i bike pass? - The Chainlink2024-03-30T08:48:19Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/i-bike-pass?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A586396&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWell, it would help repay the…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-05-09:2211490:Comment:6774052013-05-09T21:06:21.772ZTricolorhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Tricolor
<p>Well, it would help repay the $800 or so I saved by not getting a city sticker for my car for a number of years. I can't believe registration data wasn't used to mail city sticker notices until recently.</p>
<p>Well, it would help repay the $800 or so I saved by not getting a city sticker for my car for a number of years. I can't believe registration data wasn't used to mail city sticker notices until recently.</p> ok so who is this guys agent?…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-05-09:2211490:Comment:6773992013-05-09T21:03:27.109ZDavohttps://thechainlink.org/profile/DaveMicek
<p>ok so who is this guys agent? you know the one who keeps posting about this piece of work</p>
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<p>ok so who is this guys agent? you know the one who keeps posting about this piece of work</p>
<p></p> Hey! Kass made Bike Snob's Fr…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-08-24:2211490:Comment:5874002012-08-24T17:01:16.496ZKevin C Dormanthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/KevinC
<p>Hey! Kass made Bike Snob's Friday Fun Quiz!</p>
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<div class="separator">(<a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/videogallery/71917353/Politics/Kass-The-free-ride-is-over-little-bicycle-people">He's like an air freshener of stupid</a>.)</div>
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<div class="separator"><b>4) When not calling for a tax on cycling, John Kass is sodomizing chickens with beer cans.</b></div>
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<div class="separator">--<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuPHlxpK9i4"><span>False</span></a></div> Bicycle infrastructure costs…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-08-24:2211490:Comment:5873442012-08-24T16:51:19.610ZJoe Schmoehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JoeSchmoe
<p>Bicycle infrastructure costs 1/100 of what car infrastructure does. Cyclists contribute money that goes to road and bridge construction through state, property and federal taxes, and cause virtually <em>no wear on the road</em>. So in effect, I pay for highways I almost never drive on, streets that I'm only entitled to using 3 feet of, and my vehicle causes virtually no damage to them. </p>
<p>Bicycle infrastructure costs 1/100 of what car infrastructure does. Cyclists contribute money that goes to road and bridge construction through state, property and federal taxes, and cause virtually <em>no wear on the road</em>. So in effect, I pay for highways I almost never drive on, streets that I'm only entitled to using 3 feet of, and my vehicle causes virtually no damage to them. </p> The bike registration has bee…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-08-24:2211490:Comment:5875872012-08-24T16:44:24.829ZJon319https://thechainlink.org/profile/Jon319
<p>The bike registration has been tried and the cost of administration far exceed any benefits..typically.</p>
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<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/i-bike-pass?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A587497#2211490Comment587387"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I may be in the minority, but I do feel that as a bicycle rider using public streets that are financed by gasoline taxes, vehicle registration fees, and general property…</p>
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<p>The bike registration has been tried and the cost of administration far exceed any benefits..typically.</p>
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<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/i-bike-pass?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A587497#2211490Comment587387"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I may be in the minority, but I do feel that as a bicycle rider using public streets that are financed by gasoline taxes, vehicle registration fees, and general property taxes, there is a need to pay at least a portion of the cost, especially for marking of bike lanes, dedicated lane construction, etc. There's no free lunch and I'm getting tired of automobile owners telling me I don't pay my own way. I'd be happy to pay $25/year for a registration that includes a barcoded number on a "non-removable" tag that could be used to locate bikes reported as stolen.</p>
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<p>A big problem with most taxes and license fees is that they go into the general fund, so any ordnance has to be well written.</p>
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</blockquote> Kass is a total ass. Propert…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-08-24:2211490:Comment:5874972012-08-24T16:42:55.039ZJon319https://thechainlink.org/profile/Jon319
<p>Kass is a total ass. Property taxes pay for the majority of city streets (not highways). City parking stickers arguably fund street parking. So, since bike owners pay property taxes by virtue of simply living in the city, bike accommodations on streets are simply another city service that contributes to the efficiency and safety of the city's transportation system. No additional fees or other regulations are required. We all pay (and contribute more over to the health, vibrancy and…</p>
<p>Kass is a total ass. Property taxes pay for the majority of city streets (not highways). City parking stickers arguably fund street parking. So, since bike owners pay property taxes by virtue of simply living in the city, bike accommodations on streets are simply another city service that contributes to the efficiency and safety of the city's transportation system. No additional fees or other regulations are required. We all pay (and contribute more over to the health, vibrancy and economy of the city....and relieve parking stresses as well for the suburban drivers who pay $0 property taxes to chicago.</p> As a home-owner who chooses t…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-08-24:2211490:Comment:5875832012-08-24T16:39:45.947ZDavid Liebhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/DavidLieb
<p>As a home-owner who chooses to commute to work by bike in spite of the number of cars I own and drive, I feel I am contributing at least my fair share to the maintenance of the roads.</p>
<p>Of course, what do you expect out of someone who grew up under the appellation of John (or Jack) Kass?</p>
<p>As a home-owner who chooses to commute to work by bike in spite of the number of cars I own and drive, I feel I am contributing at least my fair share to the maintenance of the roads.</p>
<p>Of course, what do you expect out of someone who grew up under the appellation of John (or Jack) Kass?</p> That has been tried on a mass…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-08-24:2211490:Comment:5874932012-08-24T16:34:53.214ZDuppiehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Duppie
<p>That has been tried on a massive scale in the 80's in the Netherlands. And it simply doesn't work. Visibly coding bikes did do nothing to deter bike theft, nor did it do anything to increase recovery rates.</p>
<p>The effort was abandoned after only a few years.</p>
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<p>That has been tried on a massive scale in the 80's in the Netherlands. And it simply doesn't work. Visibly coding bikes did do nothing to deter bike theft, nor did it do anything to increase recovery rates.</p>
<p>The effort was abandoned after only a few years.</p>
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<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/i-bike-pass?page=5&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A587387&x=1#2211490Comment587387"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I'd be happy to pay $25/year for a registration that includes a barcoded number on a "non-removable" tag that could be used to locate bikes reported as stolen.</p>
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</blockquote> I may be in the minority, but…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-08-24:2211490:Comment:5873872012-08-24T16:28:55.465ZJeff Blumenthalhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JeffB
<p>I may be in the minority, but I do feel that as a bicycle rider using public streets that are financed by gasoline taxes, vehicle registration fees, and general property taxes, there is a need to pay at least a portion of the cost, especially for marking of bike lanes, dedicated lane construction, etc. There's no free lunch and I'm getting tired of automobile owners telling me I don't pay my own way. I'd be happy to pay $25/year for a registration that includes a barcoded number on a…</p>
<p>I may be in the minority, but I do feel that as a bicycle rider using public streets that are financed by gasoline taxes, vehicle registration fees, and general property taxes, there is a need to pay at least a portion of the cost, especially for marking of bike lanes, dedicated lane construction, etc. There's no free lunch and I'm getting tired of automobile owners telling me I don't pay my own way. I'd be happy to pay $25/year for a registration that includes a barcoded number on a "non-removable" tag that could be used to locate bikes reported as stolen.</p>
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<p>A big problem with most taxes and license fees is that they go into the general fund, so any ordnance has to be well written.</p> Thank you, Ron, Bob, Joy, and…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-08-23:2211490:Comment:5871892012-08-23T21:48:45.719ZDragonbornhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Dragonborn
<p>Thank you, Ron, Bob, Joy, and Christy. lol</p>
<p>Thank you, Ron, Bob, Joy, and Christy. lol</p>