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A tire tax would incentivize people to drive on worn tires longer.
Re:This is not a place of honor on Tuesday June 07, 2016 @04:14AM (#11853095)
Not exactly the same set up, but "the Engines of God" by Jack McDevitt is a great example of that idea of future archaeologists trying to decipher an ancient message.
Re:Bertha back on the move after 2 years of delays on Monday December 28, 2015 @12:05AM (#10799961)
While the Embarcadero freeway was only damaged, resulting in its demolition, the Cypress st viaduct in West Oakland did collapse in the 1989 quake.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cypress_Street_Viaduct

Re:M7.9 Earthquake in Nepal on Saturday April 25, 2015 @05:51PM (#9439685)
I guess that is one way to get new housing built in SF.