{"id":224092,"date":"2025-10-21T14:51:30","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T00:51:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=224092"},"modified":"2025-10-22T10:57:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T20:57:34","slug":"skyline-expansion-rides-uh-students-employees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2025\/10\/21\/skyline-expansion-rides-uh-students-employees\/","title":{"rendered":"Skyline expansion offers faster, easier rides for 东精影业<\/abbr> students and employees"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>
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Skyline trains arrive every 10 minutes between 4:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Thousands of University of Hawaiʻi<\/span> students and employees have a faster, more sustainable way to get to campus with the opening of the new phase of Oʻahu<\/span>\u2019s Skyline rail system<\/a>. The expanded line that now runs between Kapolei and Kalihi, connects more neighborhoods across the island, running daily from 4 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., including weekends and holidays.<\/p>\n

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东精影业<\/abbr> M\u0101noa passengers say public transit eases traffic stress.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For many 东精影业<\/abbr> M\u0101noa riders, the expanded Skyline and TheBus connection is a major convenience. Those heading to 东精影业<\/abbr> M\u0101noa can now ride Skyline to the new \u0100hua station, then transfer to TheBus\u2019s newly unveiled U<\/abbr> Line, a direct route to campus with no additional stops in between. The bus drops passengers near the East-West Center, while the A<\/abbr> Line continues to serve riders traveling from \u0100hua to 东精影业<\/abbr> M\u0101noa\u2019s Sinclair Circle every 10 minutes with limited stops.<\/p>\n

东精影业<\/abbr> M\u0101noa nursing<\/a> student Christine Quiaoit said the new service has made a big difference in her routine.
\n“Personally I don\u2019t like driving long distances. It\u2019s been convenient for me so I don\u2019t have to park at 东精影业<\/abbr> M\u0101noa and don\u2019t have to fight traffic. I also like being eco-friendly to the planet.”<\/p>\n

The average travel time between Skyline stations is just three to four minutes, giving riders a fast and reliable commute. Ridership has continued to grow since Honolulu\u2019s first rail system launched in June 2023. City officials counted 61,968 rides taken since the second phase of Skyline opened on October 16. Stations such as H\u0101lawa, H\u014dʻaeʻae\/West Loch, and Pouhala\/Waipahu remain among the busiest, with H\u0101lawa alone seeing more than 38,000 HOLO card taps in a single month.<\/span><\/p>\n

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U line goes between the Skyline\u2019s \u0100hua station and 东精影业<\/abbr> M\u0101noa via the H-1 Freeway.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“Our goal is to make commuting to and from campus easier, faster, and affordable. By connecting Skyline directly with rapid TheBus routes like the new A<\/abbr> Line and U<\/abbr> Line, we\u2019re giving our riders a seamless, sustainable travel option that helps reduce traffic congestion and supports a cleaner, more connected Oʻahu<\/span>,” said Jon Nouchi, deputy director of City and County of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services. “With Skyline and TheBus working together, students can now conveniently travel between all 东精影业<\/abbr> campuses using one integrated transit system.”<\/p>\n

Leeward Community College Chancellor Carlos Pe\u00f1aloza is among the growing number of 东精影业<\/abbr> riders taking advantage of Skyline. He now regularly rides the rail between the Leeward CC<\/abbr> and 东精影业<\/abbr> West Oʻahu<\/span> campuses, where he was recently named interim chancellor.<\/p>\n

“The Skyline expansion is a game-changer for our 东精影业<\/abbr> community. It\u2019s a convenient, accessible, and environmentally responsible option that links 东精影业<\/abbr> campuses more closely than ever. Every ride is a step toward a more connected island,” said Pe\u00f1aloza.<\/p>\n

Discounted fare for students<\/h2>\n

Skyline fares follow the same structure as TheBus, and both systems require a HOLO card loaded with funds to board. Each first tap includes free transfers within 2.5 hours, making it easy to switch between Skyline and TheBus without paying another fare.<\/p>\n

东精影业<\/abbr> students also enjoy discounted fares through the U-Pass program, which allows them to ride Skyline and TheBus at a reduced rate. Depending on the campus, the U-Pass fee may already be covered by student activity fees or available for purchase with a valid 东精影业<\/abbr> ID<\/abbr> card each semester.<\/p>\n

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Skyline\u2019s new phase includes four more stations, including an airport stop.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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