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11/6/2019 |
Linda |
Sukop |
Concerned Vermont citizen |
BURLINGTON |
Vermont |
Please prioritize equity. Low- and moderate-income and people in rural areas without access to public transportation should be the primary beneficiaries of the low-carbon transportation... read more Please prioritize equity. Low- and moderate-income and people in rural areas without access to public transportation should be the primary beneficiaries of the low-carbon transportation investments.
Polluters should pay. In this case, the fossil fuel companies that are buying permits at auction should be required to pay for the environmental and health damages associated with their products.
The cap should start low and drop quickly, in line with the latest science on the necessary pace of climate pollution reductions. |
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2/13/2020 |
L |
Sulda |
Person affected by fossil fuel pollution |
Malden |
Massachusetts |
As someone deeply concerned about our planet’s future, I strongly urge you to join the TCI to cap transportation emissions and place a fee on fuel imports. We have a once in a lifetime opportunity... read more As someone deeply concerned about our planet’s future, I strongly urge you to join the TCI to cap transportation emissions and place a fee on fuel imports. We have a once in a lifetime opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and raise much needed revenue to modernize our transportation system on a regional scale and we can’t afford to let it slip by! Massachusetts legislators have shown that they’re concerned about the environment through current commitments to curb emissions, the TCI is the next step to ensuring we truly make a difference. Instead of expanding Logan airport, we should be looking for more innovative ways to cap emissions and curb greenhouse gasses. Please strongly consider joining the TCI. Thank you for your consideration in this matter that affects all of our lives and the planet we all call home. |
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10/27/2019 |
Tracilee |
Sullivan |
Maine resident |
Wade |
Maine |
This is bull***t on a cracker disguised as a feel good policy to lower carbon emissions. The only thing this does is increase the price of gasoline at the pump for the consumer and it’s not going... read more This is bull***t on a cracker disguised as a feel good policy to lower carbon emissions. The only thing this does is increase the price of gasoline at the pump for the consumer and it’s not going to stop us from driving gasoline vehicles. It’s just another fancy way for the governors of these states to take money from people. You take more money from people, less people can afford your stupid ass electric vehicles. We live in northern states where logging is a huge industry. Increasing the cost of gasoline will have a huge effect on loggers and in turn on lumber. How is it you can say we need more housing and then increase to cost of lumber via the cost of gas? Do y’all even look at the impacts beyond your own dollar signs? I think it’s time to rid ourselves of these thieving state governments for good. |
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11/13/2019 |
Brian |
Sullivan |
voter |
Milford |
Massachusetts |
I'm disgusted by this scam attempt to once again increase the gas tax on hard working citizens of Massachusetts. An increased gas tax was recently repealed just a few short years ago by the... read more I'm disgusted by this scam attempt to once again increase the gas tax on hard working citizens of Massachusetts. An increased gas tax was recently repealed just a few short years ago by the voters of Massachusetts. Stop gouging us. I find it incredibly cowardly to foist this upon the citizenry by hiding it behind a collaboration of states efforts to reduce carbon. This is a farce and unconstitutional. If you want to raise the gas tax then propose a bill in the legislature on which each and every elected legislator will have to have their vote recorded and scrutinized by their constituents. |
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12/1/2019 |
Mark |
Sullivan |
Tax payer |
Dennis |
Massachusetts |
This will bring the pitchforks out. You are finally pushing the people too far. Time to throw these useless hacks out of office. Thank you , this will o it This will bring the pitchforks out. You are finally pushing the people too far. Time to throw these useless hacks out of office. Thank you , this will o it |
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12/2/2019 |
Sheri |
Sullivan |
INDEPENDENT |
Rockland |
Massachusetts |
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12/17/2019 |
Alyson |
Sullivan |
Massachusetts Lawmaker |
Abington |
Massachusetts |
As a Massachusetts legislator, I do not support TCI and I hope Governor Charlie Baker brings the proposal before the Massachusetts legislature for a vote. As a Massachusetts legislator, I do not support TCI and I hope Governor Charlie Baker brings the proposal before the Massachusetts legislature for a vote. |
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1/12/2020 |
Thomas |
Sullivan |
Independent |
Northborough |
Massachusetts |
This is taxation without representation. And, predictions of manmade climate change are NOT being found in the natural world. Hurricanes are NOT increasing in numbers, Tornadoes are NOT... read more This is taxation without representation. And, predictions of manmade climate change are NOT being found in the natural world. Hurricanes are NOT increasing in numbers, Tornadoes are NOT increasing, Wildfires are actually at historic lows (check out Australia during the 70’s, FAR worse fires), and warming we've recently had can be TOTALLY explained as oscillations of the AMO and PDO. We are also WELL within historic warming periods of the Minoan, Roman, and Medieval Warming periods. Current warming is nothing new. Recent research into solar cycles shows that solar cycles actually DO EXACTLY correspond to these natural climate cycles (it's the Sun you fool!). By solar cycles, we are about to enter a Minima period of colder temperatures, starting in the mid 20's, that may last up to 200 years of COLDER temperatures. Anthropomorphic global warming (AGW) is a SCAM meant ONLY to provide an excuse for taxation. This is yet another example of this CORRUPT attempt to CREATE an existential threat, all to fund global (and now local) taxation. I completely oppose this attempt at sliding in a tax based on nothing more than political declarations and failed climate models that have NEVER accurately modeled the natural world.
