Honolulu Dept. of Transportation Services

06/13/2026

This weekend is looking pretty jam-packed with events! From festivals to parades, it looks like the commute into town and Waikīkī will be pretty crazy!

Luckily, we're here for you!

Leeward residents, you can take to the Lelepaua (Airport) or Āhua Lagoon Drive Stations, and jump on an A Line or W Line , to quickly get you to downtown, Ala Moana, or Waikīkī.

If you no need park, you no need worry.

(But we have parking at three Skyline stations if you need).

06/11/2026

We're stoked to be part of the Hawai‘i Foodbank Food Drive finale! The Wahi Pana: Storied Places joined the convoy to deliver food donated by departments across the City and County of Honolulu.

We want to thank Oahu Transit Services, Inc. and Hitachi Rail Honolulu for helping with our food donations as well!

We're proud to serve the people of Honolulu not only through transit, but also by helping provide food and support to those who need it most.

06/09/2026

Want to attend the Kamehameha Lei Draping Ceremony this Friday, but don't want to drive or hunt for parking? 🌺

Skip the traffic jam and take public transit instead. Riding helps you arrive calm, safe, and on time. Plan your trip using HNL Connect and record your trips to earn points for monthly raffles. Download the app today (my.hnlconnect.com) and have a fun, stress-free weekend! 🚍✨

06/06/2026

Action Highlight: Action 1.7 — Integrate Food Access into Skyline Stations 🚉🥗

Action 1.7 of the City's draft Oʻahu Food Systems Plan envisions Skyline station areas as hubs of food access, community resilience, and cultural connection. Through farmers markets, food distribution events, community planting days, and educational workshops, Skyline stations have the potential to become vibrant community spaces that foster pilina, connecting people to food, place, and one another.

This work is already underway through pilot projects at Honouliuli and Hōʻaeʻae Stations, with partners including the Resilience Office, Office of Economic Revitalization (OER), Department of Transportation Services (DTS), and other City agencies. This action is one of 71, and affirms the City's commitment to these efforts now and into the future and promotes cross collaboration between agencies.

Learn more about the draft Oʻahu Food Systems Plan and provide feedback by June 30, 2026, at resilientoahu.org/foodsystemsplan.

06/05/2026

We’re all commuting anyway, so why not win while we ride? 🚙💫

Whether you’re driving, walking, biking, carpooling, or riding public transit, every trip you record on HNL Connect earns you points to enter monthly raffles.

You get 1,000 points just for completing your profile! Swipe to see the prizes you may win and download HNL Connect (my.hnlconnect.com) today!

06/05/2026

Stoked on this one! We have once again gained recognition for our transportation system, with Travel + Leisure ranking Honolulu sixth in the United States for public transportation!

Woohoo!!!!!

The ranking places Honolulu among a select group of cities recognized for providing reliable, accessible, and effective alternatives to driving.

The Travel + Leisure ranking highlighted Honolulu alongside major metropolitan areas including Washington, D.C., Boston, Seattle, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Jersey City. Honolulu was recognized for its integrated public transportation network, which includes and , and for providing residents and visitors with convenient options to move throughout Oʻahu without relying solely on personal vehicles.

The recognition comes as the City continues to invest in multimodal transportation improvements, including bus service enhancements, transit-oriented development, pedestrian safety projects, Complete Streets initiatives, and planning for future Skyline expansion.

Travel + Leisure's ranking, published in May 2026, evaluated public transportation systems across the country based on factors including accessibility, reliability, ridership, coverage, and overall usability for residents and visitors.

Visit the article here:

https://www.travelandleisure.com/us-cities-with-the-best-public-transportation-11983786

These U.S. cities make it easy to get around without a car, according to experts.

06/04/2026

Oʻahu is transitioning school zone speed limits from 25 mph to 20 mph. 🚙✨

In 2022, Honolulu City Council passed Bill 44, which made 20 mph the new default speed limit and the new speed limit for school zones across Oʻahu. Lowering the speed limit in school zones will help slow drivers and reduce the risk of serious injury when kids are walking, biking, and crossing the street. This change puts safety first and reflects the City's goal of protecting our keiki. 🚸

There are roughly 200 schools that need updated signage to implement the new 20 mph speed limit, and we are currently working to design the new sign layouts and secure resources to bring all school zones up to safety standards over the coming years.

06/04/2026

Safer streets are built one thoughtful detail at a time, and accessible curb ramps make all the difference! 🚸🌺

Every year, the City builds new curb ramps in areas where people often use wheelchairs, walkers, strollers, bikes, and more. These street enhancements provide safe transitions for people to get out of the street and onto the sidewalk.

Without curb ramps, people using mobility devices can become trapped in the road, causing a higher risk of injuries and collisions. Any person with a disability, or representative of a person with a disability, can submit a curb ramp request form using the link below. 👷‍♂️💫

🔗 www.honolulu.gov/ddc/curbramps

06/04/2026

If you travel from Downtown Honolulu to Hawaiʻi Kai, the 82 might be perfect for you! 🚌🌺

route of the month is Route 82 – Hawaiʻi Kai Park & Ride Express. On weekday mornings, the 82 travels from Kalama Valley all the way to Beretania with minimal stops, making it perfect for your daily commute. In the afternoon, Route 82 leaves Alapaʻi Transit Center at 4:35 PM and arrives back in Kalama Valley in about an hour.

This Friday, catch the 82 into town and enjoy art and live music at Capitol Modern for First Friday. Forget paying for parking and let TheBus be your designated driver! 🖼️✨

06/04/2026

Get ready to travel with ease on route of the month, Route E – CountryExpress! 🚍🌺

Cruising from ʻEwa Beach to Waikīkī and back, Route E has limited stops and express service during peak hours. This route is especially helpful for reducing congestion on the road and minimizing traffic on the H1 and Fort Weaver.

Check out the map to see if this route would come in handy for your commute and download the HNL Connect app (my.hnlconnect.com) to earn rewards while you ride! 🚌💫