The University of �鶹��ý at ����ԴDz� is partnering with to bring a new, convenient transportation option to campus starting the week of January 12, as part of expanded services this semester that includes expansion of the shuttle route.

Hui Car Share, a self-service car rental platform that is part of Servco, allows customers to book vehicles by the hour or day through a mobile app.

With four Hui Car Share stations conveniently located at UH ����ԴDz� by Lincoln Hall, Frear Hall, Hale Noelani and Hale Wainani, UH students and staff will have easy access to rental vehicles.

“We’re excited to launch and partner with Hui Car Share on campus, which is a great transportation option especially for our students who do not have access to personal vehicles,” said Cate Matsushima, Commuter Services manager. “This new service expands our alternative transportation choices to our UH community.”

Designed with students’ needs in mind, Hui Car Share offers flexible and eco-friendly transportation. Unlike other traditional rental companies that charge a surcharge for drivers under the age of 25, Hui welcomes drivers 18 and older at no additional cost.

Rainbow Shuttle Expansion

In addition to Hui Car Share, the Rainbow Shuttle route will also be expanded in spring 2026. The updated route will include multiple new stops along the existing Institute for Astronomy route, further enhancing campus connectivity.

For the most up-to-date Rainbow Shuttle routes and schedules, visit the .

Visitors driving to the now have a convenient new way to pay for parking. Instead of navigating pay stations, all you will need is your smartphone and the JustPark app.

This mobile payment system applies specifically to sections of parking lots with visitor green stalls. This does not affect parking for students, employees and visitors using the lower campus parking structure.

“We’re excited to launch this upgraded system as part of our efforts to improve parking services and integrate modern technology into experiences for visitors to our campus,” said Cate Matsushima, Commuter Services manager.

Improved User Experience

The JustPark app introduces a user-friendly parking app designed to save time and simplify payments for visitors. Key features include:

• Remote access: Need more time? Extend your parking session remotely through the app without returning to your car.
• Quick payments: Forget lines at pay stations. JustPark processes payments in seconds using the app.
• Time-saving benefits: Drivers can pay using location ID, eliminating the need to walk across lots to find a station.

How to get started:

1. Download the JustPark app at:
2. Enter the location ID for the designated green visitor stall area.
3. Choose your parking duration and pay directly through the app.

For more details and information, visit the .

More than 3,500 student residents are moving into residence halls at the University of �鶹��ý at Mānoa during the week of August 19 for the fall 2024 semester.

“I feel excited, nervous, scared, but I’m excited to make new friends and meet new people,” said Lhizelle Banchiran, an incoming freshman from Maui. “The campus is huge so I’m kind of overwhelmed, but I know I’m gonna get through it.”

• Related UH News story: Hale Aloha Towers renovation completed, August 20, 2024

Incoming student residents gathered at the Stan Sheriff Center to check in, receive their room key, student ID and room information, and explore campus resources including employment, leadership and financial aid opportunities. As part of the move-in process launched in 2023, students could utilize the two-way shuttle service or drive to the residence halls from Zone 20 to reduce traffic congestion.

“We want their first experience at UH to be as comfortable as possible,” said David Akana, interim director of student housing. We wanted to have something where they know there are gonna be lines, they know it’s gonna be a little stressful. But at the same time they can feel welcome to the university.”

Jessi Arreola, another incoming freshman, expressed her ease in moving into her new home for her first year of college.

“I was a little overwhelmed at first, but once like I got settled and everything, everyone was so helpful,” said Arreola. “Right when I got out of my car, they packed my bags and took me up to my floor, and everyone was really nice. It made it so much less stressful.”

New renovations, amenities

Students moving into the Hale Aloha Towers will enjoy newly renovated lobbies and common areas in addition to new microfridge (microwave/refrigerators), which are now included in all of the rooms and or suite areas residence halls except the Hale Wainani Apartments.

“They put it in the fridge and microwave in our dorm, that was super cool. “And just walking into the front lobby it just looks so clean and so nice”, said Arreola. “To call such a nice place home for these next couple of months, I am super excited.”

The University of �鶹��ý at ����ԴDz� will host nine commencement ceremonies including seven high school graduations starting Saturday, May 4.

The Stan Sheriff Center has been hosting more high school graduation ceremonies since Aloha Stadium was shuttered at the end of 2020.

Motorists and nearby residents should be aware of traffic delays in and around the UH ����ԴDz� campus two hours before and one hour after each ceremony.

Commencement ceremonies

• Saturday, May 4—UH West Oʻahu from 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
• Saturday, May 11—UH ����ԴDz� from 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
• Saturday, May 18—Farrington High School from 4:30 p.m.–10 p.m.
• Sunday, May 19—Mililani High School from 5 p.m.–11 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 21—Kalani High School from 6:30 p.m.–11 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 22—Roosevelt High School from 6 p.m.–11 p.m.
• Monday, May 27—Waipahu High School from 3 p.m.–8 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 29—Moanalua High School from 5:30 p.m.–11 p.m.
• Saturday, June 1—Punahou from 7 p.m.–11 p.m.

For more information on parking for the graduation ceremonies, please visit the Commuter Services website:

UH asks that everyone attending and traveling near the area to plan ahead and be patient as �鶹��ý celebrates the accomplishments of our university and high school students.

