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11/8/2019 |
Kilburn |
Child |
None |
Westwood |
Massachusetts |
Climate change is going to happen and you cannot alter Mother Nature! Nothing we do is going to slow or alter it without bankrupting the country, and that is an unacceptable option. The TCI is... read more Climate change is going to happen and you cannot alter Mother Nature! Nothing we do is going to slow or alter it without bankrupting the country, and that is an unacceptable option. The TCI is a coalition to implement a stealth tax on an unsuspecting and ignorant public, and like all politicians and bureaucrats, once you set an agenda there will never be an admission of error. The problem of climate change will never be ameliorated to your satisfaction, and you will continue to seek funding to fill the rathole. I am strongly urging my legislators to reject the TCI.
And keep that whiny, holier-than-thou, little brat from Sweden out of the region.
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10/15/2020 |
Eileen |
Chieco |
Clean Air Council |
Oakland |
California |
I am urging a cap on carbon emissions of at least 25% by 2032; an increase in the minimum investment in overburdened and underserved communities (>35%); and I request that investments be put... read more I am urging a cap on carbon emissions of at least 25% by 2032; an increase in the minimum investment in overburdened and underserved communities (>35%); and I request that investments be put towards active transportation like better sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, and high quality public transit. |
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12/28/2019 |
WAYNE |
CHIAPPINI |
none |
Carver |
Massachusetts |
we don't need any more tax increases. read more we don't need any more tax increases. |
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8/25/2019 |
Anthony |
Cherolis |
Transport Hartford / BiCi Co. at the Center for Latino Progress |
Hartford |
Connecticut |
Modeling greenhouse gas reduction from the adoption of electric vehicles without including in that model the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions due to the production (raw materials, manufacturing... read more Modeling greenhouse gas reduction from the adoption of electric vehicles without including in that model the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions due to the production (raw materials, manufacturing, shipping to end user, and eventual disposal/recycling) of those EV's is an incomplete model. The first model presented in Aug 2018 only showed GHG reduction from on-road emissions, without presenting the significant GHG emissions from the production of those new EV's. Accounting for and modeling only on-road emissions reductions will also bias the investments toward EV's when other investments may be more effective interventions.
Another concern that I have with bookkeeping of (car-like) EV emissions reductions is that the concept of a low occupancy motor vehicle supports several system level inefficiencies that increase GHG emissions. For example, EV's (with lower operating and fuel costs) are likely to support and perhaps expand sprawling single family housing development, increasing that type of GHG heavy development while also wiping out more GHG absorption due to development of forests and open space. If there was a way to model VMT-increase (or decrease) and the correlation to sprawling development and associated emissions, the model could more completely capture the GHG impacts of low-occupancy vehicle trips.
Keep up the great work! |
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10/1/2019 |
Anthony |
Cherolis |
Transport Hartford Academy at the Center for Latino Progress |
Hartford |
Connecticut |
The "Framework for a Draft Regional Policy Proposal" released on Oct 1st does not include natural gas / methane in affected fossil fuels that will be included in the cap-and-invest... read more The "Framework for a Draft Regional Policy Proposal" released on Oct 1st does not include natural gas / methane in affected fossil fuels that will be included in the cap-and-invest program. --- "The proposed program would cap emissions of carbon dioxide from the combustion of the fossil component of finished motor gasoline and on-road diesel fuel in the region."
Natural gas / methane used as a motor vehicle fuel is not sustainable and contributes to greenhouse gas emissions from on-road use.
The methane leaks from transmission pipelines, well heads, and fueling must be considered and is a significant greenhouse gas emission in addition to on-road tailpipe emissions. Environmental impacts from fracked gas wells and wastewater disposal (including earthquakes) are problematic and create widespread rural environmental justice issues. Natural gas / methane transportation fuels are already in use and may increase if they are given a lower cost of operation from being excluded from the Transportation Climate Initiative framework.
It smells funny that methane / natural gas utilized for transportation fuel was not included in this draft framework document. An outside observer might think that the natural gas industry is influencing the process to give themselves a competitive benefit despite negative environmental and ghg emissions impacts.
