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1/11/2020 |
Deborah |
Hommer |
Citizen |
Dunn Loring |
Virginia |
When polled consistently the majority state that the amount of regulations and goals are not worth the cost When polled consistently the majority state that the amount of regulations and goals are not worth the cost |
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1/16/2020 |
John |
Surr |
citizen, wanting my grandchildren to survive and thrive |
Charlottesville, |
Virginia |
I care about reducing pollution from transportation, which is our largest source of global warming emissions (regionally and nationally).
I request that Virginia formally joins the plan to... read more I care about reducing pollution from transportation, which is our largest source of global warming emissions (regionally and nationally).
I request that Virginia formally joins the plan to reduce emissions.
I demand that the policy has a strong component of equity by prioritizing clean investments in areas overburdened by pollution and/or for those who don't have access.
Thanks for the bipartisan nature of this project, moving us forward while the Federal government takes us backward. |
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1/16/2020 |
Richard |
McCrone |
USA Citizen |
Charlottesville |
Virginia |
It is essential that the USA be able to continue transportation in a era when climate change is a crisis. A carbon neutral transportation system is essential to that goal. It is essential that the USA be able to continue transportation in a era when climate change is a crisis. A carbon neutral transportation system is essential to that goal. |
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1/16/2020 |
Robert |
Ellis |
citizen |
Richmond |
Virginia |
We need to increase the mass transit availability and reduce the number of cars on our roads. We need a comprehensive plan that will require localities to work together to solve this problem.... We need to increase the mass transit availability and reduce the number of cars on our roads. We need a comprehensive plan that will require localities to work together to solve this problem. |
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1/16/2020 |
Michael |
Love |
Fulcrum Psychology LLC |
Blacksburg |
Virginia |
With our federal government abdicating leadership on climate issues - and, in fact, acting in openly destructive ways - it is up to states to take the lead. Economists have consensus, similar to... read more With our federal government abdicating leadership on climate issues - and, in fact, acting in openly destructive ways - it is up to states to take the lead. Economists have consensus, similar to the scientific consensus on climate change, that appropriate carbon-pricing strategies could significantly reduce emissions. |
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1/16/2020 |
Aiden |
Barnes |
concerned resident |
virginia beach |
Virginia |
Our transportation system is stuck in the dark ages. Traffic congestion from millions of cars and trucks are polluting our lungs and planet more than ever before. But as we enter this new decade,... read more Our transportation system is stuck in the dark ages. Traffic congestion from millions of cars and trucks are polluting our lungs and planet more than ever before. But as we enter this new decade, we have an opportunity modernize how we get from point A to point B. We need an enforceable limit on transportation pollution and we need to invest in clean, modern mobility solutions across the region. The policy must have a strong component of equity by prioritizing clean investments in areas overburdened by pollution and for those who don't have access. I hope that Virginia will formally join the plan to reduce emissions. Finally, I appreciate the bipartisan nature of this project, attempting to move us forward while the federal government keeps trying to take us backward.
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1/16/2020 |
Lori |
Alaniva |
concerned citizen |
Virginia Beach |
Virginia |
-We must reduce pollution from transportation: it is our largest source of global warming emissions at both the regional and national level.
-I request that Virginia formally join the plan... read more -We must reduce pollution from transportation: it is our largest source of global warming emissions at both the regional and national level.
-I request that Virginia formally join the plan to reduce emissions.
-Our policy must have a strong component of equity by prioritizing clean investments in areas overburdened by pollution, as well as for those who don't have access to clean investments.
-I am thankful for the bipartisan nature of this project. It is a positive move forward, at a time in which the Federal Government is unfortunately taking us backward.
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1/16/2020 |
Bill |
Richards |
Self |
Falls Church |
Virginia |
It is getting late in the game. Administrators need to stop dragging their feet and come up with meaningful measures to cut carbon emissions.
The future is in your hands! It is getting late in the game. Administrators need to stop dragging their feet and come up with meaningful measures to cut carbon emissions.
The future is in your hands! |
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1/16/2020 |
Richard |
Firth |
citizen |
Mechanicsville |
Virginia |
I support all plans to reduce and eliminate all forms of toxic pollution that enter the air we breathe and the water we drinki. To me it is an issue not of climate change but the protection of... read more I support all plans to reduce and eliminate all forms of toxic pollution that enter the air we breathe and the water we drinki. To me it is an issue not of climate change but the protection of the air we breathe and the water we drink and that trumps all issues involved. It is a fact that pollution of the air and water causes many illnesses and in too many cases death. so everything we can to eliminate all forms of pollution to our water and air |
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1/16/2020 |
Jessica |
Martinkosky |
concerned resident and parent |
Bridgewater |
Virginia |
We are in need of clean transportation solutions for our own health and the health of where we live. I want my children and grandchildren to grow up healthy in a beautiful state with a wide... read more We are in need of clean transportation solutions for our own health and the health of where we live. I want my children and grandchildren to grow up healthy in a beautiful state with a wide variety of flora and fauna. Spending time outdoors is incredibly important to human health and the air needs to be clean for everyone to take advantage of this deep human need. In addition to the advantages for local residents, a clean and healthy outdoor environment brings in ecotourism dollars as well.
