Comment by MisterMower
Comment by MisterMower 17 hours ago
What do you think taxes on gasoline are for?
You’re absolutely right, roadways are insanely expensive. That’s why it’s infuriating to see entire lanes expropriated for cyclists.
Comment by MisterMower 17 hours ago
What do you think taxes on gasoline are for?
You’re absolutely right, roadways are insanely expensive. That’s why it’s infuriating to see entire lanes expropriated for cyclists.
> What do you think taxes on gasoline are for?
Paying for our highways circa 1993 [1].
[1] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuel_taxes_in_the_United_Sta...
Road wear is fourth power of axel weight, so trucks/lorries are overwhelmingly the cause of what repair money gets spent on fixing: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_power_law
Complaining about cyclists getting bike lanes is like complaining about pedestrians getting footpaths.