1/17/2020 |
Patricia |
Brech |
Mother and Grandmother |
Elkton |
Maryland |
As a parent and grandparent, I am very concerned about the world we are leaving our children. We have to do everything possible to reduce emissions that contribute to global warming. Anything... read more As a parent and grandparent, I am very concerned about the world we are leaving our children. We have to do everything possible to reduce emissions that contribute to global warming. Anything that will cut back on the millions of vehicles on our roads will also reduce carbon pollution. This is something positive that we can do -- and we MUST do it. |
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1/17/2020 |
DAVID |
OSTWALD |
property owner |
Laceyville |
Pennsylvania |
Climate change is without doubt the most pressing issue of our time. We must aggressively pursue clean technologies in all forms. Our transportation sector must be one of the leaders in rethinking... read more Climate change is without doubt the most pressing issue of our time. We must aggressively pursue clean technologies in all forms. Our transportation sector must be one of the leaders in rethinking our use of carbon technologies--not only how we power our modes of transportation, how we make them attractive and affordable, but also including how we make our roads. |
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1/17/2020 |
Steven |
Kranowski |
Concerned citizen |
Blacksburg |
Virginia |
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1/17/2020 |
Rosanna |
Mutzabaugh |
Independent |
State College |
Pennsylvania |
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1/17/2020 |
jean |
publee |
none |
flemington |
New Jersey |
i want cars that will go l00 miles on one gallon of gas and i want that now. i dont want electric vehicles at this time because teh batteires require precious metals which require going to the... read more i want cars that will go l00 miles on one gallon of gas and i want that now. i dont want electric vehicles at this time because teh batteires require precious metals which require going to the depths of th eocean to collect them, meaning that area which has not even been explored yet will be decimated. in addition this same preciou smetal used in electric vehicle batteries requires kids of 8 years old in africa to climb into mile deep depths at $.50 cents a day to collect this precious metal. its sick sick sick and pushing electric vehicles with this crap going on for batteries is just revolting. |
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1/17/2020 |
Deborah |
Herath |
Mrs. |
Southwick |
Massachusetts |
Climate change is REAL and we must make changes to our transportation. Low emissions are a must - we won't have a second change to save our planet's coral reefs, seaside properties,... read more Climate change is REAL and we must make changes to our transportation. Low emissions are a must - we won't have a second change to save our planet's coral reefs, seaside properties, animals and yes, humans. |
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1/17/2020 |
Kathryn |
Goettel |
Concerned Great Aunt |
Ashland |
Massachusetts |
I am thrilled that this northeast governors group is bipartisan! We can work together to do our part about climate change while the federal government denies and delays. We must reduce our... read more I am thrilled that this northeast governors group is bipartisan! We can work together to do our part about climate change while the federal government denies and delays. We must reduce our transport emissions. I believe that improving public transport (trains and buses) is vital to save our planet.
A wonderful "side effect" of reducing private car emissions would be a wonderful public transport system. if you want to get people out of their cars we must have an extensive and reliable public transport system. I have wandered all over Europe on public transport and returned to the US saddened by the limited shoddy state of ours. Please Massachusetts (my state) join in this important initiative! |
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1/17/2020 |
Virginia |
Woolridge |
Essential Native Trees and Shrubs for the Eastern US |
Annapolis |
Maryland |
Mass transit reduces poverty and takes cars off of the road. I live in a state capital and do not have a public transit option to reach a major airport 25 miles away. I live 30 miles from the US... read more Mass transit reduces poverty and takes cars off of the road. I live in a state capital and do not have a public transit option to reach a major airport 25 miles away. I live 30 miles from the US Capital, in a state capital with no public transportation between them. This is ridiculous. Maryland’s Governor Hogan wants to add highway lanes in a nod to remarkable misunderstanding of traffic congestion. |
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1/17/2020 |
Lisa |
Porter |
Daily user of air and water |
Chesterfield |
Virginia |
I would mostly like to see drastically improved investments in, and saturation of, public transportation. I applaud this multi-partisan initiative to focus on our inefficient and dangerous fuel... read more I would mostly like to see drastically improved investments in, and saturation of, public transportation. I applaud this multi-partisan initiative to focus on our inefficient and dangerous fuel consumption and resulting pollution. Our military surely burns a lot, too, we need them to be strong but also not guzzling irresponsibly. Thank you. |
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1/17/2020 |
Robert |
Rose |
1965 |
NEW YORK |
New York |
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1/17/2020 |
Debbie |
Freeman |
Human being |
Roanoke |
Virginia |
Let’s clean up transportation! Let’s clean up transportation! |
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1/17/2020 |
Kitty |
Beer |
Ms. |
Cambridge |
Massachusetts |
Complete overhaul of present transportation system is a requirement of slowing climate chaos. Private cars must give way to buses and trains and jitney-type vans serving neighborhoods. Job... read more Complete overhaul of present transportation system is a requirement of slowing climate chaos. Private cars must give way to buses and trains and jitney-type vans serving neighborhoods. Job locations will automatically adjust. Oil and gas must be replaced by solar and wind. Somebody please have the courage and imagination to spell this out!
