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Who pays for roads? Most US States require residents to subsidize cars (cdn.bsky.app)

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Only 3 states Delaware, Montana, and New Jersey raise enough revenue from cars to fully cover their highway spending.

The remaining 47 states and the District of Columbia must make up the difference with tax revenues from other sources

By diverting general funds to roadway spending, the burden of paying for the roads falls on all taxpayers, including people who drive very little or may not drive at all.

Source: https://taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/state-road-taxes-funding/

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[–] thesohoriots@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

And they’re still just awful.

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[–] Jimmycakes@lemmy.world -4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (4 children)

Sure not everyone drives a lot or even own a car but they do use the roads. Do they shop? Do they buy groceries? Do they use public utilities? Do they expect emergency service to come when needed?

A lot of things need roads besides your personal car. Kind of a crazy take to say only car owners need to pay for road infrastructure. I'm with you in spirit but exercise a little common sense.

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