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3/5/2020 |
Bill |
Caudill |
PBI |
Mars |
Pennsylvania |
This Cap and Trade just penalizes the poor by not only increasing their heating costs and transportations costs but also their energy costs as a whole.
There was a town in Texas (... read more This Cap and Trade just penalizes the poor by not only increasing their heating costs and transportations costs but also their energy costs as a whole.
There was a town in Texas (Georgetown) that went to complete renewable energy and the residents electric bills went up to astronomical rates.
Our electric utilities are already wanting their rate payers to fund the cost of building EV charging stations when there are not many people who will use them. Electric cars create a carbon footprint also. There have been studies done.
As far as switching cars to electric you are just switching one form of carbon for another. Power companies are not grabbing lightning bolts out of the air for your electricity. The more electric used the more carbon they will produce. Renewable energy is not able to replace the amount of energy we use.
You would be far better off getting people to use public transit. Penalize people for driving huge non efficient vehicles. Invest in renewable energy to help supplement other sources of power.
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10/7/2020 |
Bill |
Overholtz |
Retired scientist |
East Falmouth |
Massachusetts |
1. need a dedicated source of funding for this initiative.
2. Need more fast charging stations, with standardized hookups, distributed in strategic locations.
3. Need to move... read more 1. need a dedicated source of funding for this initiative.
2. Need more fast charging stations, with standardized hookups, distributed in strategic locations.
3. Need to move quickly in providing incentives for electric busses and medium commercial vehicles.
4. Need to move much more quickly with onshore wind, solar pv, solar hot water, and energy efficiency’s.
5. Above all, we need to proceed quickly with a variety of initiatives. We don’t have decades, we have a few years at best. Please convey to the decision makers that we act quickly. |
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12/2/2019 |
BILLY |
TRASK |
CONSERVATIVE |
Braintree |
Massachusetts |
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2/20/2020 |
Blair |
St. Ledger-Olson |
Generation180 |
Charlottesville |
Virginia |
Thank you for working to reduce transportation emissions in Virginia and beyond. My feedback is that we should consider reduction targets beyond 25%, and that investments should be allocated in a... read more Thank you for working to reduce transportation emissions in Virginia and beyond. My feedback is that we should consider reduction targets beyond 25%, and that investments should be allocated in a way that prioritizes zero tailpipe emissions solutions. |
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2/22/2020 |
Blair |
Ferguson |
Self |
Wilmington |
Delaware |
We need a plan that holds large transportation polluters accountable for the pollution they create and invests in clean transportation solutions including:
More public transit and... read more We need a plan that holds large transportation polluters accountable for the pollution they create and invests in clean transportation solutions including:
More public transit and electric vehicle infrastructure in rural areas
Expansion of commuter rail, electric vehicles, and streets in the suburbs that are safe, walkable, and bikeable
Sustainable and equitable housing near transit and electric bus fleets in urban communities |
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2/26/2020 |
Blair |
Malcom |
Engineer |
State College |
Pennsylvania |
We need to electrify our transportation infrastructure as soon as possible to mitigate the effects of the Climate Crisis. It's time for battery powered busses, trucks, cars, etc. Please... read more We need to electrify our transportation infrastructure as soon as possible to mitigate the effects of the Climate Crisis. It's time for battery powered busses, trucks, cars, etc. Please choose aggressive greenhouse gas reduction targets that the most recent climate science tells us we need. Prioritize clean investments in areas overburdened by pollution and/or for those who don’t have access to transportation choices. Reducing pollution from transportation is a key component to reducing Pennsylvania's emissions! Thanks |
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5/24/2019 |
Blake |
Cady |
Climate Action Brookline (CAB) |
Brookline |
Massachusetts |
Eventually, all transportation must be electrified. A carbon fee and dividend is the most useful method, at
present, to drive this process. Electric cars and busses can be subsidized in by... read more Eventually, all transportation must be electrified. A carbon fee and dividend is the most useful method, at
present, to drive this process. Electric cars and busses can be subsidized in by increased additional
gasoline tax with revenue used to reduce fare prices on trollies and busses to support public transportation
and decrease auto use, and assigning part of the carbon fee to reduce fares. |
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10/15/2019 |
Blake |
Banky |
Newport Biodiesel |
Newport |
Rhode Island |
