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2/26/2020 |
Elizabeth |
Yetman |
Windsor public schools |
Windsor |
Connecticut |
Cleaning up our transportation is critical to slowing down and eventually reversing climate change. It is also essential for creating a sustainable environment in which we have clean air to breath... read more Cleaning up our transportation is critical to slowing down and eventually reversing climate change. It is also essential for creating a sustainable environment in which we have clean air to breath. Connecticut has one of the highest rates of asthma in this country. I know what it is like to stay awake nights trying to deal with my son's asthma attacks. I have also seen the growing smog and dirty air that is created by our fossil fuel burning vehicles in the mountains of Vermont. We need good, reliable and abundant public transportation that will reduce our need for individual cars, support people in every economic class, and improve the quality of life in all of our communities including urban, suburban and rural. For instance, my son has benefitted greatly from the bus system between rural Stores and Hartford. Good public transportation is an economic engine and provides access to economic opportunities for all people. Making a transition to electric energy to power that transportation is also essential to reduce carbon emissions and to create a truly green economy. It will help to reduce health care costs as well and improve the quality of life wherever that transportation is found. Owning an electric vehicle I know how much more efficient and safer these vehicles are. We need our government to lead on these issues and to take the steps necessary to combat the climate crisis. |
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2/26/2020 |
Julie |
Wagner |
UConn Health |
Branford |
Connecticut |
I would like to thank Gov. Lamont for requesting that CT formally sign on to TCI.
Reducing transportation sector emissions is important to me because of the dire climate situation which is... read more I would like to thank Gov. Lamont for requesting that CT formally sign on to TCI.
Reducing transportation sector emissions is important to me because of the dire climate situation which is largely driven by transportation C02. The climate crisis is UPON us, here and now, and we are losing time to do everything we can to mitigate the losses to come. It is also important to address social justice, since poor communities bear the brunt of climate problems. We have already lost decades in making the broad and unprecedented changes that are needed. Please do everything you can.
Please choose ***the most aggressive**** greenhouse gas emissions cap.
Any TCI policy should address equity and investment in overburdened and under-served communities as a first and foremost priority.
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2/26/2020 |
Julie |
Wagner |
UConn Health |
Branford |
Connecticut |
I would like to thank Gov. Lamont for requesting that CT formally sign on to TCI.
Reducing transportation sector emissions is important to me because of the dire climate situation which is... read more I would like to thank Gov. Lamont for requesting that CT formally sign on to TCI.
Reducing transportation sector emissions is important to me because of the dire climate situation which is largely driven by transportation C02. The climate crisis is UPON us, here and now, and we are losing time to do everything we can to mitigate the losses to come. It is also important to address social justice, since poor communities bear the brunt of climate problems. We have already lost decades in making the broad and unprecedented changes that are needed. Please do everything you can.
Please choose ***the most aggressive**** greenhouse gas emissions cap.
Any TCI policy should address equity and investment in overburdened and under-served communities as a first and foremost priority.
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2/26/2020 |
Thomas |
Mead |
SGPA |
NEW HAVEN |
Connecticut |
The Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) is a once in a generation opportunity to bring a critical mass of people, their elected representatives and public and private institutions together... read more The Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) is a once in a generation opportunity to bring a critical mass of people, their elected representatives and public and private institutions together to reduce the uses of fossil fuels. On top of that, the conscious choice to make more effective use of electric vehicles and more energy efficient transportation networks will help us turn the corner on carbon reduction and growing pessimism. |
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2/26/2020 |
David |
Wood |
American |
Norwalk |
Connecticut |
The Transportation Climate Initiative has proposed using a cap-and-invest approach to reduce pollution from the transportation sector.This is a carbon pricing approach. While theoretically... read more The Transportation Climate Initiative has proposed using a cap-and-invest approach to reduce pollution from the transportation sector.This is a carbon pricing approach. While theoretically attractive, there are a number of practical reasons that carbon pricing will not work as theorized: In addition, The Regulatory Analysis Project (RAP) recently completed a relevant study: "Economic Benefits and Energy Savings through Low-Cost Carbon Management for Vermont" that raises additional relevant concerns. Other relevant concerns are discussed in the well-written attachment provided. I implore you to read it thoroughly, incorporating the points raised in your planning process. |
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2/26/2020 |
Richard |
Walser |
Mr |
Hamden |
Connecticut |
