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> Indeed, here in the states, cyclists pay for the roads that we use. This isn’t true where I live. Taxes on gasoline purchases pay for the roads.
by innocentoldguy 4y ago
> Indeed, here in the states, cyclists pay for the roads that we use.
This isn’t true where I live. Taxes on gasoline purchases pay for the roads.
- frosted-flakes 4y agoGas taxes are a small portion of road costs, and are only for state roads. Cities generally don't receive road subsidies from the state. Cyclists drive on city roads, and city roads are generally paid for with property taxes or local sales taxes (if your city has them). And cyclists cause zero damage to roads, unlike cars or trucks Really, cyclists are getting shafted because they have to pay for so many roads they can't use.
- innocentoldguy 4y agoI'm pretty sure I know more about my area than you do and we do NOT use property taxes to pay for roads here. Property Taxes are used for things like: * The general fund. * Grants. * Costs associated with assessing and collecting taxes. * Justice Courts. * Education. Not maintaining local roads.
- frosted-flakes 4y agoThen your city is the exception to the rule and can be dismissed as an outlier.
- innocentoldguy 4y agoAh, I see. I’m wrong, unless I’m correct, in which case I’m irrelevant.
- frosted-flakes 4y agoNow you got it.