1/15/2020 |
John |
Spangler |
None |
Coventry |
Rhode Island |
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10/25/2019 |
Jennifer |
Spang |
None |
Stockton Springs |
Maine |
I would very much like to see Maine participate in transportation solutions to cut carbon emissions and reduce climate impact. I would very much like to see Maine participate in transportation solutions to cut carbon emissions and reduce climate impact. |
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1/16/2020 |
William |
Spadel |
Citizen |
Woodbury Heights |
New Jersey |
More highways, more cars, trucks and pollution. It's not worth the cost. We could and should be way ahead with rail infrastructure. We have thousands of young men and women ready and willing... read more More highways, more cars, trucks and pollution. It's not worth the cost. We could and should be way ahead with rail infrastructure. We have thousands of young men and women ready and willing to go to work to make this a reality and a country ready for future change. |
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2/24/2020 |
Peter |
Souza |
member |
Bennington |
Vermont |
“…design a regional low-carbon transportation policy proposal that would cap and reduce carbon emissions from the combustion of transportation fuels through a cap-and-invest program or other... read more “…design a regional low-carbon transportation policy proposal that would cap and reduce carbon emissions from the combustion of transportation fuels through a cap-and-invest program or other pricing mechanism… [and]… to complete the policy development process within one year, after which each jurisdiction will decide whether to adopt and implement the policy.”, stop burning coal! youd be better of burning trash! we want solar and wind! electric cars must be made affordable! |
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1/16/2020 |
Barbara |
Southard |
Save the Children |
Bradford |
New Hampshire |
We need to create a new mode of transportation, one that is as low as possible in carbon emissions. Some examples are electric cars, electric trains and buses, bicycles, and even scooters. In... read more We need to create a new mode of transportation, one that is as low as possible in carbon emissions. Some examples are electric cars, electric trains and buses, bicycles, and even scooters. In order to do this, we will have to enact regulations and laws, provide incentives through rebates, taxes, grants, etc., and develop new infrastructures, such as charging stations, bike/scooter paths, and rails/stations. If we fail to do this, our planet is destined to become much more difficult to live in and we will be spending far more money just to survive than we would have had we developed new modes of transportation. |
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2/28/2020 |
Keane |
Southard |
Voter |
Rochester |
New York |
I support the TCI because we need to do everything possible to address climate change and we have no time to waste. Additionally, we can cut poverty and pollution at the same time. We urge you to... read more I support the TCI because we need to do everything possible to address climate change and we have no time to waste. Additionally, we can cut poverty and pollution at the same time. We urge you to move forward with a regional program that prioritizes the needs of communities overburdened with pollution and underserved in mobility options.” |
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10/27/2019 |
Sarah |
Southam |
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Bethel |
Maine |
Maine needs an ambitious plan to reduce climate-changing transportation pollution,. Working together with neighboring states makes sense.
Maine can see significant economic, health, and... read more Maine needs an ambitious plan to reduce climate-changing transportation pollution,. Working together with neighboring states makes sense.
Maine can see significant economic, health, and environmental benefits by transitioning to cleaner and more efficient transportation options through adoption of TCI. |
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2/13/2020 |
Helen |
Soussou |
Watertown Faces Climate Change |
Watertown |
Massachusetts |
I thank Gov. Baker for steering this project and I fully support MA joining the TCI program. Reducing pollution from motor vehicles will strongly help reduce CO2 pollution in the region, which I... read more I thank Gov. Baker for steering this project and I fully support MA joining the TCI program. Reducing pollution from motor vehicles will strongly help reduce CO2 pollution in the region, which I intensely hope for. I hope that the TCI leaders will go for the most aggressive greenhouse gas goals that will help us reach the target that current climate science tells us we need.. I ask that TCI in MA give priority to areas in which people don't have access to transportation choices and areas most highly burdened by pollution. |
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11/2/2019 |
Bob |
Sousa |
Independent |
Frankfort |
Maine |
Maine is a largely rural state and we must travel for work and every thing we need. Mills has state paid transportation 24/7 and armed security. She needs to work FOR the citizens of Maine, not... read more Maine is a largely rural state and we must travel for work and every thing we need. Mills has state paid transportation 24/7 and armed security. She needs to work FOR the citizens of Maine, not against us. |
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2/27/2020 |
Mark |
Soule |
Life long Maine Resident |
Falmouth |
Maine |
There is no need to make life more difficult for hard working Maine people like myself. Stop raising our taxes! While you are at it stop wasting money by putting current taxes that should be spent... read more There is no need to make life more difficult for hard working Maine people like myself. Stop raising our taxes! While you are at it stop wasting money by putting current taxes that should be spent on our roads in the general fund |
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2/28/2020 |
Stephen |
Soule |
WGL |
Washington |
District of Columbia |
Washington Gas, which has about 765 vehicles in its fleet, supports the growth and development of − and transition to − low-carbon transportation fuels, including geologic and renewable natural... read more Washington Gas, which has about 765 vehicles in its fleet, supports the growth and development of − and transition to − low-carbon transportation fuels, including geologic and renewable natural gas (RNG).
