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From page 306... ... B‐10 Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART) Case Study: Honolulu, HI Highlights: The Honolulu Department of Transportation Services (DTS) Read the entire page →
From page 307... ... B‐11 Policy and Administration The Honolulu Department of Transportation Services (DTS) is a part of the municipal government. It consists of four divisions: Public Transit, Traffic Engineering, Traffic Safety and Technology, and Transportation Planning (2) Read the entire page →
From page 308... ... B‐12 Project Development, Infrastructure Design, and Construction DTS solicits consultants to develop and regularly update infrastructure design standards to address changing requirements. However, it is incumbent on the consultant to follow whatever structural building requirements are used. For example, hurricane clips are required as part of the building code and must be addressed by the hired consultant. DTS also requires the use of resilient materials in rehabilitation, reconstruction, and new construction projects that are vulnerable to extreme weather, especially hurricanes and tsunamis. For instance, when purchasing material for infrastructure, a project information form that includes life cycle and maintenance must be completed and justified. This is the first step if a project is to be approved. However, during the project development process as part of the environmental review, the agency hires a consultant and does not require them to consider resiliency and/or climate change. DTS does however, have a program in place to elevate infrastructure, if flood designation requires it, above future flood levels and install flood‐proofing measures such as levees, sea walls, and dikes to protect critical infrastructure. Operations and Maintenance When extreme weather or natural disasters are anticipated, the agency has a program in place to relocate its vehicle stock that sits within the inundation zone. The agency also has a standard operating procedure in place with local police and first responders to quickly implement the re‐routing of vehicles in the event of a disruption. Work is also in progress on a communications system that will communicate with front‐line workers and field managers in case of a disruption. The agency has recently constructed its main central control center and is currently working on redundant central control centers at other bus facilities as funding becomes available. In case of a major service disruption, DTS has back up generators and a communications plan in place. For example, if the EOC was activated, information would be placed on the DTS website and Nixle, and the Mayor would send out a press release highlighting the disruption. Also, in the case of a hurricane or tsunami, a siren system is in place. Work is also underway for new sirens that will be strategically located throughout transit stations. In anticipation of a hurricane, DTS has maintenance people who will clear culverts at all transportation facilities that may be affected. Emergency Preparedness DTS is a part of an EOP that is in place that addresses most weather‐related and human‐made hazards, specifically, hurricanes, tsunamis, terrorism, and flooding. The Emergency Management Department is responsible for developing and maintaining the EOP for DTS. Under emergency conditions, as part of the EOP, DTS is responsible for a number of conditions that include: 1) the coordination of all forms of ground transportation, which includes DTS's contract with TheBus and TheHandi‐Van services operator, motorcycle clubs, taxis, tour bus companies, and other private agencies; 2) Read the entire page →
From page 309... ... B‐13 The City and County of Honolulu EOP is also consistent with the Federal Government's National Incident Management System and National Response Framework. Within this framework, when a state or federal Civil Defense Emergency is declared, it is the role of DTS to coordinate the city's requirements with Emergency Support Function #1, Transportation, of the State and/or National Response Plan, the State Department of Transportation, and State Emergency Response Team (SERT) , as required. References 1. Read the entire page →

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... B‐10 Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART) Case Study: Honolulu, HI Highlights: The Honolulu Department of Transportation Services (DTS)

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... B‐11 Policy and Administration The Honolulu Department of Transportation Services (DTS) is a part of the municipal government. It consists of four divisions: Public Transit, Traffic Engineering, Traffic Safety and Technology, and Transportation Planning (2)

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... B‐12 Project Development, Infrastructure Design, and Construction DTS solicits consultants to develop and regularly update infrastructure design standards to address changing requirements. However, it is incumbent on the consultant to follow whatever structural building requirements are used. For example, hurricane clips are required as part of the building code and must be addressed by the hired consultant. DTS also requires the use of resilient materials in rehabilitation, reconstruction, and new construction projects that are vulnerable to extreme weather, especially hurricanes and tsunamis. For instance, when purchasing material for infrastructure, a project information form that includes life cycle and maintenance must be completed and justified. This is the first step if a project is to be approved. However, during the project development process as part of the environmental review, the agency hires a consultant and does not require them to consider resiliency and/or climate change. DTS does however, have a program in place to elevate infrastructure, if flood designation requires it, above future flood levels and install flood‐proofing measures such as levees, sea walls, and dikes to protect critical infrastructure. Operations and Maintenance When extreme weather or natural disasters are anticipated, the agency has a program in place to relocate its vehicle stock that sits within the inundation zone. The agency also has a standard operating procedure in place with local police and first responders to quickly implement the re‐routing of vehicles in the event of a disruption. Work is also in progress on a communications system that will communicate with front‐line workers and field managers in case of a disruption. The agency has recently constructed its main central control center and is currently working on redundant central control centers at other bus facilities as funding becomes available. In case of a major service disruption, DTS has back up generators and a communications plan in place. For example, if the EOC was activated, information would be placed on the DTS website and Nixle, and the Mayor would send out a press release highlighting the disruption. Also, in the case of a hurricane or tsunami, a siren system is in place. Work is also underway for new sirens that will be strategically located throughout transit stations. In anticipation of a hurricane, DTS has maintenance people who will clear culverts at all transportation facilities that may be affected. Emergency Preparedness DTS is a part of an EOP that is in place that addresses most weather‐related and human‐made hazards, specifically, hurricanes, tsunamis, terrorism, and flooding. The Emergency Management Department is responsible for developing and maintaining the EOP for DTS. Under emergency conditions, as part of the EOP, DTS is responsible for a number of conditions that include: 1) the coordination of all forms of ground transportation, which includes DTS's contract with TheBus and TheHandi‐Van services operator, motorcycle clubs, taxis, tour bus companies, and other private agencies; 2)

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... B‐13 The City and County of Honolulu EOP is also consistent with the Federal Government's National Incident Management System and National Response Framework. Within this framework, when a state or federal Civil Defense Emergency is declared, it is the role of DTS to coordinate the city's requirements with Emergency Support Function #1, Transportation, of the State and/or National Response Plan, the State Department of Transportation, and State Emergency Response Team (SERT) , as required. References 1.

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