Virginia needs to join the plan to reduce emissions. Some solutions might be the installation of a railway up the I81 corridor to reduce semi traffic; installation of high-speed passenger trains like they have in China (they're fast, smooth and very efficient); mandates on increased fuel efficiency in vehicles and farm equipment; subsidies to encourage people to buy fuel-efficient, hybrid and electric vehicles; more and better public transportation in high-density areas to reduce car use and pollution from idling cars stuck in traffic; more bike paths for commuters built into city and road planning (they have a wonderful system of bike paths in the Netherlands); subsidies for farmers who reduce their use of fossil fuels through the use of fuel-efficient or solar-powered farm equipment, more animal and people power, etc.; encouraging development of electric and solar-powered or augmented semi trucks and many more options.
This policy in particular needs to invest in clean transportation in areas that are already heavily polluted and in economically depressed areas. If we ignore the needs of the poor and underserved, we are not truly improving things, we're just sweeping them under the rug.
I am delighted and grateful that this is a bipartisan effort to improve our state and our nation. In this time of deep polarization, it is encouraging and of vital importance for the two sides to work together on policies that affect us all and will affect Americans for generations to come. |
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1/16/2020 |
Karen |
Hoy |
Retired professor |
Norfolk |
Virginia |
A clean, efficient and fast train line from the mid-Atlantic states to Maine would be a big step to reducing air polution. A clean, efficient and fast train line from the mid-Atlantic states to Maine would be a big step to reducing air polution. |
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1/16/2020 |
Melinda |
Skinner |
CCL |
Richmond |
Virginia |
We must go forward with everything possible to clean up transportation. Only people who don't spend time outdoors (not counting golf courses!) can possibly fail to realize what is happening... read more We must go forward with everything possible to clean up transportation. Only people who don't spend time outdoors (not counting golf courses!) can possibly fail to realize what is happening to our air, water, soil, and ecological balance. The science is clear, and we are losing the battle agains CO2 poisoning-- faster than researchers believed even a few years ago. |
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1/16/2020 |
Anne |
Little |
Ms. |
Fredericksburg |
Virginia |
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1/16/2020 |
Neil |
Decker |
Mr. |
Midlothian |
Virginia |
We need to stop the folly of additional lanes of traffic on interstates. We need a high-speed rail system to connect all the major cities on the East Coast, at least Boston to Richmond. No more... read more We need to stop the folly of additional lanes of traffic on interstates. We need a high-speed rail system to connect all the major cities on the East Coast, at least Boston to Richmond. No more highways--we keep repeating the same mistakes over and over when a metro area develops. I am seeing it explode before my eyes here in Richmond. |
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1/16/2020 |
susan |
kalan |
Education |
Orange |
Virginia |
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1/16/2020 |
Meredith |
Kearns |
NONE |
Henrico |
Virginia |
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1/16/2020 |
Peggy |
Gilges |
UCS member |
Charlottesville |
Virginia |
Please act immediately to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and pollution caused by our vehicles and transportation systems. We can do so much to mitigate climate change and reduce vehicle pollution... read more Please act immediately to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and pollution caused by our vehicles and transportation systems. We can do so much to mitigate climate change and reduce vehicle pollution to our air, water and soil. This matter is urgent as transportation contributes so greatly to climate chaos, sea level rise and consequently has a deadly serious impact on human and environmental health. |
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1/16/2020 |
Jessica |
Lahr |
Retired Educator, Continuing Donor to Union of Scientists |
Alexandria |
Virginia |
We all need to get on the ball and do everything recommended by the Union of Concerned Scientists. NOW!!! We all need to get on the ball and do everything recommended by the Union of Concerned Scientists. NOW!!! |
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1/16/2020 |
Mimi |
Hodsoll |
Mrs. |
Falls Church |
Virginia |
We need to cut the pollution from transportation in order to fight global warming. We need to cut the pollution from transportation in order to fight global warming. |
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1/16/2020 |
Bob |
Shippee |
Concerned parent |
Richmond |
Virginia |
. I am concerned about pollution from transportation, our largest source of global warming emissions, since climate change will greatly affect my children and their children.
• I will be... read more . I am concerned about pollution from transportation, our largest source of global warming emissions, since climate change will greatly affect my children and their children.
• I will be pushing for Virginia to formally join TCI.
• The policy must has a strong environmental justice component by prioritizing clean investments in areas overburdened by pollution and/or for those who don't have access.
• Thank you for making this a bipartisan project, moving us forward even as the federal government takes us backward. |
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