Megalopolis Vs. Hawaii
Megalopolis is a Greek word meaning "very large city." it is a term used to describe a large and often overpopulated city. 
Weather: The weather in Megalopolis is humid in the summer. Winter varies from cold in the north to mild in the south. Winds blowing from the west minimize the ocean’s influence. Since hawaii is located in the tropics, its climate is mind and summer highs are usually in the upper 80s (31 C) and winters are in the low 80s (28 C).
Water: there are five major rivers that overflow along the Megalopolis coast- the Connecticut, Delaware, Susquehanna, and Potomac. All five rivers flow from their Appalachian headwaters to the sea. The major rivers in Hawaii are Kaukonahua stream which is 54 km long and Wailuku river which is 45 km long with the largest stream discharge.
Kaukonahua stream
Manufacturing: Historically Megalopolis was the birthplace of American
manufacturing. The colonial New England economy evolved from the fishery to
shipbuilding to water- powered textile mills. However, manufacturing is no
longer important in Megalopolis; even though it still maintain being the
financial heart of America. In contrast, manufacturing is an important part of
Hawaii’s economy. Manufacturers add value to raw products by creating
manufactured items. For example, cotton cloth becomes more valuable than a ball
of cotton through manufacturing processes. Food processing (refined sugar,
canned pineapple) is Hawaii's leading manufacturing activity. Other processed
food products are bread, candy, dairy products, juices and soft drinks. Printed
materials (mostly newspapers), refined petroleum, stone, clay, glass products
and clothing contribute in the manufacturing sector.
TRANSIT CORRIDOR: The Honolulu High Capacity Transit Corridor Project (HHCTCP) is the
official name for the plan to construct an elevated rapid transit line serving
the City and County of Honolulu on the island of Oahu. The purpose to construct mass transit lines is
to connect Honolulu’s urban center with areas that are faraway. The line will use 128 ft (39m) trains carrying
390 passengers each, similar in weight to light rail system elsewhere in the
U.S. On January 18, 2011, the FTA issued a record of decision, indicating that the HHCTCP has met the requirements of its environmental review and that the city is allowed to begin construction work on the project. A ground-breaking ceremony was held on February 22, 2011 in Kapolei, at the site of the future East Kapolei station along Kualakai Parkway.
Honolulu Rail Project Groundbreaking Dignitaries
Sources: A regional geography of the United States and Canada
Blaisdell hails Oahu mass transit project", Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1966-05-24: A12
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