11/30/2019 |
Robert |
Maguire |
Former Resident |
Key West |
Florida |
This is a tax. Everyone can see that. Please do not allow this ill conceived initiative to go forward. This will just drive more and more Massachusetts taxpayers to leave the state and take up... read more This is a tax. Everyone can see that. Please do not allow this ill conceived initiative to go forward. This will just drive more and more Massachusetts taxpayers to leave the state and take up permanent residence in Florida. Florida is already getting overrun with Northerns who move here and then try and change things and make it like the state they came from. Florida does not want to be like southern NH! |
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12/1/2019 |
Jeffrey |
Silva |
former Mass resident |
Ponte Vedra |
Florida |
I live down here in Florida and I can’t stop laughing at the legislators continue effort to rob the tax payers. I just fill up my car “in a tee shirt” for 2.29. People ask me if I miss... read more I live down here in Florida and I can’t stop laughing at the legislators continue effort to rob the tax payers. I just fill up my car “in a tee shirt” for 2.29. People ask me if I miss Massachusetts?
And I say, “the seafood, but that’s about it!”
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12/21/2019 |
Allan |
Pressey |
Snowbird |
Frostproof |
Florida |
Mainers can't afford it read more Mainers can't afford it |
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2/22/2020 |
Solemi |
Hernandez |
Self |
Naples |
Florida |
Transportation is the largest source of air pollution in the region, and we need to build a modern, clean, safe, and accessible transportation system for the 21st century. The more we limit... read more Transportation is the largest source of air pollution in the region, and we need to build a modern, clean, safe, and accessible transportation system for the 21st century. The more we limit pollution from motor fuels, the more jobs we create, the more the economy grows, the healthier our air becomes, and the more lives we save. Florida should join TCI to fund better transportation infrastructure, reduce traffic, and make my community a cleaner, safer place to live.
It is clear that air pollution from cars, trucks, and buses have become a huge detriment to my community’s health. Air pollution has been linked to a variety of health problems, including asthma, heart disease, and lung cancer, and the more ambitious TCI is, the more our community stands to benefit from a cleaner transportation system. I urge Ron DeSantis to join TCI and push it to be as ambitious as possible, for the sake of my community’s health and livelihood. |
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2/26/2020 |
Elizabeth |
Watts |
Citizen |
Boynton Beach |
Florida |
Transportation is the country’s and region’s leading source of carbon emissions.
I support TCI and demand the most comprehensive program possible: we need improved transportation... read more Transportation is the country’s and region’s leading source of carbon emissions.
I support TCI and demand the most comprehensive program possible: we need improved transportation options, we need polluters to pay their fair share for the damage they are causing, and we need to act now! |
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2/26/2020 |
Patricia |
DeLuca |
Dr. (Ms.) |
Nokomis |
Florida |
Everyone has a right to breath clean air Everyone has a right to breath clean air |
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2/26/2020 |
Cree |
ganMoryn |
Concerned Parent |
Ocala |
Florida |
I support TCI and demand the most comprehensive program possible: we need improved transportation options, we need polluters to pay their fair share for the damage they are causing, and we need to... read more I support TCI and demand the most comprehensive program possible: we need improved transportation options, we need polluters to pay their fair share for the damage they are causing, and we need to act now! |
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10/14/2020 |
Mari |
Mennel-Bell |
Individual |
Fort Lauderdale |
Florida |
We are requesting a cap on carbon emissions of at least 25% by 2032
An increase in the minimum investment in overburdened and underserved communities (>35%)
Request that... read more We are requesting a cap on carbon emissions of at least 25% by 2032
An increase in the minimum investment in overburdened and underserved communities (>35%)
Request that investments be put towards active transportation like better sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, and high quality public transit |
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10/14/2020 |
Felicia |
Bruce |
spirit enterprises |
Fort Pierce |
Florida |
For the sake of our families, our children and grandchildren we must be responsible and accountable. For the sake of our families, our children and grandchildren we must be responsible and accountable. |