There are several factors that motivate the company’s support. For one, medium and heavy-duty vehicles contribute a disproportionate amount of pollution in urban areas throughout the country, and in many cases are the most significant contributors to ozone pollution and smog. (footnote 1) This is not because cleaner technology does not exist, but rather because cleaner technology is not being deployed in effective numbers.
Converting medium and heavy-duty vehicles to natural gas can bend the emissions curve immediately, providing a ready-now, proven and highly cost-effective solution for a low-carbon transportation future. Compared to diesel, for example, natural gas engines fueled with geologic natural gas reduce CO2 and GHG emissions by at least 12%. (footnote 2)
When fueled by RNG, CO2 and GHG emissions can be reduced by up to 331%. (footnote 2)
Cap-and-invest program resources invested in natural gas technologies would significantly and immediately benefit all communities by maximizing the displacement of older, higher emitting medium and heavy-duty vehicles.
Washington Gas knows firsthand the value of NGV in its ongoing commitment to implementing sustainable business practices in how it manages its own operations, and that includes adopting NGV for its fleet.
In fact, in 2011, four years prior to the Paris Agreement, Washington Gas set 2020 targets for GHG reductions for its fleet and facilities, and to lower the carbon intensity of the gas it delivers. The company exceeded those goals in 2016. Washington Gas then announced new, updated targets for 2025, including carbon neutrality for its fleet and facilities by 2025.
Currently, the company has 289 NGVs, which equates to 38% of its current fleet. By adding dedicated Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and bi-fuel CNG vehicles to the fleet, and by taking active measures to manage fleet emissions, Washington Gas has significantly reduced the annual per vehicle emissions intensity for its fleet.
Washington Gas also monitors liquid fuel usage in bi-fuel vehicles to ensure drivers are utilizing CNG as their primary fuel source, and it monitors the liquid fuel gallons that are displaced by CNG usage each year. The company has seen an increase in this displacement as its CNG fleet has grown and CNG fuel usage awareness has gained traction throughout the company.
1 https://www.ngvamerica.org/environment.
2 Dependent upon RNG source. Reductions of 45% up to 331% compared to diesel; values based on CARB LCFS program data under CA-GREET 3.0.
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2/25/2020 |
Pam |
Sottolano |
Pennsylvania Resident |
Dingmans Ferry |
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. I ask that... 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. I ask that you please choose the aggressive greenhouse gas reduction target that the most recent climate science tells us we need.I also urge that the policy prioritizes clean investments in areas overburdened by pollution and/or for those who don’t have access to transportation choices. Please set a cap on carbon emissions to reduce pollution from gas guzzling cars and trucks in Pennsylvania. These dirty fossil fuels are making us sick and devastating our climate.
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5/27/2019 |
MJ |
Sorrentino |
Citizens Climate Lobby Rhode Island |
Providence |
Rhode Island |
Thank you for working on this important issue of reducing carbon dioxide equivalent and other pollution from the transportation section. I hope that the policy will have a pollution price high... read more Thank you for working on this important issue of reducing carbon dioxide equivalent and other pollution from the transportation section. I hope that the policy will have a pollution price high enough to effectively reduce the emissions needed according to the latest science --- that is, 50% reduction by 2030 and net zero by 2050.