A rising number of University of �鶹��ý students and employees are using the new Skyline rail system and TheBus to escape Oʻahu’s congested roadways. UH riders are taking advantage of exclusive, discounted fares on Honolulu’s integrated public transit system to commute to and from , and .

Leeward CC student Betty C. Hill, who lives in ʻEwa, uses the rail line three times a week in combination with a brief bus ride.

“The quickness of getting from Waipahu to Leeward in like five minutes and the reliability of the rail coming every ten minutes has also made me get to campus earlier, perfect for my 9 a.m. class,” said Hill.

The first phase of Skyline currently takes passengers across nine rail stations between East Kapolei and Hālawa near Aloha Stadium. All Skyline stations, excluding Honouliuli, Hoʻopili, and Hālaulani, have bus stops and connectivity, providing commuters with convenient options.

• Related UH News story: UH campuses prepare for Skyline launch, June 2023

Skyline has been a game changer for Tom Hirsbrunner, a Title IX coordinator at Leeward CC, who hops on at the Keoneʻae station near UH West Oʻahu four to five times a week.

“It is much less stressful riding the rail,” said Hirsbrunner. “Plus, it saves gas, money and vehicle maintenance on my car. Another benefit is the opportunity to exercise by walking to and from the rail station to my final destination.”

Since June 2023, Skyline has transported more than 614,800 riders along its initial 10.75-mile route. UH’s West Oʻahu campus and Leeward CC are conveniently served by two Skyline stations, Keoneʻae and Hālaulani, with Hālaulani registering a daily average of around 200 passengers on weekdays and Keoneʻae exceeding 400 daily riders. While Hālaulani exclusively caters to Leeward CC, Keoneʻae’s diverse ridership includes residents from nearby areas utilizing the 304-stall park-and-ride.

Transit options to-and-from UH campuses

UH West Oʻahu

• Keoneʻae UH West Oʻahu Skyline Station
• TheBus Routes 40, 46, 416, 461, 95, 99, C
• Park-and-ride lot
• UH West Oʻahu parking lot
• Multimodal path (bike, walk, micromobility)

Leeward Community College

• Hālaulani Leeward CC Skyline Station
• Parking lot

Honolulu Community College

• TheBus Route 9, 40, 42, 43, C, 51, 52

UH Mānoa

• TheBus Route A, 4, 6, 13, 18
• Parking lot
• Bicycle lanes
• Biki

Kapiʻolani Community College

• TheBus Route 2, 3, 9, 23, 24, 2L
• Biki

Windward Community College

• TheBus Route 61

Discounted fare for students

Skyline fares follow the same structure as and require riders to have an active loaded with funds to board. The cards can be used on the rail and bus. Each first tap will come with transfers, free within the next 2.5 hours.

The university’s U-Pass program offers UH students a pass to ride Skyline or TheBus at a reduced rate. Students with a valid UH identification card can purchase a U-Pass each semester. Depending upon the specific UH campus, the U-Pass fee is already covered by the student activity fee and available at no additional cost.

U-Pass options by campus

More Skyline stations planned

Come 2025, the next phase of Skyline will transport passengers from Makalapa near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to Kahauiki which stops at the Kalihi Transit Center on Middle Street. The third segment is scheduled to open in 2031 stretching from Mokauea in Kalihi to Kaʻākaukukui Civic Center station in Kakaʻako.

The University of �鶹��ý at ����ԴDz� Athletic Complex will host more than a dozen �����’s basketball games, four wo�����’s basketball games, the state high school football championship and the Rainbow Warriors last home football game of the season from November 20–26.

The Maui Invitational, traditionally hosted at the Lahaina Civic Center, will be played at the Stan Sheriff Center as the civic center continues to serve as a recovery center following the deadly wildfires. Eight college men’s teams will face-off in one of the preeminent college basketball tournaments that runs November 20–22.

It is important to note that there will be NO ONSITE PARKING for fans attending the Maui Invitational games. The parking structure is reserved for UH ����ԴDz� students and employees. from several hotels and the �鶹��ý Convention Center. Ride-share patrons will also be able to get dropped off and picked up.

• The Zone 20 parking structure will be open ONLY FOR UH STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF. Individuals must show their UH ID or proof of UH affiliation as they approach the parking kiosk.
• Impacted parking areas include the top section of Zone 17 near Dole Street, the makai portion of Zone 18 near the ROTC building, all of Zone 19 and the Commuter Permit moped racks near the law school and law library. Vehicles may be parked in the unaffected sections of the zones or Zone 20.
• Maui Invitational fans will be dropped off/picked up in the area between the law school and law library. Avoid the area if possible or expect heavy foot traffic. Also, students and employees are encouraged to use the Zone 20 stairs or the ʻEwa elevator across from the music department.

Fans attending the UH �����’s November 21 basketball game against Northern Arizona will be able to park at the structure after 6:30 p.m.

On November 24, fans can park at the structure to attend the UH wo�����’s basketball tournament. There will be two games starting at noon. Then in the evening the �鶹��ý High School Athletic Association will hold its open division state football championship at Clarence T.C. Ching Complex at 7 p.m.

On November 25, the wo�����’s basketball tournament will resume. Games will be held at noon and 2:30 p.m. Parking for those games will be limited to upper campus. The Rainbow Warriors’ last home football game against Colorado State will kick off at 6 p.m.

