2/17/2020 |
Susan |
Brinckerhoff |
UCB Green Sanctuary Committee |
Yarmouth Port |
Massachusetts |
As a believer that we can do something to help alleviate this climate crisis that we have unleashed, I strongly support the TCI. The time is NOW. Let's get this done. read more As a believer that we can do something to help alleviate this climate crisis that we have unleashed, I strongly support the TCI. The time is NOW. Let's get this done. |
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2/18/2020 |
Susan |
Greenstein |
Voter |
Woodstock |
New York |
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 under-served in... read more 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 under-served in mobility options. |
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2/18/2020 |
Susan |
Starkey |
Cape Cod Climate Change Collaborative |
Yarmouth Port |
Massachusetts |
Our Commonwealth can lead the way forward on Transportation, thanks to the plan Governor Baker would like to put into effect. If we can’t dramatically reduce the amount of pollution from our... read more Our Commonwealth can lead the way forward on Transportation, thanks to the plan Governor Baker would like to put into effect. If we can’t dramatically reduce the amount of pollution from our transportation industry, we will be in even worse shape regarding Climate Change. Please take the need to dramatically reduce CO2 levels seriously and use this initiative to get us to Net Zero in the Transportation Sector by 2030. Please prioritize our State’s “environmental justice” neighborhoods because with this issue, as usual, those contributing the least to the problem are impacted the most- in this case, we need public transportation that is clean and renewable. |
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2/21/2020 |
Susan |
Storch |
None |
Saranac Lake |
New York |
We in the Northeast need to continue to show the way for our country in being proactive and forward thinking when it comes to transportation. Our roads and rails are becoming increasingly... read more We in the Northeast need to continue to show the way for our country in being proactive and forward thinking when it comes to transportation. Our roads and rails are becoming increasingly dangerous and the people who want and need to use alternates cannot because they are not available. Build it and they will come applies here. |
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2/21/2020 |
Susan |
Ely |
Citizen |
Yarmouth |
Maine |
As a citizen of Yarmouth, Maine, I strongly support Maine signing on to TCI. While I think that the current program design could be improved, such as by making the cap more stringent, dedicating... read more As a citizen of Yarmouth, Maine, I strongly support Maine signing on to TCI. While I think that the current program design could be improved, such as by making the cap more stringent, dedicating funds to underserved and low-income communities, and ensuring robust public engagement and feedback throughout the program, I think that these important considerations should not distract from the enormous potential this program holds for Maine and the region. 54% of Maine's greenhouse gas emissions come from the transportation sector, the only sector in the state that's growing. Maine must do something to reverse this trend, especially if we are going to reach our climate goals. But it's not just the greenhouse gas emissions that a TCI can help us address. Maine is experiencing a transportation crisis. We are dependent on cars to get to work, school, medical appointments, grocery stores, and all of the other important errands we run every day. Not only are our cars polluting, but they're expensive, costing us thousands of dollars a year in gasoline, insurance, maintenance and repairs, and tolls. They're also ruining our health, polluting the air and making us sit for hours a day as we shuttle from place to place in our busy lives. For those of us without the luxury of having a car, our lack of public transportation often leaves citizens unable to meet basic needs. Mainers deserve better. TCI will provide us with the opportunity to do better. This is an opportunity we can't afford to pass up.
Opponents of TCI are claiming that the program is nothing more than a gas tax, citing the worst-case 17 cents/gallon increase from the modeling. This is not a fair critique. Unlike the money we currently spend at the gas pump, which goes out of state to large oil and gas corporations, these funds would flow directly back to Maine, where it would be invested in reducing emissions and our dependence on single passenger vehicles. We know that this type of model works for Maine because of our experience with RGGI. What's more, we can learn from RGGI to make this program even more effective.