I support the TCI because our state and country needs to invest in clean transportation options in order to reduce green house gas emissions and improve the respiratory health of our citizens.... read more I support the TCI because our state and country needs to invest in clean transportation options in order to reduce green house gas emissions and improve the respiratory health of our citizens. Please take this opportunity for Connecticut to lead in this important effort. |
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2/26/2020 |
Douglas |
Meyer |
none |
Guilford |
Connecticut |
Transportation is a large contributor of atmospheric pollution and greenhouse gasses. One significant offender is school bussing. I live near the school bus depot in Guilford. Three times a day... read more Transportation is a large contributor of atmospheric pollution and greenhouse gasses. One significant offender is school bussing. I live near the school bus depot in Guilford. Three times a day, thirty or so busses pass my house. The noise and smell are significant, and, I am sure, the amount of greenhouse gasses is also significant. Transiting to electric busses would be a major step in cutting solution of the atmosphere. And, it would be statewide, not just in certain localities. |
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2/26/2020 |
Nancy |
Crider |
consumer |
Woodbury |
Connecticut |
Thank you Gov. Lamont for participating in the TCI. I urge that our state formally sign the initiative. We must control greenhouse gases
before our planet is placed in further peril.... read more Thank you Gov. Lamont for participating in the TCI. I urge that our state formally sign the initiative. We must control greenhouse gases
before our planet is placed in further peril.
I further urge the TCI leadership to choose the most aggressive greenhouse gas emissions cap.
Thank you for your consideration.
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2/26/2020 |
Melinda |
Fields |
Turtle Ledge Farm |
Hampton |
Connecticut |
Time is running out - climate change is upon us. To lessen the extreme effects we need to do all we can at the state and regional levels to change the business as usual mindset and lower... read more Time is running out - climate change is upon us. To lessen the extreme effects we need to do all we can at the state and regional levels to change the business as usual mindset and lower emissions. High speed rail and commuter lots, charging stations, tax credits for EV's and electric buses all would help with the transition. |
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2/26/2020 |
Carole |
Osborn |
None |
Winsted |
Connecticut |
The Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) is a most important regional collaboration that would cap transportation emissions and place a fee on fossil fuel imports in the transportation... read more The Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) is a most important regional collaboration that would cap transportation emissions and place a fee on fossil fuel imports in the transportation sector. TCI is a once in a generation opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and re-invest funds to much needed transit improvements, including safe and reliable public transportation, electric vehicle infrastructure, and "Complete Streets" for bikers and pedestrians. With the climate crisis well in hand as the most threatening and pressing issue facing all of us, I wish to urge the 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.Unreliable transit is taking time residents should be spending at work or with their families. Those without choices have to drive and the resulting traffic congestion is further damaging our environment, public health, and quality of life.
In closing, I would also like to thank Gov. Lamont for being involved in the regional design process and request that Connecticut formally sign on to the initiative.
Thank you,
Carole Osborn
11 Brook Street
Winsted, CT 06098 |
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2/26/2020 |
Elizabeth |
Kiernan |
ct resident and Mother |
Ridgefield |
Connecticut |
We must take aggressive climate actions now. Transportation improvements are a huge step in the right direction! We must take aggressive climate actions now. Transportation improvements are a huge step in the right direction! |
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2/26/2020 |
Jennifer |
Dayton |
Individual |
Greenwich |
Connecticut |
We cannot rely on federal solutions to reduce transportation emissions, given the rollback of emissions standards. We have an urgent need for climate change problem-solving at a regional level. We... read more We cannot rely on federal solutions to reduce transportation emissions, given the rollback of emissions standards. We have an urgent need for climate change problem-solving at a regional level. We can cut poverty and pollution at the same time. We urge you to design a regional program that prioritizes the needs of ALL communities underserved in mobility options. |
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2/26/2020 |
Sara |
Holmes |
none |
Chester |
Connecticut |
TCI is a once in a generation opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and re-invest funds to much needed transit improvements, including safe and reliable public transportation, electric... read more TCI is a once in a generation opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and re-invest funds to much needed transit improvements, including safe and reliable public transportation, electric vehicle infrastructure, and "Complete Streets" for bikers and pedestrians. Unreliable transit is taking time residents should be spending at work or with their families. Those without choices have to drive and the resulting traffic congestion is further damaging our environment, public health, and quality of life.
Please choose the most aggressive greenhouse gas emissions cap.
Please make sure the a TCI policy has equity and investment in overburdened and under-served communities as a first and foremost priority.