On November 26, the wo�����’s basketball tournament will wrap up with games at 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. The parking structure will be open to all fans.

Approximately 3,100 students moved into University of �鶹��ý at ����ԴDz� student housing facilities during the week of August 14 for the fall 2023 semester with few delays thanks to a new move-in process developed by Student Housing Services (SHS). According to a survey conducted by SHS, 60% of parents said they arrived at the residence halls within 15 minutes of their student receiving their room key and 86% arrived in 30 minutes or less.

The revamped process for new students who moved in on Tuesday, August 15 and Wednesday August 16 included:

• A university welcome fair and check-in at the Stan Sheriff Center for first-year residents
• Additional move-in times that spread out the number of individuals arriving and unloading at any given time
• Improved directional signage and a revised vehicle hang tag system to assist with wayfinding on campus
• Better utilization of parking infrastructure to reduce traffic and congestion on local streets
• Expanded two-way shuttle service for students and their ʻohana from the Zone 20 parking structure to the various residence halls and back
• Additional custodial resources and support to manage the large influx of packaged goods and materials

“After reviewing past feedback and reflecting on how previous move-in days had gone on the UH ����ԴDz� campus, we were committed to creating a new and improved process to make the experience more welcoming, seamless and stress-free for incoming students and their families,” said Interim Director of Student Housing Services David Akana. “This could not have been possible without the support of a number of key university departments, who dedicated time and resources to help make this new process a reality.”

Parents pleased with smoother move-in

The efforts to revamp the move-in day processes did not go unnoticed.

“Mahalo nui loa UH,” said Wendy Paul in a Facebook post. “Our move-in was fantastic and everyone was patient and exuding the aloha spirit. Very impressed and our daughter already feels like she is home.”

Another parent who experienced move-in with their daughter during fall 2020 and fall 2021 anonymously shared that this year’s move-in improved significantly from previous move-ins.

“The process was smooth, people were helpful, being in a cool area helped lessen the frustration and emotions of everyone around us, the shuttle was great… and many volunteers were quick to help unload,” wrote the parent in a feedback form. “We were quickly in and out of the parking area, making space for those that came after us. Thank you for listening to our past feedback and making improvements.”

Welcoming new students to UH ����ԴDz�

During move-in, incoming students, including hundreds of enthusiastic freshmen, flocked to the Stan Sheriff Center to check-in, connect with a variety of university resources at the welcome fair, receive their student housing information and settle into their housing units with their fellow peers before beginning their journeys as Rainbow Warriors and Wahine.

“This experience is totally new and exciting to me,” said Isabelle Barcial, one of the many excited freshmen moving into the residence halls. “I was not expecting to really move in [since I’m from Oʻahu], but I’m happy to make new friends, explore new opportunities and be able to express myself more.”

Another freshman, Taelor Ferreir, echoed the same sentiment.

“This is a new chapter in my life,” said Ferreir. “It’s definitely a step up from high school, especially since I’ll be able to live on my own and be more independent.”

For many out-of-state students, UH ����ԴDz� presents an opportunity to study at a highly ranked university and research their interests in a place completely different from home.

“I’m from Massachusetts, and I was looking to study marine biology on the west coast, and I discovered UH ����ԴDz� and its great program and thought, ‘Say less!’” said incoming freshman Hugo Bundy. “I’ve been looking forward to moving in for a while and I’m so excited to settle in and get ready for the school year.”

The University of �鶹��ý at ����ԴDz� is utilizing the latest technology to improve parking management on campus, especially for large events such as commencement and UH football games. The university can now leverage real-time data to monitor parking availability, accept contactless mobile wallet payments, validate pre-paid parking with mobile point-of-sale devices and accept payment virtually anywhere on campus vs. fixed kiosk locations.

The new system, , was used to manage parking during the UH West Oʻahu and UH ����ԴDz� commencement ceremonies and nine high school graduations at the Stan Sheriff Center in spring 2023.

“The additional flexibility and real-time data that these devices provide is invaluable,” said Nick Sakamoto, special events manager of at UH ����ԴDz�. “We now have the ability to double and triple up cashiers during peak periods to expedite entry to our facilities and relieve traffic on surface streets.”

The system will be relied upon for 2023 UH football home games, after the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex expansion project from 9,000 to 15,000 seats is completed. The Rainbow Warriors started playing on campus after the unexpected closure of Aloha Stadium in December 2020. Other ParkHub clients include the University of Notre Dame; Louisiana State University; AT&T Stadium in Texas, home of the Dallas Cowboys; and MetLife Stadium, home of the New York Giants and New York Jets.

The technology upgrade is the latest step taken by UH ����ԴDz� Commuter Services to improve customer service and make on-campus parking more efficient and convenient for students, employees and visitors. The new system is expected to reduce traffic on city streets during events, generate insight on when event attendees typically arrive and inform staffing requirements for parking operations. Commuter Services is a self-funded unit and receives no state funding or tuition and fees revenue.

