1/16/2020 |
Lori |
Alaniva |
concerned citizen |
Virginia Beach |
Virginia |
-We must reduce pollution from transportation: it is our largest source of global warming emissions at both the regional and national level.
-I request that Virginia formally join the plan... read more -We must reduce pollution from transportation: it is our largest source of global warming emissions at both the regional and national level.
-I request that Virginia formally join the plan to reduce emissions.
-Our policy must have a strong component of equity by prioritizing clean investments in areas overburdened by pollution, as well as for those who don't have access to clean investments.
-I am thankful for the bipartisan nature of this project. It is a positive move forward, at a time in which the Federal Government is unfortunately taking us backward.
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11/13/2019 |
Gary |
Ajamian |
independant |
Needham |
Massachusetts |
We here in Massachusetts are taxed enough already, in fact much higher than many other States. Our state government needs to be more accountable for how every existing tax dollar is spent and... read more We here in Massachusetts are taxed enough already, in fact much higher than many other States. Our state government needs to be more accountable for how every existing tax dollar is spent and currently we believe the wasteful spending should be redirected within the existing budget. . This is why we oppose the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) gasoline tax. TCI is not only an unnessary added tax, it is an attempt to bypass the democratic process by pushing through a tax increase without forcing the legislature to take a vote. Eliminating legislative procedure is a very slippery slope for Massachusetts. I do not support this California style gas tax hike and it is wrong for Governor Baker to pursue a tax increase without a legislative vote. Lawmakers are being completely excluded from the process, despite this being the exact task they were elected to carry out. |
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10/14/2020 |
Brian |
Ainsley |
Self |
Altamonte Springs |
Florida |
I request that the following be included in the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI):
1. A cap on carbon emissions of at least 25% by 2032
2. An increase in the... read more I request that the following be included in the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI):
1. A cap on carbon emissions of at least 25% by 2032
2. An increase in the minimum investment in overburdened and underserved communities (>35%)
3. hat investments be put towards active transportation like better sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, and high quality public transit
Thank you. |
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2/13/2020 |
Jason |
Ahmad |
Transport Hartford |
Hartford |
Connecticut |
My name is Jason Ahmad. I am an 11th grade student at University High School in Hartford, CT. I live in Hartford near the Children’s Hospital and I can quite confidently say that the air quality... read more My name is Jason Ahmad. I am an 11th grade student at University High School in Hartford, CT. I live in Hartford near the Children’s Hospital and I can quite confidently say that the air quality here sucks. Any time I walk anywhere in the city I can basically taste the pollutants in the air. While most of it is caused by car emissions there is still a large chunk of it caused by local power plants. I think the cap-and-invest plan would be very effective in lowering the air pollution here and New England as a whole. The money produced by this plan could be reinvested into infrastructure that would promote electric vehicles. This would help lower the ridiculous amount of pollutants here in Hartford. Another good thing about making companies pay for their pollutants is that it would make them try to find a more environmentally friendly way to do their business as it is the cheapest option for them. Now, unfortunately, companies sometimes just try to find loopholes or workarounds that usually end up being more harmful than the way they were doing it before. You would just have to leave it to some other organization to stop this, or even the government.
I think the best way to use the money made from the companies would be to increase the incentive the CT government gives to people who buy electric vehicles as CT already has a lot of the infrastructure for it. The reason we don't see as many electric vehicles is because people already have gas cars. If you give them more of an incentive for switching then people are more likely to switch. One of the big things is letting people know that these incentives exist. I didn’t know this existed until I found it while researching a completely unrelated topic. I also think that if you give a way for people to get out of car leases if they want to switch to an electric car, there would be a lot more people who switch. A car trade-in system could also work if it was done with used cars. Let someone trade their car in for an electric one at a cheaper price of maybe 40% of the original price of the electric car. I would do that if I knew I wouldn’t have to pay for gas in the new one.
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2/28/2020 |
Samantha |
Ahdoot |
Virginia Clinicians for Climate Action |
Alexandria |
Virginia |
Yesterday I saw a two-year old boy with his third asthma attack in three months. After he failed to improve with treatment in my office I sent him to the Emergency Department, where he was... read more Yesterday I saw a two-year old boy with his third asthma attack in three months. After he failed to improve with treatment in my office I sent him to the Emergency Department, where he was started on his third course of oral steroids in twelve weeks. He was placed on strong preventative medication to continue indefinitely. In a single clinic day earlier this week I treated three children with Attention Deficit Disorder and one child with a learning disability.
