Jay Rideout

Now there's a pet peeve...

--- On Thu, 3/12/09, Michael O'Hair wrote:

> From: Michael O'Hair
> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] HB 3008 (license bicycles)
> To: obra@list.obra.org
> Date: Thursday, March 12, 2009, 9:19 AM
> As far as road damage is concerned, how about a serious
> tax/fee for studded snow tires? I was walking yesterday and
> a huge 4WD SUV went by with brand new studded tires.
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jay Rideout"
>
> > Quote "Some sort of weight/mileage scheme that
> taxes as a function of miles driven and weight of vehicle (a
> surrogate for road damage caused) is likely to be the
> long-term solution for highway funding."
> >
> > That part is simple... just raise the fuel tax. Big
> heavy vehicles pay more and fuel efficient vehicles pay
> less.
> >
>
>
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