The Honolulu City Council recently passed a measure on second reading without objections that will increase the already horrendous traffic on the H-1 corridor during rush hour.  Bill 15 encourages transit-oriented development surrounding all of the rail stations, and will increase the populations in these areas.  It would have been fine if the bill restricted development to the stations in town.  However, the bill places no such limits, so development will surround the stations at Kapolei, Waipahu, and Pearl City.  No law can force those living in these new developments at the Ewa end of the rail line to take rail.  The practical reality is that many of them will take their cars to commute to work in town.