1st of its kind tax. An Adult Bike Tax.

Oregon became the first state to tax adult bikes of $200 or more. Each bike will be taxed $15.

Oregon does not levy a regular sales tax. The $15 tax is dedicted to Connect Oregon program, that funds projects serving multiple modes of transportation.

The rational for the tax: because bikes who use roads should contribute too.

City Lab | Oregon (Yes, Oregon) Just Put a Tax on Bicycles