Comment 108469

By kevlahan (registered) | Posted January 27, 2015 at 11:35:13 in reply to Comment 108380

Actually, it was inconvenient to charge for roads.

Now, with gps, cell networks and computers it is very simple to charge for roads based on location, time of use and congestion levels. This would be much closer to a true free market in transportation where price signals would help people decide which mode to use and which trip to take where and when. A true capitalist would support this, rather that having municipal roads paid by all residents and property owners regardless of how they use the roads through general property taxes.

Paying directly for transit, but getting as much driving on roads for "free" (i.e. from general taxes) distorts the transportation market, as does "free" parking (someone is paying for it).

And, of course, those without cars would pay indirectly for trucking and transport of goods they buy since the tolls would be incorporated into the price through the magic of the market!

Comment edited by kevlahan on 2015-01-27 11:36:47

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