Department of Transportation

The Hawaii Department of Transportation manages the state's highways, airports, and harbors — the three transportation systems that connect Hawaii's communities and islands. It plans and funds capital improvements to roads, bridges, and harbor facilities; oversees the airports that connect Hawaii to the world; and regulates aviation and maritime activities in state jurisdiction. DOT decisions on infrastructure investment have major economic and quality-of-life consequences for all residents.

The condition of Hawaii's roads, the efficiency of its airports, and the capacity of its harbors pili pono i every resident's daily commute, the cost of imported goods, and the reliability of inter-island travel. Hiki i nā kānaka ke komo in DOT nā hōʻike lehulehu on major transportation projects and comment on environmental impact assessments.