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.