TCI Regional Policy Design Stakeholder Submissions

Material submitted through the TCI Public Input form from April 2019-February 2021 is viewable here. View input submitted from March 1, 2021 forward here. All material submitted on this page informed the participating jurisdictions in the 2019-2020 TCI regional policy design process. Click on the column headings to sort the submissions.

Date	First	Last	Affiliation	City	State	Input	File
2/21/2020	Penelope	Andrews	environmental activist	Hermon	Maine	Transportation is the number one source of climate pollution in the United States. Consequently, America needs to totally reimagine the way that we transport people and goods. The... read more Transportation is the number one source of climate pollution in the United States. Consequently, America needs to totally reimagine the way that we transport people and goods. The states of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and the city of Washington, D.C., are working on a groundbreaking policy to modernize the transportation sector under the Transportation and Climate Initiative. In order for this regional plan to work, governors of these states and the mayor of Washington, D.C. must ensure that this transportation plan is bold enough to 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 Thank you.	-
2/25/2020	David	Andrews	Voter	Middlebury	Vermont	I support the TCI and hope that Vermont will participate fully. I recognize that rural states face challenges in achieving cleaner transportation, but we need to keep moving in that direction, and... read more I support the TCI and hope that Vermont will participate fully. I recognize that rural states face challenges in achieving cleaner transportation, but we need to keep moving in that direction, and adding a modest charge to our carbon fuels is essential. We need to do this both to incentivize reductions in consumption and also fund clean alternatives. I know there will be howls of protest, but let me point out that these same voices are silent when market forces push fuel prices up, often by amounts greater than those proposed for TCI. Let's build into the price of our fuels an increment that will not go to out-of-state corporate profits, but instead fund important changes to our transportation system.	-
11/12/2019	John	Anderson	Taxpayer	EAST FREETOWN	Massachusetts	A tax by any other name costs the same. DO NOT RAISE THE GASOLINE TAX FOR HARD WORKING MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTS . We already pay more than enough in taxes for the state to execute the necessary... read more A tax by any other name costs the same. DO NOT RAISE THE GASOLINE TAX FOR HARD WORKING MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTS . We already pay more than enough in taxes for the state to execute the necessary functions. This measure will have no discernible positive environmental impact. The UN IPCC estimates that its entire menu of measures will only have a negligible effect, over the next 80 years, on the projected global temperature increase. Therefore it is not plausible that a small area of this country will have any effect. Its a tax increase pure and simple. If the legislature wants more of the citizens money to spend on their pet projects they should muster the gonadal fortitude required to stand and vote on it and be accountable to the voters for this act.	-
1/20/2020	Mary Anne	Anderson	none	Blue Hill	Maine	The residents of Maine cannot afford more taxes. The Transportation and Climate Initiative would put a tremendous burden on all citizens, especially those who live in rural areas with absolutely... read more The residents of Maine cannot afford more taxes. The Transportation and Climate Initiative would put a tremendous burden on all citizens, especially those who live in rural areas with absolutely no other means of getting around but for their cars. Rural Mainers ofter travel great distances daily to get to their jobs and seniors must make frequent visits to their doctors and pharmacies. Any additional taxes on gasoline will hurt Mainers and might also prevent future growth of business in Maine. We don't need nor can Mainers afford any more taxes. Put on your thinking caps and I'm sure you can come up with ways to help our economy and the people of Maine without additional taxes.	-
2/28/2020	David	Anderson	MNPS	Laurel	Maryland	The time for drastic action is yesterday!!! The time for drastic action is yesterday!!!	-
