TCI Regional Policy Design Stakeholder Submissions

Material submitted through the TCI Public Input form from April 2019-February 2021 is viewable here. View input submitted from March 1, 2021 forward here. All material submitted on this page informed the participating jurisdictions in the 2019-2020 TCI regional policy design process. Click on the column headings to sort the submissions.

Date	First	Last	Affiliation	City	State	Input	File
2/28/2020	Douglas	Sedon	US Citizen	Jefferson	Maryland	I have children and I would like for them to be able to have a healthy future. Anything short of 100% sustainable energy by 2030 at the latest will not enable that to happen. I have children and I would like for them to be able to have a healthy future. Anything short of 100% sustainable energy by 2030 at the latest will not enable that to happen.	-
2/24/2020	Jeremy	Seeger	Self employed	Rochester	Vermont	It is imperative that we join this both for climate reasons and financial reasons. Sincerely, Jeremy Seeger It is imperative that we join this both for climate reasons and financial reasons. Sincerely, Jeremy Seeger	-
2/25/2020	Robin Hadlock	Seeley	Citizen	Pembroke	Maine	Our outdated and antiquated transportation system is Maine’s largest source of climate pollution—and it doesn’t even come close to meeting the needs of Maine people! Maine people deserve... read more Our outdated and antiquated transportation system is Maine’s largest source of climate pollution—and it doesn’t even come close to meeting the needs of Maine people! Maine people deserve clean, modern, affordable transportation options that deliver economic, health, and climate benefits to local communities. It makes good sense for Maine to work with neighboring states through TCI’s bipartisan, proven policy model.	-
1/18/2020	janice	seipel	Mrs.	Triangle	Virginia		-
2/28/2020	Madeline	Selick	Republican	Annapolis	Maryland	Anything to be done to combat climate change is imperative. Reducing carbon emissions with incentives is a good step in the right direction. Anything to be done to combat climate change is imperative. Reducing carbon emissions with incentives is a good step in the right direction.	-
12/30/2019	Frances	Selkirk	Lifelong Massachusetts resident	North Reading	Massachusetts	I support the TCI and hope it is implemented at the 25% emission reduction model. This seems to be a well-considered plan to distribute the costs of combating climate change, using regional buy-in... read more I support the TCI and hope it is implemented at the 25% emission reduction model. This seems to be a well-considered plan to distribute the costs of combating climate change, using regional buy-in to maximize impact and minimize short-term economic loss for local businesses, with potential for medium- to long-term economic and structural gain for the region as whole. The projected gas price increases that some groups are so upset about -- 17% on the high end -- can happen from a refinery fire or hurricane, and hardly seems enough to matter much to individuals with sensible vehicles. (In my case, I have calculated that would be an extra $5 most weeks, $10 if I travel. People who bought unnecessary gas-guzzlers can and should pay to help offset the problems they cause -- travel to Canada or England for a taste of what gasoline SHOULD cost to offset damage.) Local commercial producers who need heavy vehicles and are are anxious that their goods may be slightly more expensive to ship out of state should consider that others will be correspondingly more expensive to ship in (especially as we are in the interior of the planned region), potentially giving them an advantage with local consumers. Even if not, infrastructure improvements should ultimately benefit both commerce and individuals, as will the obvious health benefits of local emissions reductions.	-
2/17/2020	Margaret	Sellers	Democrat	No. Grosvenordale	Other US Territory	It is essential that we address climate change before it is too late. Connecticut must take action because the Federal government is not only not working on this problem, Trump has done... read more It is essential that we address climate change before it is too late. Connecticut must take action because the Federal government is not only not working on this problem, Trump has done everything in his power to ignore it and make it worse . We need a low-carbon transportation policy sooner rather than later. I completely support the TCI Initiative.	-
2/22/2020	Margaret	Sellers	None	No. Grosvenordale	Connecticut	Electric is not without its bad points but it does not create quite as much carbon pollution as gasoline. We need to do all we can to reduce our carbon footprint. Electric is not without its bad points but it does not create quite as much carbon pollution as gasoline. We need to do all we can to reduce our carbon footprint.	-
2/28/2020	Elizabeth	Seltzer	person	Media	Pennsylvania	"As a resident of Pennsylvania I urge the northeast states to adopt a strong TCI program that cuts transportation emissions in order to meet our state's climate goals. The program should... read more "As a resident of Pennsylvania I urge the northeast states to adopt a strong TCI program that cuts transportation emissions in order to meet our state's climate goals. The program should invest in public transportation, safe biking and walking infrastructure, and prioritize communities who have suffered disproportionate impacts from transportation pollution."	-
