10/15/2019 |
Susan |
Boyce |
Resident of Maine |
Rockport |
Maine |
This is something Maine can not afford. Our cost of living vs income is extremely unbalanced, especially in coastal towns. Our property taxes are going up regularly, while our property values... read more This is something Maine can not afford. Our cost of living vs income is extremely unbalanced, especially in coastal towns. Our property taxes are going up regularly, while our property values remain stagnant. Mainers cannot afford to fund this or any other programs until our economy improves. This will cripple us as prices for everything will rise as a result. This needs to be reconsidered for Maine. |
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10/25/2019 |
Susan |
Borko |
Maine resident |
Rangeley |
Maine |
We completely support the adoption of TCI. Maine would realize important health, economic, and environmental benefits by transitioning to cleaner and more efficient transportation options through... read more We completely support the adoption of TCI. Maine would realize important health, economic, and environmental benefits by transitioning to cleaner and more efficient transportation options through adoption of TCI. |
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10/25/2019 |
Susan |
Drucker |
Ms. |
Bowdoinham |
Maine |
Maine needs an ambitious plan to reduce climate-changing transportation pollution that is coordinated with neighboring states.
Public transportation is often prohibitively... read more Maine needs an ambitious plan to reduce climate-changing transportation pollution that is coordinated with neighboring states.
Public transportation is often prohibitively expensive (trains, for example, are never a cost effective option; buses are often not viable as well); an affordable choice would certainly help people public options over cars.
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10/25/2019 |
Susan |
Kepner |
Natural Resources Council of Maine |
York |
Maine |
In a more rural environment, which is much of Maine, we should use TCI as an opportunity to invest in local transportation solutions that help Maine people. Having clean energy efficient... read more In a more rural environment, which is much of Maine, we should use TCI as an opportunity to invest in local transportation solutions that help Maine people. Having clean energy efficient transportation will get us where we need to go and attract others to Maine who are looking for a "healthy" environment to live in. Affordable and good for our environment, a win-win!
We are proud of out environmental record and highly value clean air! Now is the time to expand transportation in Maine which will attract companies to Maine that will provide good jobs. Companies also look for healthy living and leisure activities which Maine has.
We can do this together with the rest of New England states and make clean transportation available for Mainers. This is an important part of the future of transportation and Maine must be ready to take part.
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10/28/2019 |
Susan |
Williams |
Republican |
Standish |
Maine |
I am on a tight fixed income and have reduced my driving as much as possible. For me to take on this ridiculous increase when it doesn’t benefit our state is just wrong. Mainers are frugal and... read more I am on a tight fixed income and have reduced my driving as much as possible. For me to take on this ridiculous increase when it doesn’t benefit our state is just wrong. Mainers are frugal and respectful of our rural state. Throwing on another tax which doesn’t address our rural areas is just wrong! |
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10/29/2019 |
Susan |
Caiazza |
Retired teacher |
Liverpool |
New York |
I am concerned about the cost of this initiative and would like to know the expected cost increase to a gallon of gasoline I am concerned about the cost of this initiative and would like to know the expected cost increase to a gallon of gasoline |
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11/3/2019 |
Susan |
Gatti |
350maine.org |
Portland |
Maine |
I support this initiative 100%. The major avenue to reducing our carbon foot print is to have more transportation options beside a fossil fuel private vehicle. As a professional vocational... read more I support this initiative 100%. The major avenue to reducing our carbon foot print is to have more transportation options beside a fossil fuel private vehicle. As a professional vocational rehabilitation counselor I also recognize the importance of bringing transportation options to people with disabilities and people living in rural areas that need reliable transportation to employment locations. Additionally, many youth are ready to live without cars but the public transportation system in our small cities and towns are not feasible options to get them to work and life events, grocery stores etc. |
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11/8/2019 |
Susan |
Smiley |
Taxpayer |
Lancaster |
Massachusetts |