More parking initiatives

New flexible and affordable parking options were implemented by Commuter Services in 2023 to better meet the changing needs of the UH ����ԴDz� campus and improve parking access, options and affordability. Those options include:

• $4 daily parking pass for students and employees that can be purchased in advance online
• Afternoon parking permits for students and employees that are valid from noon to closing hours
• Upper campus $1 parking permits for visitors after 4 p.m.
• Streamlined administrative processes related to parking operations
• Introduction of a non-expiring for eligible employees
• More convenient pick up process for student semester parking permits
• A text message notification service available to provide parking updates in a timely manner

Commuter Services also deployed a License Plate Recognition vehicle to collect parking data that will be used to maximize and improve access to parking on campus. The advanced data collection tool measures parking turnover and stall utilization by scanning license plates and determining how long and in which parking zones vehicles are observed.

Updated June 18, 2023: The start of the campus shuttle service announced on June 15 has been temporarily delayed. The new start date will be announced soon.

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A pilot project between the University of �鶹��ý at ����ԴDz� and the (HDOT) will launch the State of �鶹��ý’s first autonomous electric “Min-E Bus” on the ����ԴDz� campus starting June 2023. This HDOT test project is the first under �鶹��ý’s Autonomous Vehicle Testing law passed in 2020 and will help the state meet its goal of achieving 100% clean energy by 2045 as HDOT transitions to electric vehicles.

UH ����ԴDz�’s College of Engineering is a partner in the project, responsible for collecting and analyzing data for HDOT as it begins to add autonomous and electric vehicles to its fleet.

“This is a milestone for the Department of Transportation and the state,” said HDOT Director Ed Sniffen. “We are doing our part to meet the state’s sustainability goals and make our roads safer. As autonomous vehicles become more widely used, the rate and severity of car accidents is expected to drop, and that will save lives.”

The air-conditioned, 14-passenger, AV Star All-Electric Autonomous Min-E Bus features state-of-art technology Perrone Robotics TONY (To Navigate to You) autonomous system and meets all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. It is also able to serve passengers in wheelchairs and as a precautionary measure, human drivers will be seated at the wheel and able to take control, if needed.

The HDOT Min-E Bus will provide autonomous shuttle service to UH ����ԴDz�’s upper and lower campus over the summer in the first phase of the project. Phase 2, expected to begin in the fall, will expand the service to the Kauʻiokahaloa Nui Apartments faculty housing complex near the ����ԴDz� Marketplace.

“This pilot autonomous shuttle bus project will provide first-hand experience right here in �鶹��ý and help us collect invaluable data that will help in our understanding of what the future of transportation and mobility will look like,” said College of Engineering Dean Brennon Morioka. “It will help the state better prepare for the necessary changes in infrastructure as well as policies to accommodate large-scale autonomous vehicle deployments in �鶹��ý. We are very proud of the role that UH’s College of Engineering is playing in this initiative that HDOT is leading.”

Professor Guohui Zhang added, “This project will provide our students with an invaluable research opportunity to use what they have learned in the classroom to serve our state and community. In addition to better understanding the innovative, state-of-the-art autonomous driving technologies, we will emphasize vehicle-infrastructure interoperability and community-wide travel connectivity in this project. Our students will use this autonomous bus platform to advance their research horizons in Artificial Intelligence (AI)-empowered traffic mobility and safety enhancement, as well as traffic digital twin modeling and formulation.”

The project is a natural fit with UH, which has set a goal for the 10-campus system of zero carbon emissions by 2035. Compared to a comparable gas-powered passenger vehicle, the HDOT Min-E Bus is estimated to save more than 660 gallons of gas per year ($3,133 savings/year if cost of fuel is $4.60/gallon) and decrease carbon dioxide by 13,021 pounds/year.

Autonomous shuttle information

The autonomous shuttle is for UH ����ԴDz� students, faculty, staff and affiliates. The Phase 1 route for the HDOT Min-E Bus will run every 30 minutes from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting from the Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies. The route with 11 stops will take it through student housing, down East West Road and Maile Way, to the Queen Liliʻuokalani Center for Student Services (QLC), and back to the Kamakakūokalani Center.

There are 11 stops along the route in the following order:

• Kamakakūokalani Center
• Frear Hall
• Hale Noelani
• Hale Wainani
• Burns Hall
• Jefferson Hall
• St. John
• Varney Circle
• Paradise Palms
• Kennedy Theatre
• Gateway House on Dole Street

The route for a second phase is planned to run from the UH ����ԴDz� campus to the Kauʻiokahaloa Nui Apartments faculty housing located near the ����ԴDz� Marketplace.

Other UH ����ԴDz� units involved in the UH phases of the project include Commuter Services, Student Housing Services and Campus Operations and Facilities and the Office of Risk Management.

The University of �鶹��ý at ����ԴDz� has deployed a License Plate Recognition (LPR) vehicle to collect parking data that will be used to maximize and improve access to parking on campus. LPR is an advanced data collection tool that measures parking turnover and stall utilization by scanning license plates and determining how long and in which parking zones vehicles are observed. The LPR is the latest initiative by to improve on-campus parking.

• Related UH News story: UH ����ԴDz� parking updates include new flexible options, November 7, 2022

Similar to the , data collected by the LPR vehicle will provide insight into utilization patterns of various zones on campus. These results will be cross-referenced with course schedules and used by campus planners to develop data-driven strategies to optimize the commuter experience on and around campus—particularly in areas where there is significant demand for parking.

The data will also be utilized to coordinate with local partners, such as the city and county bus system, to explore alternative transportation options, such as the expansion of express routes or the relocation of bus stops that may help mitigate peak parking demand.