And tell me how many of the AGW climate change predictions have come true? ZERO!
I will vote to unseat Charlie Baker in the next election; I only hope Massachusetts can produce a candidate worthy of my vote.
Thomas Sullivan
Northborough, MA
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1/16/2020 |
Michael |
Sullivan |
Haywood & Sullivan |
Marshfield Hills |
Massachusetts |
"The Market" will never respond in time nor responsibly when it comes to implementing clean transportation. This is the role that a government of the people only can perform. Whether by... read more "The Market" will never respond in time nor responsibly when it comes to implementing clean transportation. This is the role that a government of the people only can perform. Whether by mandate, regulation, public+private partnerships, or whatever, time is a wasting. |
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1/16/2020 |
Lawrence |
Sullivan |
Retired, Department of Public Health, City & County of San Francisco |
Emeryville |
California |
The rapid climate change due in large part to rapidly increasing human fossil fuel use is an existential threat to all life on earth. Thus all ways of reducing fossil fuel use are urgently needed... read more The rapid climate change due in large part to rapidly increasing human fossil fuel use is an existential threat to all life on earth. Thus all ways of reducing fossil fuel use are urgently needed. Improving publicly available mass transit and regional transit systems is an excellent way to do this. In addition, it will make affordable transportation readily available to many more people. I have traveled extensively in other parts of the world, many of which have far better public transit systems then does the United States. The city of Budapest, Hungary is an excellent example. As a city of 2 million people, not wealthy, it has nonetheless built extensive, readily available subway, light rail, and electric bus mass transit that is affordable. Even large cities in India are rapidly developing local and regional affordable mass transit such as light rail systems. Where available they are preferred transport given how difficult it is to drive automobiles. I grew up in the Boston, Massachusetts area and so was used to one of the earliest and most extensive subway and light rail public transit systems in the United States. It is still very effective. |
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2/24/2020 |
Mary-Helen |
Sullivan |
none |
Richmond |
Virginia |
We must view transportation within the context of climate change and land use. Richmond has taken one good step forward by developing the Pulse (BRT) system and reconfiguring other bus routes, but... read more We must view transportation within the context of climate change and land use. Richmond has taken one good step forward by developing the Pulse (BRT) system and reconfiguring other bus routes, but we need a regional approach to expand mass transit options and to make biking and walking safer and more pleasant. A denser urban environment that provides commercial options closer to residential areas also reduces travel times and greenhouse gas emissions. |
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2/27/2020 |
Carol |
Sullivan |
Citizen |
Rangeley |
Maine |
A fuel tax to reduce our driving in Maine is ridiculous. We drive long distances just to get to essential services here in the western mountains. We require powerful 4 wheel drive vehicles to get... read more A fuel tax to reduce our driving in Maine is ridiculous. We drive long distances just to get to essential services here in the western mountains. We require powerful 4 wheel drive vehicles to get around in the winter. Electric cars are just NOT THE ANSWER! Cold temperatures, long distances, many people in fixed incomes unable to afford charging stations or a new car. Get real, Governor Mills. Listen to the people you serve. |
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2/27/2020 |
Tom |
Sullivan |
Republican |
Rangeley |
Maine |
This totally insane Mills should be ashamed of her stupidity and lack of any understanding of the people of Maine. Electric cars are a joke especially in the north any person with a brain would... read more This totally insane Mills should be ashamed of her stupidity and lack of any understanding of the people of Maine. Electric cars are a joke especially in the north any person with a brain would know how this does not work. Mills is totally incompetent and is doing damage to this state with her out of wack leftist mentality. No way can we tolerate a fuel tax. She needs to be run out of town for her absurd policies. We are not the stupid latte bunch in metro cities that this might fit. No Mainers work for a living and trucks along with cars are needed to get to those jobs. Mills is without a doubt a total idiot . |
