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1/25/2020 |
Bill |
Christian |
Vermont citizen |
North Bennington |
Vermont |
Cutting gasoline will become a matter of life or death. We will keep using it as long as it's cheap and convenient. That's human nature. We MUST make it more expensive, so people will... read more Cutting gasoline will become a matter of life or death. We will keep using it as long as it's cheap and convenient. That's human nature. We MUST make it more expensive, so people will choose ways to NOT use it. This is life or death for our children's children. Implement this or a simpler carbon tax, and use the revenue progressively to help those hurt most by it, by returning the money straight back to them. Do not use the money for pet climate projects. Because the most effective and fairest measures are chosen by each of us individually. |
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10/9/2019 |
Heather |
Christie |
Maine taxpayer |
Rockport |
Maine |
Piut this to a public vote in Maine! Piut this to a public vote in Maine! |
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2/27/2020 |
Rusty |
Christoff |
Petroleum Distributor |
Houtzdale |
Pennsylvania |
Please do not enact this policy. It’s nothing more than a tax to fund electric vehicles. Please do not enact this policy. It’s nothing more than a tax to fund electric vehicles. |
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10/30/2020 |
Laura |
Chu Wiens |
Pittsburghers for Public Transit |
Pittsburgh |
Pennsylvania |
Please see attached sign on letter Please see attached sign on letter |
PA Transit Riders' Response to Proposed Commitments Ensuring Equity and Environmental Justice.pdf |
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1/13/2020 |
Michael |
Ciampi |
n/a |
South Portland |
Maine |
Even if we assume best case scenario in terms of how much this initiative may help reduce 'man-made climate change,' (however unrealistic that assumption may be) it still would not be... read more Even if we assume best case scenario in terms of how much this initiative may help reduce 'man-made climate change,' (however unrealistic that assumption may be) it still would not be worth the cost to individual taxpayers as well as small businesses. The real economic harm this scheme would do far outweighs the theoretical infinitesimal benefit. Those in government who support money-grabs such as this will be held accountable at the ballot box. |
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3/1/2020 |
Joey |
Cifelli |
Student at Trinity College |
Hartford |
Connecticut |
As a young person, I know that the climate crisis threatens my future. Adjustment to climate change is no longer a choice, it's a necessity , and we must act immediately to avoid further... read more As a young person, I know that the climate crisis threatens my future. Adjustment to climate change is no longer a choice, it's a necessity , and we must act immediately to avoid further damage to our planet. TCI will not only curb emissions from the companies most responsible, but the revenue received from the investment portion of the cap-and-invest plan will go into making clean public transportation a more attractive option than driving. Hopefully Connecticut and the rest of the TCI states will become an example of environmentally conscious policy done right. |
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2/27/2020 |
Andrea |
Cimino |
private citizen |
Kensington |
Maryland |
Please help make the Transportation and Climate Initiative have the most impact on the climate and the environment as possible. As a bike commuter and frequent user of mass transit, I want see... read more Please help make the Transportation and Climate Initiative have the most impact on the climate and the environment as possible. As a bike commuter and frequent user of mass transit, I want see less of an investment in our harmful car culture and I want to see the transportation plan cut harmful transportation pollution at the scale needed to avert the climate crisis. 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
-More protected bike lanes
Sincerely,
Andrea Cimino |
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12/17/2019 |
Michaela |
Ciovacco |
New Yorkers for Clean Power |
SCHENECTADY |
New York |
Please see the attached letter from New York State's business leaders on the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) supporting a comprehensive plan to invest in diverse, clean and modern... read more Please see the attached letter from New York State's business leaders on the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) supporting a comprehensive plan to invest in diverse, clean and modern transportation solutions and infrastructure throughout New York, including under an equitable, well-designed TCI policy. |
NY TCI business leaders letter 12-17.pdf |
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4/1/2020 |
Peter |
Cipparone |
The Croft School |
Boston |
Massachusetts |
For the sake of our planet's sustainability and particularly the low-income communities most affected by climate concerns, I absolutely support a cap on emissions. Please participate! read more For the sake of our planet's sustainability and particularly the low-income communities most affected by climate concerns, I absolutely support a cap on emissions. Please participate! |
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2/24/2020 |
David |
Citron |
Pennsylvania Citizen and Veteran |
Martinsburg |
Pennsylvania |
It is critically important that we address climate change now. Transportation is the major source of air pollution. The transition to electric vehicles is crucial. Air pollution contributes to... read more It is critically important that we address climate change now. Transportation is the major source of air pollution. The transition to electric vehicles is crucial. Air pollution contributes to disease including respiratory problems, cardiovascular disease, adverse pregnancy outcomes and death.
My family does our part -- we drive electric cars powered by renewable energy.
