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1/16/2020 |
Taumi |
Conohan |
Ms. |
Portland |
Maine |
In my City of Portland, Maine, public transportation (bus) has already started its conversion to electric busses. There is no time to waste, such that everyone need follow our City's example... read more In my City of Portland, Maine, public transportation (bus) has already started its conversion to electric busses. There is no time to waste, such that everyone need follow our City's example. Please make conversion off of fossil fuels mandatory for every public transit offered. |
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11/13/2019 |
Caren |
Connelly |
Republican |
Attleboro |
Massachusetts |
This is a gas tax plain and simple. I drive 100 miles roundtrip to work and it would be a massive increase. I am a Republican because I believe in the constitution. This is unconstitutional. You... read more This is a gas tax plain and simple. I drive 100 miles roundtrip to work and it would be a massive increase. I am a Republican because I believe in the constitution. This is unconstitutional. You plan on putting this through without a vote. I expect more from Republican state government. I’m not happy with an administration who keeps imposing their will on their will on voters |
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2/22/2020 |
Lawrence |
Connell |
Bank Information Center |
Arlington |
Virginia |
The growing evidence of the dangerous impacts of climate change in the United States and across the globe means that is in our own self-interest to follow through on the commitment now to... read more The growing evidence of the dangerous impacts of climate change in the United States and across the globe means that is in our own self-interest to follow through on the commitment now to implement a regional low-carbon transportation policy proposal that will cap and reduce carbon emissions from the combustion of transportation fuels through a cap-and-invest program or other pricing mechanism. This should work in tandem with Virginia's participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. |
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1/21/2020 |
Richard |
Conley |
Tax payer |
Dudey |
Massachusetts |
I oppose the tic tax I oppose the tic tax |
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2/18/2020 |
Rosemary |
Confalone |
Massachusetts resident |
West Tisbury |
Massachusetts |
I very strongly approve this. Let’s do as much as we can to combat climate change, as soon as possible. I ‘m excited to see a high-impact, regional approach to tackling carbon emissions in lieu of... read more I very strongly approve this. Let’s do as much as we can to combat climate change, as soon as possible. I ‘m excited to see a high-impact, regional approach to tackling carbon emissions in lieu of any action by our federal government. |
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11/5/2019 |
C. W. |
Comer |
Retired |
Sorrento |
Maine |
We need a safe, clean and reliable train system in Maine. I would much prefer to ride on a train in order to go to Boston for medical and transportation connections than make the 5 hour drive to... read more We need a safe, clean and reliable train system in Maine. I would much prefer to ride on a train in order to go to Boston for medical and transportation connections than make the 5 hour drive to Boston. The same can be said for a trip to Portland or for even going to places like Quebec, Toronto, Buffalo, etc. Riding on the train would be much safer and pleasant than driving, using unnecessary gas and requiring much more infrastructure maintenance. Reducing the number of trucks by putting the trailers on a train would reduce fuel pollution, make the highways safer and reduce wear and tear of the roads. |
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2/18/2020 |
John |
Comella |
Dr. (Mr.) |
Philadelphia PA |
Pennsylvania |
Polluters should pay to clean up the damage that they cause to the environment. Polluters should pay to clean up the damage that they cause to the environment. |
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2/18/2020 |
John |
Comella |
Dr. (Mr.) |
Philadelphia PA |
Pennsylvania |
Polluters should pay to clean up the damage that they cause to the environment. Polluters should pay to clean up the damage that they cause to the environment. |
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2/28/2020 |
Michael |
Comeau |
None |
Leeds |
Maine |
I already pay a loan on a Toyota Prius because my job may require me to travel up to 140 miles per day.
And I don't drive very much when im not at work.
I'm already doing... read more I already pay a loan on a Toyota Prius because my job may require me to travel up to 140 miles per day.
And I don't drive very much when im not at work.
I'm already doing everything I can legally to to lower my carbon footprint.
I would GREATLY appreciate it if I wasn't penalized for the miles that I must travel for my career.
Maine is not an urban state. Vehicular travel is a necessity because that is vertually no public transportation, and nothing is close in a rural state.
I vehemently oppose this proposal |
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12/23/2019 |
Barbara |
Colton |
independent |
Hingham |
Massachusetts |
This is not a good idea. Whether the money collected by this gas tax would go to climate improvement is suspect in my mind. I do not think this will decrease driving significantly and very much... read more This is not a good idea. Whether the money collected by this gas tax would go to climate improvement is suspect in my mind. I do not think this will decrease driving significantly and very much oppose this new tax. |
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11/5/2019 |
Daniel |
Collins |
New England Power Generators Association |
Boston |
Massachusetts |
Please find attached comments from the New England Power Generators Association on the Transportation and Climate Initiative's Framework for a Draft Policy Proposal. read more Please find attached comments from the New England Power Generators Association on the Transportation and Climate Initiative's Framework for a Draft Policy Proposal. |
NEPGA_Comments_TCI Framework.pdf |
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11/17/2019 |
Cathy |
Collins |
voter |
Douglas |
Massachusetts |
No more gas taxes no matter what they want to call them. Carbon foot prints come from people who fly and have pleasure boats not the working POOR. Governors are not Kings or Dictator and need to... read more No more gas taxes no matter what they want to call them. Carbon foot prints come from people who fly and have pleasure boats not the working POOR. Governors are not Kings or Dictator and need to stop behaving that way. |
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1/16/2020 |
Joseph |
Collins |
N/A |
Queens |
New York |
Right now, in this point in history, human beings have an obligation to do everything we can to limit (if not outright eliminate) pollution. IT has wrecked enough havoc on hour world, and... read more Right now, in this point in history, human beings have an obligation to do everything we can to limit (if not outright eliminate) pollution. IT has wrecked enough havoc on hour world, and everything we do now to curb pollution will only help create a better future. Public transportation, used by millions of Americans every day, is one source of carbon pollution and can easily be eliminated with modern technology.
