1/12/2020 |
Robert |
Polo |
Teamsters Union |
Carmel |
Maine |
Enough with TAXES!! Stop this Climate Change B/S. The USA will be strangled with all this regulation all the while, other Counties carry on doing as they please. TCI go away.....you nuts find... read more Enough with TAXES!! Stop this Climate Change B/S. The USA will be strangled with all this regulation all the while, other Counties carry on doing as they please. TCI go away.....you nuts find something do other than digging around my pockets. |
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2/25/2020 |
Renee |
Overlock |
NALC |
Carmel |
Maine |
I support all initiatives that will reduce the human carbon foot print. We need to act now or our grandchildren will have no future on this planet. We need to look at new ways of transportation... read more I support all initiatives that will reduce the human carbon foot print. We need to act now or our grandchildren will have no future on this planet. We need to look at new ways of transportation in rural area like Maine, fossil fuel is not the answer. Also it is necessary to change the way we heat our homes and the average household needs assistance in making these changes, grants and financial assistance should be considered as part of this process. We need to look to scientific research to create the direction the world needs to move to save this planet. |
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1/16/2020 |
Jack |
Woodmansee |
1948 |
Carolina |
Rhode Island |
There is no cap on this tax, that is a problem. "The states are supposed to use these revenues to further drive down gasoline and on-road diesel use, and 'help their residents transition... read more There is no cap on this tax, that is a problem. "The states are supposed to use these revenues to further drive down gasoline and on-road diesel use, and 'help their residents transition to affordable, low-carbon transportation options'." The key word here is "supposed", so what I am concerned about that it will be like the 911 tax instead of improving the 911 system it went into the general fund and again this tax would go into the general fund and help reduce the taxes that the wealthy pay. Also this will be a burden on low income families and the elderly on fixed incomes. No TCI tax,please. |
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12/1/2019 |
Charles |
Albert |
Undecided |
Carver |
Massachusetts |
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12/28/2019 |
WAYNE |
CHIAPPINI |
none |
Carver |
Massachusetts |
we don't need any more tax increases. read more we don't need any more tax increases. |
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10/27/2019 |
Nick |
Jennings |
Jennings General Services |
Castine |
Maine |
The cost of fuel I need and use for my small business is already high enough and it’s hard as it is to fill the tanks, lots of the equipment I have runs off gas or diesel and there’s no substitute... read more The cost of fuel I need and use for my small business is already high enough and it’s hard as it is to fill the tanks, lots of the equipment I have runs off gas or diesel and there’s no substitute for this equipment. This could possibly force another Maine small business have to shut its doors. I am 21 years young and after about ten years of hoping I would get to this point I don’t want to have to give up on my dream because of the cost of fuel. The only thing it will do is force company’s to up the price for their services this will not solve a darn thing because the big big companies can afford to pay more money small Maine businesses like mine cannot afford to. Janet mills is bad for Maine and for Maine small businesses |
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10/23/2019 |
Scott |
Steinbach |
Caton Auto Clinic |
Catonsville |
Maryland |
I am deeply and gravely concerned over this petition. By limiting the amount people will drive you are affecting an entire industry and workforce on the available cars to work on after the... read more I am deeply and gravely concerned over this petition. By limiting the amount people will drive you are affecting an entire industry and workforce on the available cars to work on after the industry has already sustained raising workforce costs. We as an industry cannot sustain being attacked on both angles by our own government who is supposed to help foster small business instead of kill it. I voted for a Republican Governor in my state to help protect me from these issues. |
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2/21/2020 |
Bruce |
Revesz |
citizen |
CEDAR GROVE |
New Jersey |
we as a world are obligated to do all we can to clean up what we have done to our planet and implement whatever it takes to keep our planet clean and healthy. we as a world are obligated to do all we can to clean up what we have done to our planet and implement whatever it takes to keep our planet clean and healthy. |
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2/26/2020 |
Elaine |
Donovan |
Private citizen |
Cedar Rapids |
Iowa |
Transmission cuts must be made to ensure clean air. Transmission cuts must be made to ensure clean air. |
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2/17/2020 |
David |
Gephard |
1951 |
Centerbrook |
Connecticut |
