1/17/2020 |
josephine |
vricella-stokes |
changing this week |
Westfield |
New Jersey |
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1/19/2020 |
Josette |
Le Beau |
Stakeholders |
Neptune |
New Jersey |
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2/21/2020 |
Josh |
Noreuil |
Commuter |
Stirling |
New Jersey |
We desperately need to modernize our public transportation in a clean and efficient manner and this proposal would do exactly that. Currently, our system is an embarrassment in that it is... read more We desperately need to modernize our public transportation in a clean and efficient manner and this proposal would do exactly that. Currently, our system is an embarrassment in that it is extremely overcrowded and constantly plagued with delays, equipment problems, vehicles that should have been retired decades ago, and over-reliance on expensive, dirty, obsolete, and taxpayer-subsidized fossil fuels. This proposal would fix many of these problems and thus should be implemented ASAP. Not only would the proposal create jobs, but it would also create a cleaner, more stress-free environment for us all -- in short, a system we could be proud of.
As a bit of a side note, it is extremely suspicious that many of the disapproving comments that are flooding this proposal appear to be generated by automated bots impersonating real people. One can only wonder who is behind this activity, but the fact that the fossil fuel companies are flush with cash and have repeatedly demonstrated a contempt for our democracy and the needs of local communities, as well as a willingness to corrupt the political and regulatory processes, points to an obvious culprit. |
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10/27/2019 |
Joshua |
Roy |
Republican |
Bath |
Maine |
This is obviously a regressive tax that will hurt poor Mainers. Having been born in Maine and lived here most of my life, it saddens me to see this kind punitive tax on transportation, food,... read more This is obviously a regressive tax that will hurt poor Mainers. Having been born in Maine and lived here most of my life, it saddens me to see this kind punitive tax on transportation, food, heating, and pretty much all aspects integral to life in Maine coming from the Blaine House. |
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1/16/2020 |
Joshua |
Wallman |
None |
New York |
New York |
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2/21/2020 |
Joshua |
Kneidl |
NRDC member |
NEW YORK |
New York |
Very briefly -- I strongly support modernizing our nation's transportation system with low-carbon-emitting solutions. Transportation is the #1 source of carbon pollution at present. Carbon... read more Very briefly -- I strongly support modernizing our nation's transportation system with low-carbon-emitting solutions. Transportation is the #1 source of carbon pollution at present. Carbon, in turn, represents the driver behind the biggest crisis facing humanity at present -- the sudden and severe alteration of our world's climate. Modernizing our transportation environment should include dramatically reducing private vehicle usage, particularly in dense cities, where they never made much sense anyway. Thank you for the opportunity to share my views. |
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2/24/2020 |
Joshua |
Peterson |
resident: New Hampshire |
Hollis |
New Hampshire |
The initiative focuses on one aspect of the energy sector. If implemented, it will only move generation of emissions to another energy sector, and emissions will increase overall. This will also... read more The initiative focuses on one aspect of the energy sector. If implemented, it will only move generation of emissions to another energy sector, and emissions will increase overall. This will also impose a new distribution architecture to be developed. My state has clearly stated that it does not want additional power lines criss-crossing New Hampshire and destroying its natural beauty, any more than we want solar plants wiping out our forests, or wind plants devastating the bird population.
For the proposed initiative to work using current technology, heavy investment will be needed in rare earth batteries, produced using resources involving child and slave labor. The production of these resources has also involved significant ecological damage. Both of these make electrically driven vehicles an unattractive, even repugnant, option.