Please ensure that this policy has a strong component of social equity and doesn't hurt rural or low/moderate income people and those same populations have equal access to transport and EVs as anyone else.
I am appreciative that this can be a model for the rest of the country if done correctly. Moreover, it can show bipartisan support for strong action on climate pollutants and can usher the changes in the transportation sector that is so urgently needed. For further information on what states can do, please visit
Legal Pathways to Deep Decarbonization by Michael Gerrard and John Dernbach, editors:
https://biotech.law.lsu.edu/blog/deep_decarb_summary_booklet_online.pdf
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1/10/2020 |
MJ |
Sorrentino |
RI Chapter, Citizens' Climate Lobby |
Providence |
Rhode Island |
Much has been touted about the success of RGGI and I am grateful the region has this in place. However, it has its limitations and TCI is an excellent opportunity to do much better by:
1)... read more Much has been touted about the success of RGGI and I am grateful the region has this in place. However, it has its limitations and TCI is an excellent opportunity to do much better by:
1) The states should pursue an ambitious emissions reduction policy in line with current science, going beyond the modeling scenarios presented. Model and plan for 7.6% reduction in greenhouse gases implemented each year.
2) The states should center their framework and investment strategies in climate justice and social equity to ensure emissions reductions are specifically targeted in communities most impacted by the effects of pollution and climate change.
3) That TCI investments will not only reduce emissions and improve the local environment, but will also result in improved mobility for all with complete streets that allow for safe walking and bicycling, 21st century mass transit, economic growth through green jobs, and increasing health benefits.
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2/6/2020 |
Glen |
Somes |
Somes Environmental Associates |
Millersville |
Maryland |
Attempting to limit fuel sales will have a disproportionate impact on poor to low income working families and retirees on fixed inncomes. They are the ones living paycheck to paycheck with barely... read more Attempting to limit fuel sales will have a disproportionate impact on poor to low income working families and retirees on fixed inncomes. They are the ones living paycheck to paycheck with barely enough money to pay their bills. There will be very little environmental benefit from the proposed actions as India and China are building coal fired power plants throughout east Asia at a pace that will wipe out any reduction in carbon emissions resulting from the reduction in fuel consumption. Thus, this proposed program is nothing more than a "feel good" initiative that will do irreparable harm to good hard working Americans for temporary benefit at best. |
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1/16/2020 |
donald |
solomon |
democrat |
providence |
Rhode Island |
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2/24/2020 |
Janice |
SolekTefft |
VPIRG supporter |
Underhill |
Vermont |
Please sign on to join the TCI so Vermont will benefit.
Thank you!0 Please sign on to join the TCI so Vermont will benefit.
Thank you!0 |
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11/2/2019 |
Judith |
Soleil |
citizen |
Hope |
Maine |
Our outdated transportation system is Maine’s largest source of climate pollution and doesn’t meet the needs of Maine people.
We neede clean, modern, affordable transportation... read more Our outdated transportation system is Maine’s largest source of climate pollution and doesn’t meet the needs of Maine people.
We neede clean, modern, affordable transportation options that deliver economic, health, and climate benefits to local communities.
It makes sense for Maine to work with neighboring states through TCI’s bipartisan, proven policy model.
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12/1/2019 |
William |
Sokolowski |
None |
Weymouth |
Massachusetts |
STOP! Enough already!
There are already too many taxes, and fees in this state. These inflated taxes are driving people out of this state.( if we can afford the gas to get out) TCI is just... read more STOP! Enough already!
There are already too many taxes, and fees in this state. These inflated taxes are driving people out of this state.( if we can afford the gas to get out) TCI is just another BS tax that you're trying to sneak by. Need more money, try reducing your bloated salaries, and pensions!
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2/26/2020 |
Sandy |
Sobanski |
None |
Brooklyn |
New York |
Please cut emissions!! Please cut emissions!! |
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