The Hawaii Road Usage Charge Demonstration project, or HiRUC, was a three-year research effort led by HDOT where drivers experienced what it would be like to pay for roads through a per-mile charge, without owing any real money.
Vehicle mileage was calculated based on odometer readings collected during vehicle inspections. The majority of vehicle owners received a Driving Report in the mail that showed how many miles they drove in the past year, how much gas tax they paid, and how much they would owe under a RUC instead. Mailers were sent from July 2019 to Dec 2020. Use the Online Estimator to create your own customized Driving Report.
Throughout the project, HDOT sought input from the public, and throughout the demonstration, drivers were asked their opinions and experiences. The results of the demonstration project, including community meeting comments, over 40,000 survey responses and feedback from Technology Test Drive volunteer participants, will be shared with elected officials for consideration to address Hawaii’s roadway funding challenges.
[GGF1]Link to Online Estimator