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Highway System Resiliency, HDOT Approach Worth Checking Out

Mid-America Freight Coalition 

Hawaii’s Department of Transportation (HDOT) progressive plan for a more resilient highway system has a lot to offer those considering an approach to climatic adaptation and mitigating natural hazard disasters. Considering the MAASTO region’s frequent work to mitigate natural hazard disasters, taking a look at Hawaii’s approach provides insights to asset and hazard identification, and plans for managing. Read a news brief and find links to HDOT plan documents and hazard viewer at this link to KITV website.

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