On October 16, 2025, Honolulu ushers in a new chapter in its transit story: the opening of Skyline’s Segment 2, stretching from Aloha Stadium to Middle Street / Kalihi, including pivotal stops at Pearl Harbor, HNL Airport, Lagoon Drive (Āhua), and Kahauiki / Middle Street Transit Center.
As advocates for safer, more sustainable mobility, Hawai‘i Bicycling League (HBL) seized the opportunity to explore the new segment, evaluate how it integrates with cycling, and imagine how a more multimodal Oʻahu can evolve.
Why Segment 2 Matters — Especially for Cyclists
Connecting major destinations
The new 5.2-mile elevated guideway brings rail service deeper into central Honolulu, linking residential zones to job centers, the airport, and Pearl Harbor. For cyclists, this means more potential for mixed-mode trips — for example, biking to a station, riding rail, then using a bike again for the “last mile.”Airport access
One of the standout features is the Lelepaua station at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, making rail a viable alternative for travelers, airport workers, and visitors.
These developments open new possibilities for the cycling community. The degree to which those are realized depends largely on design choices and the commitment to bike-friendly integration.
What You Can Do
Try a mixed trip
Consider biking to a station and riding Skyline for part of your commute or outing. Appreciate how the system works (or doesn’t) from a user perspective.Give feedback
Use official channels (transit surveys, hotline, city meetings) to share your experience — good and bad. The more voices raised, the more responsive planners can be.Use the free-fare weekend
Take advantage of the free ride days (Oct. 18–19) to experiment, invite friends, and spread awareness.Advocate for infrastructure around stations
If you live or ride near a station, push for safe bike lanes, buffered paths, better crossings, and bike-friendly street design to connect your neighborhood to the rail line.