“This is an exciting time for Commuter Services as we look to modernize our approach by utilizing data to provide a better on-campus parking experience for our customers,” said Cate Matsushima, the UH ����ԴDz� commuter and fleet services manager. “Our goal is to provide the best service possible to our students and employees which is why we have initiated so many changes lately, and there is more to come.”

Community cooperation needed

The impact to commuters will be minimal and everyone currently parking on campus are requested to do the following:

1. Park with a license plate facing out toward the street or parking lot. If your vehicle only has a rear plate, pull into the parking stall nose-in (rather than backing in) so that your license plate is visible to the LPR vehicle from the street or parking lot.
2. Update your vehicle information on your . Drivers are encouraged to delete old vehicles and ensure that existing vehicles are connected to a current permit (if applicable). Refer to the following for instructions on:

“LPR gives insight into the usage of parking by our University drivers, providing an opportunity to better address their needs,” said Tony Hall, Commuter Services technology analyst. “Community cooperation will aid our goal of optimizing UH’s limited parking supply.”

More information on the LPR project can be found on the Commuter Services’

Other parking initiatives

New flexible and affordable parking options were implemented in 2023 including:

• $4 daily parking pass for students and employees that can be purchased in advance online;
• Afternoon parking permits for students and employees that are valid from noon to closing hours;
• Upper campus $1 parking permits for visitors after 4 p.m.;
• Improved parking processes;
• Introduction of a non-expiring ;
• More convenient pick up process for student semester parking permits.

The Commuter Services website was overhauled and is more user-friendly. It now features a text message notification service available to provide parking updates in a timely manner.

(November 2023 Editor’s Note: For those looking for parking information regarding the week of November 20–26, 2023, please see this story.)

New flexible and affordable parking options will be available at the University of �鶹��ý at ����ԴDz� in 2023, along with improved processes and a new user-friendly website. The new options include a daily parking pass that can be reserved in advance online and reduced rates for afternoon parking.

The goal of the changes is to, “better meet the changing needs” of the ����ԴDz� campus and, “improve parking access, options and affordability,” according to a November 7 email to the campus from the .

New daily parking pass (students and employees)

Starting January 4, 2023, students and employees will be able to purchase a limited number of daily parking passes online each week for the Lower Campus Parking Structure at a promotional rate of $4. Passes can be purchased online up to five days in advance. Passes are valid throughout the day with in/out privileges and can be used in any unreserved upper campus stall after 4 p.m. Daily passes are tied to a license plate and cannot be transferred. This predictable and flexible parking option is for students, faculty and staff who do not have to be on campus every day.

Parking for the Lower Campus Parking Structure will remain at $5 upon entry for those who do not purchase an online pass. The promotional $25 per day flat rate option for visitors will also remain in place until further notice.

Important: Cash will no longer be accepted at the parking kiosks starting January 1, 2023. Please plan accordingly.

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More information on .

Student semester parking permits

Parking permits will no longer be mailed. Permits can be picked up at the Art Auditorium from Wednesday, January 4 through Friday, January 6. Free parking will be available at the Lower Campus Parking Structures on those days.

The process for reserving semester permits online has not changed. Payment for permits will now be accepted within 48 hours of reservation. Students still submit their permit reservations, prioritized by class standing, after registering for the next semester. Spring 2023 registration begins on Monday, November 14. More information on .

Afternoon parking permits (students and employees)

As of November 1, afternoon permits (formerly known as evening permits), are available on a monthly basis for the Lower Campus Parking Structure and valid from 12 noon to closing. The afternoon permit is also valid on the upper campus after 4 p.m. and recommended for anyone who only comes to campus in the afternoon and evenings. More information on .

Visitor parking $1 per hour after 4 p.m.

Starting January 4, anyone can park in any unreserved stall on upper campus after 4pm for $1 per hour. More information on .

If you are not sure which parking option is best for you, please reference this .

Revamped website and text notifications

The website has been upgraded to make parking information easier to find. Students and employees are encouraged to to receive timely updates on available parking. (UH Login Required).

With fall 2022 approaching, University of �鶹��ý at ����ԴDz� is excited to introduce two new features to campus and provide reminders to “Move with Aloha” for this upcoming semester.

Welcome “Welina” Hubs

You may have noticed friendly staff in bright pink “Need Help? Ask Me!” shirts. This fall semester, the green kiosks on East-West Road and Maile Way were converted into Welcome “Welina” Hubs staffed with our Campus Services Ambassador Team. They help to provide information and directions to the UH community and campus visitors. The Commuter Services Ambassador Team will also be in the field, walking around campus assisting people with general questions.

“I enjoy helping people get where they need to go,” said Jeddie Cabasag, Campus Service Ambassador Team member and UH ����ԴDz� junior.

“With the return back to school, we wanted to provide a warm and helpful welcome from the first person that people may meet on campus,” said Cate Matsushima, Commuter and Fleet Services manager.

In partnership with office, the Welcome “Welina” Hubs are distributing campus maps and brochures to those arriving on campus.

Courtesy Express Parking stalls

Along with the Welcome Hubs, Courtesy Express Parking stalls will be available on campus this fall. Need to pick up your books and supplies at the UH ����ԴDz� Bookstore, or grab a bite to eat at Campus Center? The new Courtesy Express Parking stalls are perfect for quick errands of 15 minutes or less. These express stalls are located near Campus Center at the end of Correa Road in the parking lot between Campus Center and the Art Building ().

