KITV Honolulu, HI 11/17:
FTA on rail: Show us the money
HONOLULU - Crews are to hit another construction milestone with the fifth mile of fixed guide way completed this week. But, the mayor is nervous.
This is also the month the city would have received $250 million in federal funding. Federal officials are worried because the Honolulu City Council has yet to take a final vote on extending the excise take for five years to help pay for it.
"They are worried now. They are saying show us the money. Show us you are committed to build what you promised to build, and are legally obligated to build," said Caldwell.
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