TCI Regional Policy Design Stakeholder Submissions

Governor Scott:
Please support the Transportation and Climate Initiative. There is no other issue which is more important. If we don't address the climate crisis all the other efforts we make for the well being of Vermonters will be for nought. Vermont should be leading in the effort to solve climate related problems. We do not have time to be lukewarm and measured in our steps. We need to act boldly and with courage. It is time for the brave little state of Vermont to set an example for the nation! Phil Scott, man up, and be the committed leader we need you to be!
Anne Damrosch

I see this as an intrusion into my way of life, an attack on my freedom and a burden on my family. We are already being abused with top tier electric rates in the country thanks to the RGGI. PLEASE ABORT THIS FOOLISH PROPOSAL

Maybe our state shouldn’t be spending 2 billion dollars a year on illegal aliens. There’s the money you need for infrastructure

So why would a mostly rural state like Maine agree to do anything in conjunction with a highly populated state like Mass. or NY. In a nut shell this sounds like carbon taxing. The taking of wealth from the population and giving it to the government. In other words a tax. We all know from our civics classes that the power to tax is the power to destroy. The TCI is just another way to take the freedoms, we as taxpayers enjoy, away from us. This is yet another terrible idea submitted by liberals.

Retired here in south western Pennsylvania which has some of the dirtiest air in the country. I worked for the Air Pollution Control Bureau back in the early seventies and attended Duquesne University on an EPA Fellowship earning a MS in chemisty. We had poor air quality then and still have poor air quality. I would like to think that we have better air quality fifty years later but that doesn't seem to be the case. I have two grown children that are both asthmatic, most likely to the poor air quality when they were growing up. The general health of most citizens here in western Pennsylvania could be better if the air quality would improve.

I strongly support Pennsylvania joining the TCI. Coordinated transport policy and improved public transportation are essential to the quality of life and economic vitality of this region, and to fighting climate change that adversely affects all of us. Transportation and climate policy must be done at the regional level, to achieve the maximum impact and benefit, which means that PA must join the TCI.

This new tax is a disaster for Maine rural citizens. Maine is not a rich state. People that commute to work generally can not afford electric cars and should not have to pay to subsidize those who can afford them.

Maine is a rural state. Commuting distances of 10 miles or more to work is a necessity every single day for most of us. Entering this pact is unconscionable and completely disregards the needs of Maine citizens.

My name is Shaniya Davies. I go to Weaver High School in Hartford Connecticut and I'm an intern with the Transport Hartford Academy. I've been researching the Transportation Climate Initiative (TCI), a regional effort to reduce pollution, improve transportation, and develop clean energy. We want to see more people care about climate change.

Last summer, our organization surveyed over 800 people who live and work in CT who believe our state should adopt TCI. Transportation is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, mostly because of how much we drive cars - so we need better options. For TCI’s investments, 92% of our survey respondents want to see CT Improving existing public transportation, including buses, trains, and dial a ride, while 91% said expanding /Improving sidewalks and bike lanes to provide safe alternatives to driving should be spending priorities.

As a teenager with asthma who gets around mostly by walking and taking the bus, public health, walking safety, and transit service are big concerns that TCI investments can help us address. Many people in my community have health issues in their systems.

I have asthma and there is too much pollution. Asthma is a serious thing to deal with people who could have asthma attacks. They could be low on breathing. It could cause death on somebody. I don't wanna risk falling in the middle of the street or getting run over by a car. TCI will promote sustainability and healthy/livable communities. Should have benefits and more effort in the environment by working together and making more increase and do better. It should change all stages of transportation, including people who take the bus in making decisions planning, design, and construction. We can have better data analysis to measure resources, benefits, and outcomes of a community.

Like for some people that have experience from taking the bus. For example I take the bus and the bus schedules don't even be right i would have to sit in the cold to wait for the bus. I was going to work by taking the bus and i waited for almost an hour for the bus come and i was late to work.So i would have to take the bus earlier than what i usually do so i wouldn’t be late and end up getting in trouble from my job, They Should have better routes and access,time management lets others know the exact time instead of waiting for a certain amount of time for the bus to arrive at the stop or destination.

Sidewalks should look better so people can walk without walking into cracks, holes, and more things on the ground. This is important for public health, cutting pollution, helping my community.