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Don't the cars have to pay? Otherwise it seems fair that they should compete for the space.
by thomasahle 9y ago
Don't the cars have to pay? Otherwise it seems fair that they should compete for the space.
- vkou 9y ago1. No, most curb parking in most of the United States is free. 2. Where they do have to pay, they pay way under true market value of the land.
- briandear 9y ago..and there are car registration fees, but rarely do I see a requirement for licensing and registration or bikes — nor insurance requirements. Cars in many states are subject to property tax. And gasoline taxes and required annual inspections. Bikes have none of those requirements. Cars definitely pay for the infrastructure they use. As far as fair market value for the land: what’s the value of a square meter of sidewalk in Manhattan? Are bikes paying fair market value for the sidewalks upon which they park? These anti-car arguments are starting to get absurd.