Start walking in Kaka’ako, which was once a gritty industrial district back in the 1800s, but it's now a hub of Honolulu activity. Sidewalks are well maintained, and many of the capital city’s historic treasures – the Aloha Tower, ʻIolani Palace, the seafront statue of King Kamehameha and the Hawaiian Mission Houses, to name just a few – are within walking distance of each other. More good news: Honolulu is eminently walkable. Also, be aware of traffic at all times Honolulu is a busy and crowded city and drivers don't always give cyclists room to maneuver. Keep in mind that Hawaii has a state law requiring cyclists under 16 to wear helmets. Popular routes include Ala Moana Regional Park, the tracks around Magic Island Lagoon, the South King Street protected bike lane, trails by the Ala Wai Canal and the 4.3-mile Waikiki Loop. Purchase a pass at the kiosk or download the Biki app. Biki, Honolulu’s bike-sharing program, has 1300 bikes and more than 130 bike stands dotted around Honolulu affordable fares start at $4 and non-residents can rent bikes for up to five hours at a time. In Honolulu, all eyes are on the beach, with Waikiki topping the list for sun-seekers ©Matt Munro / Lonely Planet BicycleĬycling can be a good option for sightseeing. Ride-sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft also rent out vehicles. For cheap deals, search sites like, , and 808 Smart Car Rentals, who offer energy-efficient Smart cars and discounted parking in Waikiki. Keep in mind though that most hotels in Honolulu charge for parking, and demand for on-street metered parking can outstrip supply on weekdays.Īll the big rental firms are represented in Waikiki and at the airport. When you need a break from downtown life, consider renting a car to explore the countryside, regional parks and beaches around Honolulu. The hop-on, hop-off tourist bus known as the Waikiki Trolley is a solid choice for getting to the main tourist attractions. While you can get to beaches and popular sites by bus, one downfall is that buses do not go to the trailheads for Honolulu hikes (a taxi or a rental car is the best option here). You can pick up a pass at ABC stores, Times Supermarket and Foodland locations. If you are vacationing for several days, consider getting a HOLO pass you can charge the card with credit and use it to pay for bus rides, and the total daily spend on bus fares is capped at $5.50, even if you go right across the island. TheBus, the city’s public transportation system, is a reliable and easy way to get around, and fares are very affordable: journeys start at $2.75 one way. Michelle Broder Van Dyke covers the Hawaiian Islands for Spectrum News Hawaii.The Waikiki Trolley, the easy way to reach Honolulu's tourist sights ©Osugi / Shutterstock Bus The Honolulu Department of Transportation Services is working in partnership with the Hawaii State Department of Transportation, Hawaii Emergency Management, Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency on the infrastructure support project in Guam. “We understand the immense challenges faced by the people of Guam in the aftermath of this devastating storm, and we are committed to providing the expertise and resources needed to restore their essential services,” Mayor Rick Blangiardi said in a news release. A long recovery effort is currently underway. During the typhoon, cars flipped over, roofs were ripped off, trees were stripped of their foliage and many villages were left without running water and electricity, according to the Associated Press. Typhoon Mawar briefly made landfall May 24 as a Category 4 storm on the island that is home to about 150,000 people. If more work is needed, DTS will send another pair of City Traffic Signal workers to Guam, while the original team returns to Hawaii. The two-person crew will be in Guam for seven days to facilitate the repairs. HONOLULU - The Honolulu Department of Transportation Services is sending a two-person crew and equipment to Guam to help repair critical transportation infrastructure that was destroyed during Typhoon Mawar, according to a news release.ĭTS is sending a bucket-equipped utility truck, traffic signal lights and other supplies to assist the Guam Department of Public Works in restoring traffic signals at 90 intersections.
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