California's LCFS program has met with tremendous success. Our region's proposed TCI program is inferior in design to that of the LCFS program in that ours requires a central... read more California's LCFS program has met with tremendous success. Our region's proposed TCI program is inferior in design to that of the LCFS program in that ours requires a central organization to allocate collected funds for investment. This aspect of the program will undoubtedly become contentious and likely achieve sub-optimal results. If our region is going to go through the difficult undertaking of a coordinated GHG reduction program, let's merely copy the proven model from California! |
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10/31/2019 |
Blake |
Bradbury |
Transportation |
Bridgewater |
Maine |
The trucking industry is struggling enough as it is. We can't afford another .20 gal tax on fuels because or new Governor is an idiot! read more The trucking industry is struggling enough as it is. We can't afford another .20 gal tax on fuels because or new Governor is an idiot! |
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1/16/2020 |
Blake |
Cady MD |
Harvard Medical School |
Brookline |
Massachusetts |
40% of green-house gases now come from the transportation sector. We must get control of this by cooperative efforts, especially
multi-state plans, such as TCI. 40% of green-house gases now come from the transportation sector. We must get control of this by cooperative efforts, especially
multi-state plans, such as TCI. |
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10/22/2019 |
Bob |
Higgins-Steele |
Town of Truro Climate Action Committee |
Truro |
Massachusetts |
Disincentives to single person automobile travel such as a substantial increase in gasoline taxes complement the cap and invest mechanism of the TCI.
To minimize the regressive... read more Disincentives to single person automobile travel such as a substantial increase in gasoline taxes complement the cap and invest mechanism of the TCI.
To minimize the regressive nature of such a tax there could be an exemption to persons or families earning 250% times poverty level, or perhaps 60% of median income for the state.
People who qualify would be given a transponder and gas stations a transponder reader. The upfront set up cost would be borne by the state then reimbursed from the tax revenue.
In 2017 Massachusetts drivers used 2,700,036,000 gallons of gasoline according to the EPA.
Approximately 25% of Massachusetts residents would qualify for an exemption using the above means testing.
A 50 cent increase would net a bit over 1 billion dollars a year after the exempt population is discounted. This money would go to infrastructure and public transportation.
As revenue falls when more people switch to EVs or take public transportion the could be a surcharge; either means tested or, by miles driven to keep the infrastructure and transportation investments funded.
II wholeheartedly support the TCI
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10/25/2019 |
Bob |
Higgins-Steele |
private citizen |
Truro |
Massachusetts |
Some part of TCI revenue needs to be disbursed to EV infrastructure associated with affordable housing. It could be grants to affording housing developers for charging stations, grid tied or... read more Some part of TCI revenue needs to be disbursed to EV infrastructure associated with affordable housing. It could be grants to affording housing developers for charging stations, grid tied or solar. There could be Additional rebates toward EV purchase or lease for low income families, especially ones that are underserved by public transportation or that live in affordable or low income housing. |
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11/2/2019 |
Bob |
Sousa |
Independent |
Frankfort |
Maine |
Maine is a largely rural state and we must travel for work and every thing we need. Mills has state paid transportation 24/7 and armed security. She needs to work FOR the citizens of Maine, not... read more Maine is a largely rural state and we must travel for work and every thing we need. Mills has state paid transportation 24/7 and armed security. She needs to work FOR the citizens of Maine, not against us. |
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12/1/2019 |
Bob |
Hodgen |
Undeclared |
BELCHERTOWN |
Massachusetts |
This Transportation and Climate Initiative is nothing more than a veiled attempt to apply a TAX on gasoline. We VOTED DOWN THE GAS TAX five years ago!!! So, instead of going through proper... read more This Transportation and Climate Initiative is nothing more than a veiled attempt to apply a TAX on gasoline. We VOTED DOWN THE GAS TAX five years ago!!! So, instead of going through proper legislative procedures and put this tax in front of taxpayers, who would overwhelmingly defeat it AGAIN, the TCI is being promoted with little fanfare so as to not draw attention of the masses. Why do I pay Excise Taxes on my vehicles again?? That tax was supposed to go away once the Turnpike was paid off. Taxpayers BE AWARE!! Ask anyone from California how the TCI is working for them?? |
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1/16/2020 |
Bob |
Roach |
Concerned Citizen |
Pittsburgh |
Pennsylvania |
Strongly want the US to start reducing pollution from transportation, which is our largest source of global warming emissions (regionally and nationally).
