2/21/2020 |
Amy |
Hansen |
Member, NRDC |
Asbury |
New Jersey |
My family and I strongly support expanding zero-emissions vehicles and low-to-zero emissions mass transit options (e.g. buses, streetcars, trains, etc) and transitioning to more sustainable, low-... read more My family and I strongly support expanding zero-emissions vehicles and low-to-zero emissions mass transit options (e.g. buses, streetcars, trains, etc) and transitioning to more sustainable, low-carbon transportation. This helps our economy, our children and all of us. Thank you! |
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10/14/2020 |
Amy |
Hansen |
individual, mother |
Asbury |
New Jersey |
Hello,
As a mother, I support increasing the sustainability of our transportation system.
Please support a cap on carbon emissions of at least 25% by 2032.
I also request that... read more Hello,
As a mother, I support increasing the sustainability of our transportation system.
Please support a cap on carbon emissions of at least 25% by 2032.
I also request that investments be put towards active transportation like better sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, and high quality public transit.
Take care,
Amy Hansen |
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10/14/2020 |
Rebecca |
Canright |
individual, student |
Asbury |
New Jersey |
Hi there!
I am a college student who supports increasing public clean transportation and other measures to reverse climate change.
I greatly support a cap on carbon emissions of at... read more Hi there!
I am a college student who supports increasing public clean transportation and other measures to reverse climate change.
I greatly support a cap on carbon emissions of at least 25% by 2032, and I hope you will, too.
I respectfully ask that investments be put towards active transportation like better sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, and high quality public transit.
Thank you!
Have a wonderful evening,
Rebecca C. |
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12/29/2019 |
Jim |
Durda |
Owner |
ASHAWAY |
Rhode Island |
This tax will hurt my business and my lifestyle. I live and work in South County area of Rhode Island and it isn't feasible for bikes and there isn't any public transportation. My... read more This tax will hurt my business and my lifestyle. I live and work in South County area of Rhode Island and it isn't feasible for bikes and there isn't any public transportation. My business requires us to go to people's homes to we work and TCI will add an unfair burden on our business and we don't have room to pass the cost along to the consumer |
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1/30/2020 |
Jim |
Durda |
Business owner |
ASHAWAY |
Rhode Island |
This proposed initiative if enacted will place a burden on my business of which we rely on gas and diesel to do our work. We need to go to people's homes and businesses to do our work.The... read more This proposed initiative if enacted will place a burden on my business of which we rely on gas and diesel to do our work. We need to go to people's homes and businesses to do our work.The cost of doing business in Rhode Island is already an issue for business and this will add to it. We would be forced to raise our rates to cover the added expense and that will put our service out of reach to most people and we will not be able to hire and might have to downsize. |
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10/8/2019 |
Julius |
Sanks |
Engineer with long experience involving system design, weather forecasting systems, environmental satellites, and climate |
Ashburn |
Virginia |
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TCI_feedback_Sanks.pdf |
12/2/2019 |
Jayne |
Severens |
Tax payer |
Ashburnham |
Massachusetts |
No taxation without representation! This RINO governor has taxed the middle class into poverty. No to this tax! No taxation without representation! This RINO governor has taxed the middle class into poverty. No to this tax! |
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11/8/2019 |
Keith |
Maynard |
unknown |
Ashby |
Massachusetts |
Under No circumstances will you raise the gas tax. Especially for a fashionable climate initiative. Quite frankly, I think this is just a rouse to finance the billions being spent on the MBTA.... read more Under No circumstances will you raise the gas tax. Especially for a fashionable climate initiative. Quite frankly, I think this is just a rouse to finance the billions being spent on the MBTA.
You should be ashamed of yourselves. |
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1/16/2020 |
steven |
Williamson |
husband father healthcare worker |
Ashford |
Connecticut |
Some thing must be done and it
s a good time to being. Interest rates are lower and bonding seems to be easier to fund. As soon as we get closer to national bipartisan leadership like this... read more Some thing must be done and it
s a good time to being. Interest rates are lower and bonding seems to be easier to fund. As soon as we get closer to national bipartisan leadership like this project, the better we can address the outdated system we have on the east coast. We can do anything we set out minds to, we are still Americans. My caution would be to avoid building whatever by picking on the most urban areas without assisting without assisting those who live there. People who don't have access to clean air or living areas should not be further pressured. I am guessing some sort fo bullet train or other projects people will actually use? |
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2/28/2020 |
Susan |
Eastwood |
Ashford Clean Energy Task Force |
Ashford |
Connecticut |
I strongly support the Transportation and Climate Initiative TCI) because we have an urgent need to reduce our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in order to slow the devastating impacts of climate... read more I strongly support the Transportation and Climate Initiative TCI) because we have an urgent need to reduce our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in order to slow the devastating impacts of climate change. Connecticut and other states have set goals and made some progress, but we cannot meet this challenge by working separately. The success of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) shows the power of regional cooperation.
