Highways Looking for Technology Test Drive Volunteers By: Scot Urada We are excited to share the successful full-scale launch of the Manual Demonstration of the Hawaii Road Usage Charge Demonstration (HiRUC) project.
of this project, the Technology Test Drive starting in March 2020! In this phase, we are looking for 2,000 volunteers on different
islands. Volunteers will get to choose one of three mileage reporting options to test and submit mileage readings on a more frequent basis using more automated technologies.
As of November 2019, we have started mailing Driving Reports that show customized information about how much a vehicle owner paid in gas taxes over the past year vs. how much they might pay in a RUC based on the vehicle they own, using odometer readings taken during the annual Safety Check.
This is your chance in getting first-hand experience in how a road usage charge could work using different methods, and for you to share your experience with us.
These Driving Reports are just for informational purposes and they are not bills. If you received these Driving Reports in the mail, we encourage you to fill out the survey so that we can hear how you feel about a Road Usage Charge. We are also gearing up to start the second part
If you are interested, or if any of your family or friends would like to give this a try, we invite everyone to take a look at this webpage and sign up at https://hiruc.org/volunteer/. Or alternatively, you can give the project team a call at (808) 300-3527.
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Steve Compton’s first day was Wednesday, Feb. 19th as a Harbor Enforcement Officer II (Harbor Police, Enforcement Unit). Steven comes to us experienced in the public safety and probation enforcement field and is a graduate of the Honolulu Police Training Academy (Ke Kula Maka’i). I believe he will be an excellent addition to our unit and the Harbors Division.
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