“It’s these enhancements that we hope will create a friendlier customer service experience for those who visit our campus,” Matsushima said.

Alternative transportation

In addition, Commuter Services would like to remind everyone about the various alternative transportation options. With UH’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and supporting sustainable modes of transportation, commuters who live within three miles of campus are encouraged to consider alternative means of transportation, including walking as a healthy and eco-friendly option.

The Rainbow Shuttle is another sustainable option that UH ����ԴDz� makes available at no charge with a valid �鶹��ýID.

• There is one route for the Rainbow Shuttle this fall (). Real-time shuttle tracking information can be viewed at the site.
• All shuttles are air-conditioned, ADA-compliant, and equipped with bike racks.
• To ride the Rainbow Shuttle, you will be required to show a valid �鶹��ýID.

For people who bike, we offer:

• More than 50 free bike racks on campus.
• Docked .

For those who ride mopeds and motorcycles:

• Parking permits are available for zones on both upper and lower campus.
• .

For more alternative transportation options that will fit your lifestyle, visit .

More resources

• If you must drive, please understand that up to 26,000 affiliates access our campus daily, filling parking lots and structures to capacity by mid-morning. Check the or social media accounts for campus traffic updates.
• To learn more about parking permits for UH students, faculty and staff, visit the website at the end of each semester or contact your parking coordinator for more information.
• are available with special rates for users with a valid �鶹��ýID.

However you get to campus, Commuter Services asks that you !

The University of �鶹��ý at ����ԴDz� campus is preparing for the 2022 UH football season when the Rainbow Warriors home games will be played on lower campus at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex.

While hosting the football games brings a new level of excitement and energy to campus life, due to expected heavy traffic and limited parking, students, faculty and staff are being advised to avoid campus on game days, if they are not attending the game.

Seven Saturday homes games are scheduled for the 2022 football season:

• August 27—Vanderbilt (4:30 p.m. kickoff)
• September 3—Western Kentucky (6 p.m. kickoff)
• September 17 (Homecoming)—Duquesne (6 p.m. kickoff)
• October 15—Nevada (6 p.m. kickoff)
• October 29—Wyoming (6 p.m. kickoff)
• November 12—Utah State (6 p.m. kickoff)
• November 19—UNLV (6 p.m. kickoff)

Parking on game days

• Zone 20 parking structure: The Zone 20 parking structure will be restricted to only those who purchase a “football parking pass.” Regular UH parking passes will not be valid. Starting at midnight the night before game days, the parking structure will be closed. All permit holders who normally park in the Zone 20 parking structure by the Ching Athletics Complex will be required to relocate their vehicles by 9 a.m. on game day.
• Zones 1, 2, 3, 4 (except by Agricultural Science), middle and upper 9, 12, 13, 17, 18 and 19: These zones will be restricted to football parking, and all permit holders are required to relocate their vehicles by 9 a.m. on game day. Regular UH parking passes will not be valid.
• Zones 4 (by Agricultural Science) and 5: All UH ����ԴDz� parking passes will be honored at Zone 4 – Agricultural Sciences and Zone 5 – Biomedical Sciences Building parking lot on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Zone 7 and lower portion of Zone 9: Student-residents with Zone 20 permits may park at the Hawaiʻinuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge parking lot (Zone 7) and NOAA parking lot across from Frear Hall (lower portion of Zone 9) on a first-come, first-served basis.
• All green visitor stalls are restricted to football parking only from 9 a.m. on game day.
• Zones 8, 21, 22 and 25: No changes.

Map of the campus with the different parking zones

UH ����ԴDz� Campus Services is working directly with several departments to accommodate parking needs on a case-by-case basis. For any questions or concerns, campus community members should contact Commuter Services at ftblpkg@hawaii.edu. Campus community members are asked to monitor their hawaii.edu emails, official UH ����ԴDz� social media accounts and the mainstream media for updates.

Mahalo to our fans! The University of �鶹��ý welcomes fully vaccinated fans back to athletic events on the ����ԴDz� campus as county COVID-19 restrictions now allow for 100% capacity. The first UH football game with maximum capacity will be Saturday, November 6, against San Diego State at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex.

A sold-out event is anticipated, which will have an impact on parking availability on game day. There will likely be traffic congestion on the roadways, so fans should plan to arrive early. Carpooling is highly encouraged, and avoid coming into ����ԴDz�, if you do not need to on game day.

Pre-purchase, print and display parking passes

UH is grateful for your support and is offering discounted parking prices for the remainder of the season. Parking will be available in the lower campus parking structure ($15) and upper campus surface lots ($7). Season ticket holders will be contacted via email to purchase their tickets and parking.

For non-season ticket holders, available game tickets and parking may be purchased starting at 9 a.m. on Thursday at .

All parking passes must be pre-purchased by 11 a.m. on game day. Please remember to print it before arriving and display it on your dashboard. Refer to the directions on your parking pass and/or on the attached map so you know where to enter campus.

Parking will open three hours before kick-off.

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Related: Full capacity athletics crowds welcomed back on November 3

Limited campus parking on football game days

Rideshare and drop-off areas

To keep traffic to a minimum and for safety purposes, there are only two designated drop off areas.