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10/15/2019 |
Anthony |
Cherolis |
Transport Hartford at the Center for Latino Progress |
Hartford |
Connecticut |
The Transport Hartford Academy has been sharing a statewide survey on the topic of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector with those that live and/or work in Connecticut... read more The Transport Hartford Academy has been sharing a statewide survey on the topic of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector with those that live and/or work in Connecticut. The survey began on Oct 1st and will close on Oct 29th. The survey is being shared well beyond the network of environmental advocates. For example, AAA will be sharing the survey with Connecticut members. The survey has also been shared widely across city and town social media discussion groups. The survey includes home and work zip code information, and intentional outreach is being focused on areas of the state that do not have many responses. The survey currently underrepresents low-income, younger age groups, and people of color relative to their share of the state’s demographic. Intentional outreach is being focused on those groups and their responses could be considered separately to home in on equity issues.
Halfway through the survey, the results are quite interesting. There are clear preferences in Connecticut for which TCI revenue investments and complementary policies have the most support. Here are a few overall responses pulled from a 10/15 snapshot 65% Strongly Support and 18% Support a TCI cap-and-invest program in Connecticut. There was also a super-majority of support for dedicating a percentage of TCI revenue to overburdened and underserved communities and environmental justice projects.
Connecticut Survey Link – www.tinyurl.com/tci19survey
Live, Snapshot of Survey Results (these results update automatically until the survey closes on Oct 29th)
- Demographics, awareness, and support of TCI – https://centerlatino.wufoo.com/reports/transportation-climate-initiative-report-1/
- Support for potential TCI investments - https://centerlatino.wufoo.com/reports/transportation-climate-initiative-report-2/
- Support for potential complementary policies - https://centerlatino.wufoo.com/reports/transportation-climate-initiative-report-3/
- Survey comments on revenue investment and complementary policies - https://centerlatino.wufoo.com/reports/transportation-climate-initiative-report-4/
We believe strongly that these survey results (after the survey closes on Oct 29th) should be used to help shape Connecticut's approach to a politically viable and publicly supported state framework to the Transportation Climate Initiative. If similar or identical surveys were delivered in partner states, their results could be combined to set the most successful regional framework for TCI and the complementary policies.
Beyond the information gathered from the survey, sharing the survey widely across the state has a civic engagement and educational benefit. In the 10/15 snapshot 50% of respondents knew nothing at all about the Transportation Climate Initiative. 40% or respondents didn't know that the transportation sector was the state (and the region's) largest contributor to emissions. |
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2/21/2020 |
Anne |
Cheng |
Private citizen |
Stamford |
Connecticut |
We need to increase investment and ridership on public transportation which would reduce wear on highway infrastructure, decrease emissions, and save citizens money needed for car-care expenses... We need to increase investment and ridership on public transportation which would reduce wear on highway infrastructure, decrease emissions, and save citizens money needed for car-care expenses. |
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10/25/2019 |
Chandler |
Chen |
N/A |
Portland |
Maine |
The infrastructure revolving transit is poorly developed and needs a revamp. In city centres, safety is the priority. This high level of care for safety trickles into transporting those to and... read more The infrastructure revolving transit is poorly developed and needs a revamp. In city centres, safety is the priority. This high level of care for safety trickles into transporting those to and from outdoor centres. In the city, lines should be visible and especially at intersections, signs directing traffic should be well displayed and not obscured. If public transit was properly developed, there wouldn’t be that great of a need for private modes of transport therefore reducing climate affect. The main (or Maine) priority is establishing reliable public transit systems. Electric railways or trolleys is a start but ought to be on time. This time awareness spans from an efficient and fluid urban traffic management. In the US, most would rather drive than take public transit because they can access places faster and easily navigate roads than a poorly networked public transit system, leading to an increase of cars on the road. Whereas in Europe, the public transit system is second to none and safety being top priority with time coming in a close second. A fluid and predictable public transit system is the answer to our climate change crisis that encourages people to ride the network than drive. |
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1/16/2020 |
Stacey |
Chen |
Resident and parent |
Brooklyn |
New York |
I am in strong support of the clean transportation plan. The transportation sector is a major contributor of carbon emissions that affects American quality of life today but also severely... read more I am in strong support of the clean transportation plan. The transportation sector is a major contributor of carbon emissions that affects American quality of life today but also severely threatens our children’s future. I urge you to commit to reducing emissions and pollution from transportation, and also ensuring 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. I am very worried about our future but also heartened by this bipartisan effort that can hopefully pave the way for continued cooperation and unity on the matters of greatest importance today - climate change and inequity. |
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1/16/2020 |
Margaret |
Chen |
member Citizens Climate Lobby |
Annapolis |
Maryland |
It is essential that we clean up transportation all across this great country, but particularly in the crowded heavily trafficked Northeast corridor.