As a taxpayer, commuter and dedicated employee of a large organization in Massachusetts I employ you to NOT ENDORSE this carbon Tax being discussed at the Mass Legislative branch. We need... read more As a taxpayer, commuter and dedicated employee of a large organization in Massachusetts I employ you to NOT ENDORSE this carbon Tax being discussed at the Mass Legislative branch. We need INNOVATION not higher taxes on the working class!! |
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11/11/2019 |
Susan |
Kepner |
Maine Conservation |
York |
Maine |
Maine is treasured for it's clean air, water, and clear blue skies. Tourists come here to relax and enjoy the CLEAN air and beautiful night skies!! Certainly Maine is desperate for more... read more Maine is treasured for it's clean air, water, and clear blue skies. Tourists come here to relax and enjoy the CLEAN air and beautiful night skies!! Certainly Maine is desperate for more affordable transportation, BUT at what costs? Negative inducements like taxes, do NOT work! What we really need are positive incentives, supportive government, and investors that believe in clean transportation initiatives! The technology is out there and Maine is "ripe" for investors and developers of clean transportation. We should be doing all we can as a state to promote clean energy and transportation. The time is NOW! |
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1/12/2020 |
Susan |
Wasserott |
Maine Citizen and hardworking taxpayer |
Woolwich |
Maine |
I am deeply opposed to Maine being part of this initiative. While I support reasonable steps to reduce our carbon footprint, this initiative is not reasonable. Maine is a relatively poor state,... read more I am deeply opposed to Maine being part of this initiative. While I support reasonable steps to reduce our carbon footprint, this initiative is not reasonable. Maine is a relatively poor state, with an aging population, incomes below average and many people living paycheck to paycheck. Adding this tax to already high fuel prices will be burdensome on hardworking Maine families. Personally, it will add to my fuel costs to drive to work, add to our expenses at the grocery and other stores (the companies who deliver goods to stores cannot absorb this additional tax and the cost will trickle down at the market) and it will add significantly to my husband's costs. He is a self-employed truck driver; he will take the hit for the additional tax, which cuts into our profits, plus we will have the higher cost at the market and likely higher heating costs. We will seriously need to consider leaving Maine after 25 years living here if this goes through. PLEASE reconsider, as it looks like other states are reconsidering. Mainers simply cannot afford it!! |
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1/12/2020 |
Susan |
Rosso |
Pennsylvania resident |
malvern |
Pennsylvania |
Everything should be done to encourage a move from fossil fueled vehicles to all electric vehicles for so many reason; air pollution and emissions is foremost. My husband, son, and I all drive... read more Everything should be done to encourage a move from fossil fueled vehicles to all electric vehicles for so many reason; air pollution and emissions is foremost. My husband, son, and I all drive Teslas. I have a Model X and they each drive Model 3s. I have noticed how I have become more sensitive to the odors of gasoline and its exhaust. I am disappointed that there seems to be a dearth of Tesla Superchargers in the vicinity of PECO; however, that is another topic.
I recommend that State and National Park Rangers drive EVs because of their close contact with people enjoying fresh air and nature (not exhaust). I also recommend that state and local police officers drive Teslas because of their 0 - 60 speed, overall speed and quick stopping. Our use of fossil fuels must be decreased drastically to slow down the effects of climate change and global warming. |
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1/13/2020 |
Susan |
McCrum |
Potato and grain family operation |
Mars Hill |
Maine |
The only transportation of goods that come into the state of Maine is transported by trucks. Most of MAINE citizens do NOT have access to public transportation. How much more financial burden can... read more The only transportation of goods that come into the state of Maine is transported by trucks. Most of MAINE citizens do NOT have access to public transportation. How much more financial burden can the citizens of MAINE Handle. I disagree with this completely. As a 5th generation farm owner and supporting agricultural business in this state, farmers and businesses can NOT afford this! How will this encourage others to bring business and working families to MAINE?! |
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1/16/2020 |
Susan |
Niculescu |
US Citizen |
Madison |
New Jersey |
