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Cars are heavier and cause more wear on the asphalt, require more road space, and generate more waste and pollution than bikes do. "Road use tax" isn't actuall
by Kluny 11y ago
Cars are heavier and cause more wear on the asphalt, require more road space, and generate more waste and pollution than bikes do.
"Road use tax" isn't actually a thing, nor is it exclusive to car drivers - roads are paid for via the same taxes as everything else. Sales tax, income tax and property tax, distributed according to local, state, and federal budgets.
Cyclists pay their share of the taxes that build roads via sales tax, income tax, and property tax, same as everyone else does.
Most cyclists also own cars, and have paid all the relevant fees.
Pick whichever argument you like the best.
- r0m4n0 11y ago"Then-Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters stated on August 15, 2007 that about 60% of federal gas taxes are used for highway and bridge construction. The remaining 40% goes to earmarked programs." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuel_taxes_in_the_United_States https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuel_taxes_in_the_United_State... Not so sure about state taxes (gas or registration) but I believe its similar depending on where you live, paying more for local roads. Not saying its not fair but it makes some sense... people who buy gas or register pay the most (electric vehicles skirt this), people who don't drive pay some too through normal taxes as they utilize them for public transit, bikes, products they buy, or the food they eat.
- Avshalom 11y agoTHE NEXT SENTENCE: "However, revenues from other taxes are also used in federal transportation programs."
- r0m4n0 11y agoRight, I definitely didn't say "drivers pay for all roads." They pay more through registration and gas taxes, that's why those programs and taxes were created... There may not be an official "road use tax" but that's the gist of what has been implemented.