2/21/2020 |
Arthur |
Wilson |
Mr |
Pleasant Valley |
New York |
We need to rehabilitate and restore our passenger rail system to make it an excellent alternative for travel as it was in the time of the New York Central and Pennsylvania Railroad systems. The... read more We need to rehabilitate and restore our passenger rail system to make it an excellent alternative for travel as it was in the time of the New York Central and Pennsylvania Railroad systems. The rail networks should be electrified across the USA and Canada. High speed rail across the country should be a good option for travelers as it is in Europe. |
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2/25/2020 |
Rose Marie |
Wilson |
Citizen |
Wantagh |
New York |
New York and other eastern states must cut the pollution coming from current transportation systems, to help cut global warming and all the negative effects it is having on climate change. All... read more New York and other eastern states must cut the pollution coming from current transportation systems, to help cut global warming and all the negative effects it is having on climate change. All feasible alternative energy sources must be considered and we need to encourage our colleges and universities to work on new innovations to reduce power usage, reduce pollution and increase use of efficient mass transportation. |
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2/27/2020 |
Scott |
Wilson |
EV Driver |
Silver Spring |
Maryland |
This is not a tax on gasoline and diesel. This is a more accurate accounting of the true cost of gasoline and diesel. It is an elimination of the free-ride subsidy gasoline and diesel have... read more This is not a tax on gasoline and diesel. This is a more accurate accounting of the true cost of gasoline and diesel. It is an elimination of the free-ride subsidy gasoline and diesel have enjoyed for years. It’s time for us to stop pretending that using gasoline and diesel has no cost: it does.
The funds collected don’t just vanish, either. The TCI proposal directs them in a productive way to clean up the transportation system, which benefits us all, and will begin paying off immediately.
Gas prices will not skyrocket. Any increases the distributors pass on will be well below the normal fluctuations we all live with. Even setting the highest cap with 25% reduction will be almost unnoticeable at the pump. Distributors will continue to compete with each other on price. Let the free market rule!
Some say this will have a negligible effect on reducing emissions. This argument assumes a huge uptake of EV’s and maintaining current CAFE mileage standards, both of which the Trump administration is working against. We should think of the TCI proposal as an insurance policy against the mischief and backsliding supported by fossil fuel interests.
It’s time to start being responsible for our actions.
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2/28/2020 |
Erica |
Wilson |
NA |
Augusta |
Maine |
Increasing tax on gas and diesel would be devastating for my family. I commute daily 30 miles to work and home. I cant drive any less from my rural home to work. My husband works 6 days a week... read more Increasing tax on gas and diesel would be devastating for my family. I commute daily 30 miles to work and home. I cant drive any less from my rural home to work. My husband works 6 days a week installing satellite internet to rural Mainers that cant get internet through other providers. His day is spent with hours of driving. His company doesn't reimburse him for gas or mileage so if he drives two hours and the satellite can't go in, he doesn't get paid. With more taxes, he will not be able to afford to work. This is a horrible idea for the common peoples of Maine and would only hurt us. City living isn't what everyone does!! |
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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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3/6/2020 |
Adam |
Winer |
Consumer Reports |
Washington |
District of Columbia |
Apologies for the late submission. The comments from Consumer Reports are provided at a file attachment. Thank you for the opportunity to comment, and for considering our input.
- Adam... read more Apologies for the late submission. The comments from Consumer Reports are provided at a file attachment. Thank you for the opportunity to comment, and for considering our input.
