Plan to cut Hawaii transportation emissions takes shape amid cost concerns

Plan to cut Hawaii transportation emissions takes shape amid cost concerns

The Hawaii Department of Transportation has a draft plan to largely eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from ground, air and ocean transportation vehicles in the state by 2045. HDOT Director Ed Sniffen shared highlights of the draft with a panel of state lawmakers Wednesday, drawing praise and encouragement mixed with concerns over cost. Implementing the plan will involve a big expense, which has yet to be estimated but is expected to add to what…