2/21/2020 |
Madeline |
Amalphy |
Citizen concerned about the climate crisis |
Gaithersburg |
Maryland |
As a Gaithersburg resident who is extremely concerned about the climate crisis, I commend my home state of Maryland and all of the TCI states for making plans to create a badly needed low-carbon... read more As a Gaithersburg resident who is extremely concerned about the climate crisis, I commend my home state of Maryland and all of the TCI states for making plans to create a badly needed low-carbon transportation plan. I strongly urge you to follow these guiding principles:
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 for your commitment to reducing carbon emissions related to transportation. Our lives are in your hands--the American people expect and urgently need your plans to successfully design and implement a policy that will help avoid the coming climate catastrophe before it's too late to prevent millions of deaths caused by global warming. |
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5/29/2019 |
Madeleine |
Altmann |
None |
Bedford |
Massachusetts |
Please have a policy with a price high enough to effectively reduce emissions according to the latest science.
Please have a policy with a strong component of social equity and that doesn... read more Please have a policy with a price high enough to effectively reduce emissions according to the latest science.
Please have a policy with a strong component of social equity and that doesn't hurt rural or low/moderate income people.
Thank you for the bipartisan nature of this project. Government at work for the people! |
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1/16/2020 |
Alison |
Altman |
First Parish in Cambridge |
Cambridge |
Massachusetts |
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1/16/2020 |
Peggy |
Alt |
human |
Philmont |
New York |
Transportation is one of the largest sources of pollution and emissions which contribute to global warming. It is essential that these poisons are reduced, while increasing access to clean public... read more Transportation is one of the largest sources of pollution and emissions which contribute to global warming. It is essential that these poisons are reduced, while increasing access to clean public transportation for every community. New York State must join in this effort. The backward, ignorant, and hateful policies of the current Republican administration must be thwarted and corrected by strong bi-partisan action. |
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1/16/2020 |
Edith |
Alston |
concerned citizen |
New York |
New York |
It is vital for our country to come to terms with the economic, environmental, and health costs of our overall transportation methods and systems along our highways and into the dense populations... read more It is vital for our country to come to terms with the economic, environmental, and health costs of our overall transportation methods and systems along our highways and into the dense populations of our cities. There is information to link all of these and there growing ways to diminish the negative consequences if we are willing to be engaged for the sake of the nation's future. |
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2/25/2020 |
Melanie |
Aloi |
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PITTSBURGH |
Pennsylvania |
Reducing pollution from transportation is a key component to reducing Pennsylvania's emissions. Public transit investments that could be made with TCI proceeds would be valuable. Please... read more Reducing pollution from transportation is a key component to reducing Pennsylvania's emissions. Public transit investments that could be made with TCI proceeds would be valuable. Please choose the aggressive greenhouse gas reduction target that the most recent climate science tells us we need. Please prioritize clean investments in areas overburdened by pollution and/or for those who don’t have access to transportation choices. |
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11/13/2019 |
ross |
almquist |
voter |
bridgewater |
Massachusetts |
Never support a tax that isn't voted on by elected officials. If allowed, vote the official OUT! read more Never support a tax that isn't voted on by elected officials. If allowed, vote the official OUT! |
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12/1/2019 |
Anne Marie |
Allison |
None |
Needham |
Massachusetts |
Thank God for Howie Carr, for focusing a laser beam on the latest travesty emanating from the jackals in the legislature and the corner office. Once again a permanent gas tax is looming large on... read more Thank God for Howie Carr, for focusing a laser beam on the latest travesty emanating from the jackals in the legislature and the corner office. Once again a permanent gas tax is looming large on the horizon in the guise of “Climate Change” mitigation. Nothing like doing an end run, bypassing the legislative process a la Barack O’Bama. It’s bad enough we have a legislature that is 97% Moonbat, but we have RINO Charlie Baker who also serves at the altar of political correctness and climate change. Needless to say I expected as much from the legislature but am very disappointed with Governor Baker. |
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1/16/2020 |
Connie |
Allison |
concerned citizen |
GENEVA |
New York |
I support a transportation system that does not need natural gas or oil. Electric rail using renewable energy sources would be the way to go.We have to reduce our carbon footprint now and... read more I support a transportation system that does not need natural gas or oil. Electric rail using renewable energy sources would be the way to go.We have to reduce our carbon footprint now and transition to cleaner more sustainable alternatives because if we fail to act now, we will destroy our economy and our planet. Natural gas is not a clean alternative. It leaks methane in every phase and is significantly accelerating green house gas emissions |
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12/10/2019 |
Dan |
Allie |
Republican |
WESTFIELD |
Massachusetts |
I strongly oppose this effort by Gov. Baker to bypass the state legislature to support TCI and skip the democratic process to create a multiple state program. We already have enough trouble... read more I strongly oppose this effort by Gov. Baker to bypass the state legislature to support TCI and skip the democratic process to create a multiple state program. We already have enough trouble getting our elected officials to provide funding for roads.
