1/16/2020 |
Ingrid |
Wooten |
None |
Arlington |
Virginia |
Let’s end our dependence on fossil fuels so we and our kids can continue to live on this planet. Using public transportation is a good start. Let’s end our dependence on fossil fuels so we and our kids can continue to live on this planet. Using public transportation is a good start. |
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1/16/2020 |
Gerry |
Mahone |
None |
Roanoke |
Virginia |
We must provide upgrades to our transportation systems to help thwart climate change and the health of Americans
We must provide upgrades to our transportation systems to help thwart climate change and the health of Americans
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1/16/2020 |
Anka |
Jhangiani |
Mrs |
Reston |
Virginia |
Good fast clean public transportation would be a good start to reduce carbon emissions. Good fast clean public transportation would be a good start to reduce carbon emissions. |
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1/16/2020 |
Tara |
Kerr |
Ms |
South Boston |
Virginia |
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1/16/2020 |
John |
Hitchins |
Parent of 4 and grandparent of 4 |
Roanoke |
Virginia |
Reducing carbon emissions and the development of a cleaner transportation system in every state is critical as part of the effort to impact climate change. I encourage Gov. Northam to take a... read more Reducing carbon emissions and the development of a cleaner transportation system in every state is critical as part of the effort to impact climate change. I encourage Gov. Northam to take a strong advocacy position to make this happen in Virginia. |
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1/16/2020 |
John |
Haresch |
Concerned resident, physician, and parent |
Fairfax |
Virginia |
Thank you for this effort to improve our air, the climate, and access to transportation. Please focus on efforts to minimize carbon emissions as much as possible, which will help my patients... read more Thank you for this effort to improve our air, the climate, and access to transportation. Please focus on efforts to minimize carbon emissions as much as possible, which will help my patients' health and my children's future. And please focus on providing transportation access to underserved communities who tend to have very little voice in these processes. |
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1/17/2020 |
Steven |
Kranowski |
Concerned citizen |
Blacksburg |
Virginia |
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1/17/2020 |
Lisa |
Porter |
Daily user of air and water |
Chesterfield |
Virginia |
I would mostly like to see drastically improved investments in, and saturation of, public transportation. I applaud this multi-partisan initiative to focus on our inefficient and dangerous fuel... read more I would mostly like to see drastically improved investments in, and saturation of, public transportation. I applaud this multi-partisan initiative to focus on our inefficient and dangerous fuel consumption and resulting pollution. Our military surely burns a lot, too, we need them to be strong but also not guzzling irresponsibly. Thank you. |
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1/17/2020 |
Debbie |
Freeman |
Human being |
Roanoke |
Virginia |
Let’s clean up transportation! Let’s clean up transportation! |
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1/17/2020 |
Sandra |
Scholar |
individual |
Falls Church |
Virginia |
We are in climate crisis, and we need a strong, regional low-carbon transportation system. The highways are clogged with too many cars, and making more lanes is not the answer. We need to... read more We are in climate crisis, and we need a strong, regional low-carbon transportation system. The highways are clogged with too many cars, and making more lanes is not the answer. We need to preserve our natural areas and reduce our dependence on automobiles. |
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1/17/2020 |
Steven |
Vogel |
Concerned Resident |
Falls Church |
Virginia |
I very much care about reducing pollution from transportation, that is our largest source of global warming emissions (regionally and nationally), because I have been treating asthma with... read more I very much care about reducing pollution from transportation, that is our largest source of global warming emissions (regionally and nationally), because I have been treating asthma with prescription medications for 25 years now, and it keeps getting worse.
I formally request that my state of Virginia formally join 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.
I am very grateful for the bipartisan nature of this project, moving us forward while the current Federal Government "administration" insists on taking us backward.
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1/18/2020 |
Allen |
Muchnick |
concerned citizen, long-time transportation bicyclist, and solar home owner |
Manassas |
Virginia |
The looming global climate crisis--caused by humankind's relatively rapid combustion of millions of years of accumulated fossil fuels--is an existential threat to human existence. Since... read more The looming global climate crisis--caused by humankind's relatively rapid combustion of millions of years of accumulated fossil fuels--is an existential threat to human existence. Since transportation is now our largest source of global-warming emissions. rapidly achieving a carbon-neutral transportation sector is essential for human survival and the quality of life for future generations.
I urge the Commonwealth of Virginia to formally join this plan to reduce transportation-related emissions.
It's important that the adopted policy have a strong equity component, by prioritizing clean investments in areas overburdened by pollution and/or for those who don't have access.
