Dept. of Transportation Bi-Monthly Newsletter
Connecting the DOTs...
November - December 2021
Wishing Everyone a Safe New Year!
By: Jai Cunningham
Here’s hoping you and your family and friends had a wonderful Holiday season! We were amazed at how many of our HDOT family got into the spirit. Take a minute to look at all the pictures that were submitted to Connecting the DOTS. We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year. Wishing you and yours the very best in 2022.
Contents
CONNECTING THE DOTs Editor-in-Chief: Darren Cantrill Managing Editor: Rae Nguyen Column Writers: Melanie Martin Jai Cunningham
Contributors: Jade Butay Michael E. Camal Pradip Pant Rachel Roper Lee Nagano Jai Cunningham Michelle Saito
A Safe New Year .................. 1 National Human Trafficking Prevention Month .............. 2 Director’s Message ............. 3 Administration .................... 4 Airports ................................ 6
Copy Editor: Daniel Garcia
National Human Trafficking Prevention Month Special to DOTs: Michael Camal, DHS DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking Did you know January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month? The Blue Lightning Initiative (BLI) is #TacklingTrafficking this January by hosting a live webinar for the aviation industry on January 13, 2022, at 2 p.m. EST. We invite you to join us for a discussion on how the industry is working to combat human trafficking. Our panel features speakers from Homeland Securities Investigations (HSI), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Transportation Security
Highways ............................. 7 Interesting Facts about December ............................ 9 Green Papaya Salad .......... 10 Arrivals ............................... 11
Departures ......................... 12 Administration (TSA), and a survivor of trafficking whose experience intersected with the aviation industry. This robust dialogue will address the following: • Impact and importance of the aviation industry in the fight against human trafficking • An overview of efforts to combat human trafficking in an aviation environment • Actions taken after an aviation tip is submitted • New training and resources available to the industry To join us on January 13, REGISTER HERE. We appreciate your commitment to helping us combat human trafficking in the US and hope you can join us for this important discussion.
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Message from our Director
By: Jade Butay
Aloha HDOT ‘Ohana! I am pleased to announce the appointments of Patrick McCain as Deputy Director of Administration and Eduardo Manglallan as Deputy Director of Harbors.
Ed also served in former Mayor Caldwell’s cabinet as Deputy Director of the Department of Facility Maintenance.
Effective December 1, 2021, both gentlemen will begin their new leadership roles in the Department of Transportation. Patrick is a dedicated career public servant. He has served in the legislative and executive branches of the city, state and federal levels of government. He has also worked in the private sector representing workers and management.
Prior to entering city government, Ed worked as a Construction Manager for Actus Lend Lease, which built 10,000 military housing units for the Army, Air Force and Coast Guard on Oahu. Ed enlisted with the U.S. Navy serving on various naval vessels beginning as a Machinist Mate. He served in several positions with the Navy and retired as a Lt. Commander after 28 years of service.
He has been a Congressional Chief of Staff, an industry association president, and a federal officer. He came to Hawaii in 1977 to attend Chaminade University where he earned a political science degree in 1981.
Ed received a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Florida State University and a Master’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Besides his commitment to public service he is a proud father to a wonderful daughter.
Your support of Patrick and Ed is much appreciated!
Patrick loves Hawaii and his desire is to use his energy to make the lives of the people of Hawaii better.
Aloha! Jade
Ed was recently a Legislative Aide and Special Projects Coordinator with the City Council Chair, City & County of Honolulu. PAGE 3
Administration New Year’s Resolution or Vision Board?
By: Melanie Martin
What was the fastest time that you broke a new year’s resolution? For me it must have been two days, LOL. Typically, new year’s resolutions center around a goal. Whether it be to quit smoking, lose weight, or make more money. Studies show that you are more likely to create good habits to reach your goal if the habits align with your identity and personal values, to form great habits that will help you achieve your goals, I recommend Atomic Habits by James Clear.
