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Does Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker Have a Bicycle Vendetta?

Walker wants to do away with Wisconsin's 2009 "complete streets" law and add a $25 retail tax to anyone purchasing a bike. Could this be because his re-election opponent was a former Trek Bicycle executive, or is he just anti-bike?

May 23, 2015 - The Cap Times

Could a Bicycle Tax be a Good Idea?

A proposed $10 billion transportation package introduced by legislators in Washington state includes a controversial $25 sales fee on bicycles that cost more than $500. Eric Jaffe explains why such a tax might not be a bad idea.

February 28, 2013 - The Atlantic Cities

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