Ala Moana is important as a destination for the rail system because of the Ala Moana Transit Center, which is the City’s largest bus transit center. Currently, more than 1,500 daily bus trips serve that area, compared to about 800 bus trips at the Middle Street Transit Center. At the Ala Moana Transit Center, riders will be able to easily transfer to frequent bus service and continue their trip to Waikiki, UH or elsewhere. Additionally, Ala Moana is the rail destination approved in the Full Funding Grant Agreement with the Federal Transit Administration and is the Locally Preferred Alternative as approved by the Honolulu City Council.