Philly Mayor: Tax Soda to Pay for Bikeways

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By Angie SchmittApr 20, 2016, 11:18 am74 pts
Here’s an idea whose time has come: Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has proposed a tax on soda and other sugary drinks that contribute to obesity and poor health, and using the money to pay for public improvements, including bike trails. Photo: Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia The soda tax was first…

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