10/9/2019	Heather	Andersen	None	Athens	Maine	I'm not at all into politics but this type of leadership is starting to hurt my bottom line. Another tax, another way for someone else to get rich quick. I'm sick of my money being... read more I'm not at all into politics but this type of leadership is starting to hurt my bottom line. Another tax, another way for someone else to get rich quick. I'm sick of my money being wasted on things I'm told I need like gas to get to work. How about not taxing overtime pay so more of my money I can keep to spend on things like vacations, trips, clothes and haircuts. We live in a state that takes longer to get places. Travel is the only way I can make money. Tax my transportation and it will be harder for families to get food and supplies. Wake up governor and listen to the people.	-
2/24/2020	Eva	Andersen	Connecticut Resident/Student	Cos Cob	Connecticut	I think that it is very important to modernize and build new public transportation throughout the state of Connecticut. Many of the current transportation systems in place are old and inefficient... read more I think that it is very important to modernize and build new public transportation throughout the state of Connecticut. Many of the current transportation systems in place are old and inefficient. Constructing new transportation that prioritizes efficiency, especially in terms of energy, will be extremely important during a time of growing climate crisis. Good public transportation helps those who are unable to afford vehicles have greater access to jobs and opportunity, stimulating economic growth. When a public transportation system is modernized, people will be more likely to use it, generating revenue for the system and cutting down on emissions from cars. Most importantly, implementing public transportation that runs on clean energy will be an extremely important step towards reducing environmental impact in the current environmental crisis. Improvements to public transportation should include: an expansion of charging stations for electric vehicles, electric buses charged by solar power, and an increase in public railways to connect parts of Connecticut while reducing carbon output.	-
2/21/2020	Harry	Anastopulos	Native Marylander	Washington	District of Columbia	Seriously this is long overdue! Why hasn’t this happened yet? Seriously this is long overdue! Why hasn’t this happened yet?	-
11/13/2019	Paul	Anastasia	Independent	Walpole	Massachusetts	This is nothing more than a disgusting attempt to raise the gas tax disguised to push the so called climate disaster narrative of the far-left, moon-bat liberals that think they know best for all... read more This is nothing more than a disgusting attempt to raise the gas tax disguised to push the so called climate disaster narrative of the far-left, moon-bat liberals that think they know best for all of us "Irredeemable deplorable's" that actually work for a living, pay our already extremely high taxes and love this country. The citizens of Massachusetts voted several years ago not to raise the gas tax. Respect the voters!!!! Raising the gas tax will kill the economy of this state. Any attempt to raise the gas tax or enter into any TCI policy needs to be voted on by our elected officials no by the Governor.	-
11/5/2019	RAVINDER	ANAND	252	Upper Marlboro	Maryland	I am opposed to the TCI plan as outlined I am opposed to the TCI plan as outlined	-
1/18/2020	Cliff and Margot	Ammon	3rd Planet from the Sun	Saratoga Springs	New York	We've all known since he early 1960s, that global warming/climate crisis endangers all life, including Homo Sapiens (the top of the food chain), on Earth. I wonder whether lack of December... read more We've all known since he early 1960s, that global warming/climate crisis endangers all life, including Homo Sapiens (the top of the food chain), on Earth. I wonder whether lack of December 8,1941 action, continuously, to address the issue, is Mass Murder, or Mass Suicide. We've also known, since the '60s, the solutions to this potential 6th Major Extinction. Everything we can do to cut out CO2 from burning fossil fuel, and the faster, before we reach the "Tipping Point" the better. Keep up the good work.	-
2/13/2020	Sara	Amish	AmeriCorps	Cambridge	Massachusetts	I have to drive everyday to work, and it just kills me that I have no choice but to contribute to the growing problem of climate change. If we can find a way to create a world where individuals... read more I have to drive everyday to work, and it just kills me that I have no choice but to contribute to the growing problem of climate change. If we can find a way to create a world where individuals did not have to all have cars, that would be a great world.	-
1/16/2020	Tom	Amiro	Elders Climate Action	Chelmsford	Massachusetts	• I am a concerned resident, activist, and grandfather. • Reducing pollution from transportation, which is our largest source of global warming emissions (regionally and nationally) is... read more • I am a concerned resident, activist, and grandfather. • Reducing pollution from transportation, which is our largest source of global warming emissions (regionally and nationally) is imperative. • Massachusetts should join the plan to reduce emissions. • I implore that 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 thankful for the bipartisan nature of this project, moving us forward while the federal government takes us backward.	-