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10/14/2020 |
Brian |
Ainsley |
Self |
Altamonte Springs |
Florida |
I request that the following be included in the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI):
1. A cap on carbon emissions of at least 25% by 2032
2. An increase in the... read more I request that the following be included in the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI):
1. A cap on carbon emissions of at least 25% by 2032
2. An increase in the minimum investment in overburdened and underserved communities (>35%)
3. hat investments be put towards active transportation like better sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, and high quality public transit
Thank you. |
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10/14/2020 |
Croitiene |
ganMoryn |
Citizen |
Ocala |
Florida |
Please include the following in structuring a strong TCI:
1. A cap on carbon emissions of at least 25% by 2032
2. An increase in the minimum investment in overburdened and... read more Please include the following in structuring a strong TCI:
1. A cap on carbon emissions of at least 25% by 2032
2. An increase in the minimum investment in overburdened and underserved communities (>35%)
3. Request that investments be put towards active transportation like better sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, and high quality public transit Sincerest Regards,
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10/14/2020 |
ginger |
brewer |
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Pensacola |
Florida |
A cap on carbon emissions of at least 25% by 2032
An increase in the minimum investment in overburdened and underserved communities (>35%)
Request that investments be put towards... read more A cap on carbon emissions of at least 25% by 2032
An increase in the minimum investment in overburdened and underserved communities (>35%)
Request that investments be put towards active transportation like better sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, and high quality public transit |
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10/14/2020 |
Elizabeth |
Watts |
Citizen |
Boynton Beach |
Florida |
I urge you to adopt a strong TCI program. In order for the program to be strong, please enact the following:
A cap on carbon emissions of at least 25% by 2032
An... read more I urge you to adopt a strong TCI program. In order for the program to be strong, please enact the following:
A cap on carbon emissions of at least 25% by 2032
An increase in the minimum investment in overburdened and underserved communities (>35%)
Request that investments be put towards active transportation like better sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, and high quality public transit
According to a recently released study by Harvard and other institutions, if the program is designed appropriately, up to 1,100 lives can be saved annually, and the region could see $11 billion in health benefits each year.
Thank you. |
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5/26/2019 |
Charlie |
Garlow |
DEEVA, Delaware Electric Vehicle Association |
Rehoboth Beach |
Delaware |
My wife and I own our home at 82 Sussex St, Rehoboth Beach, DE. We have solar panels on our roof and an electric vehicle charging station right next to the solar panels in our driveway. We have... read more My wife and I own our home at 82 Sussex St, Rehoboth Beach, DE. We have solar panels on our roof and an electric vehicle charging station right next to the solar panels in our driveway. We have three electric plug in cars. We also bike a lot.
Thank you for your interest in our opinions.
I favor a carbon fee and dividend approach to reducing carbon pollution that causes global warming.
This approach gives all fees on carbon fuels back to the people in a monthly dividend. See HR 763, a bi-partisan bill in the US Congress. I think this works best on a national scale, but a regional scale, like RGGI, could work also.
The dividend approach ensures that almost all people of limited means will be better off financially than without the program, since most richer families use more carbon fuel that poorer families, so the rich will pay more, but everyone gets the same dividend. The REMI study confirms this concept.
It encourages people to use more efficient cars, electric cars, bikes and mass transit. For those lower income families that find that they are not better off, we could devise a program for free bus tickets, or free bicycles, if they would use them. We might be able to sell them used electric vehicles or hybrids that cost less than brand new, at below market prices, which subsidies could be paid out of the carbon fee.
Of course, we would need an educational program that inspires everyone to use low carbon transportation.
