Although much of Hawaii is relatively rural, the counties of Oahu, Hawaii, Maui, and Kauai all have population concentrations with development clustered in cities, towns, and resort areas. Honolulu, the state’s most populous city, recently surpassed Los Angeles to become the city with the worst traffic in the nation. This report’s recommendations come after a series of meetings between state government officials, private sector leaders, and non-profit representatives. The group identified the importance of transit-oriented development to Hawaii.
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