It would be great if the administration could begin implementing some of these changes now to the Waikiki bus service and not wait for rail.  Many of the busses out of Waikiki (not just route 8) are clogged by tourists traveling to the mall; busses that go downtown could skip the mall stops and make it much easier and faster for Waikiki residents who work downtown.  The express B bus could also be restored as well as the direct connection to the University.  I often find it quicker to bike from Waikiki to downtown and the University than ride the bus.