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1/17/2020 |
Emily |
Metz |
Species Representative |
Pittsford |
New York |
Create a marketing plan that speaks to the dire need for the human species to change the way it travels. Transportation with a significantly reduced footprint can reduce monetary investment in... read more Create a marketing plan that speaks to the dire need for the human species to change the way it travels. Transportation with a significantly reduced footprint can reduce monetary investment in maintaining infrastructure. Less taxes. Less stress on all involved systems. The only species on the planet that thinks it needs to move in such an unsustainable and destructive manner is human. It is past time to consider what human beings are bringing to the global table. Lead an "evolution" in changing the way we move. |
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1/17/2020 |
A |
Diamond |
citizen |
New Haven |
Connecticut |
We have to come to terms with the fact that human beings are destroying our planet. We must start by seriously reducing our dependence on and use of fossil fuels. We have to come to terms with the fact that human beings are destroying our planet. We must start by seriously reducing our dependence on and use of fossil fuels. |
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1/17/2020 |
Worth |
Gretter |
Union of Concerned Scientists |
Menands |
New York |
There are so many possible ways to begin addressing the impact of transportation on climate change, but the important thing is that we begin somewhere. I favor: more charging stations for electric... read more There are so many possible ways to begin addressing the impact of transportation on climate change, but the important thing is that we begin somewhere. I favor: more charging stations for electric cars and trucks; increased gasoline taxes; and increased support for public transportation, especially high speed rail as an alternative to airplane travel. These are just the low hanging fruit. I hope that many more ideas will emerge. |
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1/17/2020 |
Dolores |
Schaefer |
Ms |
New York |
New York |
I applaud efforts to develop a regional initiative to reduce the planet-killing effects of fossil fuels in transportation. It appears to me that technology provides many opportunities to use non-... read more I applaud efforts to develop a regional initiative to reduce the planet-killing effects of fossil fuels in transportation. It appears to me that technology provides many opportunities to use non-polluting transportation alternatives. I believe the government must invest first in renewable energy sources like wind and solar to generate electric power and provide incentives for individuals and businesses to switch to vehicles powered by electricity from renewable sources. Investment must also be made in developing charging stations so that people and businesses can viably switch to electric vehicles. Secondly, investment is needed in mass transit, especially inter-city rail and commuter rail. Why is it that other nations can run efficient rail systems and the U.S. cannot?
I live in NYC and I see how ride hail services like Uber and Lyft have created more pollution and more traffic congestion. People in NYC and other major areas would be more likely to NOT use these services if other alternatives were more reliable. Also, I am 71 years old and have used my bicycle for most of my city transportation for the past 50 years when I moved to Manhattan. More people would use bikes or scooters if it was safer to do so. There is little enforcement of traffic regulations in NYC, which does nothing to prevent motorized bikes from using protected bIke lanes. I have no problem with electronic bicycles but as motorized vehicles they need to be licensed and regulated in order to protect those who ride them as well as the pedestrians and pedal bikers who are at risk from people who use electronic bikes irresponsibly.