Incentives (or requirements) that... read more It is essential that we clean up transportation all across this great country, but particularly in the crowded heavily trafficked Northeast corridor.
Incentives (or requirements) that encourage electric vehicles, more reliable charging network, transitioning to renewables as the primary energy source. Battery capacity is now much improved.
Also, keep supporting good public transportation options, including for the last mile.
Thank you! |
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2/21/2020 |
Stacey |
Chen |
New York resident |
Brooklyn |
New York |
I strongly support the Transportation and Climate Initiative. The transportation sector accounts for a third of all carbon emissions so we must make changes to this sector to avert the worst of... read more I strongly support the Transportation and Climate Initiative. The transportation sector accounts for a third of all carbon emissions so we must make changes to this sector to avert the worst of climate change. 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. |
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11/5/2019 |
Fazala |
Chaudhry |
concerned citizen |
Elicott City |
Maryland |
I am deeply and gravely concerned over this petition. By limiting the amount people will drive you are affecting an entire industry and workforce on the available cars to work on after the... read more I am deeply and gravely concerned over this petition. By limiting the amount people will drive you are affecting an entire industry and workforce on the available cars to work on after the industry has already sustained raising workforce costs. We as an industry cannot sustain being attacked on both angles by our own government who is supposed to help foster small business instead of kill it. I voted for a Republican Governor in my state to help protect me from these issues. |
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2/21/2020 |
Ken |
Chasin |
Natural Resources Defense Council |
Charlottesville |
Virginia |
The #1 source of climate pollution in the US. is transportation. Consequently, we need to transform how we transport both people and material goods. Already 12 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. are... read more The #1 source of climate pollution in the US. is transportation. Consequently, we need to transform how we transport both people and material goods. Already 12 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. are working on ground breaking program to modernize the transportation sector under the Transportation and Climate Initiative.
What is needed is:
1) More public transit & electric vehicle infrastructure in rural areas;
2) Have more commuter rail options as well as electric vehicles available in suburbs and
3) Finally, sustainable & reasonably-priced housing near transit locations in urban communities. |
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2/13/2020 |
Rodman |
Chase |
Environmentalist |
Spencer |
Massachusetts |
Since human-driven climate change is, scientifically acknowledged, the greatest danger to life on our tiny little rock in this enormous universe then it is imperative that intelligent decisions... read more Since human-driven climate change is, scientifically acknowledged, the greatest danger to life on our tiny little rock in this enormous universe then it is imperative that intelligent decisions must be made in all areas. You have the chance and responsibility to design and enforce a drastic reduction of
the pollution emitted by the burgeoning number of combustion-powered vehicles on our already crowded roads.
A fifth major extinction on our planet may not be reversible but, for the sake of ALL of earth's lifeforms, please make every effort to reduce all forms of dangerous pollution. Amen.
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2/25/2020 |
Michael |
Charlton |
Harford County Environmental Advisory Board |
Churchville |
Maryland |
Instead of this complicated process, I would rather just see a nominal increase to the tax on gasoline and use that money to create better, more efficient transportation networks. Instead of this complicated process, I would rather just see a nominal increase to the tax on gasoline and use that money to create better, more efficient transportation networks. |
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1/16/2020 |
john |
Chard |
none |
brattleboro |
Vermont |
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12/1/2019 |
Thomas |
Chaput |
MA Tax payer |
Lexington |
Massachusetts |
So carbon, the element of all life on planet earth is going to destroy us unless I pay more in taxes? No. The state taking even more of my hard earned money will not effect the climate in any way... read more So carbon, the element of all life on planet earth is going to destroy us unless I pay more in taxes? No. The state taking even more of my hard earned money will not effect the climate in any way shape or form. I am 100% against this boondoggle |
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10/30/2019 |
Sally |
Chappell |
private citizen |
Bridgton |
Maine |
My name is Sally Chappell, and I live in Bridgton, ME, a rural town about 40 miles from Portland, ME. As a person who lost both parents at the same time in a car accident over forty years ago, I... read more My name is Sally Chappell, and I live in Bridgton, ME, a rural town about 40 miles from Portland, ME. As a person who lost both parents at the same time in a car accident over forty years ago, I am constantly aware of mobility and the need for safe travel. If I could, I would give up driving. I had hoped to quit driving by the time I reached 70 years of age, but at 72, I have no options for public transportation where I live.
