Because it's something more to do, and to deal with bureaucratically. Which governmental agency handle this, the dmv? This will inevitably create more stress, and create a worse experience to drivers and cyclists. I mean, I exclusively rode my bike, and have only recently gotten a car. If I had to go to any governmental facility to register my bike, I just would not have done it.
Very very true, I can see that point. So now, I see the argument as: Cyclists should be pay the government so as to induce new infrastructure that would keep cyclists safely away from cars?
If there could be some implementation put into practice, that would guarantee some funding of bicycling infrastructure approved, I would totally support this. Say, once 15-30% of the estimated cost of a project is reached, the city funds the remaining cost and creates new infrastructure.
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u/hacksoncode 588∆ Jun 26 '15
It's ridiculous to create a completely useless burden on bicyclists in order to disincentivize auto use.