George de Randich

Don is correct as far as he goes!
Remember this their municipal roads were laid out a few centuries ago where
the horse power was either one or two!
George de Randich

-------Original Message-------

From: Don Leet
Date: 05/27/06 05:55:29
To: obra@list.obra.org
Subject: [OBRA Chat] gas taxes

In Europe where gas is more expensive than here gas tax pays for more of the
roads. In the US roads are subsidized by income, property tax. Gas tax only
pays for some of the roads. This is why when we drive more, like now, and
use more fuel the roads don't get better. Vehicles wear out the roads faster
than the gas tax can repair them. Bicycles do not wear out roads so they
should be considered the primary usage. Every time a car goes out on the
highway it is costing me money.
Don Leet

Don Leet

In Europe where gas is more expensive than here gas tax pays for more of the roads. In the US roads are subsidized by income, property tax. Gas tax only pays for some of the roads. This is why when we drive more, like now, and use more fuel the roads don't get better. Vehicles wear out the roads faster than the gas tax can repair them. Bicycles do not wear out roads so they should be considered the primary usage. Every time a car goes out on the highway it is costing me money.
Don Leet