What is the purpose of the Project?
The purpose of the Honolulu Rail Transit Project is to provide high-capacity rapid transit in the highly congested east-west transportation corridor between Kapolei and University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UH Mānoa), as specified in the O‘ahu Regional Transportation Plan (ORTP) (O‘ahu MPO 2007). The Project is intended to provide faster, more reliable public transportation service […]
Does HART operate and maintain Skyline?
HART oversees the design and construction of Skyline, while the City’s Department of Transportation Services (DTS) oversees operations and maintenance of Skyline.
Where can I find information about the HOLO card, fares, and schedules for planning a trip so I can ride Skyline?
For information on the HOLO card, fares, and schedules, please visit the City’s Department of Transportation Services (DTS) website: Visit Honolulu.gov/Skyline, or email skyline@honolulu.gov Call Skyline Customer Service at 808-848-5555 (option 4)
What is the current status of the construction for the Honolulu Rail Transit Project?
The Honolulu Rail Transit Project is being built in three operating segments: Segment 1 (East Kapolei to Aloha Stadium)Includes nine stations: Kualaka‘i (East Kapolei), Keone‘ae (UH-West O‘ahu), Ho‘opili (Honouliuli), Hō‘ae‘ae (West Loch), Pouhala (Waipahu Transit Center), Hālaulani (Leeward Community College), Waiawa (Pearl Highlands), Kalauao (Pearlridge), and Hālawa (Aloha Stadium). Trial operations was completed in April […]
Why won’t the rail stations in Segment 3 have escalators?
Segment 3, also known as the City Center Guideway and Stations (CCGS) construction segment, includes six stations: Kalihi, Honolulu Community College-Kapālama, Iwilei, Chinatown, Downtown, and Civic Center. The decision to exclude escalators from stations in Segment 3 was driven by a commitment to reduce capital costs of construction and long term maintenance. From an operations […]
When did Trial Operations for Segment 2 start, and what should passengers expect during this phase?
Trial Operations for Segment 2 began on July 26, 2025. This phase includes rigorous testing of 26 different operating scenarios and a System Service Availability Demonstration, which measures the system’s performance and reliability. The system must achieve an average availability requirement of 98.5% over a 30-day rolling period, which is projected to be completed by […]
What is the status of the Recovery Plan and what does it propose?
HART’s 2022 Recovery Plan proposed an amendment to the original Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA), a contract between the City and County of Honolulu and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) executed in 2012. The initial FFGA provided $1.55B in federal funding and outlined the Project scope, 20 miles and 21 stations from East Kapolei to […]
Why is it important to get to Ala Moana?
Reaching Ala Moana is important because of the location of the Ala Moana Transit Center, the City’s largest bus transit center. More than 1,500 daily bus routes pass through Ala Moana Transit Center, where rail riders will be able to easily transfer to frequent bus service and continue their trips to Waikiki, University of Hawai‘i […]
If the rail system stops short of Ala Moana, how will I get to my final destination?
The goal is still for the system to reach the Ala Moana Transit Center. Until then, enhanced bus services will be provided at the temporary rail terminus at the Civic Center Station and other Skyline stations to bring riders to their final destinations. Frequent bus services will be available at both the Downtown and Civic […]
Once the Civic Center Station terminus is reached, why not proceed at street level along King Street to Ala Moana and University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UH Mānoa)?
There are several reasons that a street-level rail system would not be feasible at this point of the Honolulu Rail Transit Project, including: That the rail system is powered via a “third rail”, which is a separate rail that runs alongside the tracks that carries 750 volts of electricity. Having a street-level system would require […]