I recognize that lots of people need cars, even in the urban hellhole, and plenty more people want cars, and given that reality I don't think it makes a lot of sense to have policies which are overly punitive for car owners. Still the fact remains that cars are really the enemy of cities, and that reducing the amount of cars - not just the amount of driving, but the amount of cars - is a desirable policy goal. My neighbors haven't yet sent me a thank you card, but their multiple car households should be glad that I'm not taking up one or two of the precious on street parking spots which they pay all of $35/year for. So, yes, rewarding people who don't have cars is a good idea.
(ht Tejanarusa)
