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5/18/2020 |
Angela |
King |
Bicycle Coalition of Maine |
Portland |
Maine |
It was brought to my attention that TCI has marginalized the importance of creating more bike/ped infrastructure. I received this excerpt from your report: "Due to the physical exertion and... read more It was brought to my attention that TCI has marginalized the importance of creating more bike/ped infrastructure. I received this excerpt from your report: "Due to the physical exertion and relatively slow pace, bicycle and pedestrian trips tend to be short in length (on average, not more than five miles for the former, and two miles for the latter) (EPA, 2011), meaning that these modes are unlikely to be viable substitutes for trips between more distant locales, no matter what measures are put in place to encourage their use. It has also been found that walking, in particular, is more likely to be used for recreation, rather than as a commuting option for workers (EPA 2011)." This does not take into consideration what has been proven in places that have good bicycle infrastructure. People will choose to bicycle even long distances if they feel safe and comfortable on the roads. Copenhagen is one example where the bike ways they made have increased the distance people will commute. This is an environmental as well as a public health issue. Obesity in the U.S. is a problem, and highlighted at this time when obesity is making Americans more susceptible to Covid-19. Please change your position and reasoning on bike/ped infrastructure so that more people and groups will support TCI. The more travel by human power the better for the health of the environment and people. And while electric cars may eventually help, currently only 18% of U.S. electricity is from renewable sources, the rest is from fossil fuels and nuclear energy. |
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5/30/2020 |
Arnetta E |
Baty |
Rounding The Bases, Inc |
Dorchester |
Massachusetts |
I have few question that maybe you or someone from CLF might be able to help me.
1. How would current and future Climate changes affect all people living with Dementia and Alzheimer and... read more I have few question that maybe you or someone from CLF might be able to help me.
1. How would current and future Climate changes affect all people living with Dementia and Alzheimer and other disease o9f the brain?
2. How would anyone be able to help these individuals cope with Climate changes in the future around Air Pollutions, COVID-19 mortality and Communities of Color?
As a woman of color, I know women of color are the most likely to get Dementia and or Alzheimer before our white counterparts.
I would like to know if anyone can tell me if the warning signs are different with all of the diseases that we are now facing?
Looking forward to hear from you or anyone who was on the webcast about this upcoming health problems.
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6/22/2020 |
Judith |
Hinch |
Sierra Club, League of Women Voters VA, |
Chesapeake |
Virginia |
Thank you Virginia for joining and working on this. The convergence of three revolutions will be important to encourage in the right direction- ride sharing/bike/car sharing; AVs and EVs. Shuttles... read more Thank you Virginia for joining and working on this. The convergence of three revolutions will be important to encourage in the right direction- ride sharing/bike/car sharing; AVs and EVs. Shuttles/multi-occupancy vehicles that are electric (with an electric grid that is low-carbon) but don't forget autonomous vehicles. Our transit company, Hampton Roads Transit, has trouble finding and keeping drivers, so is keeping an eye on AV technology, as are a lot of other heavy hitters, and the state of Michigan. Michigan is providing grant $ to address mobility and fund solutions (PlanetM.com). This plan will help small businesses with economic recovery post-covid and address the challenges of mobility in a more sustainable way. Grand Rapids has an autonomous vehicle initiative, with a shuttle fleet of AVs from a public-private partnership. Even the little city of Crozet VA I heard has an AV shuttle, made right here in this state. |
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7/1/2020 |
Bradley |
Kennedy |
University of Copenhagen |
Brattleboro |
Vermont |
I recently returned to the US after nearly three years living in Copenhagen. European cities have already solved the problem of bicycling, so let's not try to reinvent the wheel. How do you... read more I recently returned to the US after nearly three years living in Copenhagen. European cities have already solved the problem of bicycling, so let's not try to reinvent the wheel. How do you build a bicycle-based city? You make bicycles the easiest, fastest, and cheapest way to get around. How do you do that? Put a *separated* bicycle lane on the side of every road. It is simple, safe, and everyone gets it. Grandmas, kids, foreigners, everyone. That's it! Let's do it. |
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7/14/2020 |
McCaleb |
Doyle |
Mr. |
Tulsa |
Oklahoma |
This is an amazing thing. Some things that will make it more amazing:
-Expansion to other states. There is only one passenger rail line in Oklahoma, and it only connects OKC to Texas.... read more This is an amazing thing. Some things that will make it more amazing:
-Expansion to other states. There is only one passenger rail line in Oklahoma, and it only connects OKC to Texas.
