10/9/2019 |
Art |
Libby |
constitutionalist |
Sanford |
Maine |
This is a show of your ignorance and delusion! We the people will Not stand behind a natural climate change if this planet. You can not tax the people without representation! Show us both sides of... read more This is a show of your ignorance and delusion! We the people will Not stand behind a natural climate change if this planet. You can not tax the people without representation! Show us both sides of your so called professional scientists. This is why you shoul have Never won our state election! Your time in office will be short as next election will prove! You lied about the corridor and your lying now! Go away. |
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1/16/2020 |
Art |
Shervs |
concenrned citizen |
Brooklyn |
New York |
One of our countries largest source of global warming emissions (regionally and nationally) is pollution from the transportation industry. As a concerned citizen, I urge NY State to help create a... read more One of our countries largest source of global warming emissions (regionally and nationally) is pollution from the transportation industry. As a concerned citizen, I urge NY State to help create a plan that would create an enforceable limit on transportation pollution and invest in clean, modern mobility solutions across the region. |
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2/24/2020 |
art |
yatsko |
Voter |
warwick |
Rhode Island |
This is a terrible idea. There is no tax more regressive then one on energy and transportation. Burdening the working poor and the middle class without proof it will work or a truly accurate... read more This is a terrible idea. There is no tax more regressive then one on energy and transportation. Burdening the working poor and the middle class without proof it will work or a truly accurate climate model that proves the goals will work is unconscionable. If the political pressure is so strong that you must "do something " then adopt this proposal but use monopoly money until you have a base line. In a few years scientists should have a working climate model that will prove the whole scheme worthless. Or science could prove me wrong. You might be reluctant to shelve this initiative on my theories but probably not as reluctant as I am to support this on your theories. |
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5/30/2020 |
Arnetta E |
Baty |
Rounding The Bases, Inc |
Dorchester |
Massachusetts |
I have few question that maybe you or someone from CLF might be able to help me.
1. How would current and future Climate changes affect all people living with Dementia and Alzheimer and... read more I have few question that maybe you or someone from CLF might be able to help me.
1. How would current and future Climate changes affect all people living with Dementia and Alzheimer and other disease o9f the brain?
2. How would anyone be able to help these individuals cope with Climate changes in the future around Air Pollutions, COVID-19 mortality and Communities of Color?
As a woman of color, I know women of color are the most likely to get Dementia and or Alzheimer before our white counterparts.
I would like to know if anyone can tell me if the warning signs are different with all of the diseases that we are now facing?
Looking forward to hear from you or anyone who was on the webcast about this upcoming health problems.
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1/16/2020 |
Arline |
Goodman |
Concerned senior citizen |
Canton |
Massachusetts |
I am pleased that my Republican Governor Baker has signed on to this initiative and congratulate him for taking this position.
It is disheartening to read in the Boston Globe that... read more I am pleased that my Republican Governor Baker has signed on to this initiative and congratulate him for taking this position.
It is disheartening to read in the Boston Globe that Republican Governor Sununu of neighboring New Hampshire has taken a negative position and will not sign on. That is very unfortunate for New Hampshire residents and the whole east coast states. |
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2/26/2020 |
Arline |
Culp |
CTLCV |
Quaker Hill |
Connecticut |
Own an electric vehicle and would enjoy seeing charging station expansion, perhaps out in the 2 quiet corner areas. Perhaps add a few
plugs in to all the stations that seem to be... read more Own an electric vehicle and would enjoy seeing charging station expansion, perhaps out in the 2 quiet corner areas. Perhaps add a few
plugs in to all the stations that seem to be undergoing massive renovations anyway. |
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10/29/2019 |
Arlene |
Lenzo |
Republican |
South Berwick |
Maine |
No increase to gas taxes No increase to gas taxes |
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2/26/2020 |
Arlene |
Weiner |
Constituent |
Pittsburgh |
Pennsylvania |
As an aging woman with grandchildren, I am concerned about the future. I support a strong, well-designed Transportation and Climate Initiative that provides infrastructure for fossil-fuel-free... read more As an aging woman with grandchildren, I am concerned about the future. I support a strong, well-designed Transportation and Climate Initiative that provides infrastructure for fossil-fuel-free transportation, considers young, old, and disabled people, and provides good jobs, clean air, and a brake on runaway climate change. |
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3/5/2020 |
arlene |
Mercurio |
concerned citizen |
New Kensington |
Pennsylvania |
Everyday another scientific article comes out stating how URGENT the climate crisis is - essentially the entire ecosystem is unraveling. Even if you do as much as you can as fast as you it, it... read more Everyday another scientific article comes out stating how URGENT the climate crisis is - essentially the entire ecosystem is unraveling. Even if you do as much as you can as fast as you it, it won't be enough - and yet, you must do your part to help mitigate the impending catastrophes until more aggressive policy steps are taken. |
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2/13/2020 |
Arlen |
Gould |
Private citizen |
Amherst |
Massachusetts |
Hello TCI states,
I'm in Massachusetts. I'm so happy and excited to hear about this initiative. I've learned in the last year that transportation is one of the leading... read more Hello TCI states,
I'm in Massachusetts. I'm so happy and excited to hear about this initiative. I've learned in the last year that transportation is one of the leading contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. So doing something in this sector seems to me to be "low hanging fruit" so to speak. So thank you so much for taking on this issue.