Please support TCI, it's a great opportunity for Maine and the region. |
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2/21/2020 |
Susan |
Frost |
retired |
53 Irving Place Apt 1 E |
New York |
There is no more urgent issue than environmental protection. I applaud any initiative that will promote decreasing carbon emissions while maintaining efficient transportation. I look forward to... read more There is no more urgent issue than environmental protection. I applaud any initiative that will promote decreasing carbon emissions while maintaining efficient transportation. I look forward to seeing New York be a part of this initiative. |
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2/21/2020 |
Susan |
Edmunds |
Private citizen |
Highland Park |
New Jersey |
I am delighted to learn about the Transportation and Climate Initiative. The planned changes to transportation in my state and other densely populated states in the northeast are essential to... read more I am delighted to learn about the Transportation and Climate Initiative. The planned changes to transportation in my state and other densely populated states in the northeast are essential to reducing carbon emissions and improving the quality of life in our whole area. I live in a small town om central New Jersey. Every weekday afternoon, the automobile traffic is so jammed up around here that it is, literally, usually faster to walk than to drive in getting around town. The constant car and truck traffic is noisy, it fouls the air, it makes people feel angry and aggressive and simply wears away at any sense that our town is a decent place to live. When I travel to New York Ciry, which I do at least several times a month, I travel by train and then subway. Both of these systems are usually terribly over-crowded at peak commuting hours. It is difficult to plan any kind of meeting in the city because it is impossible to know if one will get there on time. Many of my friends drive when they go to New York simply because they feel more in control -- and when everything is working well, driving can be faster. Fast reliable train and subway systems will make not driving a more obvious choice. And, even more important, the amount of carbon pollution per traveler will be greatly diminished. Without grievous overcrowding, it will be much easier to feel friendly toward our fellow passengers. In short, a well thought out, carbon reducing public transportation system that includes the whole northeast would have so many benefits, it is absurd not to spend whatever it takes to get it done, and as soon as possible. Thank you! |
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2/22/2020 |
Susan |
Bramley |
Private citizen |
Hood |
Virginia |
TheTransportation and Climate Initiative is exactly what we need NOW! Our very future is hanging in the balance with transportation being the largest contributor to global climate change. We... read more TheTransportation and Climate Initiative is exactly what we need NOW! Our very future is hanging in the balance with transportation being the largest contributor to global climate change. We need immediate actions to save our planet and I am excited to see this initiative. PLEASE move forward with this. |
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2/24/2020 |
Susan |
Smiley |
Householder |
NEW HAVEN |
Vermont |
I SUPPORT VERMONT'S JOINING THE TRANSPORTATION AND CLIMATE INITIATIVE. WE MUST NOT MISS THIS COLLECTIVE OPPORTUNITY TO RAISE REVENUES FOR CLIMATE ACTION IN OUR STATE. REFUSING TO JOIN AND... read more I SUPPORT VERMONT'S JOINING THE TRANSPORTATION AND CLIMATE INITIATIVE. WE MUST NOT MISS THIS COLLECTIVE OPPORTUNITY TO RAISE REVENUES FOR CLIMATE ACTION IN OUR STATE. REFUSING TO JOIN AND EXPERIENCING THE COSTS AND NO BENEFITS WOULD BE A TRAVESTY |
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2/24/2020 |
Susan |
Heyner-Joshi |
Emerita, U. Penn |
Philadelphia |
Pennsylvania |
Action is urgently needed to combat climate warming and the concomitant disasters Action is urgently needed to combat climate warming and the concomitant disasters |
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2/24/2020 |
Susan |
Miller |
resident |
White Haven |
Pennsylvania |
Too many of our public buses and trains run on dirty energy and contribute to air pollution and climate change. Many trains, buses, and stations haven’t been retrofitted in decades. For many... read more Too many of our public buses and trains run on dirty energy and contribute to air pollution and climate change. Many trains, buses, and stations haven’t been retrofitted in decades. For many people in rural parts of our states, there are zero viable public transportation options, which forces them to drive.
By making polluters pay and creating a dedicated source of funding through TCI, we’ll finally be able to move our state to a 21st-century regional transportation system that is cleaner, more reliable, more accessible, and more affordable. We’ll see less traffic, thousands of new jobs, and less dangerous air pollution. All communities — whether urban, suburban, or rural — will benefit. |
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2/24/2020 |
Susan |
Wind |
Private citizen |
Rockland |
Maine |
I support New England states working together to ensure safe transportation that reduces the use of fossil fuels, produces a cleaner environment and reduces costs. I support New England states working together to ensure safe transportation that reduces the use of fossil fuels, produces a cleaner environment and reduces costs. |
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2/24/2020 |
Susan |
Babbitt |
NA |
Philadelphia |
Pennsylvania |
Reducing pollution from transportation is a key component to reducing Pennsylvania's emissions. Public transit investments that could be made with TCI proceeds would be valuable; please... read more Reducing pollution from transportation is a key component to reducing Pennsylvania's emissions. Public transit investments that could be made with TCI proceeds would be valuable; please choose the aggressive greenhouse gas reduction target that climate science requires, prioritizing clean investments in areas overburdened by pollution and/or for those who don’t have access to transportation choices. |
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2/25/2020 |
susan |
surabian |
none |
skowhegan |
Maine |
This a a good idea but we need bigger ideas like planes, cars, trucks, etc. Climate change is going to be devastating and we are doing too little and to late. This a a good idea but we need bigger ideas like planes, cars, trucks, etc. Climate change is going to be devastating and we are doing too little and to late. |
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2/25/2020 |
Susan |
Borko |
None |
Rangeley |
Maine |
We are already behind on these initiatives and need to get moving on TCI.
