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Originally Posted by Bobblehead
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1) I think the city is going crazy in tax hikes/user fees. And while generally I don' t like it but understand it, there are a number of uses of the money that I don't agree with. The user fees are diminishing the "quality of life" that seem to be the justification for much of this.
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Well look at it this way - what if the additional revenue stream from Park 'N Ride fares could offset a tax increase? At this point, I don't think the City is looking to create more of a burden on citizens than what is already proposed. This could be an excellent way to get the tax rate down for all Calgarians by only charging those who use this particular service.
Think of it as a toll booth - if want to cross the bridge (park at a train station), then you have to pay the fee.
This fee might be more justified if the City can prove that it has financial benefit for all taxpayers as well.