I wish to thank Gov. Lamont for being involved in the design of this process & I would hope that Connecticut will sign the final draft. The cap on transportation emissions & a fee on... read more I wish to thank Gov. Lamont for being involved in the design of this process & I would hope that Connecticut will sign the final draft. The cap on transportation emissions & a fee on fossil fuel imports will allow the region to work on needed safer & more reliable public transportation & safer private transportation. By reducing the admissions, we will help to stop damaging our environment, public health, & our quality of Life. |
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11/13/2019 |
howard |
taubner |
retired |
centerville |
Massachusetts |
this gas tax increase has been voted down by the voters of massachusetts. this gas tax increase has been voted down by the voters of massachusetts. |
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12/1/2019 |
Elizabeth |
Katchpole |
tax payer |
Centerville |
Massachusetts |
This is another tax. It has been voted down by citizens so this is another way to get around it. If you want climate initiative, cut back on some of the bloated state salaries and positions to... read more This is another tax. It has been voted down by citizens so this is another way to get around it. If you want climate initiative, cut back on some of the bloated state salaries and positions to fund it
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1/16/2020 |
Anca |
Vlasopolos |
Human being |
Centerville |
Massachusetts |
I am happy to see bipartisan support for the U.S. moving forward to reduce carbon emissions from cars and trucks and fossil fuels. Other countries have made much greater progress in this respect.... read more I am happy to see bipartisan support for the U.S. moving forward to reduce carbon emissions from cars and trucks and fossil fuels. Other countries have made much greater progress in this respect. We need clean, efficient, safe, and affordable public transportation for the sake of our own lives, the human lives to come, and the health of the planet. |
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1/22/2020 |
Anca |
Vlasopolos |
retired |
Centerville |
Massachusetts |
I'm gratified that a regional approach to reducing carbon emissions is finally on the table. I hope we continue to move forward at a greater speed on solving issues of carbon emission and... read more I'm gratified that a regional approach to reducing carbon emissions is finally on the table. I hope we continue to move forward at a greater speed on solving issues of carbon emission and providing alternative ways to transportation in our region. |
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2/13/2020 |
Anca |
Vlasopolos |
Professor Emerita, retired |
Centerville |
Massachusetts |
TCI Regional Policy Design is our best hope for countering climate change in our very vulnerable state. TCI Regional Policy Design is our best hope for countering climate change in our very vulnerable state. |
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2/21/2020 |
Ken |
Gigliello |
National Older Workers Career Center |
Centreville |
Virginia |
Transportation is the number one source of climate pollution in the United States. That means it's time 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. That means it's time 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:
1. More public transit and electric vehicle infrastructure in rural areas
2. Expansion of commuter rail, electric vehicles, and streets in the suburbs that are safe, walkable, and bikeable
3. Sustainable and equitable housing near transit and electric bus fleets in urban communities
Opponents of the Transportation and Climate Initiative have been flooding a public comment page on this plan with negative comments. I am sending these comments to support the Initiative and show there are people that understand the critical need to change how transportation needs to change in the United States. |
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2/21/2020 |
Rebeca |
Dunst |
resident |
Chalfont |
Pennsylvania |
I would much prefer to use the train for commuting to work or recreation, and be able to safely ride my bike to more places. The current running times of SEPTA is not conducive to commuting to... read more I would much prefer to use the train for commuting to work or recreation, and be able to safely ride my bike to more places. The current running times of SEPTA is not conducive to commuting to work, and the cost is exorbitant. I believe a fast, reliable, and AFFORDABLE railway system would be utilized by many people who share a car, don't own a car, or simply want an alternative to driving to work. As a PA suburban resident, even commuting to Philly costs more by train than driving and parking! Commuting within zones, a less than 10 minute trip, costs over $5 one way. If rail was conducive to commuting and my budget, I would get rid of my car and only take mass transit. As for biking, dedicated riders can be found biking the streets, but in general traffic is too heavy and visibility is too poor for me to consider actively riding my bike to commute. There is also a serious lack of bike racks and bike lanes; I believe more people would bike if it was publicly supported, encouraged, and made safer. |
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2/24/2020 |
Jame |
Funk |
None |
Chambersburg |
Pennsylvania |
All industrial policies must include a zero effect on the environment
In California right now, the state government is on the hook for thousands of abandoned oil wells.