In short, technology and science have provided the answers to these problems. What is lacking is political will. |
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1/17/2020 |
Kathy |
Riechel |
Concerned citizen, mother and grandmother |
Potomac |
Maryland |
I strongly urge Governor Hogan to formally join with governors up and down the Atlantic seaboard to develop a plan that creates enforceable limits on transportation pollution and encourages both... read more I strongly urge Governor Hogan to formally join with governors up and down the Atlantic seaboard to develop a plan that creates enforceable limits on transportation pollution and encourages both public and private investment in clean mobility solutions for the region. If we Marylanders are to do our part in cutting carbon and other noxious emissions in order to alleviate their negative impact on climate change and pollution levels, we and our public servants must move swiftly and fearlessly to innovate.
The Trump administration is working tirelessly to THWART all efforts at the federal, regional, state and local levels to cut carbon emissions, to maintain clean air and water, and to mitigate climate change. Therefore, it is imperative that governors as well as other officeholders push back by taking action NOW to implement plans and policies that reduce pollution and carbon emissions, including those emanating from our modes of transportation.
Although each of us must do our part as individuals to tread more lightly on this earth, we, our children, and our grandchildren cannot do it alone. We are depending on our government officials to make the systemic changes necessary, among which is a carbon-free—or at least a low-carbon—emissions transportation system. In creating that system the plans that are implemented must be sure to give priority to those in our communities who presently suffer most from the burden of pollution and lack of access to clean mobility.
I salute the bipartisan group of governors in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region who are banding together to do their part to fight the existential threat to our Earth’s climate and our survival. Therefore, I hope that Governor Hogan will play a strong role in the success of the Transportation and Climate Initiative’s Regional Clean Transportation Plan.
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1/17/2020 |
Kathleen |
Johnson |
Concerned Resident |
Bloomsburg |
Pennsylvania |
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1/17/2020 |
Brian |
Fitzgerald |
Self - Retired Environmental Engineer Professional |
Moody |
Maine |
I am a retired engineer who early in my career worked for a state Air Quality Program. I have a BS degree in Meteorology, am quite familiar with regional air quality modeling, and understand all... read more I am a retired engineer who early in my career worked for a state Air Quality Program. I have a BS degree in Meteorology, am quite familiar with regional air quality modeling, and understand all too well the issue of carbon emissions and the impact on climate.
With regard to the approach outlined by the TCI to reduce carbon emissions from the mobile source sector, it is fundamentally flawed.
First, the economic side: A "carbon tax" or "gas tax" is extremely regressive and hurts low-income individual, small business, and rural communities disproportionately. The relatively MINOR emission reductions gained by this approach will do nothing to curve "climate change" and only place an unnecessary burden on low income, rural Mainers. We do not have the ability in this state not to drive. Taxes without representation is a socialist concept, not one of a free society.
Second, the scientific side. To argue that ANY reductions in emissions from the transportation sector will "reverse" climate change is silly and unscientific. To think that if the world were to stop emitting carbon tomorrow (every living organism on the planet would need to stop breathing) and then believing the climate would return to 1800's levels, is farcical. Think about it. Can humans really control the climate? Ridiculous. The biggest fraud on the American public is when the courts ruled that CO2 was an air pollutant! How can that be, when CO2 is merely part of an organism's life cycle. CO2 is not and never should be considered a pollutant. This is a manufactured crisis. If the climate changes, for whatever reason, we adapt. Has happened over the millennium. Humans adapt to their environment, they cannot control it.
SAY NO to this ill-conceived plan. NO TAXES without representation, and CO2 is NOT a pollutant. |
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1/17/2020 |
Leslie |
Jimenez |
resident & mother |
East Brunswick |
New Jersey |
Take the parts of Amtrak that are electrified in the northeast and expand that into a regional electric rail system. Use as much renewable energy as possible to provide the electricity needed.... Take the parts of Amtrak that are electrified in the northeast and expand that into a regional electric rail system. Use as much renewable energy as possible to provide the electricity needed. |
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