- Adam Winer, Consumer Reports |
Consumer Reports Comments on Draft TCI MOU.pdf |
1/12/2020 |
john |
wingfield |
republica |
Biddeford |
Maine |
do not raise taxes do not raise taxes |
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2/25/2020 |
Dennis |
Wingle |
Lancaster County Conservancy |
Shoemakersville |
Pennsylvania |
I am submitting this form stating that I applaud and also support Governor Wolf's decision to join the eight other states and the District of Columbia to support the Transportation and... read more I am submitting this form stating that I applaud and also support Governor Wolf's decision to join the eight other states and the District of Columbia to support the Transportation and Climate Initiative. This move by Governor Wolf is a bold and timely move and comes at a time when it is of the utmost importance to take the necessary steps to reduce and eventually overcome human-caused climate change. Governor Wolf's very wise decision to join this initiative will aid in the reduction of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and also help to improve air quality. I also ask Governor Wolf to please end fracking here in the Keystone State and also to stop the construction of new oil and gas pipeline projects in our state and to transition to renewable and nonpolluting forms of energy--particularly solar power. |
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2/28/2020 |
Barbara |
Winner |
Sierra Club |
Arnold |
Maryland |
Climate Change is real and must be addressed NOW. The actions and legislation we take today will impact future generations of humans, animals, and plants. We must begin to restore the balance of... read more Climate Change is real and must be addressed NOW. The actions and legislation we take today will impact future generations of humans, animals, and plants. We must begin to restore the balance of nature by moving past the "Dark Ages" of fossil fuels. We must "design a regional low-carbon transportation policy proposal that would cap and reduce carbon emissions from the combustion of transportation fuels through a cap-and-invest program or other pricing mechanism" and "complete the policy development process within one year, after which each jurisdiction will decide whether to adopt and implement the policy.” Change is best made at the individual, local, and state levels because we cannot depend upon the federal government to take action. We are stewards of our Earth. And positive changes can be made!
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2/21/2020 |
Carole |
Winslow |
Democrat |
East Rochester |
New York |
It is critical to preserving our quality of life that changes be made to our transportation systems to significantly reduce the damage done by carbon emissions. States must work together so that a... read more It is critical to preserving our quality of life that changes be made to our transportation systems to significantly reduce the damage done by carbon emissions. States must work together so that a cohesive solution will meet the target of achieving both reduction of emissions and providing the transportation services needed by private citizens and commercial interests.
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2/21/2020 |
Carole |
Winslow |
Democrat |
East Rochester |
New York |
It is critical to preserving our quality of life that changes be made to our transportation systems to significantly reduce the damage done by carbon emissions. States must work together so that a... read more It is critical to preserving our quality of life that changes be made to our transportation systems to significantly reduce the damage done by carbon emissions. States must work together so that a cohesive solution will meet the target of achieving both reduction of emissions and providing the transportation services needed by private citizens and commercial interests.
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2/27/2020 |
Mike |
Winslow |
Addison County Regional Planning Commission |
Middlebury |
Vermont |
The following comments are on behalf of the Addison County Vermont Regional Planning Commission’s Transportation Advisory Committee to offer public input on the draft Transportation Climate... read more The following comments are on behalf of the Addison County Vermont Regional Planning Commission’s Transportation Advisory Committee to offer public input on the draft Transportation Climate Initiative (TCI) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a regional program to establish a cap on global warming pollution from transportation fuels. We support the goal of limiting greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, and offer the following comments to improve the draft MOU.
In apportioning the regional cap to TCI jurisdictions, the final MOU must take into account existing efforts to curb transportation related greenhouse gas emissions. For example, jurisdictions that already invest heavily in mass transit should not be penalized for prior investments that have reduced emissions.
Section 3 of the MOU discussing Investments and Equity lacks detail. The costs of the program are fairly clear, but the benefits, which should be spelled out in this section, are still vague. It will be extremely important in building political support for the MOU that constituents have a better idea of how the revenue raised will make an impact in their lives.
To that point, it is very important to our constituents that efforts be made to mitigate the impacts of the TCI on low-income populations in rural areas. In rural areas like Addison County, our poorest community members often live far from populations centers. In purchasing vehicles, they rely upon second-hand cars and trucks, and the availability of fuel-efficient vehicles at a low price point in that market is constrained. Some of the revenue raised by the TCI should go to assist this population in transitioning to low emission vehicles and to offset the economic hardship they will face when the cost of fuel increases.
The draft MOU lacks detail on how a Participating Jurisdiction would leave the TCI (Section 5B) and what would happen to allowances auctioned on their behalf. Would those allowances still be honored as in Section 2J – “Participating Jurisdictions shall accept allowances sold or originated in other Participating Jurisdictions”?
We thank you for the opportunity to comment on the draft MOU.
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1/12/2020 |
Mark |
Winston |
Old Caucasian Male |
Thomaston |
Maine |
Not interested. No thanks. Will vote against any attempt to add these kind of taxes, and those who support them.