Thank you Governor Baker for your leadership and I sincerely request that Massachusetts formally join the program. Please choose the most aggressive greenhouse gas reduction targets that are in line with the latest Climate Change science. And please prioritize areas where pollution is highest and impacting people the most for investments in clean energy.
Yours respectfully and sincerely,
Ms. Arlen Gould |
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10/14/2020 |
Ari |
Meyer |
Clean Air Council |
Austin |
Texas |
To whom it may concern:
For the TCI program, please institute the following:
1. A cap on carbon emissions of at least 25% by 2032
2. An increase in the minimum... read more To whom it may concern:
For the TCI program, please institute the following:
1. A cap on carbon emissions of at least 25% by 2032
2. An increase in the minimum investment in overburdened and underserved communities (>35%)
3. Request that investments be put towards active transportation like better sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, and high quality public transit
Thank you,
Ari Meyer |
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2/22/2020 |
Ardit |
Bejko |
No affiliation |
Jersey City |
New Jersey |
TCI is a key initiative for the future of our region. We need a plan that holds large transportation polluters accountable for the pollution they create and invests in clean transportation... read more TCI is a key initiative for the future of our region. 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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12/25/2019 |
Arash |
Farzam |
None |
MARS |
Pennsylvania |
Extra tax on gas to support biking and public transportation is really needed. We don't have neither bike lanes not public transportation. We deserve to breathe clean air. I wholeheartedly... read more Extra tax on gas to support biking and public transportation is really needed. We don't have neither bike lanes not public transportation. We deserve to breathe clean air. I wholeheartedly support any gas tax as long as its revenue is spent on independence from passenger cars, especially those powered by internal combination engines.
Also, spend some of that tax revenue on ev insentives and don't charge electric cars with the proposed 250$ annual registration fee. Ev owners already pay tax on their expensive car and their electric bill. I am planning to purchase an ev in 2020 but won't do so if I have to if you force me to pay an extra 250$ registration tax every year. Ev owners should be motivated, not punished. |
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2/1/2020 |
ANTONIO |
CARDOSO |
Not affiliated |
Pawtucket |
Rhode Island |
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1/5/2020 |
Antone |
Viveiros |
Indipendent |
Middletown |
Rhode Island |
The Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI), is nothing more than a dishonest, fraudulent or deceptive act/scheme, to pick the peoples pockets, and try to control use. The Communist party is a... read more The Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI), is nothing more than a dishonest, fraudulent or deceptive act/scheme, to pick the peoples pockets, and try to control use. The Communist party is a vanguard of the proletariat and clams to represents the long-term interests of the people, drastic change in economy is the most important principal of communism. The government controls economy and businesses. They nationalize all industries and factories. Government planning organizations decide what kind of products should be produced and how they are to be distributed. Prices are defined by the government and do not depend on supply and demand, as in Capitalist societies.
Workers earn the same, regardless of their position. There are not very many differences between the highest and lowest wages. This is just another step to taking away our freedom.
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2/10/2020 |
Antone |
Viveiros |
Concern Island Island Taxpayers Assoc. |
Middletown |
Rhode Island |
An increase in gas taxes will hurt middle-income Americans the most. Middle-income families make up roughly one-third of Americans. By increasing the gas tax, not only are you lessening the amount... read more An increase in gas taxes will hurt middle-income Americans the most. Middle-income families make up roughly one-third of Americans. By increasing the gas tax, not only are you lessening the amount of money in their pockets, but the amount of money being pumped into the economy is being lessened too.In fact spending on side projects has increased 38% since 2008 while spending on core highway projects has remained flat. This solution would only support and encourage more wasteful spending. The transportation of goods is primarily done via highways. This will cost drivers more to fuel their way to deliver goods, meaning a higher cost on goods, which reduce the discretionary income of millions of Americans, and often correspond with diminished economic growth. In fact, analysts at Goldman Sachs predict “lower gas prices could add as much as half a percentage point to GDP growth this year.” |
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8/25/2019 |
Anthony |
Cherolis |
Transport Hartford / BiCi Co. at the Center for Latino Progress |
Hartford |
Connecticut |
Modeling greenhouse gas reduction from the adoption of electric vehicles without including in that model the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions due to the production (raw materials, manufacturing... read more Modeling greenhouse gas reduction from the adoption of electric vehicles without including in that model the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions due to the production (raw materials, manufacturing, shipping to end user, and eventual disposal/recycling) of those EV's is an incomplete model. The first model presented in Aug 2018 only showed GHG reduction from on-road emissions, without presenting the significant GHG emissions from the production of those new EV's. Accounting for and modeling only on-road emissions reductions will also bias the investments toward EV's when other investments may be more effective interventions.