Transportation is now the largest source of GHG in Connecticut, accounting for 43% of GHG emissions, most of this coming from non-diesel light vehicles, in other words, our cars! Each year, American passenger cars and trucks, through vehicle tailpipe and oil extraction and transport emissions, spew upwards of three trillion tons of carbon pollution into the air by burning about 121 billion gallons of gasoline. In Connecticut, GHG emissions have risen since 2012, mostly in the transportation sector, likely due to lower gas prices, increased driving and increased popularity of inefficient vehicles (e.g., SUVs). TCI would support a switch to plug-in electric vehicles (EVs), which require no gasoline and emit no tailpipe pollution, presents a critical opportunity to slash pollution, create American jobs, reduce oil dependence, and benefit our state and regional economies.
Sales of electric cars are growing every year, but we need more EV-friendly policies to encourage a faster transition to an electrified transportation system. I own a fully electric vehicle and can attest to the benefits and savings, however we needed to add a level 2 charger to our garage to make charging faster and convenient. Many people, apartment dwellers and renters, cannot make these kinds of modifications to their residence. Of course, initial expense is also a barrier to adopting EVs for residents, municipalities and businesses. We must act now to remove barriers and make electric vehicles less expensive and more convenient. Connecticut should ensure long term funding for our successful EV incentive program, expand EV charging infrastructure, and encourage electrification of public transportation, school bus fleets, trucks and ships.
TCI will help us achieve our clean transportation goals by working cooperatively and will create a large regional market resulting in cost savings. We can achieve success by working regionally through the TCI to set goals and implement a cap on CO2 emissions from transportation, and fund clean transportation efforts by limiting, pricing, and reducing carbon pollution from transportation fuels.
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10/31/2019 |
George |
Carr |
Mainer |
Ashland |
Maine |
I am from Northern Maine, you know, `the other Maine". We pay enough for our gas here. Enough with the price gouging! ITS bad enough that you have forgotten about us, NO NEW GAS HIKES!!!!!.... read more I am from Northern Maine, you know, `the other Maine". We pay enough for our gas here. Enough with the price gouging! ITS bad enough that you have forgotten about us, NO NEW GAS HIKES!!!!!. Between the cost of living and health insurrance, don't you think we have gone threw enough??!!?? |
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1/17/2020 |
Kathryn |
Goettel |
Concerned Great Aunt |
Ashland |
Massachusetts |
I am thrilled that this northeast governors group is bipartisan! We can work together to do our part about climate change while the federal government denies and delays. We must reduce our... read more I am thrilled that this northeast governors group is bipartisan! We can work together to do our part about climate change while the federal government denies and delays. We must reduce our transport emissions. I believe that improving public transport (trains and buses) is vital to save our planet.
A wonderful "side effect" of reducing private car emissions would be a wonderful public transport system. if you want to get people out of their cars we must have an extensive and reliable public transport system. I have wandered all over Europe on public transport and returned to the US saddened by the limited shoddy state of ours. Please Massachusetts (my state) join in this important initiative! |
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1/25/2020 |
Cheryl |
Rigby |
Concerned citizen, mom and grandmother |
Ashland |
Massachusetts |
I am concerned about pollution from transportation, our largest source of global warming emissions, and its increasingly negative impact on my family's health. It is jeopardizing their... read more I am concerned about pollution from transportation, our largest source of global warming emissions, and its increasingly negative impact on my family's health. It is jeopardizing their welfare in the future. We must reduce pollution.
I request that Massachusetts formally join the plan to reduce emissions.
The policy must have a strong component of equity by prioritizing clean investments in areas overburdened by pollution and/or for those who don't have access.
I appreciate and applaud the bipartisan nature of this project, which is moving us forward while the federal government takes us backward.
