YSK that the idea that drivers pay for roads is a myth, because funding sources also include property taxes, sales taxes and income taxes that people pay regardless of whether they drive or not

Valuy@lemmy.zip · 6 hours ago

YSK that the idea that drivers pay for roads is a myth, because funding sources also include property taxes, sales taxes and income taxes that people pay regardless of whether they drive or not

FireRetardant@lemmy.world · 1 hour ago

Everyone also suffers noise pollution, air pollution, and risks such as getting hit as a pedestrian. Extensive overbuilding of roads and sprawl is also a signifcant strain on municipal budgets which could diminish the quality of other services due to funding constraints.

YSK that the idea that drivers pay for roads is a myth, because funding sources also include property taxes, sales taxes and income taxes that people pay regardless of whether they drive or not

YSK that the idea that drivers pay for roads is a myth, because funding sources also include property taxes, sales taxes and income taxes that people pay regardless of whether they drive or not

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