State of Hawaii Department of Transportation June 2021 Newsletter

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June 2021

It’s About that Time - 2021 Hurricane Season

By: Darren Cantrill

A hurricane is actually one of three kinds of tropical storms, or cyclones, that circulate over tropical waters. The circulation is counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere.

Tropical cyclones are classified as follows:

3. Hurricane: An intense tropical weather system with a well-defined circulation and maximum sustained winds of 74 mph (64 knots) or higher.

1. Tropical depression: An organized system of clouds and thunderstorms with a defined circulation and maximum sustained winds of 38 mph (33 knots) or less.

In the western Pacific, hurricanes are called typhoons. Similar storms in the Indian Ocean are called cyclones. Hurricanes are further classified by rank according to how strong their winds are.

2. Tropical storm: An organized system of strong thunderstorms with a defined circulation and maximum sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph (34 to 63 knots).

The 2021 hurricane season runs from June 1st to November 30th (but can occur at any time of

Did you know that the only difference between a hurricane and a typhoon is the location where the storm occurs?

See 2021 HURRICANE SEASON page 5

Celebrate World Oceans Month This June

By: Rodney Gerard

In honor of World Oceans Month, Highways Oahu District Storm Water Management Program is partnering with Sea Life Park for a special World Oceans Month giveaway!

The giveaway will end on June 30, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. HST and three lucky winners will be randomly selected by Sea Life Park and announced on July 1, 2021.

From June 1-30, 2021, the public is invited to complete the Storm Water Hawai’i public awareness survey for a chance to receive a Plumeria Annual Pass to Sea Life Park.

We will also host a booth on-site at Sea Life Park from June 11-13, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 3 See WORLD OCEANS page 2

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p.m. for a World Oceans Day celebration to share the importance of keeping our storm drains and our oceans clean.

Contents 2021 Hurricane Season ...... 1 Celebrate World Oceans .... 1 Director’s Message ............. 3

Guests who visit our booth can win prizes by answering simple questions from our prize wheel and may receive a Storm Water Hawaii tote bag when completing our public awareness survey.

Administration .................... 4 Airports ................................ 8 Harbors ...............................10

Those who complete our survey in person will also be entered to win an annual pass! If you will be visiting the park, be sure to follow all safety protocols which can be found here.

Highways ............................12 Arrivals & Departures....... 18

To enter our giveaway: Complete our survey online or visit our booth at Sea Life Park from June 11-13, 2021, and complete our survey.

Sea Life Park’s Plumeria Annual Pass (valued at $59.99) includes: • Unlimited admission for one year from the activation date • Free admission to in-park daytime and holiday events • $10 off regular admission for up to 2 accompanying guests per visit • 10% off retail items • 10% off food and beverage service • Free parking (starts on your 2nd visit to the park) Editor-in-Chief:

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Three (3) winners will be randomly selected and announced on social media on July 1st. Winners will be contacted via email provided from the survey.

For more information about storm water and upcoming events visit us on social media via Facebook, Instagram or Twitter @StormWaterHawaii. We look forward to celebrating with you all!

Lynn Araki-Regan

Managing Editor: Rae Nguyen Copy Editors: Juli Chun Daniel Garcia Column Writers: Rey Domingo Melanie Martin Darren Cantrill PAGE 2

Contributors: Julie Char Jai Cunningham Diane Dohm Cy Duvauchelle Rodney Gerard Alan Hilton Martinez Jacobs Shelly Kunishige Laura Manuel Lee Nagano OGG ARFF Victoria Trevino

Message from our Director Staying Vigilant During the Summer By: Jade Butay Aloha HDOT ‘Ohana, Summer is officially here—kids are out of school and days are longer.

There are a lot of benefits to summer, but we should all be aware of the June 1 start of the Central Pacific Hurricane Season.

On May 19th, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasted between two to five tropical cyclones in the Central Pacific, which is a near to below normal prediction.

Hawai’i leads the nation in COVID-19 vaccinations. We can all safely continue to relax restrictions as a result.