Why not set some realistic goals for 2022 and beyond which will get you closer to your dream? For example, if your dream is to own a home, maybe your vision board for 2022 can include a picture of a house with a target date. If your goal is to lose weight, set a specific realistic goal, like walking for 10 minutes each day. Paste a picture of a person walking for health. Eventually, and before you know it, you’ll be walking twice as long. “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” – Harriet Tubman
Truth be told, new year’s resolutions take so much work and discipline! Instead, why not do a vision board? A vision board is usually a collage of pictures and words that captures your goals and dreams for the future. PAGE 4
Administration Rasmi Agrahari Joins Statewide Transportation Planning Office By: Paradip Pant Rasmi Agrahari was born and raised in Nepal. She has a Master's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, and a Certificate in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Her academic and research focus has been in Urban and Regional Planning, Environmental Planning and Disaster Management. Rasmi has four years of experience in the Urban regional, Land Use, and Transportation Planning fields.
She previously worked as a planner at the State Land Use Commission and Airports Division of Hawaii Department of Transportation. Rasmi is delighted to be a part of the Statewide Transportation Planning Office.
Weight Loss Challenge 2022 If your goal for 2022 is to get healthier, the HDOT Wellness Committee would like to help.
By: Melanie Martin
know if you will be entering as part of a team. Like last year, we will award prizes for the top male, female and team that loses the greatest percentage of weight. Good luck!
Since last year’s weight loss challenge was so successful, we want to bring it back in 2022. For those of you interested, please email me at melanie.martin@hawaii.gov or call me at 8317912. Weigh in on 1/19/2022 and provide me with your starting weight. Then weigh in again eight weeks later on March 16th. Like last year, a picture of you on the scale is required for both before and after dates. Spare me your dirty toes please. LOL. Let me
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Airports Airport Fire Lt. James Nakaahiki Retires
By: Jai Cunningham
A huge shoutout to Lieutenant James Nakaahiki III (third from the right) who retired at the end of 2021 after serving the Lihue Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Station on Kauai for 30 years! Thank you Mr. Nakaahiki for your service to the State of Hawaii and hope you have a wonderful time in retirement!
Much-Awaited Conrac Finally Opens at HNL
By: Jai Cunningham
It’s the new one-stop shop for car rentals in Honolulu.
Car (Conrac) facility at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) Dec. 1.
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) opened the Consolidated Rent-A-
The Conrac is designed to improve efficiency of operations and customer experience at Hawaii’s busiest airport. The $377 million project to construct the permanent HNL Conrac began in 2016. It was funded entirely by a daily Customer Facility Charge of $4.50 for all rental cars. A dedication was held for the new facility on Tuesday, Nov. 30. “The most important impact the state government can have on the economy, and for the working men and women in the State of Hawaii is really moving critical infrastructure See CONRAC FINALLY OPENS page 10 PAGE 6
Highways New Year Driving Safety Tips According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, human error causes 95% of all motor vehicle crashes.
By: Lee Nagano
• Obey all traffic signs and signals. • It is illegal to enter the crosswalk when the red hand begins to flash.
While that statistic is alarming, the good news is that we have the ability to save lives by making good choices in all forms of transportation we use. Here’s a few ideas for New Year’s resolutions to keep yourself, loved ones and others in the community safe: Impaired Driving: • Make a plan for a safe way home before you head out for the night. If you plan on drinking, leave your car key at home. Designate a non-drinking friend to be your driver, call a taxi or use public transportation. • If someone you know is drinking, do not let the person get behind the wheel. • If you see a drunk driver, call the police when it is safe to do so. It is your business, and it could save a life. Safety Tips for Pedestrians: • As you are crossing in front of stopped cars, make eye contact with the drivers of oncoming cars to be sure they see you and are slowing to stop before crossing in front of them. • Remain vigilant while crossing, continue to look for vehicles that may not see you. • Always walk on the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk, walk FACING traffic. • Dress to be seen. At night wear special reflective material on your clothing, shoes or hat.
