TCI Regional Policy Design Stakeholder Submissions

Material submitted through the TCI Public Input form from April 2019-February 2021 is viewable here. View input submitted from March 1, 2021 forward here. All material submitted on this page informed the participating jurisdictions in the 2019-2020 TCI regional policy design process. Click on the column headings to sort the submissions.

Date	First	Last	Affiliation	City	State	Input	File
12/15/2019	Dave	Jones	Fed-up taxpayer	Medway	Massachusetts	The Baker-Polito administration have once again proven themselves to be a joke. I am embarrassed to say I voted for them, but at one time I believed Charlie Baker would bring some common sense and... read more The Baker-Polito administration have once again proven themselves to be a joke. I am embarrassed to say I voted for them, but at one time I believed Charlie Baker would bring some common sense and change to this corrupt state. Our elected officials are only out for themselves led by the biggest pig in the poke Deleo. What a self serving crook, and the rest of the "vote myself a pay raise" electorate are no better. This sneaky tax disguised as some half baked plan to save the environment is just another money grab at the expense of the Massachusetts tax payers who seem ripe for the picking since these same crooked legislators keep getting voted in. Fool me once Governor Baker, shame on you...fool me twice, shame on me. Never again will I waste a vote on you. You have been a big disappointment! NO TO THIS T.A.X.!!! And let's consider term limits for all offices in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Those that stay in office too long seem to come down with a raging case of Greedy Pig disease	-
1/14/2020	James	Dion	none	medway	Massachusetts	Ridiculous proposal, just another tax grab, let it go! Ridiculous proposal, just another tax grab, let it go!	-
1/16/2020	Susan	Peterson	Résident of Pennsylvania	Media	Pennsylvania	Raising taxes, primarily on the wealthy—and to a lesser extent on everyone—would be a small price to pay for reducing unimaginable threats to our environment, and to the lives of our grandchildren... Raising taxes, primarily on the wealthy—and to a lesser extent on everyone—would be a small price to pay for reducing unimaginable threats to our environment, and to the lives of our grandchildren.	-
2/9/2020	Pamela	Shafto	Citizen	Media	Pennsylvania	I strongly support the Transportation and Climate Initiative. It is important that regions begin to work together to put caps on emissions and to look forward in order to develop new ways to move... read more I strongly support the Transportation and Climate Initiative. It is important that regions begin to work together to put caps on emissions and to look forward in order to develop new ways to move around the region. I would hope that some of the money from additional taxes would be used to develop better public transportation alternatives in rural areas of PA.	-
2/24/2020	Marilynn	Harper	Delaware County Community College	Media	Pennsylvania	Carbon emissions are the main contributor to our climate change crisis. My students are always shocked to see the dramatic increase in carbon emissions since industrialization began but especially... read more Carbon emissions are the main contributor to our climate change crisis. My students are always shocked to see the dramatic increase in carbon emissions since industrialization began but especially in the past decade. The evidence is quite clear. The scientific data released by NOAA continually shows that previous year is our warmest year on record. This is only due to the human impact on our planet.	-
2/25/2020	Margaret	PILONG	None	Media	Pennsylvania	I support the Transportation and Climate Initiative. Gov. Wolf please do everything possible to protect the climate for our children and future generations. I support the Transportation and Climate Initiative. Gov. Wolf please do everything possible to protect the climate for our children and future generations.	-
2/25/2020	Marc	Karasek	Democrat	Media	Pennsylvania	I support whatever means the state can employ to maximize low-carbon transportation. For example, I would support: -Maximum investment in battery electric buses -Incentives and fees... read more I support whatever means the state can employ to maximize low-carbon transportation. For example, I would support: -Maximum investment in battery electric buses -Incentives and fees to promote battery electric delivery vehicles, garbage trucks, construction vehicles, etc. -Tax credits for battery electric or plug-in hybrid electric car buyers -Incentives for dealerships to sell battery electric or plug-in hybrid electric cars -Elimination of all subsidies to fossil fuel companies -Corporate carbon taxes and/or caps -Higher gasoline tax -Fees for businesses and homeowners generating excessive landfill waste -Subsidies to expand public transportation accessibility and desirability I live 7 miles from my workplace and enjoy the privilege of riding my bicycle to and from work. Otherwise I drive a gasoline car. I would ride more often if there were more desirable bicycle routes or roads with bicycle lanes. I would also take public transportation if there was a bus running every 15-20 minutes that would not require 1 or more transfers. Lastly, I would drive an electric vehicle if I could afford one.	-