HDOT offices, including Ali‘i‘aimoku Hale (Punchbowl), opened up on June 1.

If you read last month’s newsletter, Darren Cantrill provided an overview of important terms to know.

We are still asking those wanting to visit staff offices to make an appointment, but this is a positive step towards the new normal.

I’d like to encourage everyone to take another look at his column in May’s newsletter.

As usual, I’m signing off with a mahalo to all of you for working to keep our transportation systems operational.

That way we all know what’s going on if, or when, the sirens and our phones start to blast emergency warnings.

I’d also like to encourage our emergency workers to review their preparedness plans and go bags (these come in handy when you’re at a base yard or in an Emergency Operating Center for 18+ hours).

I appreciate what you all do on a daily basis to move goods and people into and in Hawai’i.

Jade T. Butay Director

But back to the benefits of summer, given the increased vaccinations in the community and the mask guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Governor David Ige revised the statewide mask mandate to remove the requirement for mask wearing while outdoors.

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Administration Wellness Corner: Move Naturally Challenge

By: Melanie Martin

In April, 11 HDOT employees signed up for the Move Naturally Challenge sponsored by the Blue Zones Project.

the gym before covid. But at the beginning of covid and all the lockdowns, I somehow became lazy and stopped working out at all because the gym closed.

The challenge was to take at least 7,500 steps per day for a total of 225,000 steps for the entire month of April.

Congratulations to four of the participants who conquered the challenge! Here is how they did it.

Curtis Motoyama, ADA Program Specialist with the Office of Civil Rights took on the challenge by walking in his neighborhood.

After 2-3 months I found that I am becoming bulky and gaining lots. So, I started doing home exercises, taking a walk/run around my neighborhood and at some point, I push myself to go farther until I feel tired.

Now it became my routine to run at least 12 miles a day.

It simply makes me feel good, incredibly positive and invigorated after, also hungry. It feels great pushing myself.

Sometimes it’s hard and there are days when it takes more self-motivating that other days but the feeling of accomplishment and euphoria afterwards are always worth it.”

“My dog Mimi took me on a lot of walks,” Curtis said.

He was pleasantly surprised that he would be splitting the prize money amongst the finishers.

He does not plan to keep the money for himself.

Instead, he explained, “I am donating my prize money to Hawaiian Humane Society. We adopted Mimi from the Hawaiian Humane Society and she helped me reach the goal. “ Lester Molina, Human Resources Assistant with HWY-O knocked this challenge out of the park with more than 800,000 steps!

Lester said, “I used to do a lot of workouts at

Juli Chun, Operational Planning & Development Specialist, made her journey a family affair.

She said, “The Move Naturally Challenge was a fun way to get me up and moving at every opportunity I had. The goal was at least 7,500 steps a day, but I tried to do at least 10,000.

“From standing and stepping in place at my computer to walking every day. With the help of my family, we walk through the University

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the year). Hawai’i hurricane season traditionally starts to ramp up in July and goes through September.

The next four names slated to be used in 2021 are Hone, Iona, Keli, and Lala.

A great source of information on building a Disaster Kit can be found here.

Hurricanes are classified on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is a 1-5 rating based on the hurricane’s present intensity.

This is used to give an estimate of the potential property damage and flooding expected along the coast from a hurricane landfall.

Wind speed is the determining factor in the scale, as storm surge values are highly dependent on the slope of the continental shelf in the landfall region. Wind speeds are measured using a 1-minute average.

Difference between a WATCH and a WARNING: A hurricane watch is declared when there is a threat of possible hurricane conditions at any time within the next 36 hours.

A hurricane warning is declared when hurricane conditions are expected at any time within the next 24 hours.

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of Hawaii in the evenings. This was a wonderful way to reminisce on my good times as a student at UH. Although I didn’t lose too much weight doing this challenge, I feel healthier and had a chance to create a closer bond with my family.”

Melanie Martin, Civil Rights Coordinator also finished the challenge.

strength training. I also started intermittent fasting which I still practice on a daily basis.

