The Honolulu Skyline rail system is set to welcome its first passengers on June 30th, 2020. After years of preparation, Hawaii's first subway system is finally ready to transport people around Oahu. With the start of the new rail system, many people have questions about what to expect when using the Skyline. This article will provide an overview of the Skyline rail system, including information on fares, restrictions, and safety protocols. The Skyline rail system is operated by the Honolulu City Council and funded by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The system will not accept cash payments, so passengers must use a prepaid card or mobile app to pay for their fare. The fare for a single ride is $2.50, and a monthly pass costs $60. Passengers are also allowed to bring food and drinks on board, but eating and drinking are not permitted. The Skyline rail system has strict safety protocols in place to protect passengers. All train stations that are still under construction are strictly off-limits, and passengers must follow all safety instructions provided by HART safety and human resources teams.
Additionally, there are restrictions on how many strollers can be brought onto a single train car. Passengers are allowed to bring one stroller per person onto the train. The Skyline rail system is expected to have a major impact on Oahu's real estate sector. Transit-oriented development (TOD) of housing, services, and jobs is expected at each of the stops. The project's original passenger forecast estimates that only 10 percent of passengers will have Kakaako or Ala Moana as their final destination, with the remaining 90 percent leaving the train earlier or at the Civic Center station or boarding a bus at the Ala Moana Transit Center. The Skyline rail system is an innovative way to travel around Oahu.
With its strict safety protocols and restrictions on strollers, passengers can rest assured that they will be safe while traveling on the Skyline. The project's original passenger forecast estimates that only 10 percent of passengers will have Kakaako or Ala Moana as their final destination, with the remaining 90 percent leaving the train earlier or at the Civic Center station or boarding a bus at the Ala Moana Transit Center.
