2. Ride the LOTMA Commuter Express: This "first-class" express coach service picks up in Mililani Mauka and Waipio Gentry and provides convenient and comfortable transportation for workers in Honolulu and Waikiki. Monthly passes are $95 (full-time) and $55 (20 rides).

3. Join a Vanpool: This State subsidized program provides vans for shared commuting. Monthly subscriptions are only $55 (plus shared gas and parking) and LOTMA even offers a 50% subsidy for new eligible vanpoolers to help you get started. Vanpooling works best for people who work a regular schedule and have longer commutes.

4. Ride TheBus or Take TheBoat: The award-winning TheBus offers nearly 100 routes, including several limited-stop express routes between popular locations. At only $40 per month, TheBus is the best commute deal around! Now TheBoat offers three daily roundtrips from Kalaeloa Harbor to the Aloha Tower while connecting by shuttle service to areas near Kapolei, Ewa and Makaha, and you can use your monthly bus pass, a transfer or pay $2 for a single ride.

5. Bike or Walk to Work: If you work near home, try biking or walking to work instead of driving. It’s healthy and free! You’ll find you arrive at work refreshed and invigorated. In some situations, you may even be able to bicycle to work faster than you can drive!

6. Compress Your Work Schedule: Work four ten-hour days per week ("4/40") or eight nine-hour days and one eight-hour day every two weeks ("9/80"). You’ll get an extra day off every week or every other week!  Ask your employer about this "flex-time" alternative.

7. Avoid Peak Commute Hours: Traffic on H-1 generally peaks between 6:00 a.m. – 7:15 a.m. and between 3:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Try working a 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. schedule to avoid the worst traffic.