1/19/2020 |
Sumner |
Roper |
Mr. |
Nashua |
New Hampshire |
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1/19/2020 |
Richard |
Riman |
Retired |
Randolph |
Massachusetts |
Do not pass the TCI!
We do not need any more costs burdened on the taxpayer. Increases in gas ripple through and raise all other costs of living.
All government cost increases must... read more Do not pass the TCI!
We do not need any more costs burdened on the taxpayer. Increases in gas ripple through and raise all other costs of living.
All government cost increases must be run thru the legislature and not occur automatically.
No one will die on the streets if we cut taxes one dollar as Michael Dukakis said. If you need extra monies consider the following:
We certainly have existing programs that can be scaled down or eliminated.
We should not be allowing double collection of pensions
Pensions and wages need to be more in alignment with those in the private sector
Stop funding illegal aliens Housing, welfare, medical, and any other related costs
Fully investigate welfare for fraud
Investigate expenditures
We do not have a funding problem, we have a spending problem!
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1/19/2020 |
David |
Bowman |
First Baptist Church/ US Army retired |
Jackman |
Maine |
I am opposed to this plan. It is Not good for the people of Maine. I am opposed to this plan. It is Not good for the people of Maine. |
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1/19/2020 |
David |
Knudsen |
Self |
Wakefield |
Massachusetts |
I want to voice my support for this initiative, which I hope will decrease the use of carbon-based fuels by pricing them to reflect at least some of their external costs. For me the projected at-... read more I want to voice my support for this initiative, which I hope will decrease the use of carbon-based fuels by pricing them to reflect at least some of their external costs. For me the projected at-the-gas-pump price increases that have been bandied about in the media (well shy of 25 cents per gallon) are in fact all too modest to represent much of a price signal at all, especially given the large fluctuations in fuel prices that everyone has endured over the last twenty years, and the current low prices.
At the same time I recognize that many people are not able easily to absorb even small increases in fuel costs, and so this initiative must include a very strong equity component. Housing costs force trade-offs in commuting distances. Beyond applying revenues from this initiative to mitigation of carbon fuels' external costs generally, a substantial portion of the revenues should be directed toward mitigation of disadvantaged populations' costs specifically.
Such mitigation could take the form of support for affordable housing that allows shorter commutes (enlarged rental voucher programs, direct subsidizing of affordable housing construction, for example). It could take the form of support for dramatically expanded public transit options, although this approach seems likely to bypass large geographic areas that have no existing public transit framework upon which to build. It could take the form of additional incentives for gas-efficient vehicles. It could even take the form of odometer-based tax credits available to low-income filers, which, being based on miles traveled rather than fuel consumed, would still reward the use of low-emission and zero-emission vehicles.
This equity concern strikes me as particularly important for the Massachusetts governor in view of the public stance that he has taken on the inequitable nature of congestion pricing schemes.
I will be impressed and supportive of any administration that supports an initiative such as this one. In my view we are years behind where we should be. It is long past the time where we can afford to reject proposals because they are not perfect in every respect. We are at a point where we must move forward and try something, doing our best to provide flexibility to adjust as we assess our progress. Please be bold! |
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1/19/2020 |
Stanley |
McDonald, Jr. |
self |
Sherborn |
Massachusetts |
This initiative is vitally needed to reduce carbon emissions from transportation. This initiative is vitally needed to reduce carbon emissions from transportation. |
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1/19/2020 |
elizabeth |
banwell |
livng being that needs clean air, taxpayer |
howell |
New Jersey |
Thank you for taking comments about transportation in our crowded tri-state region. I just ask that you consider air quality, especially in light of our forests and farms giving way to buildings,... read more Thank you for taking comments about transportation in our crowded tri-state region. I just ask that you consider air quality, especially in light of our forests and farms giving way to buildings, with imperious surfaces for ever more vehicles. Too often I see abandoned factories and stores not rehabbed and reused, but rather trees cut down. Trees, which are the lungs of the planet. It is so wrong! |
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1/19/2020 |
Gayle |
Benson |
Ms. |
Oceanside |
New York |
For now & the future, this is important. We can do it. For now & the future, this is important. We can do it. |
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1/19/2020 |
Margaret |
Doherty |
concerned resident |
Bryn Mawr |
Pennsylvania |
Climate change is one of the greatest problems of our times. Providing efficient tranportation can greatly reduce emissions that harm the environment. This plan is a step in the right direction... Climate change is one of the greatest problems of our times. Providing efficient tranportation can greatly reduce emissions that harm the environment. This plan is a step in the right direction. |
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1/19/2020 |
Frank |
Orifici |
Concerned citizen |
Kensington |
New Hampshire |
Thank you for taking seriously the need to reduce carbon emissions from the transportation sector, especially in light of the fact that the federal government is not addressing this issue. We... read more Thank you for taking seriously the need to reduce carbon emissions from the transportation sector, especially in light of the fact that the federal government is not addressing this issue. We need to reduce or carbon foot print and the transportation sector is our greatest polluter with regard to green house gases. I implore my home state of New Hampshire to participate and would with our regional partners to improve the publics access to cleaner transportation options the especially reduce dangerous emissions in our overburdened low income neighborhoods.
