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Sep 3, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Hawaii Department Of Transportation Summary Minutes
The Hawaii Department of Transportation Land Matters meeting addressed several action items concerning airports and harbors. For airports, the committee reviewed and approved various revocable permits for construction laydown space, staging areas, aircraft parking, hangar operations, and terminal office space, as well as lease amendments for concession agreements and additional space at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, Kawaihapai Airfield, Kalaeloa Airport, Kahului Airport, and Waimea-Kohala Airport. For harbors, the committee handled holdover approvals for existing leases, right-of-entry permits for emergency operations and research purposes for various entities including the University of Hawaii and the Polynesian Voyaging Society, and revocable permits for stockpile and storage operations at Honolulu and Kalaeloa Barbers Point Harbors.
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Hawaii Department Of Transportation Land Matters Meeting
The meeting focused on the review and processing of various revocable permits for both the Airports and Harbors programs. The Airports division presented numerous action items involving permits for holdrooms, storage spaces, construction staging, VIP lounges, and vehicle parking across multiple international airports. The Harbors division presented requests for permits concerning office trailers, storage for equipment, pipeline easements, and parking at several harbors throughout the state.
Jul 23, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Hawaii State Department Of Transportation Virtual Hearing
The virtual hearing addressed the designation of a Traffic Emergency Zone for the Kaumualii Highway due to roadway settlement and the discovery of a subsurface void. The department discussed the necessity of immediate stabilization, likely using flowable fill, and explained that this designation enables expedited procurement and permitting processes. Topics included the potential nature of the void, suspected to be a historical irrigation tunnel, and coordination plans with contractors to facilitate repairs. The session concluded with confirmation that no immediate weight restrictions are anticipated and an estimated timeline for lane restoration.
Apr 29, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Srts Advisory Committee Meeting Recording
The committee meeting covered several operational and administrative items. Key topics included the transition of staffing support and the role of consultants in drafting meeting minutes. Members discussed the funding request for the HOT position, specifically regarding the scope of work and the need to expedite funding distribution for the fiscal year. Additionally, the committee addressed the status of Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs) and explored strategies to pre-approve registration fee requests from counties to streamline future financial processing.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