1. For kupuna and those with accessibility or mobility issues: In front of the Center for Disability Services (1410 Lower Campus Road). Entry is via Dole St. gates on Lower Campus Road (Gate #4) and exit is allowed only via Varsity gate to Varsity Circle (Gate #5). Those who need to park in the parking structure will have to exit via Varsity and go back around.
2. All other pick-up/drop-off (including rideshare services): Bus pull-in on the right side of University Ave (Gate #2). Entrance and egress is right turn only.

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Other reminders

• Fans are NOT allowed to tailgate anywhere on campus.
• For more information about game day requirements, including vaccination and LumiSight UH requirements, please visit the .
• For questions about parking, please contact ftblpkg@hawaii.edu.

This message was shared with the students, faculty and staff of the University of �鶹��ý at ����ԴDz� on November 1, 2021.

With the recent announcement by Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi about changes to COVID-19 restrictions for crowds starting November 3, we are expecting the upcoming football game this Saturday, November 6, to be a sell out against San Diego State at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. While we are excited to host such an exciting event on campus, we realize the impact it has on the larger campus community. With your kokua, we hope to minimize the traffic and parking impact on our surrounding community with an altered parking program on gameday. We thank you for your patience, understanding and support.

Restricted parking locations

Regular UH parking passes for the following locations will not be recognized on football game days and parking restrictions on campus will take effect as follows:

• Zone 20 Parking Structure: The Zone 20 parking structure will be restricted for football parking on the day of the game. Regular UH parking passes will not be recognized. Starting midnight the night before game days, the Parking Structure will be closed. Student residents and permit holders who normally park in the Zone 20 parking structure by the Clarence T.C. Ching Field Athletics Complex will be required to relocate their vehicles by 9 a.m. on game day.
• Zones 1, 2, 3, 4 (except near Agricultural Sciences), middle and upper 9, 12, 13, 17, 18 and 19: These zones will be restricted to football parking, and all permit holders must relocate their vehicles by 11 a.m. on game day. Regular UH parking passes will not be recognized.
• All green stalls are restricted to football parking only from 9 a.m. on game day.

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Student and employee parking locations

• Zones 4 (by Agricultural Sciences) and 5: All UH ����ԴDz� parking passes will be honored at Zone 4–Agricultural Sciences and Zone 5–Biomedical Building parking lot on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Zone 7 and lower portion of Zone 9: Student-residents with Zone 20 permits may park at the �Ჹ�ɲ���ʻ���Գܾ����� School of Hawaiian Knowledge parking lot (Zone 7) and NOAA parking lot across from Frear Hall (lower portion of Zone 9) on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Zones 8, 21, 22 and 25: No changes.

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Related: Full capacity athletics crowds welcomed back on November 3

�鶹��ýfootball parking, drop-off directions

All UH COVID-19 Guidelines apply to sporting events on campus. Those without tickets on game day, even students and employees, will not be allowed to loiter around the athletic complex facilities, parking structure or upper campus. The student housing area is restricted to student residents. Fans are NOT allowed to tailgate anywhere on campus. Honolulu Police Department and UH ����ԴDz� Public Safety officers will be patrolling these areas asking those who should not be there to leave.

We have been working directly with several departments to accommodate their particular parking needs on a case-by-case basis. If you believe you have parking requirements that conflict with the parking plans stated above, please contact ftblpkg@hawaii.edu.

We are excited to support UH ����ԴDz� football on our campus. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we use our best efforts to manage large crowds and traffic on game day. Please monitor your emails, official UH ����ԴDz� social media accounts and the mainstream media for updates.

Mahalo nui loa for your perseverance and patience. Go ’Bows!

For spring 2021, University of �鶹��ý at ����ԴDz� has new parking options available for students and employees who need to come onto campus.

The Rainbow Quick Code is a monthly pass available for purchase by UH ����ԴDz� faculty, staff and students on a first-come, first-served basis. The Rainbow Quick Code is valid from the beginning to end of each calendar month. Pricing for the monthly passes depends on current permit status. Prices remain set until prorated on February 16. Renewal requests can be made at least one week before the beginning of March.

The Warrior Quick Pass allows the purchase of daily $5 parking passes online via credit card in advance. After purchase, print the pass on full-size paper and display it on the car dashboard while parked in the Lower Campus structure.

More information on the Rainbow Quick Code monthly pass and the Warrior Quick Pass, including how to purchase either is available on the website.

Editor’s note, August 13, 2020: The Rainbow Shuttle service has been cancelled as of August 12, 2020. The story has been updated to reflect this change.

With the return of students, faculty and staff to the campus this fall, has enhanced cleaning procedures due to COVID-19. High touchpoint areas including parking structure elevators, stair rails and pay-to-park machines will be sanitized more frequently. In addition, the parking office will also be cleaned repeatedly throughout the day.

“It is our priority to ensure the health and safety of our students, employees, riders and our guests,” said Cate Matsushima, commuter and fleet services manager. “We have stepped up our cleaning efforts on areas and surfaces where we see high traffic or volumes of people.”

Elevators in the parking structure will be cleaned at least twice a day, while other areas will be frequently cleaned and wiped down.

In addition, the parking office located at the Queen Liliʻuokalani Center for Student Services has implemented enhanced health and safety measures, including encouraging the use of virtual services such as online citation payment, and mailing permits to students with Oʻahu addresses. There is also a touchless service of placing an ID/credit card into a container for processing, and frequently wiping down high touchpoint surfaces.

