HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-08-07 Mass Transit Agency wins American Planning Association award for Transportation Master Plan -- news release
Wil Okabe
Managing Director
Harry Kim
Mayor
Barbara J. Kossow
Deputy Managing Director
County of Hawai‘i
Office of the Mayor
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August 7, 2019
NEWS RELEASE
County Mass Transit Wins Award for Transportation Planning
The County of Hawai‘i Mass Transit Agency has been selected as the recipient of an
award for excellence in Transportation Planning, according to the Hawai‘i Chapter of the
American Planning Association (APA).
Mass Transit won for its Transit and Multi-Modal Transportation Master Plan finalized
last year. APA Chapter Awards are given to individuals, communities, private
organizations, public agencies and professional planning and design firms whose work
exemplifies the highest goals and ideals of planning professionals.
“It’s an honor and a privilege to receive this award, and we humbly accept this award on
behalf of Hawai‘i County,” said Mass Transit Administrator Brenda Carreira. “We thank
our Mayor, the County Council, and (consultant) SSFM International, Inc. for the
completion of this Master Plan.”
The Transit and Multi-Modal Transportation Master Plan for transit and paratransit
service on Hawai‘i Island aims to improve service so that it is safe, reliable and
accessible to all users.
The award will be presented at the Hawai‘i Congress of Planning Officials Conference
on September 11, 2019 at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa.
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.