Moving Us Forward

Create your vision! Participate in the 2010 Youth for Rail Poster Contest to win prizes and fame. Your poster must articulate a positive message about rail transit. Learn more…

Mayor Mufi Hannemann announced today that the FEIS has been released, reaching another major milestone for the Honolulu rail transit project. The mayor made the announcement at 5:00 PM Monday, June 14, in front of media and hundreds of supporters chanting “Go Rail Go” at Honolulu Hale. “We Will Ride,” a youth group that supports the rail project, also attended the historic event.

Mayor Mufi Hannemann presented awards to the student winners of the Youth for Rail art and ad contests. Mayor Hannemann also presented awards to art and graphics teacher, Todd Yoshizawa, whose students capture four of the top six awards and to principal Dr. John Brummel of Mililani High School, who won the overall championship.

A group of more than 100 high school and college students voiced their support for the Honolulu Rail Transit project by submitting a letter to the editors of the Honolulu Advertiser and Honolulu Star-Bulletin. This letter was subsequently published. View the entire letter here.

Nearly 300 students from 30 elementary schools, high schools and colleges gathered to learn about the Honolulu Rail Transit Project at the Mayor’s SMART Youth Summit. SMART stands for “Save Money And Ride Transit.” The day’s educational activities featured speakers on environment and energy, the Honowai Elementary robotics team, displays from the rail youth poster contest, videos produced by the Waianae Seariders student video team, a virtual train ride, breakout groups [...]

Students throughout Hawaii were invited to participate in the Youth for Rail Art Contest. Congratulations to Edward Birtodaso of Mililani High School for winning 1st Place and to Farrington High School senior Kathryn Pagaragan for placing 2nd. Our sincere thanks to every student who participated. View the Student Art Galley […]

Students throughout Hawaii were invited to participate in the Youth for Rail Advertisement Contest. Congratulations to Mililani High School seniors Chelsie Mangca-Valdez and Brennan Mata for winning 1st Place. Our sincere thanks to every student who participated. View the Student Ad Galley […]

Mayor Mufi Hannemann delivered a “State of the Rail” speech, where he praised the collaborative work of city, state and federal officials. Before a live audience that included members of the Hawaii State Legislature and Honolulu City Council; past and present transportation officials; community, business and labor leaders; and teachers and students [...]

The Honolulu Rail Transit team has launched a youth website. Our youngest generation will benefit the most from a rail transit system that will provide safe, reliable transportation, improve our economy, make us more energy-efficient, protect our environment, and enhance the quality of life in Hawaii for generations.