As written, the initiative works against its stated goals. Fossil fuels provide the best resource and minimal environmental impact of all known technologies. If anything, we should be encouraging fossil fuel use for transportation over electrical technology, at least until such time as storage and distribution make electrically driven vehicles economically competitive without incentives, with efforts focusing on improving efficiency, as well as extraction and distribution technologies. |
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2/25/2020 |
Josiah |
Klingler |
Vermonter |
Williamstown |
Vermont |
Vermont really needs to do more to reduce emissions. A carbon tax would be great. Vermont really needs to do more to reduce emissions. A carbon tax would be great. |
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2/28/2020 |
Joy |
Bergan |
Citizen who cares, reads and votes |
Columbia |
Maryland |
I am in favor of a zero-carbon transportation policy. I am in favor of a zero-carbon transportation policy. |
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10/28/2019 |
Joyce |
Potter |
republican |
Phillips |
Maine |
Maine's residents are already struggling. Working folks and retired people all must use fuel for transportation on a daily basis. Elderly folks must get to Dr's. appointments,... read more Maine's residents are already struggling. Working folks and retired people all must use fuel for transportation on a daily basis. Elderly folks must get to Dr's. appointments, grocery stores, etc. Loggers, farmers, manufacturers must pay to have their products shipped out as well to have items/supplies delivered to them. All of Maine's citizens will be hurt by an increase in gasoline/diesel fuel prices. Even at the rate we must pay now...without any increase..we do not have extra money for medicines and emergency needs. Please give this some serious thought. Please DO NOT increase fuel costs. |
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2/18/2020 |
JOYCE |
SHIFFRIN |
NONE |
BROOKLYN |
New York |
HELLO, MY NAME IS JOYCE SHIFFRIN, AND I AM SENDING YOU THIS E-MAIL BECAUSE I AM URGING AND ENCOURAGING YOU FROM THE VERY, VERY, VERY BOTTOM OF MY HEART TO USE LOW-CARBON EMISSIONS IN ALL OF YOUR... read more HELLO, MY NAME IS JOYCE SHIFFRIN, AND I AM SENDING YOU THIS E-MAIL BECAUSE I AM URGING AND ENCOURAGING YOU FROM THE VERY, VERY, VERY BOTTOM OF MY HEART TO USE LOW-CARBON EMISSIONS IN ALL OF YOUR VEHICLES AS CARBON EMISSIONS POLLUTE OUR ATMOSPHERE AND ARE BAD FOR ALL PEOPLE WHO ARE UNFORTUNATELY SUFFERING FROM ASTHMA AND OTHER RESPIRATORY AND/OR CARDIOVASCULAR CONDITIONS.
THEREFORE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE TAKE MY E-MAIL VERY, VERY, VERY SERIOUSLY!!!
THANK YOU,
JOYCE SHIFFRIN |
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2/23/2020 |
Joyce |
Bailey |
Montgomery Countryside Alliance, Montgomery County Clean Energy Task Force, Barnesville Green |
Barnesville |
Maryland |
How we get around is important and transportation is the largest source of air pollution in the region. We need to build a modern, clean, safe, and accessible transportation system for the 21st... read more How we get around is important and transportation is the largest source of air pollution in the region. We need to build a modern, clean, safe, and accessible transportation system for the 21st century. The more we limit pollution from motor fuels, the more jobs we create, the more the economy grows, the healthier our air becomes, the quieter our communities become and the more lives we save. Maryland should join TCI to fund better transportation infrastructure, reduce traffic, and make my community a cleaner, safer place to live. We need to transfer to all electric cars and buses as soon as possible, build a monorail to Frederick that ties into the existing subway, and make public transportation free to all people, with a priority on low income households.
Public Health: It is clear that air pollution from cars, trucks, and buses have become a huge detriment to my community’s health. Air pollution has been linked to a variety of health problems, including asthma, heart disease, and lung cancer, and the more ambitious TCI is, the more our community stands to benefit from a cleaner transportation system. I urge my Governor to join TCI and push it to be as ambitious as possible, for the sake of my community’s health and livelihood. Having lived near the Dickerson Power Plant and Incinerator for many years, I can attest to the effects of particulates in aggravating my allergies and causing endless respiratory problems.