-An expansion of the cap-and-trade, and perhaps the implementation of a carbon tax instead of cap-and-trade.
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7/24/2020 |
nancy |
harley |
democrat |
lowell |
Massachusetts |
Please, now is not the time to increase taxes, especially on the TCI gas tax. I am very much opposed to it and find it irresponsible on the part of the governor to persist in this attempt. Please, now is not the time to increase taxes, especially on the TCI gas tax. I am very much opposed to it and find it irresponsible on the part of the governor to persist in this attempt. |
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8/19/2020 |
Deborah |
Weaver |
Independent |
Rowley |
Massachusetts |
Against any tax without legislation Against any tax without legislation |
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8/19/2020 |
Janine |
Young |
Unenrolled |
Quincy |
Massachusetts |
I voted no on this gas tax before when it was a ballot question. I do not like this TCI . Where is the transparency? As Americans that elected you to office, you have an obligation to your... read more I voted no on this gas tax before when it was a ballot question. I do not like this TCI . Where is the transparency? As Americans that elected you to office, you have an obligation to your constituents to listen. You just can’t by pass us. Laws aren’t supposed to be made and passed the way some lawmakers want to pass this TCI. It’s not very Democratic. |
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9/16/2020 |
Linda |
Butler |
Massachusetts taxpayer |
Leeds |
Massachusetts |
Thank you for your 9/16 webinar. I have two questions.
1. One speaker contrasted the TCI approach with “carbon pricing just to raise revenue”—as if putting a price on carbon were nothing... read more Thank you for your 9/16 webinar. I have two questions.
1. One speaker contrasted the TCI approach with “carbon pricing just to raise revenue”—as if putting a price on carbon were nothing but a carbon tax, à la proposal from president Macron that filled the streets of France with angry people in yellow vests. That’s setting up a straw man, and it’s not helpful.
Instead, I’d like to hear from Massachusetts government officials who favor the TCI approach whether they think that reducing emissions from transportation only will get us to overall emissions reduction goals more effectively than an economy-wide Carbon Fee and Dividend program, and if so, how.
2. I had a question that evidently others submitted as well, but alas, I didn't understand the answer. Perhaps it could be addressed again in the Sept. 29 webinar. I understand there's a mechanism to contain rising costs (in dollars), but will goals for reductions in emissions still be met if that mechanism is triggered? I heard nothing about mechanisms to ensure that current emissions costs to health and safety are contained and reduced.
Thank you again for your work on the TCI and your efforts to educate the public.
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9/30/2020 |
Cheryl |
Hogan |
Vermont resident |
Irasburg |
Vermont |
1) As an affected rural Vermont resident, I am interested in monitoring emissions reduction progress. For example, where could I find cubic models including baseline and changing air quality... read more 1) As an affected rural Vermont resident, I am interested in monitoring emissions reduction progress. For example, where could I find cubic models including baseline and changing air quality statistics that can be viewed by zip code or other measures?
2) I joined yesterday's webinar but found the scope and focus to be about social injustices. Is there a local organization that can address less complex but effective complimentary initiatives for emissions reduction at a local level? |
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10/6/2020 |
Frank |
Allen |
Patuxent Tidewater Land Trust |
Lexington Park |
Maryland |
Most transportation discussions and plans pay very little attention to "active" transportation - walking, wheelchair use, and bicycling. It could be a key transit option for short trips... read more Most transportation discussions and plans pay very little attention to "active" transportation - walking, wheelchair use, and bicycling. It could be a key transit option for short trips - a few miles for walking and 10 or so miles for bicycles. Active transportation is a zero carbon transportation strategy, is a low cost option for infrastructure development and maintenance, offers great exercise options for participants, and offers low cost/no cost transportation (very high social justice alternative). Europe, with the Netherlands in the lead, has developed such networks and use is very high there - I've tried some of them and love them. My wife on her recumbent bike (severe arthritis) and I do most of our local travel and errands, including food delivery from our small farm and pickup of livestock feed, using our bikes. We were able to do so during the hottest days of summer and plan to do so through winter (proper clothing required). Only snow and ice covered surfaces stop us.