Safety Tips for Drivers: • Always be vigilant. Look for pedestrian movement in your direction. • Be aware that pedestrians can be hidden from view by stopped vehicles on multi-lane roads. • When driving between dusk and dawn, watch for pedestrians in dark clothing. • Make sure you are fit to drive. • Don’t be tempted to use you cell phone while driving. Not only is it illegal, but very dangerous and could mean the difference between life and death. • Obey traffic signs and traffic control devices. • Use your turn signals. • Do not tailgate. Seat Belts/Child Restraint: • Always wear your seat belt. It can increase your chances of surviving a motor vehicle crash by as much as 45 percent. • Hawaii’s Universal Seat Belt law requires all occupants to wear a seat belt, even in the back seat. • Research shows that properly used child safety seats can reduce deaths by as much as 71 percent for infants and 54 percent for toddlers. • In Hawaii, children under the age of 4 are required to ride in a child safety seat; children 4 through 7 years of age must ride in a child passenger restraint or booster seat. Violators are required to appear in court, and if convicted,
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See DRIVING SAFETY TIPS page 8
Highways HWY-P Welcomes Austin Rose
By: Rachel Roper
On November 15, the Highways Division Planning Branch welcomed a new employee.
He briefly worked for the Michigan DOT after graduating before moving to Hawaii where he was primarily with DTS in the Traffic Operations Division and briefly as a planner for Complete Streets.
Austin Rose joins the Systems Planning Section, where his main focus will be on long range planning.
He obtained his PE early this year and is very excited to work on the long-range plans for Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, and the Big Island.
Austin graduated from Michigan State University in 2013 with a BS in Civil Engineering (Go Spartans!).
His hobbies include snorkel/scuba, triathlons, lots of hiking, and soccer. He welcomes any challenge to Settlers of Catan or Mario Kart.
DRIVING SAFETY TIPS continued from page 7
must attend a four-hour class. They may also be assessed a penalty of up to $500. • Keep children rear facing for as long as possible, up to the maximum height or weight allowed by their particular car seats. Once a child outgrows the rear-facing car seat, he or she is ready to travel in a forward-facing car seat with a harness and tether. After outgrowing the forward-facing car seat, a child should ride in a booster seat until tall enough to fit in a seat belt properly. • The safest place for all kids under 13 years of age is in the back seat. Safety Tips for Motorcyclists: • Wear a DOT-approved helmet to reduce severe injuries and death • Dress for protection and visibility. • Be realistic. Know your limits – don’t ride above your skill level. • Take an approved rider safety course to fine
tune existing skills and learn new skills. • Inspect your bike before you ride. • Become familiar with your bike before going into high traffic areas. • Make sure that you are fit to ride. Don’t ride while tired, under the influence or otherwise impaired. • Obey traffic laws and be aware of other roadway users, including pedestrians. Safety Tips for Bicyclists: • Wear a DOT approved helmet to reduce severe injuries and death. • See, be seen and be predicable. • Wear bright or light colored clothing to increase your visibility. • Don’t weave in and out between parked cars. • Don’t pass on the right as motorists may not see you on their right.
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Interesting Facts about December By: Darren Cantrill Interesting facts about December: December is known around the world as a family time of celebration honoring cultures, religions and traditions that have been with humanity for hundreds of years. See below for a mix of the weird and wonderful facts about this magical month! 1. An almanac prediction states that if snow falls on Christmas Day, Easter will be warm, green and sunny. 2. The name December comes from the Latin decem for “ten,” as it was the 10th month in the Roman Calendar. 3. The term Yuletide comes from a Norse tradition of cutting and burning a tree to bring in the Winter Solstice. This was to last through 12 days – later known as the 12 days of Christmas.
Candles – the light of the world, the Star at the top is a reminder of the first Christmas night and Candy canes are to represent the Shepherd’s cane.
4. December 12th is Poinsettia Day. 5. Saint Nickolas, who would eventually be called Santa Claus, was originally the patron saint of children, thieves and pawnbrokers!
10. “Jingle bells” was composed in 1857, and not for Christmas – it was meant to be a Thanksgiving song!
6. December 28th is considered by some to be the unluckiest day of the year. 7. The first artificial Christmas tree was made in Germany, fashioned out of goose feathers that are dyed green! 8. Spiders and spider webs are considered good luck on Christmas. 9. Common decorations on a Christmas tree each have their specific meanings.
11. In 1647 Oliver Cromwell, English Puritan leader, banned the festivities of Christmas for being seen as immoral on such a holy day. Anyone who was seen celebrating was arrested! The ban was lifted in 1660. 12. An ancient legend states that forest animals can speak in human language on Christmas Eve!