2/26/2020	ira	josephs	concerned citizen	Media	Pennsylvania	Climate Change is the most important issue we face - it effects everyone and is already causing extreme weather that costs taxpayers dearly. Transportation is the sector having the most... read more Climate Change is the most important issue we face - it effects everyone and is already causing extreme weather that costs taxpayers dearly. Transportation is the sector having the most detrimental effect so we need to do something. It shouldn't be too hard to get folks out of their cars with some infrastructure changes and the TCI Regional Policy Design seems like the way. Please support this! Like so many areas where we need to make positive changes, it is a matter of standing up to large corporations that care for their profits over the affected citizens.	-
2/27/2020	C.	Miller	?	Media	Pennsylvania	We can cut poverty and pollution at the same time. We urge you to move forward with a regional program that prioritizes the needs of communities overburdened with pollution and underserved in... read more We can cut poverty and pollution at the same time. We urge you to move forward with a regional program that prioritizes the needs of communities overburdened with pollution and underserved in mobility options.	-
2/28/2020	Elizabeth	Seltzer	person	Media	Pennsylvania	"As a resident of Pennsylvania I urge the northeast states to adopt a strong TCI program that cuts transportation emissions in order to meet our state's climate goals. The program should... read more "As a resident of Pennsylvania I urge the northeast states to adopt a strong TCI program that cuts transportation emissions in order to meet our state's climate goals. The program should invest in public transportation, safe biking and walking infrastructure, and prioritize communities who have suffered disproportionate impacts from transportation pollution."	-
5/28/2019	Travis	Petersen	Citizen	Medford	Massachusetts	Hello, I am environmental scientist in Massachusetts. Thank you for your bipartisan efforts. Climate change is the most pressing issue of our era, one that impacts all aspects of... read more Hello, I am environmental scientist in Massachusetts. Thank you for your bipartisan efforts. Climate change is the most pressing issue of our era, one that impacts all aspects of our life, including national security, immigration, and the economy. It has the potential to kill thousands of people, due to flooding, heat waves, crop failure, and increased disease prevalence. In the northeast, we have felt the effects already, with average winter temperatures up 3.8 degrees Fahrenheit since 1970. Winters are shorter; flowers and bees die due to early warm spells followed by frosts. In your plan, I ask you to price carbon high enough to follow the guidelines set by the latest climate science. It also needs to be developed so that it does not impact low income members of society. We are all counting on you to account for the true cost of fossil fuel use. Best, Travis Petersen	-
11/16/2019	Chris	Grande	WHA	Medford	Massachusetts	I concur with my friends who oppose any attempt at revenue increases, i.e. taxes, without MA House approval. I will let my legislators know my thoughts on this also. Furthermore, spending some... read more I concur with my friends who oppose any attempt at revenue increases, i.e. taxes, without MA House approval. I will let my legislators know my thoughts on this also. Furthermore, spending some time in California, with their exorbitant gas taxes, and other "penalties" for owning combustible engine vehicles, I see these moves as nothing more than crushing expenses to everyone, which particularly hit lower income more (gasoline tops $4/gallon, a very large increase vis a vis current MA gas taxes. Tax credits, desirability for EV, and cost reductions as the market finds ways to deliver at lower costs are doing much to reduce vehicle emissions. Though it doesn't matter what taxes or carbon exchange fees you charge, the average worker can not afford an EV yet. If you want to focus your energies, somewhere, help India, China and other fast growing economies to reduce their carbon emissions. MA is flatulence in the breeze compared to the real global polluters. or you could try the US agriculture/meat industries. And let the MA House focus on taxes. Thank you, Chris Grande	-
11/25/2019	Gordon	Silva	WRKO	Medford	Massachusetts	You people want these taxes to create more jobs and profits for MORE political hacks. YOU ARE KILLING THE GOLDEN GOOSE! You people want these taxes to create more jobs and profits for MORE political hacks. YOU ARE KILLING THE GOLDEN GOOSE!	-
