The Road to Hana may become a toll road

[DeniseM]

Hana Highway: First Hawaii Visitor Toll Road? What to Know.

Hawaii’s iconic Road to Hana could soon see a major change with a proposal for the state’s first toll road. Already sparking debate, supporters point to much-needed funding for maintenance while opponents raise valid concerns over legal and economic impacts. Could Hawaii toll roads expand to...

beatofhawaii.com

I think it's good idea - YMMV

 

[Luanne]

Been there, done that a few times. Have no desire to do it again. Probably is a good idea.

 

[rickandcindy23]

It's a great idea.

 

[SmithOp]

Once was enough for me.

 

[VacationForever]

Drove it twice, and could not understand the attraction of it. I have no plans to either drive there again. That road is dangerous and if having toll means the money goes towards maintenance, then it is a good thing.

 

[Passepartout]

I agree with the above. A toll that goes toward maintaining it is appropriate.

 

[echino]

Is it legal to charge tolls on the only paved road accessing a town?

 

[Luanne]

Is it legal to charge tolls on the only paved road accessing a town?

I don't know. But I know that in San Diego there was a toll charged for the bridge to get to Coronado. I guess it wasn't the only way to get to the "island", you could have driven south and then back up, but way out of the way. The toll was stopped eventually after the bridge was paid for.

I wondered if there might be some kind of exemption for residents of Hana, but read the article and saw that might not be able to be allowed. It will be interesting to see how this develops.

 

[slip]

I'm not a proponent of tolls so I would definitely rather they not do that. As far as the Road to Hana is concerned, I have done that enough like a lot of others here. It's really one reason Maui isn't our favorite island. Unless you drive that Road to Hana most of the island is not usable. That northern road isn't any fun either. But the rest of the island makes up for a lot.

 

[susieq]

We've driven that road many years ago ~ very scenic! If one of the main sources of revenue is tourism, this makes perfect sense.

 

[Luanne]

I'm not against tolls, or parking fees, etc. as long as the money goes towards the maintenance of the road, parking lot facilities or whatever.

 

[easyrider]

I like the idea of the toll roads but only for tourists and tolls for all roads. It would be easy enough to do. It couldn't be called a toll as that is unfair. It would be a nonresident road preservation fee added to all rental cars. Something like $12 a day seems fair enough.

Bill

 

[slip]

I'm not against tolls, or parking fees, etc. as long as the money goes towards the maintenance of the road, parking lot facilities or whatever.

They usually never do, that's why I don't like them. Lol