I agree with those who have stated that human-powered transportation is a basic right, not a privilege subject to taxation by the government. And the last thing we need is yet another barrier discouraging people from cycling.

If cyclists are to be assessed a vehicle registration fee to pay their fair share of road maintenance costs, such a fee should take into account that damage to roads is proportional to vehicle weight. I’ll fork over $1 per vehicle pound per year for my bicycle if motorists will do likewise for their vehicle of choice.