12/18/2019	Montgomery	Teague	none	MEDFORD	New Jersey	I am against this tax as the government has demonstrated that they cannot manage a budget. Taxpayer are already paying for Federal Flood Insurance and Beach replenishment. Instead of always... read more I am against this tax as the government has demonstrated that they cannot manage a budget. Taxpayer are already paying for Federal Flood Insurance and Beach replenishment. Instead of always increases taxes find budgets cuts. IE. why do tax payers fund federal flood insurance for millionaire's second homes. Why is the federal government in the business of ensuring second beach homes. Obama Care, Medicare pricing is based on income,same policy should be implemented for Flood Insurance. And if no bath houses, parking or public assess( ie the north end of LBI) stop having tax payers pay. Use that saving for Climate Change.	-
1/16/2020	Kelly	Clark	Concerned Scientist and Mom	Medford	New Jersey	The largest source of pollution in the northeast US is from transportation. These emissions result in increased asthma and other pollution-related illnesses, and even death. The impacts on health... read more The largest source of pollution in the northeast US is from transportation. These emissions result in increased asthma and other pollution-related illnesses, and even death. The impacts on health from air pollution particularly affect the most vulnerable: children, elderly, the chronically ill, and people living in low-income communities. Healthcare costs increase along with the average temperatures. It is not a hoax: My state of New Jersey is absolutely seeing changes in climate and it appears to be accelerating. The northeast states have been leaders in changing sources of energy from coal to renewable and that investment has brought jobs and greater efficiency. The next logical step would be to be at the forefront of reducing transportation emissions and cleaning up the air we breathe. It's going to take research, creativity, ingenuity, and, yes, investment to accomplish this goal, but I think it's a challenge these states can tackle together. A "cap and invest" program, as used to make the transition to renewable energy sources, could work in a similar way with reducing transportation pollution.	-
1/28/2020	Casey	Merkle	Democrat	Medford	Massachusetts	I am excited to see a high-impact, regional approach to tackling carbon emissions moving forward. I am excited to see a high-impact, regional approach to tackling carbon emissions moving forward.	-
2/20/2020	Eileen	Herman-Haase	citizen	Medford	Massachusetts	It is crucial for the well being of future generations that a design for a regional low-carbon transportation policy proposal that would cap and reduce carbon emissions from the combustion of... read more It is crucial for the well being of future generations that a design for a regional low-carbon transportation policy proposal that would cap and reduce carbon emissions from the combustion of transportation fuels is created now. Thank you	-
3/1/2020	Denis	Dettling Kalthofer	Mr.	Medford	Massachusetts	It is of the utmost importance that we expand and modernize public transportation. Private transportation with one person per automobile is a major contributor to greenhouse gases. Inter-city and... read more It is of the utmost importance that we expand and modernize public transportation. Private transportation with one person per automobile is a major contributor to greenhouse gases. Inter-city and inter-town public transportation is extremely slow and unreliable. Commuter rail needs to be converted from diesel to electric. Battery electric buses need to replace gas buses. Municipal fleets need to be electrified. Fares need to be accessible to the people who need affordable transit the most, without expectation of public transit paying for itself. People need to get to work. Please make the public transit element of climate justice your highest priority. Thank you, Denis Dettling Kalthofer	-
12/1/2019	john	saia	Concerned Citizen	Medfield	Massachusetts	DO NOT IMPOST THIS "TAX"....ENOUGH IS ENOUGH....THE WASTE ALREADY EXHIBITED IN THIS STATE IS GROSS...REMEMBER WHO VOTED FOR YOU AND WHY....I REALLY DO THINK ITS TIME TO LEAVE THIS STATE... read more DO NOT IMPOST THIS "TAX"....ENOUGH IS ENOUGH....THE WASTE ALREADY EXHIBITED IN THIS STATE IS GROSS...REMEMBER WHO VOTED FOR YOU AND WHY....I REALLY DO THINK ITS TIME TO LEAVE THIS STATE....WHAT A MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENT YOU ALL ARE	-
12/1/2019	Steven	Braverman	Unenrolled	medfield	Massachusetts	I am appalled at the extremely regressive taxation bill being considered to replenish state coffers-- known as a carbon tax initiative. An across the board, regressive tax on such an essential and... read more I am appalled at the extremely regressive taxation bill being considered to replenish state coffers-- known as a carbon tax initiative. An across the board, regressive tax on such an essential and democratized commodity such as gasoline is a cruel punishment to inflict on Massachusetts motorists. Utilizing the climate change debate to pad patronage hiring and close budget gaps is truly an outrage. The fact that all of the states in the northeast are considering this as a monopolistic venture to prevent border competition is even more horrific. Thank you for the consideration.	-

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