The TCI raises the price of fossil fuels for transportation - when things are more expensive people use less. There is no more efficient way to get people to use less fossil fuel and no more... read more The TCI raises the price of fossil fuels for transportation - when things are more expensive people use less. There is no more efficient way to get people to use less fossil fuel and no more efficient way to transition the economy way from fossil fuels and towards hybrids and electric vehicles. This is the uniform conclusion of virtually every economist and every economic group, including the World Bank and the IMF. As the World Bank’s president said ”to our economists, who have been studying this for quite some time, there is an obvious consensus that putting a price on carbon pollution is by far the most powerful and efficient way to reduce emissions.” |
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1/16/2020 |
Susan |
Peterson |
Résident of Pennsylvania |
Media |
Pennsylvania |
Raising taxes, primarily on the wealthy—and to a lesser extent on everyone—would be a small price to pay for reducing unimaginable threats to our environment, and to the lives of our grandchildren... Raising taxes, primarily on the wealthy—and to a lesser extent on everyone—would be a small price to pay for reducing unimaginable threats to our environment, and to the lives of our grandchildren. |
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1/16/2020 |
susan |
kalan |
Education |
Orange |
Virginia |
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1/16/2020 |
susan |
foley |
Mrs. |
westfield |
Massachusetts |
Transportation, in all its forms, produce toxins. It is imperative that we become PROGRESSIVE and RESPONSIBLE. We can be leaders on the national and world stages. Transportation, in all its forms, produce toxins. It is imperative that we become PROGRESSIVE and RESPONSIBLE. We can be leaders on the national and world stages. |
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1/16/2020 |
Susan |
Mullins |
Sierra Club member, 350.org |
Bloomfield |
New Jersey |
I cannot think of a more important issue than taking every path to lower emissions in our very "at risk" State of NJ! Please do whatever is possible to see this is done in the... read more I cannot think of a more important issue than taking every path to lower emissions in our very "at risk" State of NJ! Please do whatever is possible to see this is done in the transportation sector of this extremely populated state. |
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2/13/2020 |
Susan |
Hughes-Smith |
SUNY Brockport / Rochester Institute of Technology |
Rochester |
New York |
Thanks for making the effort to create a regional system that uses the market. (1) Strengthen your goals, if market changes is going to create a 19% drop in emissions then the CTI effort should be... read more Thanks for making the effort to create a regional system that uses the market. (1) Strengthen your goals, if market changes is going to create a 19% drop in emissions then the CTI effort should be more robust than 20, 22, and 24% reduction goals. We can and MUST do better, a minimal increase in fuel price must result to drive behavior change and the current models/suggestions of $0.25 are not going to do it. (2) All fossil fuels for transportation should be taxed, including liquified natural gas, this is a climate initiative after all and switching from petroleum to gas does not improve the climate. (3) Assess ethanol as well. Nothing about ethanol is sustainable as it is derived from corn which is a fossil fuel intensive crop. (4) Invest heavily in electrification and increased access of mass transit - that to be effective must also dissuade people from using cars and increase density of our living situations. Thanks, Sue Hughes-Smith Adjunct Professor of Environmental Health at SUNY Brockport and Environmental Studies at R.I.T. |
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2/15/2020 |
Susan |
Castelli-Hill |
citizen |
Melville |
New York |
In order to combat and reduce global climate change, we must eliminate most of the air pollution from not only privately-owned vehicles, but from public transportation vehicles--buses, taxis,... read more In order to combat and reduce global climate change, we must eliminate most of the air pollution from not only privately-owned vehicles, but from public transportation vehicles--buses, taxis, trains and planes. If we do so, we shall lessen climate change and improve air, land and water quality radically. Please concentrate on the big vehicle polluters and eradicate the leading contributors to global warming. I have already promised to do my part by acquiring a nonpolluting vehicle, recycling and reducing waste and unnecessary usage of resources. Please do everything legally possible to promote and litigate regulations which highly restrict or eradicate pollution from public transportation. Thank you. |
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2/17/2020 |
Susan |
Dion |
Tax payer |
Bridgewater |
Massachusetts |
As a tax payer in this state I do not think it is up to the governor to make this decision. We should be able to vote on it. As a tax payer in this state I do not think it is up to the governor to make this decision. We should be able to vote on it. |
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