2/28/2020 |
Mikdred |
Bowers |
Carbon pollution |
Edgewater |
Maryland |
Transportation is now the largest source of climate disrupting carbon pollution in Maryland and across the country. Do something about this problem now. We need mass transit and not enlarging... read more Transportation is now the largest source of climate disrupting carbon pollution in Maryland and across the country. Do something about this problem now. We need mass transit and not enlarging highways in charge and fees. |
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2/28/2020 |
John |
Harmon |
Mr. |
Danbury |
Connecticut |
I've spent over 50 yrs in the Environmental Safety & Health services and back in 1968 the leading causes of air pollution were fossil fueled electrical generating plants, cars &... read more I've spent over 50 yrs in the Environmental Safety & Health services and back in 1968 the leading causes of air pollution were fossil fueled electrical generating plants, cars & trucks, and home/commercial heating. Nothing's changed, I'm sorry to say. At least we can do is knock the 1st and 2nd ones off the list by switching fuels and developing better transportation. Please support all means to help the climate and the air we breathe by supporting the Transportation and Climate Initiative. |
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2/28/2020 |
Allen |
Greenberg |
Self |
Washington |
District of Columbia |
As detailed in the attached comments, the primary objective that TCI should strive to achieve is to reduce transportation emissions as much as possible (meaning a 25% reduction from the Reference... read more As detailed in the attached comments, the primary objective that TCI should strive to achieve is to reduce transportation emissions as much as possible (meaning a 25% reduction from the Reference Case, instead of a 20 or 22% reduction which are also under consideration). To accomplish this, TCI should aim for the adoption of as high a variable cost to driving and parking as feasible, enabled politically by converting fixed and hidden driving and parking costs to usage pricing, where total costs to most drivers will actually go down. Incentives applied at the level of the individual driver are critical to meeting TCI’s carbon reduction goal. A transportation re-pricing policy bundle is specified in the submission and then modeled. It was found to reduce year-2030 vehicle miles traveled and carbon emissions by 23.2%. Polling results on transportation re-pricing were also presented and it was found to be more acceptable to the public (including those in the Northeast) than hiking fuel taxes, even if fuel tax revenues are refunded through other tax rebates. |
PAYD_Pricing_CarbonEmissions_TCI_Comments.docx |
2/28/2020 |
David |
Pringle |
Clean Water Action |
Cranford |
New Jersey |
Please see the attached for details. TCI must reduce emissions in line with IPCC targets, TCI must benefit EJ communities, and all TCI proceeds must go to those purposes! Please see the attached for details. TCI must reduce emissions in line with IPCC targets, TCI must benefit EJ communities, and all TCI proceeds must go to those purposes! |
Clean Water Action TCI Comments 2.28.20.pdf |
2/28/2020 |
Hope |
Richardson |
Earth Matters member |
Peru |
Vermont |
Vermont needs to play its part in the Transportation and Climate Initiative. We are past the deadline to lower carbon release and pollution standards. We need to act now to reduce pollution on... read more Vermont needs to play its part in the Transportation and Climate Initiative. We are past the deadline to lower carbon release and pollution standards. We need to act now to reduce pollution on every level possible. It can be done with enough support and initiative from all of us. So many individuals are attempting and we need our representatives to back us up. |
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2/28/2020 |
Jo Ann |
Loeliger |
--None-- |
Baltimore |
Maryland |
I am a resident of Maryland and living on the Chesapeake Bay has given me a profound appreciation of the importance of nature and its preservation for future generations. I completely support the... read more I am a resident of Maryland and living on the Chesapeake Bay has given me a profound appreciation of the importance of nature and its preservation for future generations. I completely support the TCI in their efforts to reduce green house gas emissions and to help the support of new clean energy resources moving forward. |
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2/28/2020 |
Craig |
Fritz |
Citizen |
Scituate |
Massachusetts |
Please move to adopt the TCI as soon as possible. Past delays on addressing the causes of climate change have put us in a very difficult situation where we have no more time to lose. Please move to adopt the TCI as soon as possible. Past delays on addressing the causes of climate change have put us in a very difficult situation where we have no more time to lose. |
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2/28/2020 |
Christina |
Nunez |
concerned citizen |
SILVER SPRING |
Maryland |
I am writing in support of the Transportation and Climate Initiative. As a resident of Silver Spring, Maryland, I am fortunate enough to have access to the Metro system, such as it is. But my area... read more I am writing in support of the Transportation and Climate Initiative. As a resident of Silver Spring, Maryland, I am fortunate enough to have access to the Metro system, such as it is. But my area, and much of Maryland, is still overwhelmingly dependent on cars to get where we need to go. And while pervasive, inescapable traffic congestion prompts calls to expand 495, nearby communities do not want to face more noise, air pollution, and construction in service of what is ultimately an unsustainable trajectory for transportation in this region. We need better, cleaner options, and we need dedicated leadership from Maryland and other states in the region to imagine alternatives that will enhance mobility in the region while doing our part to address climate change. |
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2/28/2020 |
Alane |
Hartley |
Park Hill Orchard and Easthampton Climate Action |
Easthampton |
Massachusetts |
I own a working apple orchard in Easthampton, Massachusetts. From the orchard I can see the single driver automobiles creep back over Mt Tom every night by the hundreds. Each of the gas powered... read more I own a working apple orchard in Easthampton, Massachusetts. From the orchard I can see the single driver automobiles creep back over Mt Tom every night by the hundreds. Each of the gas powered cars are creating greenhouse gases. Each car commuting to Hartford, CT and back creates more carbon emissions in a year than our entire orchard creates yearly. The TCI will do more for our future than I can working every day as a farmer to growing healthy food.