The bonds... read more All industrial policies must include a zero effect on the environment
In California right now, the state government is on the hook for thousands of abandoned oil wells.
The bonds required were insufficient and drillers just walk away.
Cleanup must be part of licensing
Methane off-gassing must be captured. It’s valuable too.
Studies need done on fracking chemicals getting eventually into the water table
Thousands of Pennsylvanians including farmers and homeowners count on their wells to be pure
Re-injection of fracked water back underground is fraught with danger, and will comeback as a curse on our children who may not have well water supply for themselves and livestock.
Suggest increasing licensing and bonding costs to pay for bankrupt drillers. Drillers must be personally responsible for state required mitigation...no walking away as a corporate LLC shell
I also think nicotine based pesticides must be banned.
Bird, bee, and insect populations are in crisis.
Europe has banned them to good effect
Legislature must debate a carbon capture tax, and follow the science, not the corporate interests.
Water supplies must be nurtured and protected from any destructive chemicals such as the phosphorus from corporate pig farms and farming in general. Maryland is currently suing Pennsylvania over excessive phosphorus. Who can help the farmers use less phosphorus and move cows further back from water sources?
Regarding transportation: with self driving trucks and autos soon sharing the roads, we need policy for the ramifications.
We need more and better rail service for commuters with fast connectors into the cities
Cars should be parked at outlying lots with light rail, etc. moving people into cities
Suggest a mass transit tax on gas and oil selling it to the public with specific projects.
Of course, the roads are deteriorated most everywhere. A working infrastructure is key to Pa’s future
Do what needs to be done. Compromise is imperative. The committee leaders must be visible to the public selling the future
When does Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Philly get connected with high speed rail?
Monorails save right of way issues and may still be viable for cities.
Who is speaking for a plan for the future? We need an energy and environment “Czar”.
With sea levels rising, flood insurance (federal) must not pay for rebuilding homes
in flood plains more than once. New housing in flood plains at owners risk
It is time for shore communities to plan to move back from danger without hope of payment from government except taxed help with new infrastructure.
No more sand refurbishment for shore communities. No more water walls to protect cities. Move or expect no help from government. Publish flood plains maps expected in the lifetime of a mortgage. No more mortgages or insurance except at private cost for all shore dwellers in peril.
Make this clear now. by government giving tax payers a “heads-up” now on all these issues we can steer to a less expensive in the long run, and environmentally sound future for all Pennsylvanians, our neighboring states, America, and Nature which sustains all life.
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1/22/2020 |
Ava |
Jubinville |
Undeclared |
Charlemont |
Massachusetts |
No NEW TAXES. This climate crap is just a design to penalize the citizen for breathing basically. We the people are not stupid. We are a melting ice age and that is all there is to it. No one can... read more No NEW TAXES. This climate crap is just a design to penalize the citizen for breathing basically. We the people are not stupid. We are a melting ice age and that is all there is to it. No one can control it, nothing is being done about pollution yet our seditious politicians dream up these punishments to talk us into handing over more money. Get behind me satan. You politicians are going to push too hard one day and you will all be forced out of office. How about you all start representing the tax payers interest or go home and get a real job. |
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11/4/2019 |
Brett |
Barry |
Clean Energy |
Charleston |
South Carolina |
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CE Comments on TCI Draft Proposal.pdf |