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Recipe of the Month: Green Papaya Salad By: Rae Nguyen
Try a green papaya salad to start a new year. It’s light and versatile - you can add any type of protein, including boiled or grilled shrimp, chicken or tofu for a filling dish.
Dressing: • 1 cup of water • 5 tablespoon of sugar • Lime juice from a full lime • ¼ cup of fish sauce - Three Crabs brand • Minced garlic from 3-4 cloves • Chopped Thai chile
Thoroughly mix the following ingredients. • Shredded green papaya • Shredded carrots • Handful of chopped romaine lettuce • Chopped tomatoes • Chopped cucumbers • Bean sprouts • Topped off with chopped roasted honey peanuts and cilantro
Shake dressing and pour over salad. Enjoy!
CONRAC FINALLY OPENS continued from page 6
projects forward,” said Gov. Ige. Associated features of the HNL Conrac include: multilevel Quick-Turn-Around areas for washing and fueling of rental vehicles; ready and return areas; bus terminal; vehicle staging; an operations baseyard; and, a ground transportation center for tour groups and hotel and other on-demand shuttle services that will come into operation in early 2022. A final phase restoring the Interim Conrac space within the Terminal 2 (formerly Overseas Terminal) parking structure will return a total of 727 parking stalls to public use. The HNL Conrac provides significant environmental benefit as passengers can take a single shuttle instead of waiting for individual company vehicles. The HNL Conrac is expected to receive the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification for use of
environmentally friendly construction practices, installation of energy efficient fixtures, and stormwater management. HNL Conrac facts: • Total square feet: 1.8 million over five-stories. • Artwork within the Conrac was created by Koloa artist, Carol Bennett. • Theme of the Conrac design is ahupuaʻa - a Hawaiian term for a large socioeconomic, geologic and climatic subdivision of land. • Estimated reduction in potable water usage by 35% through use of low flow fixtures and nonpotable irrigation. • Energy cost savings of 24% compared to the ASHRAE performance-based energy standard.
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ARRIVALS “Arrivals and Departures” spotlights new employees and and congratulates retiring employees. DOT wishes both departing/retiring employees well. It is an honor to welcome new groups the best in their future endeavors.
ARRIVALS
NAME
Saige Langaman John Flores Kimberly Sakata Otto Poznanski Gliceria Tolentino Lorenzo Tubana Tony Enriquez Darsea Acasio Kasparov Uremakl Dally Calzada Stephanie Kassel Sharon Duldulao Pedro Mamuad Lemuel Andres Rasmi Agrahari Hansen Ho Austin Rose Dominic DeHaven Kate Ramos Sean Achong Deanna Dudoit Lisa Kuhia Eduardo Manglallan Cameron Silva Chante Ching Patrick McCain Jaylene Makabe Isaiah Shigematsu Eugenia Kim Jerni Antone Debbe Evans Sanavin Ayau Dumlao Dawn Brundage William Aquino Francis Mrema
E Komo Mai!
TITLE
Janitor II General Laborer II Office Assistant III Janitor II Janitor II Janitor II Airport Operations Contr I Office Assistant III Janitor II Janitor II Janitor II Janitor II Janitor II Airport Operations Contr II Planner IV Engineer II Engineer III Janitor II Office Assistant III Airport Operations Contr II Office Assistant III Groundskeeper I Deputy Director Equipment Operator I General Laborer I Deputy Director Janitor II Private Secretary II-Harbors Civil Rights Specialist III Janitor II Human Resources Assistant IV Building Maintenance Worker I Office Assistant III Janitor II Human Resources Assistant IV PAGE 11
DIV/ISLE
AIR/Oahu HWY/Kauai AIR/Hawaii AIR/Oahu AIR/MAUI AIR/Oahu AIR/Hawaii AIR/Oahu AIR/Oahu AIR/Oahu AIR/Oahu AIR/Oahu AIR/Oahu AIR/Oahu ADMIN/Oahu HWY/Oahu HWY/Oahu AIR/Hawaii HWY/Oahu AIR/Oahu AIR/Oahu AIR/Oahu ADMIN/Oahu HWY/Hawaii AIR/Hawaii ADMIN/Oahu AIR/Oahu ADMIN/Oahu ADMIN/Oahu AIR/Oahu AIR/Kauai AIR/Oahu AIR/Hawaii AIR/Hawaii HWY/Oahu
DATE
11/01/2021 11/01/2021 11/01/2021 11/01/2021 11/01/2021 11/01/2021 11/02/2021 11/03/2021 11/03/2021 11/05/2021 11/05/2021 11/05/2021 11/08/2021 11/08/2021 11/10/2021 11/15/2021 11/15/2021 11/16/2021 11/16/2021 11/29/2021 11/29/2021 11/30/2021 12/01/2021 12/01/2021 12/01/2021 12/01/2021 12/01/2021 12/06/2021 12/06/2021 12/06/2021 12/13/2021 12/15/2021 12/16/2021 12/16/2021 12/17/2021
DEPARTURES “Arrivals and Departures” spotlights new employees and and congratulates retiring employees. DOT wishes both departing/retiring employees well. It is an honor to welcome new groups the best in their future endeavors.
