2/28/2020 |
Charles |
Huber |
Maryland taxpayer |
Westminster |
Maryland |
I support initiatives that will fund high capacity public transit as a way to reduce air pollution and traffic congestion and also provide transportation options for those without access to a... read more I support initiatives that will fund high capacity public transit as a way to reduce air pollution and traffic congestion and also provide transportation options for those without access to a personal vehicle. We must develop the political will required to make mass transit a viable option for regional transportation solutions that also encourage movement towards a healthier environment and a more efficient transportation system as a whole. |
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11/12/2019 |
David |
Mulholland |
Vermonter |
Westminster West |
Vermont |
While the purpose and aims are commendable, when it comes to charging money for polluting -- even as offsets -- we make the ability to pollute a sought after prize for those who can afford to... read more While the purpose and aims are commendable, when it comes to charging money for polluting -- even as offsets -- we make the ability to pollute a sought after prize for those who can afford to pollute. We should all work to reduce carbon emissions.
Here are implicit problems with such approaches:
1) Will we provide the poorest individuals with "gas-guzzlers" new, efficient, high mpg cars for free or as low a cost as the vehicles they can inherit from relatives or find on street corners in poorer neighborhoods? Why shift the blame to them?
2) Will you run mass transit on rural back roads where many New Englanders actually live? I would love to use public transit and find myself needing to drive beyond my intended destination to access any. I am not alone in this.
3) How will there be fair and equitable distribution of opportunities for change on a personal level in all ways that reduce a carbon footprint? Massive TCI plans cannot replace individual effort or become a "feel good" surrogate on a social level.
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2/28/2020 |
Thaddeus |
Cline |
Retired |
Westminster West |
Vermont |
I have problems with my property here Vt. Ticks, poison ivy, 7 invasive species of plants, 4 invasive species of bugs. And my state is going to loose much more now this coming spring to more... read more I have problems with my property here Vt. Ticks, poison ivy, 7 invasive species of plants, 4 invasive species of bugs. And my state is going to loose much more now this coming spring to more things caused by climate change .
Also we lose ski and our maple syrup industry’s and tourism because people don’t want to go outside to get ticks and poison ivy. Try fly fishing near those areas lots of times the better the fishing the worse those two problems are ( ticks and poison ivy google the facts please) Fly poles and reels go for thousands of dollars and well to do tourists that own them want to stay in nice bed and and breakfasts and hotels. That bring money to this state along with restaurants.
We simply most charge as much as we can for gas and oil from fossil fuels. Those companies that sell gas and propane can start selling electricity and hydrogen to make up for the lost sales . In the end the private sector will thank us all , for saving their businesses and jobs.
If Killington sky area can have 51 EV charging stations. So can other private sector businesses it will bring more money in then lose money.
It’s simple math . Let’s use simple math |
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2/17/2020 |
Marlee |
NajamyWinnick |
none |
Weston |
Connecticut |
Reducing transportation sector emissions is important to me since this sector is one of the biggest contributors to global emissions.
Thanks to Gov. Lamont for being involved in... read more Reducing transportation sector emissions is important to me since this sector is one of the biggest contributors to global emissions.
Thanks to Gov. Lamont for being involved in the regional design process. I request that Connecticut formally sign on to the initiative.
I urge TCI leadership to choose the most aggressive greenhouse gas emissions cap.
I also ask that a TCI policy has equity and investment in overburdened and under-served communities as a first and foremost priority.
