11/1/2019 |
Jody |
Ramsay |
Maine/US Citizen |
Monticello |
Maine |
I am sick to death of struggling to live in a beautiful state just because it is run by fiscally irresponsible Socialists. Taxation without representation is unconstitutional. You take and spend... read more I am sick to death of struggling to live in a beautiful state just because it is run by fiscally irresponsible Socialists. Taxation without representation is unconstitutional. You take and spend and we have nothing... NOTHING .. to show for it but hot dogs and ramen noodles. Shame on you all.
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11/1/2019 |
Melanie |
Roy |
N/A |
Hermon |
Maine |
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11/2/2019 |
Dana |
Francey |
Taxpayer |
Glenburn |
Maine |
Electricity is Maine is so expensive that efficient hybrids are more cost effective than electric vehicles, especially in the cold months. Please stop pushing EVs with tax breaks and added taxes... read more Electricity is Maine is so expensive that efficient hybrids are more cost effective than electric vehicles, especially in the cold months. Please stop pushing EVs with tax breaks and added taxes at the pump paid by the rest of us. Make the EV drivers pay their fair share of road maintenance taxes we pay at the pump too. |
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11/2/2019 |
Jen |
Pendergast |
Resident |
Brunswick |
Maine |
Mainers cannot afford such a drastic increase in gas. The state is mostly rural and public transportation is not an option. This initiative will create unnecessary stress and financial hardships.... read more Mainers cannot afford such a drastic increase in gas. The state is mostly rural and public transportation is not an option. This initiative will create unnecessary stress and financial hardships. Please consider the toll finances have on family dynamics...and how social service systems will need a staggering amount of financing to deal with the fallout. No thanks. |
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11/2/2019 |
Michael |
Foster |
Humanity |
Lincoln |
Maine |
I support CLEAN energy conserving transportation for a future my offspring can survive. I support CLEAN energy conserving transportation for a future my offspring can survive. |
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11/2/2019 |
Anna |
Brown |
TNC |
South Freeport |
Maine |
I am fully supportive of TCI and believe this initiative has the potential to help
Maine tackle its transportation-related GHG contributions. I also am excited for the discussion around how... read more I am fully supportive of TCI and believe this initiative has the potential to help
Maine tackle its transportation-related GHG contributions. I also am excited for the discussion around how the funds could be invested to support a just transition to a clean energy economy. |
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11/2/2019 |
Hilary |
Ware |
concerned citizen |
Norway |
Maine |
Our outdated transportation system is Maine’s largest source of climate pollution—and it doesn’t even meet the needs of Maine people.
Maine people deserve clean, modern, affordable... read more Our outdated transportation system is Maine’s largest source of climate pollution—and it doesn’t even meet the needs of Maine people.
Maine people deserve 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.
It is absolutely the right thing to do to move toward a cleaner, sustainable climate friendly future. |
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11/2/2019 |
Jennifer |
Niese |
Ms. |
Kennebunk |
Maine |
I'm writing to voice my strong support for the Transportation and Climate Initiative, which I learned about through the Maine Conservation Voters. In my own town of Kennebunk, I see... read more I'm writing to voice my strong support for the Transportation and Climate Initiative, which I learned about through the Maine Conservation Voters. In my own town of Kennebunk, I see tremendous opportunities for improved transportation. We have an old train station which, if reactivated, could bring tourism dollars to the community and could allow workers and students to commute to Portland or Boston and access the opportunities in those cities without the aggravation of driving personal vehicles. Other mass transit options such as buses or trolleys would also be welcome. In terms of individual vehicles, we own a plug-in Toyota Prius which is a delight to drive and competes with the best of the fossil-fuel powered vehicles. I wrote a grant a number of years ago to bring two electric vehicle charging stations to town, and I'm delighted to see the stations are in regular use by residents and tourists! I strongly support this initiative to improve Maine's transportation infrastructure in a way that helps address global climate change. |
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11/2/2019 |
Dorothy |
Cookson |
Conservation voter |
Augusta |
Maine |
We deserve clean transportation options to move into the future to ensure a healthier life for our children and grandchildren. We deserve clean transportation options to move into the future to ensure a healthier life for our children and grandchildren. |
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11/2/2019 |
BRIAN |
ROBINSON |
Camden Energy Committee |
Camden |
Maine |
Maine’s largest source of climate pollution is our antiquated mid-20th centrury transportation system. It is inefficient and inadequately meets the needs of Maine people.
Maine people... read more Maine’s largest source of climate pollution is our antiquated mid-20th centrury transportation system. It is inefficient and inadequately meets the needs of Maine people.
