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@Harold Foster; as a confirmed small car lover (would buy a Fiesta if the GF would get into it) I like you idea. But on a policy basis, basing it on EPA mileage is stupid. Those numbers are gamed for a variety of reason. A better tie in is vehicle length, which determines how much space it is using.

Which brings a larger point. Jack is exactly right. This is a tax trying to look like a fee, which GGW types LOVE but the rest of us hate. You can call it a fee if it ties into the thing being taxes, but in reality is just another tax. You want revenue: make it broad, and increase vehicle registration taxes by $5.

Just for the record: I don't think this is the end of the world, or even a bad idea. DC needs revenue. However, when the proponents are so dishonest, you've got to smell a rat.

I wonder how many townhouse/single family homes even worry about street parking and RPP. It seems again it is the super rich vs those of us in apartments.

by charlie on May 18, 2011 12:34 pm • link • report

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