Maine has so many rural areas without access to transportation alternatives that will help lower... read more We are already behind on these initiatives and need to get moving on TCI.
Maine has so many rural areas without access to transportation alternatives that will help lower emissions. And we need affordable, incentivized ways to help individually make an impact.
Full steam ahead, we are behind this! |
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2/26/2020 |
Susan |
Sternberg |
citizen |
Hamden |
Connecticut |
I support a regional approach to address carbon emissions. I hope the use of private jets, planes and helicopters have been factored into the initiative. Over the past several years there has been... read more I support a regional approach to address carbon emissions. I hope the use of private jets, planes and helicopters have been factored into the initiative. Over the past several years there has been a noticeable and considerable uptick in private air traffic over my home and neighborhood none of which originated from the town I live. Not only are these vehicles of transport contributing to carbon in our atmosphere they are creating considerable noise pollution. |
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2/26/2020 |
Susan |
Bonthron |
Grandmother, book binder, educator |
Guilford |
Vermont |
I am writing as a concerned citizen, mother and grandmother who believes we must do all we can to keep the planet safe for our families and future generations. Therefore we must concentrate on... read more I am writing as a concerned citizen, mother and grandmother who believes we must do all we can to keep the planet safe for our families and future generations. Therefore we must concentrate on reducing carbon emissions now. Transportation is Vermont’s weakest sector, which is why Vermont especially needs to join TCI and help lead the northeast to a cleaner energy future.
Cap and invest programs are not new to Vermont. Since Gov. Douglas signed Vermont on to RGGI in 2008, Vermont’s cap and invest program has successfully reduced consumer costs and carbon pollution from the power sector by 40%, and its revenues have raised $2 million annually for weatherization programs to help Vermonters stop wasting energy and save money. Given that we know this type of project works, adopting TCI makes perfect sense. As I grow older I want to be able to age in place, and having greener options for transportation is the only way I’ll be able to do it. I am urging you on behalf of Vermonters like me and my aging friends as well as generations of future Vermonters to make sure that Vermont formally joins TCI. We must use every opportunity to create a clean energy future that works better for everyone, especially our most vulnerable. Thank you for the work you’ve done so far to advance TCI across the region. |
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2/26/2020 |
Susan |
Babbitt |
NA |
Philadelphia |
Pennsylvania |
We need improved transportation options, and assurance polluters will pay for the damage they have caused. This must be addressed now.
Pennsylvania must jump in to reduce transportation... read more We need improved transportation options, and assurance polluters will pay for the damage they have caused. This must be addressed now.
Pennsylvania must jump in to reduce transportation emissions, with investments in public transportation, biking, and walking. |
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2/27/2020 |
Susan |
Mullins |
Sierra Club member, 350.org |
Bloomfield |
New Jersey |
As a coastal state with water on 3 sides, it behooves us to change the character and emissions standards of our transportation system. We absolutely need more mass transit and more EVs to do our... read more As a coastal state with water on 3 sides, it behooves us to change the character and emissions standards of our transportation system. We absolutely need more mass transit and more EVs to do our part in keeping down the rising sea levels. The Bergen Record had an article this last summer that put a possible more than 26 Super Storm Sandys by 2100. Investment now, by comparison, looks cheap. |
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2/27/2020 |
Susan |
Olson |
Citizen's Climate Lobby |
Weatogue |
Connecticut |
My husband walks a mile rain or shine to ride the bus to work in Hartford. The public transportation system is critical to him. However, since moving to CT, he has a cough which he attributes to... read more My husband walks a mile rain or shine to ride the bus to work in Hartford. The public transportation system is critical to him. However, since moving to CT, he has a cough which he attributes to low air quality. When I travel to Washington DC I use bus transportation. It is efficient and cost effective. We do have a hybrid gas/electric vehicle which we charge at the charging station in front of our
town hall. My family requests Gov Lamont formally join the TCI Initiative and pursue aggressive greenhouse gas emissions reductions so
air quality in our cities (for our school children and others like my husband) will improve and the transportation sector will support
individuals like us seeking to transition to electric vehicles and public transport. We appreciate Gov Lamont's leadership.
Sincerely,
Jon and Susan Olson, 109 Hopmeadow St, Weatogue, CT |
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