Well, they did tax their shoes....when they bought them.  LOL

I don't see what the problem is.  I pay a tax on my car and truck to maintain the roads.  Same goes should I decide to buy a street bike.  True, that with this proposal it could be argued we should tax the shoes.  But, lanes and paths have been created to make bike travel safer.  That costs money.  What's the big deal having to pay for what you use?