The gas tax of 1993, passed by Vice President Al Gore's dramatic tie-breaking vote, is credited with delivering us from 30 years of deficits. It's like we're electing the Prom Queen, and the whole gang's afraid of unpopularity. Fuel efficiency will save us money to invest in new industries. Cycling is supremely healthy and fun. Improved air quality will reduce a host of respiratory ailments and even certain cancers.
Mass transit can literally save dying neighborhoods and untouched wilderness at the same time.
And as unpopular as they may be, gas taxes reward the development of cleaner forms of energy. If this sacrifice, count me in. Provocateur is an exploration of ideas related cycling, walking, or the impact of car culture on how we live. It is intended to provoke indignation, reflection and just plain thought. Provocateur does not reflect the official position of Transportation Alternative.