Another concern that I have with bookkeeping of (car-like) EV emissions reductions is that the concept of a low occupancy motor vehicle supports several system level inefficiencies that increase GHG emissions. For example, EV's (with lower operating and fuel costs) are likely to support and perhaps expand sprawling single family housing development, increasing that type of GHG heavy development while also wiping out more GHG absorption due to development of forests and open space. If there was a way to model VMT-increase (or decrease) and the correlation to sprawling development and associated emissions, the model could more completely capture the GHG impacts of low-occupancy vehicle trips.
Keep up the great work! |
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10/1/2019 |
Anthony |
Cherolis |
Transport Hartford Academy at the Center for Latino Progress |
Hartford |
Connecticut |
The "Framework for a Draft Regional Policy Proposal" released on Oct 1st does not include natural gas / methane in affected fossil fuels that will be included in the cap-and-invest... read more The "Framework for a Draft Regional Policy Proposal" released on Oct 1st does not include natural gas / methane in affected fossil fuels that will be included in the cap-and-invest program. --- "The proposed program would cap emissions of carbon dioxide from the combustion of the fossil component of finished motor gasoline and on-road diesel fuel in the region."
Natural gas / methane used as a motor vehicle fuel is not sustainable and contributes to greenhouse gas emissions from on-road use.
The methane leaks from transmission pipelines, well heads, and fueling must be considered and is a significant greenhouse gas emission in addition to on-road tailpipe emissions. Environmental impacts from fracked gas wells and wastewater disposal (including earthquakes) are problematic and create widespread rural environmental justice issues. Natural gas / methane transportation fuels are already in use and may increase if they are given a lower cost of operation from being excluded from the Transportation Climate Initiative framework.
It smells funny that methane / natural gas utilized for transportation fuel was not included in this draft framework document. An outside observer might think that the natural gas industry is influencing the process to give themselves a competitive benefit despite negative environmental and ghg emissions impacts.
https://www.nrdc.org/onearth/natural-gas-industry-has-methane-problem |
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10/15/2019 |
Anthony |
Cherolis |
Transport Hartford at the Center for Latino Progress |
Hartford |
Connecticut |
The Transport Hartford Academy has been sharing a statewide survey on the topic of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector with those that live and/or work in Connecticut... read more The Transport Hartford Academy has been sharing a statewide survey on the topic of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector with those that live and/or work in Connecticut. The survey began on Oct 1st and will close on Oct 29th. The survey is being shared well beyond the network of environmental advocates. For example, AAA will be sharing the survey with Connecticut members. The survey has also been shared widely across city and town social media discussion groups. The survey includes home and work zip code information, and intentional outreach is being focused on areas of the state that do not have many responses. The survey currently underrepresents low-income, younger age groups, and people of color relative to their share of the state’s demographic. Intentional outreach is being focused on those groups and their responses could be considered separately to home in on equity issues.
Halfway through the survey, the results are quite interesting. There are clear preferences in Connecticut for which TCI revenue investments and complementary policies have the most support. Here are a few overall responses pulled from a 10/15 snapshot 65% Strongly Support and 18% Support a TCI cap-and-invest program in Connecticut. There was also a super-majority of support for dedicating a percentage of TCI revenue to overburdened and underserved communities and environmental justice projects.
Connecticut Survey Link – www.tinyurl.com/tci19survey
Live, Snapshot of Survey Results (these results update automatically until the survey closes on Oct 29th)
- Demographics, awareness, and support of TCI – https://centerlatino.wufoo.com/reports/transportation-climate-initiative-report-1/
- Support for potential TCI investments - https://centerlatino.wufoo.com/reports/transportation-climate-initiative-report-2/
- Support for potential complementary policies - https://centerlatino.wufoo.com/reports/transportation-climate-initiative-report-3/
- Survey comments on revenue investment and complementary policies - https://centerlatino.wufoo.com/reports/transportation-climate-initiative-report-4/
We believe strongly that these survey results (after the survey closes on Oct 29th) should be used to help shape Connecticut's approach to a politically viable and publicly supported state framework to the Transportation Climate Initiative. If similar or identical surveys were delivered in partner states, their results could be combined to set the most successful regional framework for TCI and the complementary policies.
Beyond the information gathered from the survey, sharing the survey widely across the state has a civic engagement and educational benefit. In the 10/15 snapshot 50% of respondents knew nothing at all about the Transportation Climate Initiative. 40% or respondents didn't know that the transportation sector was the state (and the region's) largest contributor to emissions. |
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10/17/2019 |
anthony |
thibeault |
Maine citizen |
st john plt |
Maine |
For most Mainers we depend on the forestry industry, we have to travel to work, not just a 5 minute drive, more like an hour plus. My wife has to drive her and our son for appointments over an... read more For most Mainers we depend on the forestry industry, we have to travel to work, not just a 5 minute drive, more like an hour plus. My wife has to drive her and our son for appointments over an hour and 4 hours away. We are a 1 income family because my wife is disabled. For us to get any decent health care we have to go way out of town.. |
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