3 ms·
> yes, everyone actually pays for the roads, not just motorists That's because everyone benefits from roads, not just motorists. I make this argument constantl
by parineum 5y ago
> yes, everyone actually pays for the roads, not just motorists
That's because everyone benefits from roads, not just motorists. I make this argument constantly in California related gas tax discussions...
The majority of wear and tear on roads is due to large commercial vehicles. Most of the cost and benefit of roads is transportation for the good you buy not the people they move.
- crtasm 5y agoGP is possibly referencing the "you cyclists don't pay for the roads get out of my way" view held by some people.
- blacksmith_tb 5y agoAnd don't cause any wear and tear on the roads - but of course cyclists pay for goods and services that commercial vehicles provide which include fuel taxes and registration and licensing fees in their pricing.