“Once you get used to the diet, it becomes part of your lifestyle. I also stopped drinking on the weekdays and that helped both my waistline and my pocketbook. LOL”

She claims that the challenge kept her from being lazy and forced her to walk even when it was rainy.

Melanie said, “These pictures are before and after shots from the recent weight loss challenge which I did not officially enter, but wanted to see for myself if I was up for the challenge. I lost about 10 pounds through daily cardio and PAGE 5

Administration Updates from EUTF EUTF New Benefits Administration System

By: Rey Domingo you plan to retire in a few months or a few years from now, join us for a 60-minute presentation to learn about applying for your EUTF retiree health insurance benefits. Topics covered will include:

EUTF will be launching a new Benefits Administration System (BAS) in early 2022. The new BAS will have self-service capabilities for members to review their health benefit enrollment and premiums, make open enrollment and life event changes including uploading of supporting documents.

• Dependent eligibility • Health plan options • Medicare • Differences between active employee and retiree plan • Completing the EC-2 enrollment form • Premiums and contributions • Making changes to your plans

The member self-service capabilities will eliminate the need for employers to certify EC-1/EC-1H forms, reducing the time between submission of the request and notification of the insurance carriers. More information is forthcoming.

Pre-Retirement Health Benefits Webinar

The schedule of Webinars from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. OR 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. is as follows

June 10, 2021 June 22, 2021 July 7, 2021 July 22, 2021 August 10, 2021 August 25, 2021 September 2, 2021 September 16, 2021

Attend a Pre-Retirement Health Benefits Webinar and learn about how to apply for EUTF retiree health insurance benefits. It’s never too early to start planning for your future. Whether

To access the webinar, go to eutf.hawaii.gov on the day of the event and select “Learning Center” in the menu bar. Click the “Webinar” button and select the desired webinar.

Change of Address If HDOT employees move or change addresses, they must upate their personal address using the Hawaii Information Portal (HIP).

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Administration HDOT 2021 phonebook cover design selected HDOT called all artists to help us create our 2021 agency phone book. The challenge was thrown out there a few week ago, and we were not disappointed with the results!

By: Jai Cunningham & Alan Hilton

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cover artwork will be featured prominently in the online version, and printed copies (in booklet form) will be available from the HDOT Print Shop upon request.

For more information about the HDOT 2021 phone directory, contact Business Management Officer Alan Hilton at 808-587-1990 or email.

And the winner is….

Believe it or not, this creative taskmaster chooses to remain anonymous. But there will be nothing anonymous about his or her artwork because it will be the cover of our 2021 phone book!

Telephone Directory

2021

Our anonymous winner is from the Adminstration Division, but the artist said, “I’m honored to be selected as the winner of the Telephone Directory Cover Design Contest!

“In designing the cover, I wanted to ensure that all modes of transportation were represented and wanted to include historical pictures as well.

Thank you for the opportunity to express my artistic side!” the winner added.

The selection committee also wants to give a shout out to the second and third place finisher, Pradip Pant and Tommy Leong respectively.

Although the 2021 Directory will transition to “paperless” digital posting and distribution, the

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Airports Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Training at OGG By: Shelly Kunishige Photo: OGG ARFF

Do you ever see notices on fire training exercises at Maui International Airport (OGG) and wonder why they are so frequent?

Annual training to put out a live fire is one of many requirements for the Federal Aviation Administration Part 139 certification needed for almost all airports.

The OGG fire pit allows Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighters (ARFF) at smaller airports to do this training safely. On May 27, Lanai Airport (LNY) ARFF B shift conducted their annual training.

Following the exercise, the LNY ARFF and Maui Fire Department (MFD) Tanker #8 showed their support and aloha for Lanai High School

Captain Guy Desilva, George Purdy, and Kain oa Liu worked to put out the practice burn.

graduating seniors by doing a surprise water lei.

“MFD and LNY ARFF strive to be a positive and integral part of our community as the community members have always been highly supportive of us,” said Kainoa Liu.