As a person living in a rural area, I think that TCI is extremely important. When states join TCI, they have the opportunity to invest in rural communities where transportation options are limited. Joining TCI would allow Maryland to ensure that rural communities aren’t left behind in the green transition and stuck behind the wheel of costly, inefficient vehicles. Governor Hogan should push for an ambitious TCI program so that rural communities like mine get the solutions they need, including adequate sidewalks in small town so people can walk safely to the train station, post office and stores.
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2/26/2020 |
Joyce |
Dixon |
None |
Dallas |
Texas |
I request that the State of Texas join the plan to reduce transportation emissions. This is very important to me because I want the world to be more pristine and more safe to live in. ... read more I request that the State of Texas join the plan to reduce transportation emissions. This is very important to me because I want the world to be more pristine and more safe to live in.
I believe in a strong program that invests in public transportation, biking, walking, and prioritizes equity. |
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1/13/2020 |
Juan |
Mendoza |
Unenrolled |
Sterling |
Massachusetts |
Use the funds from the last 2 years of billion dollar surplus from the state budget! Use the funds from the last 2 years of billion dollar surplus from the state budget! |
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1/16/2020 |
Jud |
Lawrie |
Elders for Climate Justice |
Essex Junction |
Vermont |
I urge the state of Vermont to join the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI). I urge the governor to support it. Transportation is one of the most (if not the most) significant sources of... read more I urge the state of Vermont to join the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI). I urge the governor to support it. Transportation is one of the most (if not the most) significant sources of greenhouse gases in Vermont. A clean and healthy environment is one of Vermont’s strongest assets. I urge Vermont to join other progressive northeast states and become part of this important coalition. |
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2/25/2020 |
Judi |
McCormick |
Mrs. |
Manchester |
Vermont |
Please vote for Vermont inclusion in the TCI.
Increases in gross domestic product (GDP), disposable personal income (DPI) and employment;
Public health benefits from cleaner... read more Please vote for Vermont inclusion in the TCI.
Increases in gross domestic product (GDP), disposable personal income (DPI) and employment;
Public health benefits from cleaner air valued at $3 billion - $10 billion; and
A 20-25% reduction in greenhouse gas pollution from cars and trucks.
The Vermont-specific benefits include:2
$18 to $80 million in annual revenues to invest in low-carbon transportation options;
More money from the program each year than Vermonters contribute; and
The opportunity to make the state more affordable for low-income and rural Vermonters by lessening dependence on imported, polluting and expensive fossil fuels. |
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11/2/2019 |
Judith |
Soleil |
citizen |
Hope |
Maine |
Our outdated transportation system is Maine’s largest source of climate pollution and doesn’t meet the needs of Maine people.
We neede clean, modern, affordable transportation... read more Our outdated transportation system is Maine’s largest source of climate pollution and doesn’t meet the needs of Maine people.
We neede clean, modern, affordable transportation options that deliver economic, health, and climate benefits to local communities.
It makes sense for Maine to work with neighboring states through TCI’s bipartisan, proven policy model.
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11/12/2019 |
Judith |
Lamson |
MA resident |
West Barnstable |
Massachusetts |
The voters turned this down, this should not even be on the table! The voters turned this down, this should not even be on the table! |
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12/17/2019 |
Judith |
Perry |
Republican |
Newburgh |
Maine |
No I dont want the TCI regional policy instituted! No I dont want the TCI regional policy instituted! |
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12/24/2019 |
Judith |
D'Ambrosia |
Ms. |
Springfield |
Massachusetts |
This TCI will increase the price of products being transported, what you are thinking of doing is not right to all businesses , but will hurt the little guy as well as consumers. What the heck is... read more This TCI will increase the price of products being transported, what you are thinking of doing is not right to all businesses , but will hurt the little guy as well as consumers. What the heck is wrong that you don't see this. If you need money, stop supporting illegal immigrants. Stop giving tem everything for free, while your elderl and veterans suffer by the hands of you all. American citizens should be first to be taken care of.
I am so disgusted by m elected officials that I elected to fuck me over. If this goes through, I will never vote for any Democrat again.
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