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2/21/2020 |
Marc |
de Mul |
Measured Innovation LLC |
Weston |
Connecticut |
Transportation is the #1 avoidable source of CO2 emissions in the USA. In the Northeast and especially in Connecticut, countless tons of carbon are emitted needlessly due to congestion on the... read more Transportation is the #1 avoidable source of CO2 emissions in the USA. In the Northeast and especially in Connecticut, countless tons of carbon are emitted needlessly due to congestion on the roads, obsolete diesel trains and buses, and an inadequate passenger rail service. The poor transportation system limits economic development in congested areas and makes residents move to other states. It is imperative that the northeastern states commit to a major infrastructure investment program that is coordinated between the states, builds state of the art public transportation, encourages use of renewable fuels, and is fiscally responsible. |
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5/25/2019 |
Dawn |
Henry |
Electric Vehicle Club of Connecticut |
Westport |
Connecticut |
I'd like to see policies that encourage consumers to choose electric vehicles over internal combustion engines. This could be done through carbon pricing, tax incentives, or perks given to... read more I'd like to see policies that encourage consumers to choose electric vehicles over internal combustion engines. This could be done through carbon pricing, tax incentives, or perks given to drivers of EVs (preferred parking, discounted tolls, HOV lanes, etc.) |
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6/16/2019 |
JoAnn |
Flaum |
Citizens Climate Lobby |
Westport |
Connecticut |
I applaud the members of TCI for working together to price carbon on transportation. I believe that global warming is the most important problem to address right now, affecting, as it does, the... read more I applaud the members of TCI for working together to price carbon on transportation. I believe that global warming is the most important problem to address right now, affecting, as it does, the continued existence of our planet and humans' ability to remain on it.
The price you put on carbon must be high enough to reduce emissions successfully, but it must include subsidies for low-income people and those in rural areas so that the burden of the higher fuel cost is equitably shared.
We need this carbon pricing to happen. Please do all you can to make it so. Thank you. |
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11/13/2019 |
Philip |
Martin |
MA Taxpayer |
Westport |
Massachusetts |
To implement this policy without the support of the elected representatives of my state government is grossly irresponsible. If and when my elected representatives have the opportunity to consider... read more To implement this policy without the support of the elected representatives of my state government is grossly irresponsible. If and when my elected representatives have the opportunity to consider and vote on it, I want the opportunity to hold them accountable for this tax. I consider the intent of this initiative to be fundamentally flawed and the likelihood of government spending to have any meaningful effect to be highly unlikely. |
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11/13/2019 |
Denise |
Onorato |
Independent |
Westport |
Massachusetts |
I am totally opposed to TCI gasoline tax bill the state is considering. This will cause hardship upon your constituency. Please vote no on this. I am totally opposed to TCI gasoline tax bill the state is considering. This will cause hardship upon your constituency. Please vote no on this. |
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11/24/2019 |
Dennis |
Ford |
Mr. |
Westport |
Massachusetts |
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12/1/2019 |
David |
Kelly |
Taxpayer |
Westport |
Massachusetts |
This is just another money grab under the guise of environmental responsibility by a bloated bureaucracy. These politicians should be ashamed of themselves. Take some fiscal responsibility than we... read more This is just another money grab under the guise of environmental responsibility by a bloated bureaucracy. These politicians should be ashamed of themselves. Take some fiscal responsibility than we can talk! |
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1/30/2020 |
Dawn |
Henry |
NA |
Westport |
Connecticut |
The climate crisis is the biggest issue of our time. This requires an all-hands-on-deck approach to reducing emissions. I support investing in public transportation, bike and walk friendly... read more The climate crisis is the biggest issue of our time. This requires an all-hands-on-deck approach to reducing emissions. I support investing in public transportation, bike and walk friendly infrastructure, and electric vehicles. Thank you. |
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1/31/2020 |
JoAnn |
Flaum |
Citizens Climate Lobby |
Westport |
Connecticut |
I am happy to see a plan to reduce greenhouse gases created by transportation in the Northeast. Placing a price on carbon, whether through a cap-and-trade or a direct fee, is the best way to... read more I am happy to see a plan to reduce greenhouse gases created by transportation in the Northeast. Placing a price on carbon, whether through a cap-and-trade or a direct fee, is the best way to encourage consumers to switch to cleaner transportation, and suppliers to sell cleaner fuels.
This is a climate crisis. We have act NOW to lessen the damage that will be done to our planet. Yes, gas prices will likely go up. But that's what's required to prevent catastrophe. Having multiple contiguous states involved will lessen the ill effects of price rises. And those hardest hit by price rises should receive payment to offset their hardship.