New Face at Airports - Noelani Ortiz, AIR-K Welcome Noelani Ortiz to our DOT ‘ohana as she joins AIR-K as their new Airport Operations Controller II.

interested in?

What aspect of my new role am I most

Working on the frontline and now on the operations side of things, it’s quite interesting and it keeps me on my toes. I’ve got ants in my pants, sometimes I can’t keep still. So for me to run from one side of the terminal to the next, I love it and I don’t mind at all.

Who is your favorite mentor and what did you learn from them?

My father was a career Marine who instilled teamwork, personal accountability, humility and confidence in not only myself, but everyone he has had the pleasure of directing. I have used these skills and succeeded and excelled my past endeavors.

Where is your most treasured travel destination and why?

There is no place like home. I would be content here on Kaua`i if I couldn’t travel. We live in the most sought after destination in the world.

I’d choose Iceland. Snow covered volcanoes, glaciers, terrain and rock formations unlike any other in the world. I would love to observe the Aurora Borealis and stargaze from up there and maybe enjoy a hot spring or two.

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Airports KOA’s FIS Starting to Take Shape

By: Rae Nguyen Photos: Cy Duvauchelle

International passengers can start their new adventure by posting selfies at KOA, the airport code or location identifier, posted at the FIS which is slated for completion sometime later in August or early September.

With the easing of the pandemic, mainland and interisland visitors have already made their way to our islands.

The Federal Inspection Services (FIS) building is coming along nicely at the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole.

Airline carriers have been adding more flights to accommodate the growing need for visitors coming to the islands.

International flights will tentatively return sometime soon after the FIS opening. Click here for the latest information on visiting Hawaii.

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Harbors

Harbors Division Seeks Federal Evaluation of Modification to Honolulu Harbor

By: Derek Chow

expected by the year 2100. With this level of sea level rise, much of our islands’ coastlines will be inundated. Unlike roads, airports, buildings, and rail, harbors cannot simply retreat from the shoreline. For this reason, Harbors Division is evaluating a novel concept of controlling the water level within Honolulu Harbor. This can be achieved through the construction of a lock and dam at both Fort Armstrong and Kalihi channels to the harbor.

We all know about how locks and dams work when we think of the Panama Canal.

The Panama Canal is made up of a series of locks that allows ships to traverse from one water level to another. The dam feature controls the level of the pool of water behind it.

The combination of a lock and dam at the channels will be able to keep the water level within Honolulu Harbor at a desired level and allow ships to traverse between the harbor and ocean.

It is well established that Honolulu Harbor is vital to the sustainability and economy of Hawaii.

To evaluate options in dealing with sea level rise, as well as other modifications needed in Honolulu Harbor to meet future maritime needs, Harbors Division’s Planning Section is working at securing a federal feasibility study by the US Army Corps of Engineers.

It is less known that Honolulu Harbor also plays a role in goods being transported to Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and the Micronesian Compact nations, which are all part of the IndoPACOM Region.

Utilizing the Corps’ expertise in locks and dams, as well as taking advantage of the federal government’s financial capabilities, Planning Section has budgeted $1.5M that will be matched by the Corps to conduct engineering and economic analysis of desired modifications.

One of the main challenges facing coastal harbors today is adapting to sea level rise. The accepted projection of a 6.0 ft sea level rise is

See FEDERAL EVALUATION page 11

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In as recent as April 15, 2021, Harbors Division briefed the Corps’ Chief of Engineers Lt General Scott Spellmon, while standing adjacent to the harbor at Pier 9.

Dean Watase, Senior Planner of Harbors Planning Section, explained how sea level rise will cause major detrimental impacts and costs to Honolulu Harbor and that a newer

consideration, amongst other alternatives dealing with sea level rise, is to install a lock and dam system.

By controlling water levels within the harbor, pier and wharf structures may remain at the current elevations, and maritime industry operations will not have to be disrupted.

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Highways Photo Enforcement - Changing Behavior

By: Lee Nagano

Ensuring that all roadway users make it to their destinations safely is the Highways Division’s top priority.

special fund to pay for costs of the program.

