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Under the proposed rule, airlines would be required to make their websites accessible to persons with disabilities over a two-year period. Websites would be required to meet the standards for accessibility contained in the widely accepted Website Content Accessibility Guidelines.

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced that the Obama Administration is eliminating dozens of burdensome regulations on traffic signs which cash-strapped state and local governments expect will save them millions of dollars. The U.S. Department of Transportation is proposing that communities replace traffic signs when they are worn out rather than requiring signs to be replaced by a specific deadline.

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The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation, Harbors Division is pleased to announce they have completed master planning for Hilo Commercial Harbor and Kawaihae Commercial Harbor on Hawai‘i Island, leading to the Hawaii Commercial Harbors 2035 Master Plan. A public meeting will be held in Hilo and Kawaihae to update the community of the results of the planning effort.

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Governor Neil Abercrombie signed House Bill 1038 which raises the retirement age for certain new employees to 60 years-old and most others to 65 years-old. The number of years to be ‘vested’ rises from five to 10 years. A dozen other bills were also signed into law by Abercrombie.

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Queen Kaahumanu Highway Widening Phase 2 website available for information regarding the 21 month project slated to begin as early as April 2011. The 5.2 mile project will widen the highway from just south of Kealakehe Parkway to just north of Kona International Airport to two lanes in each direction.

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The U.S. Department of Transportation today assessed a civil penalty of $90,000 against American Airlines for failing to disclose that vouchers given to passengers for voluntarily giving up their seat on oversold flights could be redeemed only after paying as much as a $30 ticketing fee.

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Hawaii will receive more than $900,000 to setup impaired driving checkpoints in all four counties, Senator Daniel K. Inouye and Daniel K. Akaka announced today.

The Honolulu, Maui, Kauai and Hawaii County police departments will split $972,388 and setup road blocks, increase patrols and implement other impaired drunk driving countermeasures.

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Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
All projects are weather permitting.

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Governor Linda Lingle today announced state Department of Transportation (DOT) Director Brennon Morioka has accepted a job as executive vice president of Shioi Construction, Inc., in Pearl City. His last day at the DOT will be Thursday, Sept. 23. Morioka has been with the DOT since 2005, when he served as Highways Division deputy director.

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced $5.9 million in grants to support transportation-related job training in 19 states and Washington, D.C.

The grants from the Federal Highway Administration’s On the Job Training/ Supportive Services (OJT/SS) program will fund apprenticeships and training opportunities for underrepresented or disadvantaged people pursuing careers in transportation, engineering or construction.

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The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has honored state Department of Transportation (DOT) Director Brennon Morioka, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE, with the Civil Government Award, which recognizes members of the engineering profession who have rendered meritorious service in elected or appointed positions in government.

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“Short-faced” dog breeds such as pugs and bulldogs represent about half of the dogs that die while being transported by their owners as cargo, a significantly higher rate of mortality than for other dog breeds, according to data compiled by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

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