Again, I strongly recommend that bicycling and walking should form a key component of a new transportation strategy. |
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10/7/2020 |
Jessica |
Gilbert |
Partnership for the Public Good |
Buffalo |
New York |
Please make sure that this process is guided by those most impacted by the issues at hand and that TCI revenues is dedicated to transit funding. Please make sure that this process is guided by those most impacted by the issues at hand and that TCI revenues is dedicated to transit funding. |
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10/7/2020 |
Bill |
Overholtz |
Retired scientist |
East Falmouth |
Massachusetts |
1. need a dedicated source of funding for this initiative.
2. Need more fast charging stations, with standardized hookups, distributed in strategic locations.
3. Need to move... read more 1. need a dedicated source of funding for this initiative.
2. Need more fast charging stations, with standardized hookups, distributed in strategic locations.
3. Need to move quickly in providing incentives for electric busses and medium commercial vehicles.
4. Need to move much more quickly with onshore wind, solar pv, solar hot water, and energy efficiency’s.
5. Above all, we need to proceed quickly with a variety of initiatives. We don’t have decades, we have a few years at best. Please convey to the decision makers that we act quickly. |
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10/14/2020 |
Lilly |
Knuth |
None |
Garden City |
New York |
With climate change we must update our transportation to use less carbon based fuels and find ways to do it efficiently. With climate change we must update our transportation to use less carbon based fuels and find ways to do it efficiently. |
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10/14/2020 |
Annie |
Dawid |
University of Denver |
Westcliffe |
Colorado |
We must move to low-emission/no-emission transportation for the sake of our children and grandchildren. Now. We must move to low-emission/no-emission transportation for the sake of our children and grandchildren. Now. |
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10/14/2020 |
Paul |
Palla |
na |
Greencastle |
Pennsylvania |
It's very simple. FOSSIL FUELS = DEATH! STOP HELPING THEM KILL US!! read more It's very simple. FOSSIL FUELS = DEATH! STOP HELPING THEM KILL US!! |
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10/14/2020 |
Sarah |
Stewart |
Dr. |
Watertown |
Massachusetts |
My family and I 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%), and investments be... read more My family and I 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%), and investments be put towards active transportation like better sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, and high quality public transit.
Thank you for your attention to our comments, The Stewart Family |
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10/14/2020 |
V.L. |
Brandt |
n/a |
Durham |
North Carolina |
We need dramatic action on climate, and transportation is one area where change can help. Unfortunately, carbon caps are not nearly enough, in part because they are not (or have not been)... read more We need dramatic action on climate, and transportation is one area where change can help. Unfortunately, carbon caps are not nearly enough, in part because they are not (or have not been) enforceable. Overburdened and underserved communities need more investment; much more effort should be put into supporting better health _and_ transportation by installing good sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, and better landscape design (to encourage and reward people on foot or other self-powered means of transportation, such as wheelchairs, bicycles).
Durham can become a beautiful city as it becomes more green (in both senses of the word). Landscape architects and urban designers with a strong record of accommodating ecosystems and improving habitats for both humans and wildlife should be brought on board. In most neighborhoods it's not possible to walk on sidewalks, because there aren't any; even when there are, there's little to enjoy the experience of being on foot; there are few bicycle lanes. Instead of endlessly expanding roads for more lanes of traffic, we need to think holistically about making communities more self-sufficient, with less need to travel by car or bus for necessities. |
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10/14/2020 |
Tracy |
Feldman |
Dr. (Mr.) |
Durham |
North Carolina |
I am an ecologist, educator, father, and concerned citizen of Durham. I would like to make sure that NC is in a strong position to mitigate damages of climate change to the environment and the... read more I am an ecologist, educator, father, and concerned citizen of Durham. I would like to make sure that NC is in a strong position to mitigate damages of climate change to the environment and the people who live here. Thus, I would urge you to include a cap on carbon emissions of at least 25% by 2032. Please also increase the minimum investment in overburdened and underserved communities to much more than 35%.
Please put investments towards active transportation like better sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, and high quality public transit. Thank you! |
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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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