Delivering a Hawaii transit megaproject
November 08, 2024
In this Railway Age magazine story, director of construction management Scott Rostek writes about delivering a megaproject on a remote Pacific Island
The Skyline rail project is a $10 billion, 20-mile, 21-station rail megaproject in Hawaii, spearheaded by the Honolulu Area for Rapid Transportation (HART). This elevated rail system will connect East Kapolei in West Oahu to Honolulu’s dense urban core, addressing the city’s significant traffic congestion issues. With limited space to expand roads, the Skyline project offers a sustainable solution. Stantec is providing construction engineering and inspection services for this groundbreaking project, which will feature electric and driverless railcars—a first in the United States.
This project has extensive and long-lasting benefits. It aims to reduce Hawaii’s carbon footprint and dependence on imported oil, alleviate road congestion, stimulate the economy by creating jobs, and provide a safe mode of transportation. The trains, supplied by Hitachi Rail, are powered by electricity via third rail that carries 750 volts at all times. Stantec supports HART throughout the entire project lifecycle, offering services such as pre-construction support including procurement, constructability review, construction management, resident engineering, project controls, and inspection.