A big concern for many pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers is disregard for traffic signals.

Traditional law enforcement will be involved and will continue to issue citations to drivers who disregard traffic signals.

Traffic signals, when used properly and enforced, reduce the frequency and severity of certain types of crashes.

To address this issue, the Highways Division will be launching a Red Light photo enforcement pilot program in Honolulu.

This pilot program is a partnership with the Honolulu Police Department, the City & County of Honolulu’s Department of the Prosecuting Attorney with support from community advocates.

The goal of this program is to change the behavior of drivers who are distracted or are willing to take the risk of running the red light.

The two-year pilot program will be located at 10 intersections in Honolulu, between Kalihi and McCully, to allow for coordination and communication on citations issued through the program.

Upon the completion of the pilot program, a report will be submitted to the legislature to determine whether to make the program permanent.

We’d like to thank Governor Ige for supporting this important initiative, and the legislature for passing legislation to allow and fund the pilot partnership with HPD and prosecutors with support from community advocates.

Putting other lives at risk to save a few minutes is not acceptable.

The pilot will begin after a 60-day education campaign.

One note on this pilot is that the vendor will not receive a portion of each citation. Instead, the vendor will receive a flat monthly rate, regardless of how many citations are issued.

More information about the program can be found at here.

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Highways

Welcome Lester Molina to HWY-O Say hello to Lester Molina who recently started as Human Resources Assistant III for HWY-O. What aspect of your new job at DOT-HWY are you most interested in?

I am excited to be part of this strong team. The friendliness and welcoming by my co-workers has been great. The opportunity to bring the experience and skills I have from previous jobs to DOT-HWY is what I look most forward to. Already I have been able to apply my knowledge and I know in time I will learn much from my co-workers.

Who is your favorite mentor and what did you learn from them?

My previous supervisor taught me how to deal with employees, how to hire employees, always believed and trusted in me and considered my

opinions worthy.

Also, to stand up and defend employees - unless they were obviously wrong.

Where is your most treasured travel destination and why?

One of my most favorite place is New Zealand.

My best friend and I did a road-trip for 3 weeks from Auckland to Fiordland. The scenery and hiking are amazing.

It’s cool to walk along a bunch of mountain peaks in the clouds, it feels like you’re in another world. The highlight of the trip was the helicopter hike tour at Franz Josef Glacier and the boat cruise on Milford sound.

E Komo Mai Adolfo Trevino III to HWY-K Adolfo Trevino III joins HWY-K as their new Drafting Technician IV.

oil and gas industry.

What aspect of your new job at DOT-HWY are you most interested in?

I’m interested in several aspects of my new position, but I am most looking forward to the opportunity of hands-on experiences this job will bring.

My background is based on drafting and design.

I have worked in multiple industries ranging from structural design to 3d design within the

Who was your favorite teacher and what did you learn from them?

I met my most memorable teacher in high school. He introduced me to drafting which opened the door to my future and career.

Where is your most treasured travel destination and why?

I love it here in Kauai, it’s one of the most beautiful places I have been to. But my favorite place to visit will always be Atlanta, GA. It makes me nostalgic for my childhood and the time I spent there with my family.

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Highways Meet Chet - Your Emotional Support Monster

By: Jai Cunningham

Sometimes an alter ego can land you in a doctor’s office! It may even lead to medication.

“Chet” said the work was grueling. “It was like wearing a sauna suit, while still wearing a mask,” the alter ego said of the 50-pound disguise.

Or, you can take the strange example of “Chet,” this alter ego landed on a national television talent show!

It all started with some fun on YouTube!

“Chet” took to singing Josh Groban’s “Broken Vow,” and not long after that’s when producers of America’s Got Talent came calling.

And it seems the producers wanted to broaden “Chet’s” act. He went from singing to dancing as well and became known as “your emotional support monster.”

The support friend went on to impress the producers of the show who said he was, “most camera-friendly character we’ve had on AGT for the past eight years!”

And to think many of you have had that support monster working alongside you for years, meet “Chet,” also known as Richard Luster who is now an engineer for HWY-OM. Welcome Chet!

