Events/Short Term Detour Information 

Route 32 Detour, UH 2010 Football Season, 9/2/2010

Pearl Harbor Shipyard Road Closure, 9/2/2010

Kaneohe Bay Drive/Aikahi Area Paving, 8/25/2010

Temporary Bus Stop Closure, Beretania/Ward, 7/19/2010

TheBus Program for Passengers with Mobility Devices, 6/7/2010

ROUTE 32 DETOUR

FOR 2010 SEASON UH FOOTBALL GAMES AT ALOHA STADIUM  

EFFECTIVE Thursday, September 2, 2010, when University of Hawaii football games are scheduled at Aloha Stadium, Route 32 Kalihi-Pearlridge will operate on a DETOUR in the westbound direction only on Salt Lake Boulevard between Kahuapaani Street and Kamehameha Highway.  To expedite traffic flow into the stadium parking areas, the westbound lanes of Salt Lake Boulevard will be coned off prior to the stadium gates opening until the third quarter of the game.  To maintain safe and efficient operations in the area during all of the University of Hawaii football home games, the following DETOUR will be in effect:  

ROUTE 32, KALIHI-PEARLRIDGE DETOUR

ALL U.H. 2010 SEASON HOME GAMES  

DETOUR ROUTE

Eastbound:   No detour.  

Westbound:  TheBus will travel the regular route to the westbound Salt Lake & Luapele bus stop, merge left to continue ewa on Salt Lake Boulevard , DETOUR left Kalaloa, right Kamehameha Highway , servicing all bus stops on Kamehameha Highway , and then resume the regular route after passing the Kamehameha Highway and Salt Lake Boulevard intersection.  

NOTE:            TheBus will not service any of the three westbound bus stops on Salt Lake Boulevard between Kahuapaani Street and Kamehameha Highway when lanes are coned for stadium parking operations.  Bus stop notices will be posted at these bus stops to inform bus riders of the temporary cancellation of bus service. 

PEARL HARBOR SHIPYARD Road Closure  

Pearl Harbor Shipyard is conducting a change of command ceremony on September 2 and 3, 2010, which will close Russell Avenue between Safeguard Avenue and Port Royal Avenue to vehicular traffic.  All Pearl Harbor Express routes PH-1; PH-2; Ph-3; PH-4; PH-5; and PH-6 will DETOUR as noted below.  

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2010 DETOUR SCHEDULE

A.M. OPERATION:   No detour for PH-1 to PH-6 Express Buses.

P.M. OPERATION:   TheBus will travel the regular route to the Safeguard/Russell/Central Avenues intersection and bus stop.  DETOUR right onto Central Avenue (TheBus will not enter  onto RUSSELL AVENUE), to the temporary bus stop installed on Central Avenue, makai-side of Port Royal Avenue, load, and then resume the regular route.  

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2010 DETOUR SCHEDULE

A.M. & P.M. OPERATIONS: TheBus will travel the regular route to the Safeguard/Russell/Central Avenues intersection and bus stop.  DETOUR right onto Central Avenue (TheBus will not enter  onto RUSSELL AVENUE), to the temporary bus stop installed on Central Avenue, makai-side of Port Royal Avenue, load, and then resume the regular route.  

ROAD PAVING: KANEOHE BAY DRIVE-AIKAHI AREA  

Starting Wednesday, August 25, 2010 through Wednesday, September 1, 2010 , Alakona Corporation will be repaving Kaneohe Bay Drive , between the H-3 Freeway intersection and Mokapu Boulevard .  During Phase I and Phase II traffic will be restricted to one lane only, with HPD Special Duty officers controlling one direction of traffic flow at a time.  Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. , weekdays only.  Routes 56, Honolulu-Kailua-Kaneohe and 85, Windward Express (P.M. Operation) will be impacted by this project.  

ROAD REPAVING ON KANEOHE BAY DRIVE

WEEKDAYS, 8:00 A.M. TO 3:30 P.M.

Service all bus stops along your detour route  

Phase I:  H-3 Freeway intersection to Halia Street

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 through Thursday, August 25, 2010

Bus stops may not be serviceable where repaving work is being done.  

Phase II:  Halia Street to Ilihau Street

Friday, August 27, 2010 and Monday, August 30, 2010

Bus stops may not be serviceable where repaving work is being done.  

Phase III :  Ilihau Street to Mokapu Boulevard

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 to Wednesday, September 1, 2010

ALL traffic in both directions DETOURED to the back roads of Aikahi Shopping Center .

Eastbound Kailua Town towards Kaneohe :

ROUTE 56:    TheBus will travel the regular route to the Mokapu Boulevard/Ilimalia Loop bus stop.  DETOUR by continuing on Mokapu Boulevard, crossing Kaneohe Bay Drive to Mokapu Road, left Aikahi Loop, left Ilihau Street, right Kaneohe Bay Drive, and then resume the regular route.