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2/24/2020 |
ROBERT J |
SULLIVAN JR |
retired |
PITTSBURGH |
Pennsylvania |
I would urge the Governor to support joining the Transportation and Climate Initiative. It is vitally important for the health of Pennsylvanians and for the planet that we do everything possible... read more I would urge the Governor to support joining the Transportation and Climate Initiative. It is vitally important for the health of Pennsylvanians and for the planet that we do everything possible to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. |
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2/24/2020 |
mike |
sundberg |
State employee |
Queensbury |
New York |
I am opposed to this program. And I vote. I am opposed to this program. And I vote. |
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11/12/2019 |
Robin |
Sunter |
Mrs. |
East Longmeadow |
Massachusetts |
I am totally against the TCI unrepresented taxation bill for MA taxpayers. The sleazy, underhanded method of trying to sneak through something that was voted down in 2014 is the last straw. We... read more I am totally against the TCI unrepresented taxation bill for MA taxpayers. The sleazy, underhanded method of trying to sneak through something that was voted down in 2014 is the last straw. We need YOU to demand a vote and then vote this down. NO TAXATION of something we need to earn a living! |
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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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1/16/2020 |
John |
Surr |
citizen, wanting my grandchildren to survive and thrive |
Charlottesville, |
Virginia |
I care about reducing pollution from transportation, which is our largest source of global warming emissions (regionally and nationally).
I request that Virginia formally joins the plan to... read more I care about reducing pollution from transportation, which is our largest source of global warming emissions (regionally and nationally).
I request that Virginia formally joins the plan to reduce emissions.
I 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.
Thanks for the bipartisan nature of this project, moving us forward while the Federal government takes us backward. |
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5/29/2019 |
Parvathi |
Susarla |
Mother’s out front |
Bedford |
Massachusetts |
My name is Parvathi Susarla and I live in Bedford, MA. I request that the policy be priced high enough
To effectively reduce carbon emissions and have a strong social equity so that it... read more My name is Parvathi Susarla and I live in Bedford, MA. I request that the policy be priced high enough
To effectively reduce carbon emissions and have a strong social equity so that it does not hurt
Any low income families. I appreciate the bipartisan effort on this policy.
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2/1/2020 |
Lindsay |
Suter |
Lindsay Suter Architects |
North Branford |
Connecticut |
The climate crisis is upon us; we all know that. So we must immediately work to address it, starting with the big stuff, and work our way down. Connecticut’s transportation sector is the biggest... read more The climate crisis is upon us; we all know that. So we must immediately work to address it, starting with the big stuff, and work our way down. Connecticut’s transportation sector is the biggest single emitter of greenhouse gas emissions in the state at 38% of the total. Let’s get on that!
I support a transportation plan that is focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and pollution while investing in sustainable transportation modes. Bus transit, rail, walking, and biking must be improved across the state, especially in cities and town centers.
This transportation plan is also a land use plan, and we must stop investing in a sprawling, unsustainable development model. Future development in the state must be in cities, town centers, and near transit stations.
We should not be investing in expanding interstates. Expanding our interstates in Connecticut both increases emissions in the long term from induced demand and increased driving while putting development pressure on the state’s dwindling forests and farms.
Many cities and towns in the region have shovel-ready plans to improve transit, rail, and active transportation. We must invest in a future with more people on buses, trains, on foot, and riding bicycles. That future includes more transit-oriented development in walkable communities.
Addressing greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles also means immediate health benefits for our most overburdened populations as a result of improved air quality and fewer emissions of localized pollutants responsible for cancer and respiratory and cardiovascular ailments, among other adverse health impacts. |
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