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Sure put the tax on those who'd be commuting on this new infrastructure. However for those that live within a few miles of their job, what exactly are they gain
by cobookman 7y ago
Sure put the tax on those who'd be commuting on this new infrastructure. However for those that live within a few miles of their job, what exactly are they gaining?
It's the same reason Bridges have a toll vs getting funds directly from property / income tax.
- grogenaut 7y agoYou're getting a massively connected area with larger amount of commerce further stoked by the people who take the train.
- kingosticks 7y agoThe big one is an increase in the value of their land. And is this initiative purely about commuting? Maybe the new train will allow people to more easily socialise or receive healthcare or any other part of their non-work life. Also, trains/buses are not usuualy free in the same way that some bridges have tolls.
- kelnos 7y agoNot everyone is privileged enough to be able to afford to live close to their job. This is about raising quality of life across the board. People who have the "I've got mine, so fuck you" attitude are a blight on society.
- cobookman 7y agoSounds like it should be funded by Sales Tax / Income tax vs Property Tax. Property Tax should be about using the land & making improvements to nearby areas. Not about funding things far away.