Honolulu rail

Jon Nouchi, Honolulu's director of transit, talks about possibilities for the city's Skyline rail system after several landmark achievements were set in April.

Director of Transit Jon Nouchi talks about possibilities the city is looking at for the Skyline rail; Allie Denburg of Too Good To Go and Daniel Lee, owner of Island Glazed Donuts in ʻAiea, on bringing the app Too Good To Go to Hawaiʻi

HART CEO Lori Kahikina shares Skyline rail construction updates ahead of a community workshop to discuss the design for the upcoming Iwilei rail station.

While the eastbound extensions of the rail are more highly anticipated, a short segment extending the west side of the rail further into Kapolei could be an easier job.

The state Department of Transportation said it supports “transit affordability” but preferred more targeted proposals, such as providing free public transportation to children.

The measure proposes increasing the price of annual passes from the current $880 to $990, and monthly passes from $80 to $90. Bill 54 also calls for a $0.25 price hike for single rides paid with cash, which currently cost $3 for adults.

Deputy Transportation Services Director Jon Nouchi spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about how ridership has been steadily growing on the rail line with the expanded service.

Segment 2 of Skyline is now open from Middle Street to Aloha Stadium, including the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. HPR rode along and asked riders how they feel about the new addition.

The new segment of the Honolulu rail system opened Thursday morning, adding four new stops, including at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and Joint-Base Pearl Harbor Hickam.

Director of the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation Ed Sniffen spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about the Skyline's second segment easing parking pressure and creating commercial opportunities in Honolulu's airport area.