MTA schedules hearing on administrative rules
The Mass Transit Agency proposes to amend its administrative rules of practice and procedure and has scheduled a hearing on the rules for March 24 at the Aupuni Center Conference Room. The public hearing will start at 1:30 p.m.
Pursuant to Chapter 91, Section 3 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, the Mass Transit Agency proposes to revise administrative rules regarding its Shared Ride Taxi Program. The revisions repeal the previous administrative rules in their entirety. In addition, the revisions will allow the County of Hawai‘i to subsidize up to $15.40 per trip, which will result in the elimination of taxi coupons.
The meeting is also available via Zoom at the following link https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1608700954?pwd=UDlrbkFvbGZ2VVV0VlJ5YUk0M25YUT09. Meeting ID: 160 870 0954; Passcode: 670023.
All interested persons are invited to attend the hearing to share their views about the proposed revisions either orally or in writing. Written testimony may be submitted by mail, email (heleonbus@hawaiicounty.gov), or fax (808-961-8745) to Ms. Tiffany Kai, Transit Program Manager, Mass Transit Agency, 25 Aupuni St., Hilo, HI 96720, provided it is received no later than noon on March 4. All written and oral submissions will be fully considered and included in the hearing record.
Draft revisions are available for viewing and printing from the Mass Transit Agency website at: heleonbus.org starting on Feb. 24 or copies of the proposed rule amendments are also available at the Mo‘oheau Bus Terminal, 329 Kamehameha Avenue, or by mail/email before the hearings upon request. Hard copies cost $1 for the first page and .10 cents for each additional page. Copies may be mailed to interested persons after payment of copy fees and postage are received. Please call (808) 961-8744, option 7, to request copies.
The meeting rooms are accessible to persons with disabilities. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or special accommodations to participate in the public hearing effectively shall make all requests at least 10 business days before the hearing by calling (808) 961-8744, ext. 7.
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Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes to meet in Waimea
Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC) classes will meet in Waimea beginning on March 16.
A group of six to eight family caregivers will meet on Thursdays from March 16 through April 20 at Tutu’s House, 64-1032 Mamalahoa Hwy., from 10 a.m. until noon. Total cost for the six-week series is a registration fee of $10.
Call Suzanne Zaw at (808) 339-7980 to register or ask questions. Advance registration is required.
For more information about class content, visit hawaiicaregivers.org/powerful-tools.
Residents named to RIT Dean’s List
Two Big Island residents were named to the Dean’s List at Rochester Institute of Technology for the fall semester of the 2022-23 academic year.
Dennis Palad of Hilo, who is in the computing security program, and Zach Van Horn of Waikoloa, who is in the software engineering program, each were named to the list.
Full-time degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for Dean’s List if their term GPA is greater than or equal to 3.400; they do not have any grades of “Incomplete”, “D” or “F”; and they have registered for, and completed, at least 12 credit hours.
Rochester Institute of Technology is home to leading creators, entrepreneurs, innovators and researchers. Founded in 1829, RIT enrolls about 19,700 students in more than 200 career-oriented and professional programs, making it among the largest private universities in the U.S.
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