Comment: Living in Hawaii Kai and commuting to my job in downtown Honolulu, I used the express bus frequently because I didn't like sitting in traffic, I enjoyed having more discretionary income by not paying for parking, fuel, and higher insurance premiums, and the short walks to and from the bus stops gave me greater appreciation of the neighborhood.  A few years ago, I rode the Washington DC Metro for the first time and I said, "Wow!"  I kept thinking how wonderful it would have been if we had something like that for my Hawaii Kai commute.  I wish everyone could experience these metro systems.  They are clean, on time, safe, comfortable, and reasonably priced and quiet.  Much of the DC metro is underground, but the Oahu Rail will be above ground, so yes, you will have your quiet moments to reflect on part of the island and neighborhoods.  I call these "mind yawns."  We all need them.