Aloha Cindy Ucol to Our DOT ‘Ohana!

Cindy Ucol joins HWY-S as an Accountant IV. Welcome!

with my family NOW and that is what is most important.

What aspects of your new job are you most interested in?

This pandemic made me realize that I missed out on a lot of activities due to working and I took my family for granted. During the pandemic, I was fortunate to work from home and got to spend more time with them.

I like learning new things and building relationships. Therefore, I am interested in learning every aspect of my position and I look forward to getting to know my team better. The roads across the state are used by everyone, so I am excited to be a part of the Highways Division.

During the COVID pandemic, what is a valuable lesson that you learned?

What do you do for fun or what hobbies do you have?

I like staying home and doing things around the house like small projects, cleaning, gardening, watching tv, and working out. I enjoy shopping from the comfort of my own couch.

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Highways Shifting Modes to Work

By: Laura Manuel and Diane Dohm

Whether you return to the workplace full time or select a hybrid schedule these modes will enable you to commute to work smoothly, save you money, reduce your footprint on the earth, and help you live a healthy active lifestyle.

Kaua‘i Bus: $2 per ride, $5 day pass. For more information: call 246-8110 or email thekauaibus@kauai.gov.

Different modes work for different people and their lifestyles. Try a new mode today!

Hele-On Bus (Hawai‘i island): $2 per ride. For more information: call 961-8744 or email heleonbus@hawaiicounty.gov.

Click here to visit our Hawaii DOT Highways Rideshare Page.

On the Rideshare webpage you will find HDOT’s Carpool and School Pool matching service.

The service is free. Once matched into an existing carpool the logistics of the carpool is negotiated within the carpool.

Other transportation options available are TheBus, City and County of Honolulu’s Vanpool Incentive Program, County Bus Systems, Private School Buses, and the University of Hawaii at Manoa Commuter Services, bicycling, electric scooting, and walking.

TheBus and County Bus system TheBus: $2.75 per ride. For more information about TheBus: call 848-5555 or visit their website.

TheBus is replacing paper passes with the Holo Card. For more information about the Holo Card and where to purchase it: call 7684656 or visit their website.

Bus riders can feel at ease as the bus systems are following safety protocols and CDC guidelines.

“Weʻve introduced new services, installed new routes and are ready to welcome our current riders, those who are returning to work, and new TheBus riders as we maintain our clean, efficient, and newly electrified TheBus fleet,” City and County of Honolulu, Dept. of Transportation Services, Deputy Director Jon Nouchi said.

Several HDOT employees use TheBus, and they share their stories below: Kevin McMorrow (HWY-T) – “For me, every day is Earth Day. Despite owning a car, I choose to ride the bus knowing that I am making a difference in keeping my carbon footprint to a minimum.

“I’m just trying to do my part to make the world a little greener for my daughter and the next generation.”

Maui Bus: $2 per ride, $4 day pass.

For more information, call 270-7511 or email public.transit@mauicounty.gov.

Instagram at @themauibus.

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Deona Naboa (HWY-D) – “I prefer to take the bus to work. Besides environmental benefits (lower emissions help planet, one less vehicle creating emissions/ toxic air saving planet), the bus improves my personal health.

“Not having to drive in traffic to and from work elevates driving stress and potential crashes. The bus is a smoother ride than my vehicle and is a great way to meditate during the ride to work. Bus fare is cheaper than filling my tank 3x week.”

Vanpool City and County of Honolulu also offers a Vanpool Incentive Program this commuting service will offer groups of between 7 to 15 riders that have coordinated commuting schedules between their places of residence and a regular destination within a common geographic area many benefits, one of which is a monetary subsidy to qualified vanpools.

University Commuting Options University of Hawai’i at Manoa offers commuting options for students. Visit their website for information on parking permits and transportation options such as TheBus, Rainbow Shuttle, and biking.

Bicycling, Electric Scooters, Walking Several transportation modes, such as biking, scooting, and walking, provide numerous benefits, such as exercise, and you don’t have to accommodate other people’s schedules.