ROUTE 85 (P.M.):    If Kaneohe Bay Drive fronting the Aikahi Shopping Center is still closed for repaving, DETOUR from North Kalaheo Drive, right Old Mokapu Road, left Aikahi Loop, left Ilihau Street, right Kaneohe Bay Drive, and then resume the regular route.

Westbound Kaneohe towards Kailua Town :

ROUTE 56:    TheBus will travel the regular route to the Kaneohe Bay Drive/Ilihau Street intersection. DETOUR left Ilihau Street (Fire Station), right Aikahi Loop, right Old Mokapu Road , cross over Kaneohe Bay Drive onto Mokapu Boulevard , and then resume the regular route.

ROUTE 85 (P.M.):    If Kaneohe Bay Drive fronting the Fire Station and Aikahi Shopping Center is still closed for repaving, DETOUR from the Kaneohe Bay Drive/Ilihau Street intersection.  DETOUR left Ilihau Street (Fire Station), right Aikahi Loop, right Old Mokapu Road , left N. Kalaheo Drive , and then resume the regular route.

TEMPORARY BUS STOP CLOSURE: BERETANIA-WARD

Effective Monday, July 19, 2010 , the westbound Beretania/Ward bus stop fronting the Academy of Arts Complex is being closed on a temporary basis twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week for approximately six (6) months.  Haron Construction Company and Standard Electric Company will be installing new traffic light signals at all four corners of the intersection, traffic light switch boxes, roadway signal pad sensors, new sidewalk wheelchair curb ramps, and other sidewalk improvements.  Their work hours are scheduled weekdays, between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. , except holidays and City and County Furlough Fridays.  During the construction, the sidewalk area may be closed so there is no access on the Beretania Street sidewalks between Ward Avenue and Victoria Street .   To remedy this, two (2) temporary bus stops have been established on Beretania Street Koko Head of Victoria Street and on Beretania Street , ewa of Ward Avenue , fronting 848 Beretania Street .

BERETANIA/WARD TEMPORARY BUS STOP CLOSURE

Started Monday, July 19, 2010 for

approximately six (6) months

Twenty-Four (24) Hours a Day , Seven (7) Days a Week

REGULAR BUS STOP LOCATION CLOSED:   On Beretania Street at Ward Avenue , fronting the Academy of Arts Complex .

TEMPORARY BUS STOP LOCATION #1:          On Beretania Street, kokohead of Victoria Street , alongside the First United Methodist Church .

TEMPORARY BUS STOP LOCATION #2:          On Beretania Street, ewa of Ward Avenue , fronting 848 Beretania Street (Robyn Buntin Store).

NOTE:            TheBus Stop sign located at the regular bus stop at Beretania Street at Ward Avenue fronting the Academy of Arts has been temporarily removed from its post.  Notices are posted at the bus stop area to inform bus riders of this temporary activity.

TheBus Program for Passengers with Mobility Devices

Honolulu, Hawaii, June 7, 2010 – TheBus announced today that they are now providing a program to assist riders and potential riders with mobility devices (wheelchair, scooter, etc.) with the proper securement of their devices on TheBus.  

The Mobility Device Securement Program will allow bus patrons with mobility devices to have their device assessed by the TheBus trainers, to find the best locations on their device to place the onboard securement straps.   

“Not every mobility device is of a standard size, said Roger Morton, President and General Manager, Oahu Transit Services, Inc. (operator of TheBus).   This makes it a challenge for the bus patron, as well as our bus operators to properly secure the mobility device.” 

The program will allow patrons to make an appointment to meet with the training department staff. The mobility device securement points will then be marked with color-coded tape.  Mobility devices that are of an irregular size or have securement points in a difficult area to access will be marked in Blue tape and may require an additional tether strap, which will be provided at no charge to the patron.  

Mayor Mufi Hannemann said, “This is yet another indication of why TheBus continues to be one of the top transit systems in the nation.  Even though riders love our bus system, the City and its partner, Oahu Transit Services, continue to find ways to encourage ridership and make the experience comfortable and enjoyable.” 

The reaction by the ADA community has been favorable to this program.  

“Making our bus rides easier than ever before and giving red carpet treatment to people in wheelchairs is why it's TheBus for US. This is yet another outstanding travel innovation serving commuters and tourists with disabilities free of charge by TheBus.”

~ Gordon Fuller, Executive Director of Hawaii Centers for Independent Living 

“In Hawaii, people with disabilities benefit greatly from public transportation.  TheBus has made huge strides in accommodating the needs of our diverse disabled population. We appreciate their professionalism and creativity as reflected in making sure that it's The Bus for US.”

~ Cheryl Nelson, Executive Director of Hawaii State Independent Living Council 

In addition to the securement program, TheBus also offers a Transit Mobility Preparation program which allows new and potential Riders with Disabilities the opportunity to become familiar with how the bus equipment, such as lifts, ramps and securement systems operate and how to ride TheBus.  This program is also presented by appointment.   

For more information about the programs or to schedule an appointment, contact TheBus Training Department at 848-4550.