We know from decades of research that air pollution from the combustion of oil and gas for transportation directly harms the health of our children. Air pollution from fossil fuel combustion harms children's lungs, causing asthma attacks and bronchitis, as well as potentially life-long reduced lung capacity. Air pollution also affects our brains, contributing to cognitive and behavioral disorders in children and Alzheimer's disease in adults. Reducing these pollutants is vital to protecting the health and future of our children and all members of our communities.
That is why I strongly support this policy to reduce air pollution from the transportation sector. This policy would have tremendous health benefits through reduced air pollution. By 2032, the public health benefits of the proposed program could reach as much as $10 billion, and reduce as many as 1,000 fewer premature deaths, and over 1,300 fewer asthma symptoms annually.
As a pediatrician, I strongly support the proposed policy. |
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2/23/2020 |
Matthew |
Agen |
None |
Bedford |
Massachusetts |
I want to see a Transportation and Climate Initiative that makes bold changes to improve the usage of all modes of public transportation. Individual transportation is a climate & time-wasting... read more I want to see a Transportation and Climate Initiative that makes bold changes to improve the usage of all modes of public transportation. Individual transportation is a climate & time-wasting disaster. Public transportation should be incentivized while individual transportation should be disincentivized. Housing development should have incentives that support improved access to public transportation. Denser housing focused around public transportation nodes will reduce the problems caused by the last mile of travel. |
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2/13/2020 |
Thom |
Adorney |
Mass Audobon |
Beverly |
Massachusetts |
We've known for decades that the current climate crisis was coming, but lacked the public will to act. Now we have our backs to the wall and must take bold, decisive action if we are to have... read more We've known for decades that the current climate crisis was coming, but lacked the public will to act. Now we have our backs to the wall and must take bold, decisive action if we are to have a fighting chance at reversing our current trajectory. Modest measures won't do. Leaders must lead and communicate to their constituents the financial costs of doing too little or nothing, which will be in the billions or trillions of dollars. We CAN shape the future to correct for our past short-sightedness.
Thanks,
Thom Adorney |
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2/27/2020 |
Pippa Bell |
Ader |
Sustainable Westport |
westport |
Connecticut |
Connecticut’s largest GHG emitter is the transportation sector. And the state has a goal to reduce GHG by 45% by 2030. Thank you for that. But we can’t do this alone.
Please... read more Connecticut’s largest GHG emitter is the transportation sector. And the state has a goal to reduce GHG by 45% by 2030. Thank you for that. But we can’t do this alone.
Please formally join the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI), which will cap GHG emissions and place a fee on fossil fuel imports in the transportation sector (cap and trade). Fairfield County (in which I live) is in the lowest 5% of counties in the US for air quality. These GHG aren'’t all from Fairfield County emissions…air blows from other states.
Thank you for what you have done thus far, with regards climate change action and the regional design process. Now you must take action to set aggressive GHG emissions caps. I know you will get push-back, but don’t give in. The children of CT are relying on you. In fact, we all are. This is no longer a future problem. The problem is NOW. And I know you realize this.
And please keep equity at the forefront of your mind when you set into action these goals. Too often the less affluent communities are not considered. After all, Bridgeport, the largest and poorest city in CT is also in Fairfield County.
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2/15/2020 |
mary |
adelstein |
member CLF, LWV, ELM |
Boston |
Massachusetts |
I live in a city clogged with traffic. The MBTA has fairly comprehensive service but it is unreliable and will require massive reinvestment. The stalled traffic degrades air quality and... read more I live in a city clogged with traffic. The MBTA has fairly comprehensive service but it is unreliable and will require massive reinvestment. The stalled traffic degrades air quality and unnecessarily consumes fuel. The TCI promises relief which will be worthwhile even though the solutions are complicated and expensive.
