12-21-2018, 10:17 PM
(12-21-2018, 08:39 PM)taylortbb Wrote: I like the permit option. Permit revenues could cover enforcement to ensure that vehicles aren't overhanging the road or the sidewalk, and would force people to think about the choice, and make sure that they actually want this rather than just cleaning out the garage.
I started reading this thread opposed, but it was a good point about increasing density in the suburbs. I may not like that three adults in the house means you need three cars, but I'd rather that than more suburbs. Just don't make it free, because I want people to think twice before owning another car.
Also, make sure that each permit is good for one year, and it must be re-applied for each winter. Makes it easier to take away boulevards for cycling infrastructure.
I really think it's folly to believe that revenues from permits would even remotely pay for sufficient enforcement to make any difference and more that such a spend would even be made. Bylaw won't even effective enforce 300 meters of one bike lane in uptown. As a solution I see them as nothing more than a way to try and placate people like me. Basically empty platitudes. Apologies to any bylaw enforcement officers, I'm speaking from a council policy level, not an individual officer level.