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2/26/2020 |
Ann |
Beaudin |
Board of environment organizations |
Windsor |
Connecticut |
Reducing transportation sector emissions and modernizing our transportation sector is something that cannot wait. It can and must be dealt with now! Sufficient data shows that emissions contribute... read more Reducing transportation sector emissions and modernizing our transportation sector is something that cannot wait. It can and must be dealt with now! Sufficient data shows that emissions contribute 38% of green house gases and have long been known to impact people of all ages, most notably the young and those with compromised health issues. Epidemiological models reveal associated health problems from vehicles.
On many fronts, the fallout from Climate Change is being recognized as an existential threat to humans. Transportation pollution is an added factor to the Climate Change equation. Rising sea levels, warmer temperatures, loss of wildlife habitats, devastating earthquakes and tornadoes, increased forest fires, land erosion, and polluted air are a mega threat to all of us.
We are beyond the need for more studies and reasons to procrastinate. Leaders must show they are on top of meeting the exigencies affecting our health and that they care. Can we justify why we are polluting their air of our children and diminishing their future?
I entreat you to take action. My appreciation to Governor Lamont for taking the initiative.
With all due respect and regard
Cordially,
Ann Beaudin
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2/26/2020 |
E.D. |
Crum |
Private citizen |
Stamford |
Connecticut |
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... read more 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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2/26/2020 |
Marie |
Santiago |
Ms. |
New Haven |
Connecticut |
Reducing emissions will do a lot to help with Climate Change. Scientists are warning us that we don't have a lot of time to turn things around. So we need to get serious and do everything we... read more Reducing emissions will do a lot to help with Climate Change. Scientists are warning us that we don't have a lot of time to turn things around. So we need to get serious and do everything we can.Please consider your children, grandchildren and future great grandchildren when making your vote. They are counting on us to do everything we can so that they will have a future. Thank you.
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2/26/2020 |
Michael |
Rosa |
None |
Windsor |
Connecticut |
According to the Union of Concerned Scientists, transportation emissions in the Northeast States have increased in the past decade and,
with it, increases in particulate matter pollution... read more According to the Union of Concerned Scientists, transportation emissions in the Northeast States have increased in the past decade and,
with it, increases in particulate matter pollution which is responsible for thousands of asthma attacks and preventable deaths annually.
Moreover, transportation emissions comprise nearly half of global warming emission in the Northeast. The TCI proposes to concentrate on promoting the transition to electric vehicles as a means to limiting the effects of fossil fuels on our air quality. Furthermore, it is imperative that we focus our attention cumulatively on the benefits of investing on fossil fuel-free forms of public transportation in order to limit the increased traffic congestion documented in many of our urban centers. Even in states such as CT in which population and commerce are said to be on the wane, increases in congestion have increasingly plagued motorists over the course of the past decade. I an support of the goal
of decreasing our reliance on fossil fueled vehicles (approximately 52B across the NE corridor) through such mechanisms as cap and invest and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative which is being phased in across the mid-Atlantic and NE regions with promising early returns in terms of reducing carbon emissions.
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2/27/2020 |
Philip |
Dooley |
Dynage |
TOLLAND |
Connecticut |
Stop Global Warming NOW, or nothing else we do will matter.
Stop Global Warming NOW, or nothing else we do will matter.
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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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2/27/2020 |
Linda |
Pagani |
concerned citizen |
Bloomfield |
Connecticut |
I strongly urge TCI leadership to choose the most aggressive greenhouse gas emission cap; and I strongly urge the state of Connecticut to formally sign on to this initiative.
Most... read more I strongly urge TCI leadership to choose the most aggressive greenhouse gas emission cap; and I strongly urge the state of Connecticut to formally sign on to this initiative.
Most of our transportation infrastructure is optimized for motor vehicles: trucks, buses, and cars. CT and many of its towns have turned a blind eye toward the needs of people who can’t, or don’t want to, use those means of transportation and rely instead on using wheelchairs, walking (with or without the help of walking aids), or biking. One component of the initiative, Complete Streets, would equalize transportation choices among all stakeholders regardless of age, income, neighborhood, and physical ability.
The time to politely tiptoe around transportation sector emissions and inequality is over.
I demand the modern, forward-looking changes inherent in the initiative, and say that they must begin now.
The environmental present and future of our state, our region, and our world depend on it.
Thank you.
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