Maine people deserve 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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11/2/2019 |
Geoffrey |
Marshall |
none |
Little Deer Isle |
Maine |
Maine’s population is aging. We need reliable rural transportation for those who can no longer safely drive. Maine’s population is aging. We need reliable rural transportation for those who can no longer safely drive. |
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11/2/2019 |
Dieuwke |
Zolas |
Mrs. |
Brunswick |
Maine |
Climate initiative needs to be handled from all kinds of different angles. An important one is the ability to bring back sidewalks in neighborhoods and bike paths in towns and cities. Children... read more Climate initiative needs to be handled from all kinds of different angles. An important one is the ability to bring back sidewalks in neighborhoods and bike paths in towns and cities. Children living close to their school should be able to walk or bike safely to their schools, less school buses. Yes in wintertime it is difficult but somehow for many decades we were able to get our kids to school without school buses.
Education of the public to combine errands. |
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11/2/2019 |
Rachael |
Alfond |
MCV |
Portland |
Maine |
Our outdated transportation system is Maine’s largest source of climate pollution—and it doesn’t even meet the needs of Maine people.
Maine people deserve clean, modern, affordable... read more Our outdated transportation system is Maine’s largest source of climate pollution—and it doesn’t even meet the needs of Maine people.
Maine people deserve 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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11/2/2019 |
Vesa |
Wuoristo |
None |
Bangor |
Maine |
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11/2/2019 |
Lee |
Humphreys |
Ms. |
Rockland |
Maine |
I am100% behind efforts to find solutions to reduce carbon emissions. I've lived in 3 less developed countries without a car, relying only on public transportation. These countries offered... read more I am100% behind efforts to find solutions to reduce carbon emissions. I've lived in 3 less developed countries without a car, relying only on public transportation. These countries offered a variety of transportation, both small and large buses, subways, ferries and pedicabs. The fares were very reasonable. To own a car in these countries was always more expensive than using public transport. In Rockland we now have a bus with a sensible schedule that takes passengers on a route that begins at Walmart and continues to PenBay hospital. This is a good start. I believe a fleet of small electric buses would offer enormous flexibility, serve all ages, and would give the biggest bang for the buck. Small buses could also serve and connect rural communities. Yes, I would also love to see more trains, trams, safe bike lanes and pedestrian streets. Thank you for considering my comments.
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11/2/2019 |
Ryan |
Merritt |
Maine army national guard |
Littleton |
Maine |
Do not raise taxes on gas and fuel! Do not raise taxes on gas and fuel! |
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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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11/2/2019 |
Michael |
Chaplin |
Texas Instruments |
Standish |
Maine |
We should not add a tax to gas because it is regressive and hurts low income people the most We should not add a tax to gas because it is regressive and hurts low income people the most |
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11/2/2019 |
Corinne |
Sternlieb |
Retired |
Houlton |
Maine |
I am in favor of this proposal. Maine, especially Aroostook county, suffers mightily from a lack of public transit. It affects everyone and limits the economic growth of the area, especially of... read more I am in favor of this proposal. Maine, especially Aroostook county, suffers mightily from a lack of public transit. It affects everyone and limits the economic growth of the area, especially of services such as medical, recreational, educational and shopping. A thoughtfully-designed system would be a great help to elders and others by reducing isolation, enabling employees of all kinds of companies, and aid and health workers to reach rural areas, etc. of course it will vastly improve air quality which impacts everyone’s health. I do realize it may necessitate increases in fuel taxes, but I think we need to see the bigger picture: the era of a car in every garage is rapidly coming to a close and causes more pollution and expense for most people. As generations age, elders become unable to drive, and that is a serious problem too. |
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11/2/2019 |
Hilary |
Holm |
resident of Maine |
Whitefield |
Maine |
Our outdated transportation system is Maine’s largest source of climate pollution—and it doesn’t even meet the needs of Maine people.
I support every effort to reduce transportation... read more Our outdated transportation system is Maine’s largest source of climate pollution—and it doesn’t even meet the needs of Maine people.
I support every effort to reduce transportation pollution and if it is based on a proven model such as RGGI all the better.
Maine people deserve clean, modern, affordable transportation options that deliver economic, health, and climate benefits to local communities. Cities should have electric public transportation fleets. There should be clean-fuel public transportation between our cities, with logical stops along the way, and perhaps e-bikes for rent at the hubs so visitors can get to their final destination still using clean fuel.
It makes sense for Maine to work with neighboring states through TCI’s bipartisan, proven policy model.
Applying a “cap and invest” approach to transportation would help Maine redirect some of the $5 billion a year we send out of state to fossil fuel companies into our local communities and sustainable transportation solutions. Wow, think what other public problems we could solve if we had $5 billion a year to work with! |
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