Thank you for your consideration. |
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1/19/2020 |
Fred |
Morris |
None |
Collegeville |
Pennsylvania |
A better mass transportation system is needed to replace cars and planes for travel, business or pleasure, for short distances of up to 500 miles. A better mass transportation system is needed to replace cars and planes for travel, business or pleasure, for short distances of up to 500 miles. |
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1/19/2020 |
Elaine |
Schmerling |
Village of Ardentown |
Wilmington |
Delaware |
We need more and better public transportation, to reduce pollution and mitigate climate change. Also, our roads are too crowded already, as population is growing, we need more people to take... read more We need more and better public transportation, to reduce pollution and mitigate climate change. Also, our roads are too crowded already, as population is growing, we need more people to take public transportation - but it is not always convenient enough, we don't have enough of it. |
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1/19/2020 |
Kevin |
Frank |
Republican |
Sanford |
Maine |
Does mills know what happened in France when Macron put a
Carbon tax on workers in France..The yellow vests movement.
We all know TCI is about destroying the citizens free will. It... read more Does mills know what happened in France when Macron put a
Carbon tax on workers in France..The yellow vests movement.
We all know TCI is about destroying the citizens free will. It's not about carbon and Mills
Wouldn't know carbon if she breathed it..
It's about destroying the citizens..Greedy government. |
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1/19/2020 |
Peter |
McKnight |
Mr |
West Hurley |
New York |
Reducing our carbon (and methane) footprint is imperative. I support all efforts to achieve this. Reducing our carbon (and methane) footprint is imperative. I support all efforts to achieve this. |
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1/19/2020 |
donna |
matney |
None |
Warren |
Massachusetts |
I care about what happens to the environment as much as anybody else does but not everyone who drives into Boston for a job makes over $100,000 and can afford to pay extra money for gas . They... read more I care about what happens to the environment as much as anybody else does but not everyone who drives into Boston for a job makes over $100,000 and can afford to pay extra money for gas . They already went up on the tolls and when is it going to stop ? When I can't afford to drive to work anymore |
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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 |
Danuta |
Radko |
Ms |
Tewksbury |
Massachusetts |
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1/20/2020 |
Marianne |
McNallen |
Ms |
Norwich |
Connecticut |
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1/20/2020 |
Mary |
Marchetti |
taxpayer |
Tyngsboro |
Massachusetts |
This is just another way to get your tax dollars. This state in in financial disaster with the recent state pension news They do not use tax dollars wisely, look at roads and bridges that have... read more This is just another way to get your tax dollars. This state in in financial disaster with the recent state pension news They do not use tax dollars wisely, look at roads and bridges that have been funded thru gas and excise taxes. They raise taxes to give themselves raises. The U.S. is not responsible for climate change, it has been changing since beginning of time. Plant trees if you think there is a problem, they clean the air.
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1/20/2020 |
Katherine |
Cote |
concerned resident |
Milford |
Massachusetts |
It is vitally important that everyone (individuals but also governments and corporations) begin to seriously address global warming emissions from all sources as quickly as possible. The... read more It is vitally important that everyone (individuals but also governments and corporations) begin to seriously address global warming emissions from all sources as quickly as possible. The Transportation and Climate Initiative is a great way to reduce emissions from the largest sector of such emissions, and so should have the greatest impact in a short amount of time.
Massachusetts has long been a leader in many areas including innovative ways to address environmental issues. It is important that we show the way for other states and countries in terms of taking global warming solutions seriously, putting detailed effective ideas on the table, AND being willing to pursue them. We must prioritize clean energy investments and provide equal access to underserved communities. Thus I respectfully urge you to formally join the Transportation and Climate Initiative's plan to reduce emissions. I realize it sounds far-fetched, but our willingness to address these issues directly affects the kind of future we leave for our children and grandchildren.
Thank you for hearing me and considering my views. Furthermore thank you for working with all political sides and not letting this devolve into a missed opportunity.
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