I Request Pennsylvania formally... read more Strongly want the US to start reducing pollution from transportation, which is our largest source of global warming emissions (regionally and nationally).
I Request Pennsylvania formally join the plan to reduce emissions.
I want to Demand that the policy has a strong component of equity by prioritizing clean investments in areas overburdened by pollution and/or for those who don't have access.
• Express gratitude for the bipartisan nature of this project, moving us forward while the federal government takes us backward. |
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1/16/2020 |
Bob |
Shippee |
Concerned parent |
Richmond |
Virginia |
. I am concerned about pollution from transportation, our largest source of global warming emissions, since climate change will greatly affect my children and their children.
• I will be... read more . I am concerned about pollution from transportation, our largest source of global warming emissions, since climate change will greatly affect my children and their children.
• I will be pushing for Virginia to formally join TCI.
• The policy must has a strong environmental justice component by prioritizing clean investments in areas overburdened by pollution and/or for those who don't have access.
• Thank you for making this a bipartisan project, moving us forward even as the federal government takes us backward. |
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1/23/2020 |
Bob |
Merrigan |
Concerned Resident |
Nashua |
New Hampshire |
I am deeply concerned about the impact of climate change on our state and our world. Pollution from transportation is our largest source of global warming emissions. I am writing to request that... read more I am deeply concerned about the impact of climate change on our state and our world. Pollution from transportation is our largest source of global warming emissions. I am writing to request that New Hampshire formally join the plan to reduce emissions. I commend the bipartisan nature of this project - which is moving us forward while the federal government takes us backward. |
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2/6/2020 |
Bob |
Zerrillo |
New York Public Transit Association |
Albany |
New York |
The New York Public Transit Association (NYPTA), which represents more than 100 transit systems throughout New York State, supports the goals of the TCI effort. The development of a cap and... read more The New York Public Transit Association (NYPTA), which represents more than 100 transit systems throughout New York State, supports the goals of the TCI effort. The development of a cap and invest program is both consistent with the environmental and energy objectives of public transportation and is a way to increase funding for public transportation to transition to low emission transit vehicles and to expand transit service.
NYPTA offers the following comments on the TCI draft MOU:
• NYPTA supports the goals and objectives of the TCI cap and invest program proposal.
• NYPTA supports the intent to invest program proceeds in low carbon and clean mobility options in urban, suburban and rural communities, and specifically in public transportation.
• Greater investment to modernize and enhance public transportation throughout New York State supports the goals of the TCI program, particularly greater investment to support the transition to cleaner public transportation infrastructure and to increase public transportation services.
• In developing the program, TCI should consider the impact on transit systems in small communities and rural areas, which have fewer resources and where the transition to clean fuel vehicles may take much longer. The increased cost of diesel fuel and gasoline to transit systems in these areas that will result from the cap and invest program will be burdensome and could negatively impact the continuation of these essential transit services to customers who need them most. An exemption (or credit) from any increase in fuel prices for public transportation services resulting from a carbon cap should be considered in designing the program in order to mitigate any negative financial impacts.
• NYPTA strongly supports returning the proceeds generated from the cap and invest program to the state where they are generated or earned.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the draft MOU.
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2/20/2020 |
Bob |
Rodman |
none provided |
none provided |
Massachusetts |
Governor Baker , NO on TCI From a taxpayer that Supported You . Gas goes up and everything we buy at stores will go up they are just going to add the cost of Fuel on the products they Deliver .... Governor Baker , NO on TCI From a taxpayer that Supported You . Gas goes up and everything we buy at stores will go up they are just going to add the cost of Fuel on the products they Deliver . |
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2/22/2020 |
Bob |
O |
None |
Annandale |
Virginia |
I support the idea of the TCI, but am deeply concerned that it is not nearly ambitious enough. The IPCC tells us we need to cut emissions much more drastically than the most aggressive scenario... read more I support the idea of the TCI, but am deeply concerned that it is not nearly ambitious enough. The IPCC tells us we need to cut emissions much more drastically than the most aggressive scenario under the TCI. So while the TCI is a good start, governors need to face the political consequences and voter backlash if the do not do enough to protect the lives and livelihoods of their constituents by failing to adequately address climate change.
I already have an electric car and love it, and plan on putting solar panels on our house when we can afford it, but it is vital to decarbonize our transport network and economy.
The TCI is a step in the right direction, but please step it up and be bolder! |
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