The City and County of Honolulu today announced the beginning of the official public comment period for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (Draft EIS) for Honolulu’s proposed rail transit project.

The Draft EIS presents the potential environmental and economic effects of three Build Alternatives for a rail transit system between East Kapolei and Ala Moana Center as well as a No Build Alternative.

Comments will be accepted from government agencies and the public until 4:30 p.m. on January 7, 2009.

“I want to encourage all of Honolulu’s citizens to take the time to review the DEIS and comment if there are issues or matters that concern them. This is one of the most important public works projects in our city’s history and we will only be able to build a rail system that meets our needs today and tomorrow with the full and informed involvement of the community,” said Mayor Mufi Hannemann.

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