The roads, bridges, oil subsidies, emergency services, health implications, etc are covered by everyone regardless of if they drive. That means cyclists and pedestrians are paying for the roads and bike lanes with their taxes. They are not directly paying for these things but given how much bike and pedestrian infrastructure costs compared to vehicle infrastructure along with all the other associated costs, they are still paying more of their fair share compared to motorists.
And the mbta helps everyone regardless of if you use it. The extra traffic, pollution, and land use changes would have a massive economic effect on the state.
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The roads, bridges, oil subsidies, emergency services, health implications, etc are covered by everyone regardless of if they drive. That means cyclists and pedestrians are paying for the roads and bike lanes with their taxes. They are not directly paying for these things but given how much bike and pedestrian infrastructure costs compared to vehicle infrastructure along with all the other associated costs, they are still paying more of their fair share compared to motorists.
And the mbta helps everyone regardless of if you use it. The extra traffic, pollution, and land use changes would have a massive economic effect on the state.