The Skyline

All the information you need to ride

BY LINDSEY MILLERD

The long awaited Skyline or more commonly referred to as “the rail” opened this summer on June 30. While only about half of the anticipated route is in operation, there is no doubt that the Skyline has been a useful addition to the west and central Oahu regions. The rail stations currently span from the Kroc center in Kapolei to the Aloha Stadium in Halawa.

The second stop heading eastbound is on the outskirts of our very own West O‘ahu campus. It is a park-and-ride location, meaning there is ample parking for those opting to drive and leave their car at the station. You can take a quick walk or bike ride (there are bike racks on Skyline) on a sidewalk that will lead you to the side of A building or take the Pueo Shuttle to campus, which will be establishing a new stop near the station (more details to come and are subject to change). There is also a bus transit center right outside of the rail station for those headed elsewhere.

Ryan Perreira of the Health, Transportation & Technology (HTT) Advisory Committee at UH West O‘ahu shared some insight into Skyline’s impact on our campus. One major change is that the bus stop previously near the roundabout is no longer in operation. While this walk to campus is a bit longer, the Pueo Shuttle can pick you up and drop you o at the old bus stop on campus, now serving as a shuttle stop. “What we hope for is that more students will use Skyline and the bus,” Perreira said. He shared that the HTT committee has agreed to subsidize 50% of the cost of the U-Pass, a discounted pass for university students that frequently use the bus and now the rail. Now, West O‘ahu students only need to pay $112 50 for a U-Pass. It’s important to note that there are