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Jul 19, 2017, 8:30:06 AM7/19/17
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Title: Oregon Passes First Statewide Bicycle Tax In Nation
Author: he...@slashdot.org
Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2017 22:25:00 -0400
Link: http://rss.slashdot.org/~r/Slashdot/slashdot/~3/qf0hfv1gHM4/oregon-passes-first-statewide-bicycle-tax-in-nation
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.
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Read more of this story[7] at Slashdot.
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Title: Oregon Passes First Statewide Bicycle Tax In Nation
Author: he...@slashdot.org
Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2017 22:25:00 -0400
Link: http://rss.slashdot.org/~r/Slashdot/slashdot/~3/qf0hfv1gHM4/oregon-passes-first-statewide-bicycle-tax-in-nation
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.
[image 2][2][image 4][4][image 6][6]
Read more of this story[7] at Slashdot.
[image 8]
Links:
[1]: http://twitter.com/home?status=Oregon+Passes+First+Statewide+Bicycle+Tax+In+Nation%3A+http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2tE00sv (link)
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