Car and truck emissions are a significant part of our greenhouse gas problem. I am very grateful that a group of states are choosing to work together to cap these emissions through the TCI. I support Massachusetts joining the TCI even if that means higher gas prices. I also support equitable clauses that address challenged communities that need help in the transition to cleaner energy. I suspect that many of these communities will also see help in terms of cleaner air and better transportation options as money is funneled back into creating a clean and efficient transportation system. We need strong caps on emissions and well-thought out reinvestment.
Please make the TCI the best it can be. It is legislation we needed a long time ago and we have a lot of catching up to do.
Thanks,
Alane Hartley
Park Hill Orchard |
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2/28/2020 |
Barbara |
Winner |
Sierra Club |
Arnold |
Maryland |
Climate Change is real and must be addressed NOW. The actions and legislation we take today will impact future generations of humans, animals, and plants. We must begin to restore the balance of... read more Climate Change is real and must be addressed NOW. The actions and legislation we take today will impact future generations of humans, animals, and plants. We must begin to restore the balance of nature by moving past the "Dark Ages" of fossil fuels. We must "design a regional low-carbon transportation policy proposal that would cap and reduce carbon emissions from the combustion of transportation fuels through a cap-and-invest program or other pricing mechanism" and "complete the policy development process within one year, after which each jurisdiction will decide whether to adopt and implement the policy.” Change is best made at the individual, local, and state levels because we cannot depend upon the federal government to take action. We are stewards of our Earth. And positive changes can be made!
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2/28/2020 |
Anne |
Germain |
National Waste & Recycling Association |
Arlington |
Virginia |
Please see attached letter commenting on the MOU. Please see attached letter commenting on the MOU. |
NWRA-TCI Comments on MOU 2-28-20.pdf |
2/28/2020 |
Sunil |
Misra |
Behavioral Consultations |
Columbia |
Maryland |
Republicans hate God's creation. STOP letting auto standards decline. read more Republicans hate God's creation. STOP letting auto standards decline. |
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2/28/2020 |
Stephen |
Littlefield |
Taxpayer |
TOPSHAM |
Maine |
The proposed gas tx increase is destructive for business! Everyything comes into the state and moves over the road, that means everything will become more expensive! Many of us can not afford an... read more The proposed gas tx increase is destructive for business! Everyything comes into the state and moves over the road, that means everything will become more expensive! Many of us can not afford an increase like this, as it effects everything that we purchase from food to clothing to building materials, EVERYTHING! This is poorly thought out and should be shut down, unless the plan is to have half the population on welfare.
Please do not push this poorly thought out idea forward! |
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2/28/2020 |
Lauren |
Zamora |
Constituent, Bicycler |
Bowie |
Maryland |
I strongly support this initiative. Investments to make biking safer will save citizens money in the long run, as fewer people will drive, and health care burdens will be reduced. I strongly support this initiative. Investments to make biking safer will save citizens money in the long run, as fewer people will drive, and health care burdens will be reduced. |
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2/28/2020 |
Keane |
Southard |
Voter |
Rochester |
New York |
I support the TCI because we need to do everything possible to address climate change and we have no time to waste. Additionally, we can cut poverty and pollution at the same time. We urge you to... read more I support the TCI because we need to do everything possible to address climate change and we have no time to waste. Additionally, we can cut poverty and pollution at the same time. We urge you to move forward with a regional program that prioritizes the needs of communities overburdened with pollution and underserved in mobility options.” |
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2/28/2020 |
Alliison |
Wright |
none |
SILVER SPRING |
Maryland |
Climate change. Its the most important thing we face. Climate change. Its the most important thing we face. |
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2/28/2020 |
Taylor |
Deering |
1986 |
North Bethesda |
Maryland |
It has become irrefutable for human beings to continue extracting and processing fossil fuels at the current rate. All efforts to limit the private sector's consumption of our natural... read more It has become irrefutable for human beings to continue extracting and processing fossil fuels at the current rate. All efforts to limit the private sector's consumption of our natural resources must be employed in order to ensure a future on this planet for humans. Change is not always easy, but nothing worthwhile ever is. Please choose humanity over private sector profits. |
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2/28/2020 |
Joel |
Trupin |
none |
Marshfield |
Vermont |
Climate change is upon us and rapidly worsening. It must be stopped without delay. Climate change is upon us and rapidly worsening. It must be stopped without delay. |
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2/28/2020 |
Madeline |
Chin |
Alpert Medical School |
Providence |
Rhode Island |
I support TCI because I want better public transportation options.
I support TCI because transportation is the largest source of carbon emissions in my state and we have to act on climate... read more I support TCI because I want better public transportation options.
I support TCI because transportation is the largest source of carbon emissions in my state and we have to act on climate.
I support TCI because the school buses carrying our children shouldn’t be spewing toxic pollution into the air those children are breathing.
I support TCI because the transportation status quo is hurting overburdened communities especially hard.
I support TCI because better-connected communities are more vibrant communities.
I support TCI because clean transportation is an opportunity for economic growth and new jobs.
I support TCI because rural communities need more public transportation options.
I support TCI because fossil fuel companies have gotten a free pass on their pollution for too long.
I support TCI because tailpipe pollution is adding to asthma and heart disease and costing millions of dollars in extra healthcare costs. |
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2/28/2020 |
Lourdes |
Perez-Medina |
UPROSE |
Brooklyn |
New York |
See attached. See attached. |
CJA-NE_TCI MOU COMMENTS.pdf |