As a concerned family man, I urge you to ensure that this policy has a strong goal of prioritizing clean fuel investments in areas overburdened by pollution, and for those who don't have access. This is vital to the health and welfare of our communities.
Thank you for considering my opinion.
Sincerely,
Joseph Collins
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2/21/2020 |
Yann |
Collins |
None |
New York |
New York |
With public transportation already being widespread in the city of New York, I believe that there are 2 main initiatives that our states should take on in the coming years:
1. Converting... read more With public transportation already being widespread in the city of New York, I believe that there are 2 main initiatives that our states should take on in the coming years:
1. Converting our current public transit buses to electric buses.
2. Developing the inter city rail network in the Washington DC - Philadelphia - New York - Boston belt. This would entail converting that system to 100% electric (and taking out some of the remaining trains running on petrol) along with making the current network more EFFICIENT and more AFFORDABLE - making it the first choice for travellers, ahead of bus and flight.
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10/9/2019 |
Sawyer |
Coleman |
None |
Norway |
Maine |
As a Maine native and an individual that cares deeply about our environment I would urge everyone to not implement policies such as this upon the residents of Maine and New England. Fuel... read more As a Maine native and an individual that cares deeply about our environment I would urge everyone to not implement policies such as this upon the residents of Maine and New England. Fuel surcharges and taxes are deeply regressive in nature and would hit the poor and working poor of this region the hardest. From primary transportation costs to downstream cost increases in food and consumer goods this scheme will hurt the most vulnerable among us. Carbon control and mitigation can be achieved via passive means such as maintaining green space, planting trees, protecting small family farms that engage in organic and regenerative farming practices.
Finally cap and trade schemes are unproven as to their effectiveness and offer little more than carbon indulgences to those that emit. |
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10/28/2019 |
Michael |
Coleman |
Citizen |
Old Orchard Beach |
Maine |
This is nothing but a new tax disguised in an attempt to defraud the people of our states. My state, Maine is a rural state without a practical public transportation system outside of the urban... read more This is nothing but a new tax disguised in an attempt to defraud the people of our states. My state, Maine is a rural state without a practical public transportation system outside of the urban centers. The necessary fuel price increases under this scheme will be an extreme hardship for our rural poor. It will also harm agricultural, marine, transportation and manufacturing interests, making Maine an even less attractive place to create jobs. |
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2/28/2020 |
Deborah |
Cohn |
constituent |
Bethesda |
Maryland |
See attachment See attachment |
RGGI transportation cap and invest system comments.docx |
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2/28/2020 |
Deborah |
Cohn |
constituent |
Bethesda |
Maryland |
See Attachment See Attachment |
RGGI transportation cap and invest system comments.docx |
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10/14/2020 |
ROBERT M |
COHEN MD |
Retired Physician |
PHILADELPHIA PA 19130 |
Pennsylvania |
It has come to the point where mankind either severely limits global CO2 and methane emissions or pay the consequences. Those consequences have already started and are accelerating at a rapid... read more It has come to the point where mankind either severely limits global CO2 and methane emissions or pay the consequences. Those consequences have already started and are accelerating at a rapid rate. Think of the expanding number of hurricanes, the horrific fires in California, in other western states, Australia, the Brazilian Amazon, etc., etc. The melting of permafrost in the north is already releasing huge quantities of stored methane. It goes on and on. Quite frankly, to MY view, it is already too late to avoid massive changes to the earth's climate which endanger every aspect of life, including the lives of mankind. This initiative is a MUST! |
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2/23/2020 |
Lucian |
Cohen |
Constituent |
Brooklyn |
New York |
I believe strongly in this initiative. It provides a means for enhancing infrastructure, streamlining regional transportation initiatives, and, most importantly, pushing for a low carbon future... read more I believe strongly in this initiative. It provides a means for enhancing infrastructure, streamlining regional transportation initiatives, and, most importantly, pushing for a low carbon future and fighting climate change.
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative has been hugely successful and this plan builds on that model. If we are to achieve significant reductions in carbon emissions, transportation will need to fall under a similar framework to power generation. With the accelerating advent of electric cars and vehicles, the cap imposed by this initiative will be less costly than anticipated. Further there are substantial public health benefits to reducing traffic, removing diesel and gasoline based trucks, and having distribution centers be less polluting.
I want to submit my extremely vocal support for this initiative. |
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