It's long past time to stop expanding limited-access highways for toll-free travel by single-occupant motor vehicles. Rather, existing general-purpose freeway lanes should be converted into managed travel lanes for express buses and other multi-occupant vehicles.
I applaud the bipartisan nature of this project, moving us forward while the federal government has been taking us backward by lowering future automobile emission standards and expanding fossil fuel extraction and publicly subsidized fossil fuel infrastructure.
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1/18/2020 |
Donna J. |
Phillips |
private citizen |
Winchester |
Virginia |
ANYTHING that will help slow climate change is a positive step. Please help! ANYTHING that will help slow climate change is a positive step. Please help! |
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1/18/2020 |
Carolyn |
Barker |
Concerned citizen |
ALDIE |
Virginia |
I am concerned about our climate and we need to take immediate action to reduce pollution from transportation, which is our largest source of global warming emissions (regionally and nationally).... read more I am concerned about our climate and we need to take immediate action to reduce pollution from transportation, which is our largest source of global warming emissions (regionally and nationally). Virginia must formally join the Transportation and Climate Initiative 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. 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. As we enter this new decade, we have an opportunity to modernize how we get from point A to point B. I appreciate that this plan was created in a bipartisan nature to move us forward while the federal government takes us backward. |
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1/18/2020 |
Sara |
Mauri |
Ms. |
Arlington |
Virginia |
The region needs to work on public awareness about local and global environmental issues, increase access to mass transportation, which should reach everyone despite location, be more reliable,... read more The region needs to work on public awareness about local and global environmental issues, increase access to mass transportation, which should reach everyone despite location, be more reliable, fast, and affordable. Personal responsibility should be encouraged: walking, biking preferred to driving when possible, through the development of safe, bike friendly urban and suburban areas. |
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1/18/2020 |
janice |
seipel |
Mrs. |
Triangle |
Virginia |
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1/20/2020 |
Russell |
Nadel |
Concerned citizen |
Springfield |
Virginia |
To Whom It May Concern:
I care very much about reducing pollution from transportation, which is our largest source of global warming emissions (regionally and nationally). As such... read more To Whom It May Concern:
I care very much about reducing pollution from transportation, which is our largest source of global warming emissions (regionally and nationally). As such, I own a small hybrid car, but I know that that is only the very smallest thing I can do, and is not systemic enough to make lasting change to the environment. That's where you come in.
I request that Virginia formally join the plan to reduce emissions.
It is of the utmost importance 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.
I'm grateful for the bipartisan nature of this project, moving us forward while the federal government takes us backward.
Sincerely,
Russell Nadel |
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1/20/2020 |
Jim |
Lindsay |
Concerned Resident |
Arlington |
Virginia |
As a Virginia resident, I have witnessed the increasing vehicle air pollution and periods of dangerous air quality with concern. Reducing vehicle emissions must be a priority for the sake of the... read more As a Virginia resident, I have witnessed the increasing vehicle air pollution and periods of dangerous air quality with concern. Reducing vehicle emissions must be a priority for the sake of the health of area residents, particularly children (with developing respiratory systems), and many with health vulnerabilities. Virginia should formally join the regional initiative to reduce emissions and take direct action to invest in clean solutions to achieve reductions in areas that have high levels of pollution.
I am grateful that this regional bipartisan initiative is taking us forward to cleaner air, while the federal government is moving backwards.
Thank you for your consideration. |
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1/20/2020 |
Nicole |
Schneiter |
Citizen |
Richmond |
Virginia |
I support the MOU and the flexibility allowed for programming and initiatives on a state and local level. It is a step in the right direction and I hope to see states continue to support this... read more I support the MOU and the flexibility allowed for programming and initiatives on a state and local level. It is a step in the right direction and I hope to see states continue to support this program! |
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1/20/2020 |
DeeDee |
Tostanoski |
Citizen |
Alexandria |
Virginia |
As a lifelong resident of the Northeast Corridor (Maine-DC), I cannot state more strongly the need for improved public transportation options. Driving from Charlottesville (when I was in college... read more As a lifelong resident of the Northeast Corridor (Maine-DC), I cannot state more strongly the need for improved public transportation options. Driving from Charlottesville (when I was in college) to New York sometimes took up to 8 hours due to traffic. I now live in the DC area and would prefer to take the train home to visit family, but it is cost prohibitive in comparison to driving. It's ridiculous that the better environmental choice is more expensive monetarily. All of us in the Northeast Corridor (as well as the rest of the country) deserve better options. |
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