Here are some testimonies from your fellow HDOT colleagues on why they bike or “scoot” to work: Zero Wu (HWY-A) – “Electric scooters are cheap, convenient and funny means of transport. They do not consume gasoline or any petroleum-based fuels, so are environment friendly.

“These scooters can be folded and dragged that it could be stored under my desk. You can even access public transport buses or trains with the electric scooters.”

Currently, the monetary subsidy provided is $500.00 per van per month.

Private School Bus As students gear back to school there are Private School Buses operated by Ground Transportation and Roberts Hawaii School Bus please contact either organization to see which company would provide the best possible route for your child. https://hidot. hawaii.gov/highways/rideshare/private-buses/.

Jonathan Lott (HWY-P) – “Why I bike to work: • Fastest mode from Waikiki to Downtown (faster than car or bus, usually) • Leave when I want to-no need to coordinate, plan, reserve, etc.

• I get some exercise in my mostly sedentary work day • Save a LOT of money compared owning a car

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and using it to commute.”

Kevin Simon (HWY-R) – “I enjoy biking to work because it’s an easy way to fit exercise into my day and a practical workout.”

Celia Shen (HAR-P) – “I’m fortunate that I live close to where I work, so that I can walk to the office every day. By walking, I save on gas and parking costs; walking is better than cheap transportation, it’s free transportation. It’s much less stressful than driving and I get some exercise

before and after a long day at my desk. It’s also a great way to get to know the people in my neighborhood.”

Finding the commute option that works for you depends on your lifestyle, proximity to work, as well as other factors.

We hope you find options that work for you. If you have questions on any of these modes or have suggestions, please feel free to call (808) 692-7695 or email rideshare@hawaii.gov.

OMPO releases public draft of TIP

By: Victoria Treveno

The Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OahuMPO) is releasing the public draft of the FFYs 2022-2025 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for public and intergovernmental review.

are soliciting public and intergovernmental comments.

The public’s review and comments on this draft will be greatly appreciated.

To provide comments on the new FFYs 2022-2025 TIP, please fill out the survey by June 22, 2021.

The public draft may be viewed by clicking here.

The Federal Fiscal Years 2022-2025 TIP will replace the current TIP, FFYs 2019-2022 TIP. OahuMPO’s TIP is a fouryear programming document that identifies highway, transit, arterial and local street, pedestrian, bicycle, and alternative transportation projects that will receive federal transportation funds in the short-term. Because this is a new TIP, we

Comments may also be submitted via mail or email to:

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OahuMPO 707 Richards Street, Suite 200 Honolulu, HI 96813 Email: OahuMPO@OahuMPO.org

ARRIVALS and

DEPARTURES Each month, we feature this section in our newsletter called “Arrivals and Departures,” spotlighting new employees (Arrivals) and departing/retiring employees (Departures). It is an honor to welcome the new employees, congratulate the retiring employees and wish both groups the best in their future endeavors.

ARRIVALS

NAME

E Komo Mai!

TITLE

DIV/ISLE

DATE

Adolfo Trevino III Drafting Technician VI Highways/Kauai 5/3/21 Erik K. Kina Equipment Operator I Highways/Maui 5/3/21 Shawn L. Rabaino Engineer I Highways/Oahu 5/3/21 Korri Itsuki Kahapea Account Clerk III Airports/Oahu 5/4/21 Noelani R.K. Ortiz Airport Operations Contr II Airports/Kauai 5/10/21 Larry D. Hail Engineer V Highways/Maui 5/17/21 Highways/Hawaii 5/17/21 Kekoa Haleamau-Martin General Laborer I Cindy E.B.K. Ucol Account IV Highways/Oahu 5/17/21 Laramie Jake DeCoito Automotive Mechanic Helper Highways/Hawaii 5/17/21 Bryson Y. Inafuku Engineer I Highways/Oahu 5/17/21

DEPARTURES NAME

Paige K.C. Adams Carol-Ann T. Hodson Chiara K.A. Albertson Kayne Chen Selby Monique Marie Schafer

Mahalo Nui Loa!