DEPARTURES
NAME
George Kodama
Ross Yamashiro Michael Isagawa Lloyd Hiu Fred Reyes Lisa Arizumi Thomas Jackson Sheila Kinoshita-Salomon Darick Ramos Michael Augustin Charles Long Jr. Mark Sakumoto David Kaio Keith Ana Elaine Brown Martin Smith Stanley Louis Derek Chow Coleen Yoshina Alma Calucag Gary Gaspar Florence Yoshimura Gilbert Domingo Vaughn, LaDonna Vaughn Dominic DeHaven Alejandro Braquit Ronnie Daipan Duane Cunningham Jill Izuno Patty Machado
TITLE
Mahalo Nui Loa!
Visitor Inf Specialist V Building Const Inspector II Highway Lighting Worker I Engineer IV Engineer IV Pre Audit Clerk I Human Resources Spclt V Janitor II Airport Fire Equipment Optr Building Maintenance Worker I Information Technology Band C Highway Const Inspector IV Gen Constr & Mtnce Supvr II Hwy Constr & Mtnce Supvr II Land Agent IV Airport Fire Equipment Optr Engineer V Deputy Director-Harbors Private Secretary II-Harbors Accountant V Right Of Way Agent IV Janitor II Janitor Supervisor I Accountant V Janitor II Janitor II Janitor III Airport Operations Contr I Secretary III General Laborer II
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DIV/ISLE
AIR/Oahu AIR/Oahu HWYS/Oahu HWYS/Oahu HWYS/Kauai HWYS/Oahu ADMIN/Oahu AIR/Maui AIR/Oahu HAR/Hawaii HWYS/Oahu HWYS/Hawaii AIR/Oahu HWYS/Kauai AIR/Oahu AIR/Oahu HWYS/Oahu HAR/Oahu HAR/Oahu HWYS/Oahu HWYS/Oahu AIR/Oahu AIR/Maui HAR/Oahu AIR/Hawaii AIR/Maui AIR/Maui AIR/Hawaii HWYS/Hawaii HWYS/Kauai
DATE
11/01/2021 12/01/2021 12/02/2021 12/01/2021 12/31/2021 12/31/2021 12/31/2021 12/01/2021 12/01/2021 11/01/2021 12/31/2021 12/31/2021 12/01/2021 12/31/2021 12/01/2021 11/01/2021 12/31/2021 12/01/2021 12/01/2021 12/22/2021 12/30/2021 11/10/2021 11/18/2021 11/02/2021 12/08/2021 12/02/2021 11/21/2021 11/04/2021 11/29/2021 11/06/2021
#TacklingTrafficking National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Blue Lightning Initiative
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HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS WEBINAR January 13th 2:00pm ET The Blue Lightning Initiative is recognizing National Human Trafficking Prevention Month by hosting a live panel discussion for aviation industry professionals. Register today: bit.ly/HTPMBLI Presented by the Blue Lightning Initiative (BLI)
Each Individual and each Team Member will register their own weight on the “Initial Weigh In” date and on the “Final Weigh In” date. Submit only ONE picture showing the weight on your scale upon registering your initial AND “Final Weigh In”.
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Questions contact Melanie Martin melanie.martin@hawaii.gov or (808) 831-7912