Moreover, I am concerned about the climate and the amount of fossil fuels used to meet Americans' transportation needs. Policies on transportation should take into account the science of climate change and what that portends in the future as well as ensuring equity for low-income, the handicapped (my husband is blind), and ageing people who are more likely to decline in competence in dealing with fast-moving, crowded highways. My husband and I just returned from a trip to PA and NJ, and the highways were nerve-wracking.
I am grateful for Gov. Mills' support of the Transportation and Climate Initiative as well as for the nonpartisan aspect of the initiative.
Can a 72-year old look forward to increased transportation options that help us get around while reducing emissions of greenhouse gases? I hope so. Time is running short for the earth's ecosystems. |
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10/31/2019 |
Janet |
Chapman |
Republican |
Hancock |
Maine |
Maine cannot afford to pay extra taxes on something that is paramount to our survival. Number 1 - we cannot have electric cars given we have power outages all the time and - what would we do?... read more Maine cannot afford to pay extra taxes on something that is paramount to our survival. Number 1 - we cannot have electric cars given we have power outages all the time and - what would we do? Number 2 - during the winter the trucks that plow us out are not electric trucks! Number 3 - people cannot afford to switch out their cars in Maine. We have excise taxes that would kill us if we all went out and purchased expensive electric cars. These are examples of the lack of vision Janet Mills has - she has no business leading our State. |
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2/25/2020 |
catherine |
chapman |
democrat, nrcm and sierra club |
south portland |
Maine |
I am a citizen concerned with climate change, our existential crisis that needs immediate action. Transportation is the biggest sector that is creating emissions in Maine. Yet transportation has... read more I am a citizen concerned with climate change, our existential crisis that needs immediate action. Transportation is the biggest sector that is creating emissions in Maine. Yet transportation has been the sector that has been all but ignored in our state action plan to address climate change. Why do I say that when the plan does posit that electric cars and more electric charging stations are in the plan? Because both are solutions that only the wealthy can afford at this time. They are not practical solutions . We need to provide solutions that can be implemented right now. It is not a matter of people becoming aware. We are aware. We need to do steps right now. Public transportation needs to be electrified, expanded and improved immediately. People have shown they will use it if it is reliable, affordable and easy to use. The Downeaster is expanding, the Breeze works. But we need much more geared to commuters. I use it in Europe where it is easier to use than a car as it is frequent and there are no parking problems. Maine used to have trolleys. What about trams, light rail? buses? We do not need to reinvent the wheel. I can walk faster than my local bus which is from the dinosaur age in terms of being consumer friendly. Having an app doesn't change the fact that the bus takes so long and does not run when people want and need it. There are too many bus stops and not enough routes. The buses are old, have no digital readouts showing the routes or the stops so a newcomer can navigate them. There are no schedules posted and no bus shelters with readouts showing the bus times en route. There has been no state plan to coordinate public transportation to address climate change and no financial backing from the state. Public transportation also is part of social justice. Low income people and seniors cannot afford uber rides. It is necessary for seniors to be able to remain in their homes. It helps with congestion and with health as people walk more. It helps with isolation and can create community as people meet on the same routes. We can start by working with large employers to provide public transportation convenient to their schedules. High schoolers can ride the buses to save money and not duplicate resources as electric buses are expensive but worth it. We have many examples of how to do this. Lets get going. I will ride if it is available in South Portland as I do everywhere else I go. Please give me the opportunity to do so while helping our climate.
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