Thank you again |
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5/27/2019 |
Daniel |
Foskey |
DE Dept. Of Transportation |
Rehoboth Beach |
Delaware |
Hello, Dan Foskey, and I have worked in the highway tolls industry for 25 years now. My main concern is that in our state there is not a big push by either DelDOT or DNREC to promote EV vehicles... read more Hello, Dan Foskey, and I have worked in the highway tolls industry for 25 years now. My main concern is that in our state there is not a big push by either DelDOT or DNREC to promote EV vehicles. I feel we need to have policies in place to start effectively combating carbon fuel emissions that are continuing to cause greenhouse effects in our atmosphere. The policy should set a carbon price high enough to effectively reduce carbon emissions but also be implemented with a social equity component as to not hurt rural communities and low to moderate income people. We would like the policy to further encourage the purchase of EV vehicles by state and local agencies as well as the motoring public. We appreciate the bipartisan effort being made on this project and we hope that a good solution will be the outcome. Thanks sincerely for your time. |
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5/27/2019 |
Claire |
Simmers |
citizen |
Bethany Beach |
Delaware |
I live in Bethany Beach, DE and strongly believe that we need to take action to begin to counter the devastating impact of humanity on the environment. This is one step in the right direction.... read more I live in Bethany Beach, DE and strongly believe that we need to take action to begin to counter the devastating impact of humanity on the environment. This is one step in the right direction. Please set a policy that has a price high enough to effectively reduce emissions according to the latest science. Please design a policy that has a strong component of social equity and doesn’t hurt rural, low/moderate income people. Thank you for the bipartisan nature of this project as we must work together as hard to fix as we did to break the environment. |
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10/29/2019 |
Mark |
Smith |
Advanced Fuel Solutions, Inc |
Newark, |
Delaware |
Engine manufactures continue to refine and improve the entire fuel system to meet the US EPA air quality mandates set forth for particulate and greenhouse gases emissions. These improvements... read more Engine manufactures continue to refine and improve the entire fuel system to meet the US EPA air quality mandates set forth for particulate and greenhouse gases emissions. These improvements include technologies in both gasoline and diesel vehicles engines.
I am not opposed to electric vehicles as a matter of an individuals choice of options for transportation. However, I am opposed to subsidizing only electric vehicles at the expense of other fuel efficient modes of transportation.
Bio Fuels must play an important role in reducing the carbon foot print of gasoline and diesel to further reduce both NOX and particulate matter. Bio Fuels are readily available in the supply chain today while the electric vehicle charging stations are far from being available.
If a tax is charged on gasoline and diesel, an equal amount of the monies collected must be proportionally allocated to electric, gasoline, diesel, and renewable energy sources.
Thank You
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11/5/2019 |
Mark |
Baker |
Wilson Baker Inc. |
Milton |
Delaware |
I am writing with deep concern about the proposal put forward by the Transportation Climate Initiative.
The proposal outlines a program that will cap the sale of gasoline, tax it... read more I am writing with deep concern about the proposal put forward by the Transportation Climate Initiative.
The proposal outlines a program that will cap the sale of gasoline, tax it, and then require the revenue generated to be spent on new government programs and projects that will further reduce the sale of gasoline. Rather than use the existing motor fuel tax structure in the states, the tax has been intentionally proposed at a point of “prime suppliers” so that it will be hidden from consumers. I believe that the TCI planners feel that it must be done this way because if the general public knew the costs of this plan they would soundly reject this and other proposals like it. If the energy provided by petroleum to move people and goods in the economy is removed by reduced gasoline consumption, it either must be replaced by more expensive and less efficient forms of energy or the movement of people and goods must be reduced. Either scenario will have devastating effects on the economy in the northeast and will continue to push people and businesses away from these states.
Although this proposal has been pitched as a consensus document, in fact, it is not. There have been only three work sessions and less than a handful of webinars to solicit public feedback and comment. The framework is not ready for adoption by the states as too many points have not been clarified and fleshed out. No one really knows the full detail of the proposal. More outreach and public input needs to happen to shift this to a consensus. At the present, the framework appears to be a predisposed outcome. The general public in the member states has little or no knowledge of this plan to massively increase the cost of their transportation fuels.
I reject this framework – and I urge that the participating Governors be required personally to attend and hold public hearings throughout their states. This proposal will not achieve its goals. California enacted a similar program recently, and, by most accounts, their gasoline costs have skyrocketed while the environmental impact has had no true measurable benefit.
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12/9/2019 |
David |
Edwards |
Air Liquide |
Newark |
Delaware |
Please find the attached letter regarding the role of hydrogen and fuel cells and the TCI Framework. Please find the attached letter regarding the role of hydrogen and fuel cells and the TCI Framework. |
2019-12-06 TCI Framework Letter - Air Liquide.pdf |
1/16/2020 |
Tanya |
Dwyer |
Parish House, Inc. |
Dover |
Delaware |
A zero emission mass public transportation system will be more cost effective for business in the long run. low income residents will be able to get to work more efficiently and predictably.... read more A zero emission mass public transportation system will be more cost effective for business in the long run. low income residents will be able to get to work more efficiently and predictably. Health care savings and environmental resources are two more considerations for me. |
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