1/17/2020	Lauren	Amick	Activist	New York City	New York	This world is suffocating and humans are 100% to blame. The pollution that comes from transportation alone is killing the earth since it is the largest source of global warming emissions. We... read more This world is suffocating and humans are 100% to blame. The pollution that comes from transportation alone is killing the earth since it is the largest source of global warming emissions. We need to do everything we can to reduce the pollution that comes from transportation. I request that New York (and all states) formally join the plan to reduce emissions. 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.	-
2/21/2020	Lauren	Amick	Ms.	New York	New York	As a resident of both NYC and the world, it is not only important, but imperative to stop the climate crisis. The Transportation and Climate Initiative is bold enough to cut harmful... read more As a resident of both NYC and the world, it is not only important, but imperative to stop the climate crisis. The Transportation and Climate Initiative is bold enough to 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 We need a bold and strong plan to save this world. Anyone who opposes this can only be doing so for selfish reasons. The world needs us to fix what we as human beings have broken.	-
10/31/2019	Kenneth	Ames	Concerned Citizen	Waldoboro	Maine	Governor Mills gas tax is not a reasonable option for Maine! Nothing needs to be done about carbon emissions in this state period! Governor Mills gas tax is not a reasonable option for Maine! Nothing needs to be done about carbon emissions in this state period!	-
1/12/2020	Kenneth	Ames	Maine citizen	Waldoboro	Maine	I am dead against any gas or any other type of fuel tax! Carbon emissions is not affecting our climate in any way! Just a bogus political talking point which is completely baseless! I am dead against any gas or any other type of fuel tax! Carbon emissions is not affecting our climate in any way! Just a bogus political talking point which is completely baseless!	-
2/21/2020	Paul	Ames	none	Bellport	New York	In order to limit the worst effects of climate change, we must achieve net zero emissions of carbon dioxide by 2050. This will not be possible unless vehicle emissions are substantially reduced... read more In order to limit the worst effects of climate change, we must achieve net zero emissions of carbon dioxide by 2050. This will not be possible unless vehicle emissions are substantially reduced. Other nations and manufacturers have announced cutoff dates for the elimination of internal combustion vehicles, and we must do the same, as well as expand the infrastructure to support zero emission vehicles such as municipal and commercial recharging stations. All new gas stations should be required to also offer electric vehicle recharging as a condition of their construction permit. We have less than 30 years to do this, so we'd better get started.	-
2/28/2020	Anne	Ambler	Sierra Club	Silver Spring	Maryland	The transportation sector produces just over 41% of greenhouse gas emissions in Maryland. Modeled on the successful system for reducing GHG emissions from power plants, this initiative to cap... read more The transportation sector produces just over 41% of greenhouse gas emissions in Maryland. Modeled on the successful system for reducing GHG emissions from power plants, this initiative to cap and reduce emissions from transportation fuel combustion is one part of a necessary plan to keep GHG emissions at a livable level. I read many of the comments already submitted and find strong support in heavily populated states such as Maryland, New Jersey, others, but opposition in Maine, where people now must rely on private cars in the absence of transit alternatives. This is where incentives should increase public electric transport and purchase of electric vehicles. Folks, we have a climate crisis here we simply must address. This initiative can be a big part of the solution. Thank you for the proposal.	-
2/24/2020	George	Aman	Wayne Presbyerian Church	Newtown Square	Pennsylvania	I think the program should include a tax on carbon emissions at the same level in all the states. The proceeds should be applied to transportation improvements to be selected by each stae. I think the program should include a tax on carbon emissions at the same level in all the states. The proceeds should be applied to transportation improvements to be selected by each stae.	-

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