HONOLULU – With the recent opening of Skyline Segment 2 to the Kalihi Transit Center on Middle Street, the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Transportation Services (DTS) is now preparing for the next phase of TheBus service improvements associated with Skyline Segment 3, from Kalihi to the Civic Center in Kakaʻako. To help shape future TheBus service and better integrate it with upcoming Skyline extensions, DTS is launching a series of public workshops to gather community input.
The Skyline Segment 3 extension to Kaʻākaukukui Civic Center Station is scheduled to begin operations in 2031.
“At DTS, we understand the importance of listening to our community, and while feedback is essential, early public input is even more valuable,” said DTS Director Roger Morton. “This approach allows us to begin with the ideas our riders believe will best improve TheBus service and strengthen connections to Skyline in downtown Honolulu. The public’s insights are critical to achieving a successful outcome that delivers the best possible service for our transit riders and helps make transportation on Oʻahu more dependable and affordable.”
Last year, DTS conducted a six-month planning and public input process in preparation for the opening of Skyline Segment 2 to the Kahauiki Kalihi Transit Center Station. Based on community feedback and operational analysis, DTS introduced the new “W Line” and “U Line” routes and made substantial enhancements to the former Route A, now the A Line. The launch of Skyline service to Middle Street in October 2025 drove strong ridership growth, with more than 10,000 rides on an average weekday.
There are two public workshops are planned:
Kapolei Workshop
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Kapolei Satellite City Hall
Conference Rooms A and B
1000 Uluʻohiʻa Street, Kapolei, HI 96707
Honolulu Workshop
Saturday, March 28, 2026
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Blaisdell Center, Pikake Room
777 Ward Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96814
Both workshops will allow attendees to “design their own bus network” for the opening of Skyline Segment 3 to the Civic Center. Participants will be provided maps of the Honolulu area with new Skyline stations identified and will be able to share their preferred bus routing concepts. Attendees may also rank and rate priorities for related bus and transit infrastructure improvements. Participants are welcome to work individually or in teams. DTS will collect and review all submissions and use them as critical inputs in designing the future bus network.
In addition, the Kapolei workshop will provide community members an opportunity to share their perspectives on which West Oʻahu activity centers and corridors should be prioritized for future transit improvements beyond the opening of Skyline Segment 3.
“We are delighted that the City is engaging the public on bus network improvements related to Skyline,” said Oʻahu Metropolitan Planning Organization Director Mark Garrity. “We stand ready to coordinate with DTS on transit investments and to ensure the entire network works synergistically”.
Participants are asked to arrive on time to receive instructions and fully participate in the activities.
If you require special assistance, auxiliary aids, and/or services to participate in either workshop (such as a sign language interpreter, language interpreter other than English, or wheelchair accessibility), please email thebusstop@honolulu.gov at least three business days prior to the meeting. Requests received after this deadline may not be able to be accommodated.
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