Guests must adhere to COVID-19 prevention health and safety standards, including wearing face coverings, practicing physical distancing by standing six feet apart while waiting in line, and following the guidance of the Diamond Parking guest greeter. In addition, hand sanitizer is available at the parking office and student distribution location.

The University of �鶹��ý at ����ԴDz� has made adjustments to campus services due to changes caused by COVID-19.

For fall 2020 information, please visit the individual service websites.

Commuter Services

Update March 25: The Commuter Services Business Office has relocated to the Auxiliary Services Building with reduced hours from 8 a.m. to noon. See the for changes to services.

• Parking permit holders can
• All parking rules will continue to be enforced
• UPDATED March 24: All UHM Shuttle services are suspended

Bookstores

For individual bookstore hours and services, see the .

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Campus Center (Updated March 30)

Campus Center Food Court, Ba-le, Simply to Go, Pizza Hut, Stir Fresh, Jamba Juice, Starbucks are closed until further notice. Get the latest updates from the .

Student Housing (Updated March 30)

All meals provided in the Hale Aloha and Gateway House locations will be on a take-out basis only. See the for times. See the for the latest housing updates.

Food Services/Food trucks

(Updated March 25) The following pertains only to Campus Services’ administered food services locations. Stay up to date with the . Credit/debit card transactions are highly encouraged.

Food Trucks

• All food trucks are closed

Paradise Palms (dining area is closed until further notice)

• Panda Express—10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Dunkin Donuts—Closed
• Holoholo Grill—Closed
• L&L—Closed
• Lasoon—Closed
• Le Crepe Café—Closed

Campus Center

All in-person services at the Campus Center complex are closed. Contact specific services for more information.

Libraries

is open to UH students and employees with ID.

Updated March 31: The has modified hours.

Warrior Rec Center

The Warrior Rec Center is closed until further notice. For updates and locker information, see the instagram.

Writing Center

The UH ����ԴDz� Writing Center starting Monday, March 30 through an electronic paper drop-off service. The center’s Kuykendall 411 location is closed for the remainder of the semester.

UH Federal Credit Union

The Campus Center branch is closed until further notice. For updates and other branch information, see the UHFCU page.

American Savings Bank

The UH branch of American Savings Bank at Hemmenway Hall is .

With the fall 2019 rush coming up, the University of �鶹��ý at ����ԴDz� wants to remind students, faculty and staff of available commuter options to campus. would also like to remind everyone about the importance of showing respect and consideration to our campus and community ʻohana.

UH is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and supporting sustainable modes of transportation. Commuters who live within three miles of campus are encouraged to consider alternative means of transportation, including walking, as a healthy and sustainable option.

Rainbow Shuttle

The Rainbow Shuttle is another sustainable option that UH ����ԴDz� makes available at no charge with valid UH ID.

• Some of the routes, stops and times for the Rainbow Shuttle have changed for Fall 2019. or visit the .
• Shuttle routes travel into ����ԴDz� Valley, Mōʻiliʻili, Kaimukī and Makiki.
• All shuttles are air-conditioned, ADA-compliant and equipped with bike racks.
• Shuttle arrivals may be monitored in real time by downloading the UHM Shuttle Tracker app or visiting the .
• To ride the Rainbow Shuttle, you are required to show a valid UH ID.

For people who bike

• More than 50 free bike racks on campus.
• A in the parking structure.
• (PDF) and dockless bike share options.

For those who ride mopeds and motorcycles

• Parking permits are still available for zones on both upper and lower campus.
• Permits are $40 per semester and .

For students who drive

• There are 400 carpool permits available for students.
• Carpool permit holders will have access to preferred parking stalls.
• It’s a great way to get to campus—make a friend, reduce your carbon imprint and split costs.

Off-campus parking

When parking off campus, please show your respect for the surrounding community by:

• Parking in legally designated areas.
• Following all state and city laws and ordinances.
• Not blocking driveways and roads.
• Carpooling whenever possible to reduce the number of parked cars in the area.
• Arriving and departing quietly.
• Not littering.

More resources

• If you drive, please understand that up to 26,000 people access our campus daily, filling parking lots and structures to capacity by mid-morning. or social media accounts ( or ) to receive campus traffic updates.
• To learn more about parking permits for UH students, faculty and staff, at the end of each semester or contact your parking coordinator for more info.
• are available with special rates for users with a valid UH ID.
• If you need a car for just an hour or two, rentals are available through .

However you get to campus, we ask that you !

Have you noticed the new signage and bright icons in the lower campus parking structure? In an effort to help visitors find their way and remember where they parked, University of �鶹��ý at ����ԴDz� stenciled each floor with distinct island-themed icons.

“This initiative is one way that we’ve made the parking structure more welcoming and user-friendly,” Commuter Services Manager Cate Matsushima said.

New features include large campus maps on the first floor as well as blue markings painted on the ground that lead commuters to ADA-accessible parking stalls on the third floor.

These projects are the latest high-impact, low-cost projects that Commuter Services has implemented at the lower campus parking structure. Other projects include the Gecko Deco service project, installation of LED lights with backup batteries, and new slip-resistant paint by the elevators and stairwells.