1/26/2020	Diane	Selvaggio	Concerned Grandparent	Gibsonia	Pennsylvania	Global climate change is very real. As an older person, as someone with a formal biology background, and as someone who spends a lot of time outdoors, I see the impacts of these... read more Global climate change is very real. As an older person, as someone with a formal biology background, and as someone who spends a lot of time outdoors, I see the impacts of these changes all around me - even here in relatively safe Pennsylvania. And, as an older person, I still feel a deep sense of disgust at the tobacco industry's infamous tactic of muddying the waters over the obvious health impacts of smoking in order to protect profits for as long as possible, while ignoring the very real and very devastating impacts on millions of individuals and families. Climate change has seen the very same approach by the fossil fuel industry for the same reasons, and our politicians, once again, have, whether enthusiastically or tacitly, gone along with these blatant lies, accepting the very real consequences that too many are experiencing firsthand. Transportation is one of the major sources of harmful emissions pushing climate change. Transportation is also an excellent way for multiple states along with politicians of all stripes, scientists, and civic planners to find creative, effective ways to reduce these emissions. It is also important to recognize that waste products, which these emissions are, are costly to produce. Creatively reducing waste can reduce costs. Having Pennsylvania join this effort and reap its benefits would be wonderful, so I trust our officials will take a leadership position in bringing this to fruition. As a state (commonwealth), we should have policies that emphasize and prioritize investments in clean and sustainable energy alternatives. And we should prioritize clean, sustainable, cost-effective mass transit across the entire state - something we desperately need. By contrast, ignoring science, and ignoring the potential economic benefits, the Trump Administration has aggressively moved the United States backwards in the clean energy pursuit. The idea that states will work together to equally aggressively push forward to a better world for all our grandchildren is very appealing.	-
12/22/2020	Mr	Selvitella	N/A	Lynnfield	Massachusetts	Let call it what it is, a TAX. This program will be bureaucracy, managed by non-elected officials that will not be accountable once put in place. Any changes to evolve the program in the... read more Let call it what it is, a TAX. This program will be bureaucracy, managed by non-elected officials that will not be accountable once put in place. Any changes to evolve the program in the future will be done at their discretion, not for the general commuters needs. I'm all for a clean energy future but want to have a say in how it evolves from what we learn along the way. Only special influence groups will have their input heard, it will be a system ripe for corruption. We need to have a say in our transportation future, we do not want un-elected bureaucrats running this that do not have accountability to the general citizen class!!!! Keep in mind once this scheme is in place they will become greedy and go after heating fuels before you know it!	-
3/5/2020	Peter	Sepulveda	Waste management	Kingston	Massachusetts	Raising taxes will just put more stress on people that are living paycheck to paycheck and will just be one step closer to turning into Los Angeles Raising taxes will just put more stress on people that are living paycheck to paycheck and will just be one step closer to turning into Los Angeles	-
11/12/2019	Kevin	Seth	mass resident	peabody	Massachusetts	I am against the TCI. It's a hidden tax. The Mass. tax payers voted against a gas tax. read more I am against the TCI. It's a hidden tax. The Mass. tax payers voted against a gas tax.	-
11/12/2019	albert	settembro	person	agawam	Massachusetts	It is not right to try to Push this Gas Tax without the Peoples Vote It is not right to try to Push this Gas Tax without the Peoples Vote	-
12/2/2019	Jayne	Severens	Tax payer	Ashburnham	Massachusetts	No taxation without representation! This RINO governor has taxed the middle class into poverty. No to this tax! No taxation without representation! This RINO governor has taxed the middle class into poverty. No to this tax!	-
10/13/2019	Lucille	Sevigny	Maine Tax payer	Orrington	Maine	Governor Mill is very out of touch with the struggles of our rural residences. Raising taxes on gas is not going to help anyone. This is not good for Maine Governor Mill is very out of touch with the struggles of our rural residences. Raising taxes on gas is not going to help anyone. This is not good for Maine	-
1/16/2020	Larry	Seymour	Benton Township, Lackawanna County, PA	Benton Township	Pennsylvania	While I lack the expertise to suggest "the how", I urge that we collectively work for the reduction of emissions. The heavy truck traffic on the interstate highway passing along the... read more While I lack the expertise to suggest "the how", I urge that we collectively work for the reduction of emissions. The heavy truck traffic on the interstate highway passing along the eastern boundary of our township noticeably affects our air quality. Personally, it seems obvious to me that a large part of the solution must include the shift of an increasing percentage of goods, particularly those travelling long distances, from truck to rail. Thank you both for your efforts and consideration of the needs of rural, as well as urban, populations.	-
2/25/2020	Larry	Seymour	Mr	Factoryville	Pennsylvania	We have no time to waste and cannot follow the "do-nothing"/rollback approach of the Trump administration. read more We have no time to waste and cannot follow the "do-nothing"/rollback approach of the Trump administration.	-
10/25/2019	Linda	Shaffer	myself	New Harbor	Maine	I often drive high school students around to activities and events in local towns and to transportation hubs in Portland, Maine. I am in full support of regional policy development for... read more I often drive high school students around to activities and events in local towns and to transportation hubs in Portland, Maine. I am in full support of regional policy development for transportation in the northeast and mid-Atlantic that focuses on reducing fossil fuel use and air pollution. A bonus would be abating road congestion. Now is the time to ramp up efforts to research alternatives to the status quo because it's not sustainable. I want these kids to see that intelligent, concerned, non-narcissistic citizens are doing something now to address climate change.	-
1/17/2020	Suzanne	Shaffer	none	Spring Grove	Pennsylvania	We must decongest our streets and detoxify our air. Our cities need more public transportation options. Most people in cities shouldn't have to need a personal vehicle. read more We must decongest our streets and detoxify our air. Our cities need more public transportation options. Most people in cities shouldn't have to need a personal vehicle.	-

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