Thank you for your consideration and for accepting my comments. |
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2/25/2020 |
Kathy |
Maffei |
private citizen |
Aston |
Pennsylvania |
I support the Transportation and Climate Initiative for many reasons. It's critically important to reduce our carbon emissions to reduce climate change, of course. Research has repeatedly... read more I support the Transportation and Climate Initiative for many reasons. It's critically important to reduce our carbon emissions to reduce climate change, of course. Research has repeatedly identified the many harmful effects of pollution on our health. The closer you are to high traffic areas, the worse the effect. Working to reduce and eventually eliminate pollution will leave us and the climate and ecosystems healthier, and reduce remediation costs in both the short and long term. We need to be working on increasing zero emissions power generation and vehicles as quickly as possible. There are many practical applications for electric vehicles in the public sector. The sooner and more aggressively we act, the better off we'll be. |
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2/26/2020 |
Katherine |
Stevick |
Democrat |
Aston |
Pennsylvania |
I strongly urge all law makers to treat de-carbonizing our transportation system as a top priority. While I fear the current proposal may not go far enough, I support this initiative as a critical... read more I strongly urge all law makers to treat de-carbonizing our transportation system as a top priority. While I fear the current proposal may not go far enough, I support this initiative as a critical first step in solving this issue. |
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1/16/2020 |
Jennifer |
Walsh |
Concerned resident |
Astoria |
New York |
Transportation is our largest source of regional and national carbon emissions, and I fully support efforts to curb transportation-related pollution. In addition to protecting our planet for... read more Transportation is our largest source of regional and national carbon emissions, and I fully support efforts to curb transportation-related pollution. In addition to protecting our planet for future generations, reducing pollution will better our air quality and therefore the health of residents. I commend the bipartisan effort to curb carbon emissions, and am hopeful that New York State adopts these stricter regulations. |
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1/16/2020 |
Colin |
VETTIER |
Concerned resident |
Astoria |
New York |
I am watching, with increasing worry, our world go up in smoke - quite literally recently. As I read more books and article on the subject, it appears to me that the issue of transportation is one... read more I am watching, with increasing worry, our world go up in smoke - quite literally recently. As I read more books and article on the subject, it appears to me that the issue of transportation is one of the major ones. And I am very glad to see that a bipartisan project is looking into the matter - while our President insist on taking us back, further and further.
New York state should not let this opportunity pass to be leading the charge against pollution. Neither should it leave anyone behind: climate justice is a central nerve of tackling any climate related issue. This policy should therefore have a strong component of equity by prioritizing clean investments in areas overburdened by pollution and/or for those who don't have access. It would not be ethical to ignore some parts of the population, the poorest ones who are the least heard of and yet, the most impacted by pollution.
Let's have the courage to look towards a brighter future, one where we and our kids can breath clean air and leave in peace, certain that no climate disaster is at bay. |
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2/28/2020 |
Kristin |
Ricigliano |
Self |
Astoria |
New York |
I support this policy to prioritize climate change considerations when making infrastructure decisions. I support this policy to prioritize climate change considerations when making infrastructure decisions. |
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10/9/2019 |
Heather |
Andersen |
None |
Athens |
Maine |
I'm not at all into politics but this type of leadership is starting to hurt my bottom line. Another tax, another way for someone else to get rich quick. I'm sick of my money being... read more I'm not at all into politics but this type of leadership is starting to hurt my bottom line. Another tax, another way for someone else to get rich quick. I'm sick of my money being wasted on things I'm told I need like gas to get to work. How about not taxing overtime pay so more of my money I can keep to spend on things like vacations, trips, clothes and haircuts. We live in a state that takes longer to get places. Travel is the only way I can make money. Tax my transportation and it will be harder for families to get food and supplies. Wake up governor and listen to the people. |
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11/13/2019 |
Caren |
Connelly |
Republican |
Attleboro |
Massachusetts |
This is a gas tax plain and simple. I drive 100 miles roundtrip to work and it would be a massive increase. I am a Republican because I believe in the constitution. This is unconstitutional. You... read more This is a gas tax plain and simple. I drive 100 miles roundtrip to work and it would be a massive increase. I am a Republican because I believe in the constitution. This is unconstitutional. You plan on putting this through without a vote. I expect more from Republican state government. I’m not happy with an administration who keeps imposing their will on their will on voters |
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