Oregon Passes First Statewide Bicycle Tax In Nation (washingtontimes.com)

turkeydance writes: In Oregon, a state known for its avid bicycling culture, the state legislature's approval of the first bike tax in the nation has fallen flat with riders. Democratic Gov. Kate Brown is expected to sign the sweeping $5.3 billion transportation package, which includes a $15 excise tax on the sale of bicycles costing more than $200 with a wheel diameter of at least 26 inches. Even though the funding has been earmarked for improvements that will benefit cyclists, the tax has managed to irk both anti-tax Republicans and environmentally conscious bikers. The bike tax is aimed at raising $1.2 million per year in order to improve and expand paths and trails for bicyclists and pedestrians. Supporters point out that Oregon has no sales tax, which means buyers won't be dinged twice for their new wheels.

Comments

Keep Oregon Weirder!

[Futurepower(R)]

$15 per limb at time of birth, $60. Spiders have 8 legs, so they pay $120.

You can buy a Keep Oregon Weird bumper sticker.

Re: Good

[Anonymous Coward]

but if everybody drove busses wouldn't the traffic be worse?

Re:Compulsory charity

[BlueStrat]

If there aren't enough people to pay for it voluntarily, then it does not need to be built at all. Simple, eh?

But how will the politicians maintain and grow a huge entitlement-class of voters dependent on government (and said politicians) for their day-to-day existence?

Think of the incumbents, you insensitive clod! /s

Strat