TITLE

DIV/ISLE

Airport Operations Contr. II Account Clerk V Account Clerk III Motor Carrier Safety Officer I Environmental Health Spclst IV

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DATE

5/1/21 5/1/21 5/22/21 5/24/21 5/31/21

HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS Hurricane season is June 1 – November 30.

Plan now and prepare your home and family so you know they are safe when you return to work.

PREPARE AN EMERGENCY KIT Water (1 gallon/person/day)

Cash

Food (1‐2 weeks)

Insurance documents

Medications/devices

Hand sanitizer/masks

Clothing

Toys/games for kids

Bedding

Pet supplies

Flashlight, radio, batteries

PREPARE YOUR HOME Secure plywood over windows Secure all lawn furniture, potted plants, and other patio objects that could become projectiles

HAVE A FAMILY EMERGENCY PLAN Have a communications list Prepare an emergency kit

Turn refrigerators and freezers to their lowest settings and keep doors closed

Check on insurance for your home or rental

Fill your car’s gas tank

Include pets in your plan

RESOURCES American Red Cross (www.redcross.org) www.Ready.gov Scan the QR code to access the Harbors Hurricane Preparedness Site (network login required)

KNOW YOUR EVACUATION ROUTES Choose a location outside of evacuation zones Choose safe evacuation routes and alternatives Have a communications plan in case family members are separated

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BE READY • BE SAFE • BE PREPARED

Hands-Only CPR

FACT SHEET

Why Learn Hands-Only CPR? Cardiac arrest – an electrical malfunction in the heart that causes an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) and disrupts the flow of blood to the brain, lungs and other organs – is a leading cause of death. Each year, more than 350,000 EMS-assessed out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States.

When a person has a cardiac arrest, survival depends on immediately receiving CPR from someone nearby.

According to the American Heart Association, about 90 percent of people who suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrests die. CPR, especially if performed immediately, can double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival.

Be the Difference for Someone You Love If you are called on to give CPR in an emergency, you will most likely be trying to save the life of someone you love: a child, a spouse, a parent or a friend.

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About 70 percent of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen in homes

About 46 percent of people who experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest receive the immediate help that they need before professional help arrives

Hands-Only CPR has been shown to be as effective as conventional CPR for cardiac arrest at home, at work or in public.

Hands-Only CPR has just two easy steps, performed in this order:

1

Call 911 if you see a teen or adult suddenly collapse

2

Push hard and fast in the center of the chest to the beat of a familiar song that has 100 to 120 beats per minute

Music Can Save Lives Song examples include “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees, “Crazy in Love” by Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z, “Hips Don’t Lie” by Shakira” or “Walk the Line” by Johnny Cash. People feel more confident performing Hands-Only CPR and are more likely to remember the correct rate when trained to the beat of a familiar song.

When performing CPR, you should push on the chest at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute, which corresponds to the beat of the song examples above. Stay up with the latest Be the Beat® songs all year long.

Take 90 Seconds to Learn How to Save a Life Watch the 90-second video. Visit heart.org/handsonlycpr to watch the Hands-Only CPR instructional video and share it with the important people in your life. Hands-Only CPR is a natural introduction to CPR, and the AHA encourages everyone to learn conventional CPR as a next step. You can find a CPR class near you at heart.org/findacourse.

NOTE: The AHA still recommends CPR with compressions and breaths for infants and children and victims of drowning, drug overdose, or people who collapse due to breathing problems.

CPR WEEK IS JUNE 1-7

To learn more, visit heart.org/handsonlycpr

©2020 American Heart Association DS16194 5/20

Hands-Only CPR TWO STEPS TO SAVE A LIFE 1

Call 911

2

Push hard & fast in the center of the chest

Don’t drop the beat!

Know it. Feel it. Push it. Keep it.

CPR WEEK IS JUNE 1-7

#CPRSAVESLIVES

heart.org/handsonlycpr ©2020 American Heart Association DS16194 5/20

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