I was dismayed to read that some governors have already decided not to participate in this plan. I implore them to reconsider. The future of the planet depends on all of us. |
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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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12/17/2019 |
Scott |
Daniels |
Mr |
Westport Island |
Maine |
So why would a mostly rural state like Maine agree to do anything in conjunction with a highly populated state like Mass. or NY. In a nut shell this sounds like carbon taxing. The taking of wealth... read more So why would a mostly rural state like Maine agree to do anything in conjunction with a highly populated state like Mass. or NY. In a nut shell this sounds like carbon taxing. The taking of wealth from the population and giving it to the government. In other words a tax. We all know from our civics classes that the power to tax is the power to destroy. The TCI is just another way to take the freedoms, we as taxpayers enjoy, away from us. This is yet another terrible idea submitted by liberals. |
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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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11/9/2019 |
Robert |
Spellman |
None |
Westwood |
Massachusetts |
I strongly oppose this new tax; and more so the means/scheme by which it is being attempted to be implemented. This matter warrants higher visibility for all taxpayers to consider. I strongly oppose this new tax; and more so the means/scheme by which it is being attempted to be implemented. This matter warrants higher visibility for all taxpayers to consider. |
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1/29/2020 |
Royal |
Graves |
CTLCV - member |
Wethersfield |
Connecticut |
There is a climate crisis. It is the responsibility of everyone to limit the creation of greenhouse gases (GHG). This is especially important for those people living in industrialized modern... read more There is a climate crisis. It is the responsibility of everyone to limit the creation of greenhouse gases (GHG). This is especially important for those people living in industrialized modern economies that have historically and continue to emit large amounts of GHG.
In Connecticut transportation is the greatest single emitter of greenhouse gases (GHG). We must work to implement the many good options for reducing GHG from transportation in CT. I support a transportation plan that:
⦁ Encourages bus transit, rail, walking, and biking;
⦁ Stops investing in a sprawling, unsustainable suburbs and supports the development of clean multi-use sustainable cities and town centers.
⦁ Reduces investment in roads (including interstates) and increases support for CT farms.
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2/17/2020 |
Royal |
Graves |
self |
Wethersfield |
Connecticut |
I am writing to support strong carbon reducing measures in support of CTI goals. I believe there is a climate crisis. Within a few decades the earth will be a miserable place to live if we do... read more I am writing to support strong carbon reducing measures in support of CTI goals. I believe there is a climate crisis. Within a few decades the earth will be a miserable place to live if we do not reduce greenhouse gas pollution and global warming. We are already experiencing more cloudy weather, stronger storms, and greater swings in temperature because of climate change.
In much of the northeastern United States transportation carbon emissions are the greatest source of greenhouse gasses. I urge you to take strong action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Some actions I suggest are: higher taxes on transportation fuels, especially gasoline and diesel, with the proceeds going to reduce emissions; Larger tax credits for purchasing electric vehicles; and property tax relief for anyone purchasing electric vehicles.
I appreciate the actions that have been taken in the past. These are good steps, but they do not go far enough to address the looming crisis. We should fight for the most aggressive greenhouse emissions cap possible. And this should include a cap that is significantly lower in 2030 than in 2022 or 2025, and much lower still in 2040 and should be at zero before 2050. There is little reason we could not achieve 90% reductions from year 2000 levels by 2040. Connecticut should formally sign on to the TCI.
Thank you for considering my comments. Please work to preserve our beautiful planet.
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2/22/2020 |
John |
Pratt |
Citizen |
WETHERSFIELD |
Connecticut |
We are already spending billions of dollars to upgrade an aging transportation infrastructure that was first developed in the WW II era, then expanded massively in the 1960s. We must invest for... read more We are already spending billions of dollars to upgrade an aging transportation infrastructure that was first developed in the WW II era, then expanded massively in the 1960s. We must invest for the next 60-plus years by incorporating planning for expansion of mass transit such as local and express trains, support for electric vehicle infrastructure, pedestrian and bicycle-friendly neighborhoods, automated vehicles in urban areas, and any other initiatives that move us away from a fossil fuel-dependent society while also supporting the critical need to move resources (people and materials) to where they are needed. |
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