We support the Transportation and Climate Initiative. |
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2/28/2020 |
Kathleen |
Clair |
(None) |
Silver Spring |
Maryland |
I strongly support efforts to rapidly, steeply cap fossil fuel emissions and invest in low- and no-carbon and methane transportation infrastructure in the region. We need to make a massive... read more I strongly support efforts to rapidly, steeply cap fossil fuel emissions and invest in low- and no-carbon and methane transportation infrastructure in the region. We need to make a massive transition rapidly to a region that is more walkable; is more accessible to and safer for bikes; has accessible, affordable (even no-cost at the point of service) public transportation such as rail; and subsidizes and provides infrastructure (Eg, charging stations) for electric cars, so long as the grid they plug into does not itself use fossil fuels. |
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10/8/2019 |
Elisa |
Clancy |
Hyde Park Energy Committee |
Hyde Park |
Vermont |
The Hyde Park Vermont Energy Committee members would like the opportunity to attend Transportation & Climate Initiative meetings in a virtual setting, whether via speaker phone, Skype,... read more The Hyde Park Vermont Energy Committee members would like the opportunity to attend Transportation & Climate Initiative meetings in a virtual setting, whether via speaker phone, Skype, FaceTime or any other means of keeping abreast of Vermont's activities. Please let us know if this is possible. We would also like to know about meeting dates, agendas, and receive minutes of meetings. |
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1/16/2020 |
Peter |
Clancy |
Mr. |
Buffalo |
New York |
As the number one nation in the world at most things we should be leaders in clean energy and transportation, setting an example to the rest of the world. Instead under this current administration... read more As the number one nation in the world at most things we should be leaders in clean energy and transportation, setting an example to the rest of the world. Instead under this current administration we are moving backwards, destroying what we have accomplished so that the few get richer and the many suffer |
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2/11/2020 |
Carlie |
Clarcq |
Student |
Rochester |
New York |
TCI is such a brilliant idea, and expands upon some of the great work our states have already been doing to forward climate policy. My generation is going to be facing the worst effects of climate... read more TCI is such a brilliant idea, and expands upon some of the great work our states have already been doing to forward climate policy. My generation is going to be facing the worst effects of climate change, and we don't have time to wait. TCI is a great way to incentivize a decrease in emissions, and to generate revenue to fund renewable energy projects.
Transportation is the biggest source of emissions in the Northeast, and is also seriously declining. Our public transportation infrastructure is terrible, and TCI is a great way to not only reduce these emissions, but to get funding to fix our failing transportation infrastructure.
I think that passing TCI would be very beneficial long-term, and could help all of us in the Northeast reach our emission reduction goals. I'd rather pay a few more cents for gas to have a cleaner, safer environment for everyone. TCI will also help to fund the shift to electric vehicles, which is going to happen no matter what, and TCI would help to make that transition smoother and better for everyone. |
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2/13/2020 |
Mike |
Clarcq |
Burgundy Basin |
Fairport |
New York |
As a small business owner, I think that TCI is a great idea. In my community, we've seen increasing storms in the past few years that have harmed my business. We've had to cancel many of... read more As a small business owner, I think that TCI is a great idea. In my community, we've seen increasing storms in the past few years that have harmed my business. We've had to cancel many of our events due to these storms, and because our building is older, its been really hard to keep up with building updates.
I care a lot about the environment, and I think that joining TCI would be a great move to help us mitigate some of the worst effects. As someone who lives in an area where we have to drive everywhere, I think it would be great to have the funds from TCI to reinvest in electric vehicle infrastructure. At the moment, I can't really afford an electric car, but with subsidies from TCI this could be possible. Even if this increasing gas prices in the short term, I'm okay with paying for those if in the long term we are not only saving money on vehicle costs, but are also saving our community's environment.
I think TCI is really needed right now, and I fully support this initiative. |
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5/26/2019 |
Patricia |
Clark |
citizens' Climate Lobby |
Kennebunk |
Maine |
It is imperative that all people of this world do their share to mitigate climate change. Those of us in the developed world have done the most to destroy the world's climate so it is our... read more It is imperative that all people of this world do their share to mitigate climate change. Those of us in the developed world have done the most to destroy the world's climate so it is our responsibility to rectify this issue. I would impose a carbon tax through higher gasoline taxes, and taxes on emissions. In order to not unduly affect the poor, there should be an unearned income credit. Those who earn more should pay the tax.
In rural states, the tax on gasoline could be imposed in the more highly populated areas of the state. |
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5/28/2019 |
David |
Clark |
Citizens Climate Lobby |
Owings |
Maryland |
The Citizens Climate Lobby is a nonpartisan nonprofit volunteer advocacy group with over 500 grassroots chapters. CCL supports the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, H.R. 763, a market-... read more The Citizens Climate Lobby is a nonpartisan nonprofit volunteer advocacy group with over 500 grassroots chapters. CCL supports the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, H.R. 763, a market-based solution to climate change that encourages emissions reductions while helping the economy.
Please see:
https://citizensclimatelobby.org/energy-innovation-and-carbon-dividend-act/
for more information and how you can help.
“Most impressive is the work of Citizens’ Climate Lobby…If you want to join the fight to save the planet, to save creation for your grandchildren, there is no more effective step you could take than becoming an active member of this group.” ~ Dr. James Hansen, Climate Scientist, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center |
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6/24/2019 |
P.J. |
Clark |
citizen |
Bridgeport |
Connecticut |
Please 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 Please 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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10/28/2019 |
Gregory |
Clark |
Indigenous Maine Native |
Augusta |
Maine |
No new taxes! No new taxes! |
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11/18/2019 |
Fallon |
Clark |
Just a concerned citizen |
Colchester |
Vermont |
Hello, I am staunchly against any and all carbon taxes in the state of vermont. Carbox taxes and credits are designed as a secondary currency, which furthers economic discrimination and reduces... read more Hello, I am staunchly against any and all carbon taxes in the state of vermont. Carbox taxes and credits are designed as a secondary currency, which furthers economic discrimination and reduces opportunities for already struggling families to get ahead. Additionally, these "green" energy solutions have known side effects that can be quite dangerous:
- solar panels have been known to leak dangerous chemicals into homes and buildings on which they have been installed
- wind turbines cannot be recycled and are being buried underground
- electric vehicle batteries are being produced by children in countries with lax pr nonexistent child labor laws.
If we really want green energy, the only acceptable resposes are to work toward Tesla's model of free energy, which would also serve to enrich lives by lessening the financial burden of living, or researching thorium-based nuclear energy.
Pollution is a problem. Carbon is not. Any vote for this initiative loses all respect and trust in government from all citizens who see through the chicanery to the disgusting underbelly of what these initiatives will really do - establish complete government control. |
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