According to our State Constitution all state taxes must originate in the House. Governor Baker does not have authority to unilaterally raise taxes. Commonwealth Magazine reported that “The expectation of policy makers is that the cost of the allowances will be passed along to drivers at the gas pump, incentivizing them to use less, and the states will divvy up allowance money to support public transit and deal with climate change.”
The fund would allow powerful politicians to control and spend money completely separate from the legislature on non-road projects. Voters have repeatedly rejected gas tax hikes and carbon taxes. In California, where a similar program was launched, gas prices went up 12 to 14 cents a gallon and are over 4 dollars today. TCI is attempting to bypass the democratic process without forcing the legislature to take a vote. |
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9/25/2019 |
Paul |
Allen |
M. J. Bradley & Associates |
Washington |
District of Columbia |
On behalf of the signatory companies, please find the attached statement of support for, and expression of perspectives on the Transportation Climate Initiative’s efforts to develop a cap-and-... read more On behalf of the signatory companies, please find the attached statement of support for, and expression of perspectives on the Transportation Climate Initiative’s efforts to develop a cap-and-invest policy for transportation.
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LetterofSupport_TCI_ElectricCompanies_FINAL.pdf |
10/9/2019 |
Chad |
Allen |
Resident |
Naples |
Maine |
I don't think this is a good idea for Maine. It's not in the best interest of industry or tourism,and the very job's we depend on. Maybe you people should stop trying to be like... read more I don't think this is a good idea for Maine. It's not in the best interest of industry or tourism,and the very job's we depend on. Maybe you people should stop trying to be like California and start working for the people of Maine. |
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10/25/2019 |
Pam |
Allen |
none |
Fryeburg |
Maine |
Yes--bring it on! Non-polluting public transportation. We must do something everyday, however small, to change our climate-ruining habits. We must move away from fossil fuels and petrochemicals.... read more Yes--bring it on! Non-polluting public transportation. We must do something everyday, however small, to change our climate-ruining habits. We must move away from fossil fuels and petrochemicals. Supporting the TCI is a necessary step in the right direction. |
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10/25/2019 |
Tracey |
Allen |
NRCM |
Scarborough |
Maine |
Northeastern states worked successfully together to tackle power plant pollution through the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), which is supporting energy efficiency and weatherization... read more Northeastern states worked successfully together to tackle power plant pollution through the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), which is supporting energy efficiency and weatherization investments through Efficiency Maine that lower energy costs and pollution. Transportation is our biggest source of carbon pollution and contributes significantly to climate change. Transportation contributes to serious health issues like asthma which starts in childhood and has economic consequences throughout life. I support the collaboration afforded by this TCI initiative! |
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10/27/2019 |
Jay |
Allen |
Citizen |
New Harbor |
Maine |
This will have a disastrous effect on Mainers, especially those who are already struggling to pay for gas and heat their homes. Mainers don’t have the option to take a bus or hop on the subway.... read more This will have a disastrous effect on Mainers, especially those who are already struggling to pay for gas and heat their homes. Mainers don’t have the option to take a bus or hop on the subway. This will also increase the costs of transporting food into the state and commercial products out of the state. STOP. STOP THIS MADNESS. |
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10/27/2019 |
Andrew |
Allen |
Libertarian |
Unio |
Maine |
