CYCLING SERIES No 5: If we’re serious about reaching net zero emissions from our cities by 2050, then we need to have some serious conversations about how we get about. 
— Read on thefifthestate.com.au/business/want-more-cycling-e-bikes-and-scooters-its-time-to-start-asking-the-right-questions/

Just imagine if roads needed to pay rates, considering they consume 50% of real estate in urban areas? How much of housing problem could be fixed by reducing size of roads? As they get bigger they just cause more congestion?