honolulu during the next 20 years or so. Conceptual drawings recently released by the company show a massive redevelopment of Waipahu that includes buildings of 10 or more stories near a planned station at Leoku Street and Farrington Highway.” –Sean Hao of Honolulu Advertiser

The station would attract more tourists to the area

More economic activity brought to area, distancing from plantation town roots

Are Waipahu residents ready for a change?