This is a raw deal for over 3/4ths of the state of maine i strongly oppose increasing our already astronomical tax burden. I fail to see how raising taxes will accomplish anything but put more... read more This is a raw deal for over 3/4ths of the state of maine i strongly oppose increasing our already astronomical tax burden. I fail to see how raising taxes will accomplish anything but put more strain on rural people like myself whom have no option of pupblic transportation or electric cars |
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12/1/2019 |
Nancy |
Allen |
Overburdened taxpayer |
Belmont |
Massachusetts |
The TCI is designed to force a massive change on American standard of living under the phony guise of climate change. It's an illegal tax on Americans to force them to give up cars. And... read more The TCI is designed to force a massive change on American standard of living under the phony guise of climate change. It's an illegal tax on Americans to force them to give up cars. And without cars, they'll be forced to live in crowded urban cities in very small quarters due to the lack of supply and overregulations. This is part of the UN's Agenda 2030 where “governments, international organizations, the business sector and other non-state actors and individuals must contribute to changing unsustainable consumption and production patterns … to move towards more sustainable patterns of consumption and production.” And how to interpret that? Well, we have this quote from the late billionaire Maurice Strong, an UN environmental guru. “It is clear that current lifestyles and consumption patterns of the affluent middle-class … involving high meat intake, consumption of large amounts of frozen and ‘convenience’ foods, ownership of motor vehicles, numerous electrical appliances, home and workplace air-conditioning ... expensive suburban housing … are not sustainable.” And there you have it, the real reason why these initiatives are being implemented.
Local govts have devolved into ideological idiocracies, incapable of coherent, logical planning. Instead of destroying the middle class, how about finally tackling pension reform, shrinking govt, eliminating waste and fraud to find money to spend on infrastruture projects? Massachusetts is spending millions on illegal immigrants, too, money that could be used for far better purposes. We reject any effort to impoverish us to suit the globalists' agenda. |
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1/5/2020 |
Dennis |
Allen |
Independant |
Warwick |
Rhode Island |
STOP...STOP....STOP
This is an assault on American freedom.
RI government is out of control.
We have the freedom to move out of this state,
RI state of delusion. STOP...STOP....STOP
This is an assault on American freedom.
RI government is out of control.
We have the freedom to move out of this state,
RI state of delusion. |
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1/16/2020 |
Brian |
Allen |
Mr. |
Bolton Landing |
New York |
We need a reduction of carbon in transportation as well as better public transportation mass transit to assist in this as well to get a hanlde on Global Climate change. We need a reduction of carbon in transportation as well as better public transportation mass transit to assist in this as well to get a hanlde on Global Climate change. |
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2/22/2020 |
Tracey |
Allen |
none |
Scarborough |
Maine |
Climate change is going to do horrible damage worldwide and providing sustainable transportation options is a critical piece of the picture. I fully support the policies put forth under this... read more Climate change is going to do horrible damage worldwide and providing sustainable transportation options is a critical piece of the picture. I fully support the policies put forth under this initiative. We need more solar electric based mass transit. Living in Europe 40 years ago was such a pleasant experience, traveling locally and across borders by train and rail. The US is so far behind in this. It's way past time to raise gas taxes and tolls on private vehicles and use the money to subsidize rail travel along major freeways as well as all the other great, innovative ideas out there. It's too bad that this may "inconvenience" some private car owners but it will benefit if not outright save this society. Let's see some courage out of the Governors of New England states! |
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