Boston is also a seaport town which is already vulnerable to king tides. In the past the city has flooded from rain soaked hurricanes and severe storms. This is going to get worse. We need to plan now to mitigate carbon emissions. The TCI a necessary part of this mitigation. |
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10/31/2019 |
Robert |
Ade |
Conservative |
Milo |
Maine |
Please stop hurting our state with these laws that seriously affect rural Maine. How about opening your eyes and focusing on the other part of Maine that doesn't have a voice. We have no... read more Please stop hurting our state with these laws that seriously affect rural Maine. How about opening your eyes and focusing on the other part of Maine that doesn't have a voice. We have no carbon footprint. Believe it or not, Maine is a pretty awesome place to live. If only politicians that think they know best would stop medaling. It's not what's best for Maine. It's what's best for the people who have an agenda. You are hurting hard-working people in the state you are supposed to be helping not hindering with senseless laws. |
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11/8/2019 |
Frank |
Addivinola. Ph.D., J.D. |
STP |
BOSTON |
Massachusetts |
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1/9/2020 |
David |
Addington |
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) |
Washington |
District of Columbia |
Please see attached NFIB comment letter dated January 9, 2020, on Transportation & Climate Initiative. Please see attached NFIB comment letter dated January 9, 2020, on Transportation & Climate Initiative. |
NFIBcommentsonTransportation&ClimateInitiativeTCI12statesJanuary9of2020.pdf |
10/31/2019 |
Michael |
Adams |
resident |
Eliot |
Maine |
Maine being such a Rural state should not penalize those people by increasing transportation cost so those in cities receive cheap public transportation. Nor should they be expected to pay for... read more Maine being such a Rural state should not penalize those people by increasing transportation cost so those in cities receive cheap public transportation. Nor should they be expected to pay for charging stations and electric vehicles that they can't afford nor get the milage needed between charges to take care of their daily business or commutes. To add to the citizens cost business with also add on their added feel cost to the goods they sell which will cost the citizens even more. Many will suffer due to this added cost, the state should NOT tie itself to a program that my have benefits for some states but Maine is NOT one of them as the populations is spread over a large area and would one feel the cost not benefits. |
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11/30/2019 |
Nick |
Adams |
None |
Chelmsford |
Massachusetts |
Once again Massachusetts is leading the region in yet another “ progressive” initiative designed to dupe hardworking taxpayers into what amounts to a thinly veiled tax that was ALREADY VOTED DOWN... read more Once again Massachusetts is leading the region in yet another “ progressive” initiative designed to dupe hardworking taxpayers into what amounts to a thinly veiled tax that was ALREADY VOTED DOWN! Enough already... |
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12/18/2019 |
Brad |
Adams |
n/a |
Burlington City |
New Jersey |
NJ cannot afford another gas tax increase, especially given the recent TTF renewal which includes automatic increases. NJ cannot afford another gas tax increase, especially given the recent TTF renewal which includes automatic increases. |
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1/11/2020 |
Linda |
Adams |
Republican - Fiscal Conservative |
Wiscasset |
Maine |
Governor Mills will likely try to back door this tax as a “regulation fee.” If that is the case, the people lose their right to speak through their representatives in the way of a legislative... read more Governor Mills will likely try to back door this tax as a “regulation fee.” If that is the case, the people lose their right to speak through their representatives in the way of a legislative vote. For those of us on a fixed income, it will be a hardship. Prices on groceries and goods trucked into Maine and throughout New England will go up in price. Every restaurant will most likely raise prices. And there we are - paying higher prices AGAIN. Face it folks - it’s another TAX! |
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1/13/2020 |
Steve |
Adams |
none |
GORHAM |
Maine |
I totally oppose the TCI proposal. I totally oppose the TCI proposal. |
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2/27/2020 |
Wayne |
Adams |
Human race |
Sanford |
Maine |
Hard working Mainers live in a rural state. We need to drive to work, school, the store and any other place we need to go or be. We cant walk or ride a bike 20 miles to the doctor or pharmacy. I... read more Hard working Mainers live in a rural state. We need to drive to work, school, the store and any other place we need to go or be. We cant walk or ride a bike 20 miles to the doctor or pharmacy. I live in a small city, so I could walk to the store to buy a bag of chips, if its not snowing and if the sidewalks are plowed and free of ice(yeah right). Please think before you act. |
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10/28/2019 |
chrissy |
adamowicz |
NRCM |
Brunswick |
Maine |
I support making our communities far safer for bicyclists and pedestrians. Walkability and bikeability should be high priorities. I support making our communities far safer for bicyclists and pedestrians. Walkability and bikeability should be high priorities. |
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12/23/2019 |
Jeffrey |
Adam |
Taxpayer |
Jamestown |
Rhode Island |
Let's not come up with another crazy tax that continues and accelerates the migration of businesses from the northeast to tax friendly states. TCI is a foolish concept. read more Let's not come up with another crazy tax that continues and accelerates the migration of businesses from the northeast to tax friendly states. TCI is a foolish concept. |
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