Not interested. No thanks. Will vote against any attempt to add these kind of taxes, and those who support them.
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12/21/2019 |
Steven |
Wisbaum |
Eco-Equipment Supply |
Charlotte |
Vermont |
A well designed cap and invest program, like a strong TCI, is needed to ensure emissions reductions in the transportation system and will ensure cooperation between all the states in this region... read more A well designed cap and invest program, like a strong TCI, is needed to ensure emissions reductions in the transportation system and will ensure cooperation between all the states in this region to achieve neccessary emissions reductions, and enable these states to direct revenues raised from the program to serve the unique transportation needs of their residents. For example, by designing programs and solutions that serve both rural, urban, and sub-urban regions, which is both possible and essential. The impacts of climate change represent an urgent threat to communities, our economy, public health and people’s quality of life. To stop and reverse these trends, we must reduce emissions in the Transportation sector which generates most of the GHG emissions. TCI offers the best opportunity at this important moment for the Northeast to act collectively to improve mobility and make meaningful reductions in carbon pollution at a regional scale. A comprehensive approach like cap and invest can improve equity by helping to make clean, efficient, cost effective transportation available to everyone. |
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2/24/2020 |
Steven |
Wisbaum |
Owner |
Charlotte |
Vermont |
Vermont should absolutely join TCI to help address the global climate emergency. The small additional cost of fossil fuel resulting from joining TCI will likely be a fraction of what Vermonters... read more Vermont should absolutely join TCI to help address the global climate emergency. The small additional cost of fossil fuel resulting from joining TCI will likely be a fraction of what Vermonters typically see when fuel prices fluctuate due to changes in the cost of oil due to world events. Additionally, by investing the funds raised through TCI into initiatives designed to promote fuel savings, Vermonters will save lots of money and local economies will be strengthened by reducing the amount of money that leaves the state to purchase fossil fuels. |
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10/14/2020 |
Anita |
Wisch |
Wildlife and Environmental Conservation |
Valencia |
California |
The Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) should design a program that will reduce carbon emissions from the transportation sector.
It should include:
- A minimum of... read more The Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) should design a program that will reduce carbon emissions from the transportation sector.
It should include:
- A minimum of 35% of investments from the program will go to underserved and overburdened communities
- The creation of state advisory boards and community outreach
- An annual review of the program to ensure transparency
- Complementary policies determined by each state |
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11/6/2019 |
Richard |
Wissler |
retired, well OLD, craftsman/artist |
Middlebury |
Vermont |
Who collects and decides how to employ the collected funds? This could easily be or devolve into just another layer of misappropriated bureaucracy. Who collects and decides how to employ the collected funds? This could easily be or devolve into just another layer of misappropriated bureaucracy. |
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2/28/2020 |
Julie |
Witcover |
Policy Institute for Energy, Environment, and the Economy, University of California - Davis, |
Davis |
California |
Please see the attached file for comments on the Draft MOU, and the modeling results webinar in December 2019. Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback. Please see the attached file for comments on the Draft MOU, and the modeling results webinar in December 2019. Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback. |
28 Feb 2020- TCI Modeling Result Webinar and Draft MOU Comment.pdf |
2/21/2020 |
Allen |
Witherington |
taxpayer/citizen |
palmyra |
Virginia |
“…design a regional low-carbon transportation policy proposal that would cap and reduce carbon emissions from the combustion of transportation fuels through a cap-and-invest program or other... read more “…design a regional low-carbon transportation policy proposal that would cap and reduce carbon emissions from the combustion of transportation fuels through a cap-and-invest program or other pricing mechanism… [and]… to complete the policy development process within one year, after which each jurisdiction will decide whether to adopt and implement the policy.”
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2/25/2020 |
Philip |
Witmer |
Individual |
Radnor |
Pennsylvania |
Reducing our carbon emissions is critical for the environmental future of our children and their children. We must act as quickly as possible before we see drastic ramifications of our abuse of... read more Reducing our carbon emissions is critical for the environmental future of our children and their children. We must act as quickly as possible before we see drastic ramifications of our abuse of the planet. |
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