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2/24/2020 |
Laura |
Horowitz |
Ms |
Pittsburgh |
Pennsylvania |
We in western Pennsylvania have struggled hard to clean up our air. We know that emissions from vehicles contribute heavily to the overall state of our environment. Reducing pollution from... read more We in western Pennsylvania have struggled hard to clean up our air. We know that emissions from vehicles contribute heavily to the overall state of our environment. Reducing pollution from transportation is a key component to reducing Pennsylvania's emissions. I support the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI). Here are a few reasons why:
-Public transit investments that could be made with TCI proceeds would be valuable.
-It is the aggressive greenhouse gas reduction target that the most recent climate science tells us we need.
-It prioritizes clean investments in areas overburdened by pollution and/or for those who don’t have access to transportation choices.
-Too many of our public buses and trains run on dirty energy and contribute to air pollution and climate change. Many trains, buses, and stations haven’t been retrofitted in decades. For many people in rural parts of our states, there are zero viable public transportation options, which forces them to drive.
By making polluters pay and creating a dedicated source of funding through TCI, we’ll finally be able to move our state to a 21st-century regional transportation system that is cleaner, more reliable, more accessible, and more affordable. We’ll see less traffic, thousands of new jobs, and less dangerous air pollution. All communities — whether urban, suburban, or rural — will benefit.
Our air is making too many of us sick — and if history is a guide, it’s not going to get better on its own. We need to take bold and concerted action to reduce the carbon impact of our transportation system, and TCI’s combination of using pricing policies that discourage polluters and modernizing our public transportation system will do exactly that. |
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2/26/2020 |
Kathleen |
Guinness |
Ms |
Poultney |
Vermont |
Climate solutions are the number 1 priority right now for the entire world.Fossil fuel use for transportation is one of the top causes of unhealthy carbon emissions.Clean,efficient transportation... read more Climate solutions are the number 1 priority right now for the entire world.Fossil fuel use for transportation is one of the top causes of unhealthy carbon emissions.Clean,efficient transportation in VT and elsewhere is necessary to achieve carbon emission goals.Electric vehicle usage will help to get us there.I urge the development of ev charging stations and the creation of subsidized Eva's, including trucks and buses. |
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2/26/2020 |
Sondra |
Olson |
Ms |
BEAVER DAM |
Wisconsin |
Please do whatever is in your power to help us & future generations breathe easier & be healthy.
Thank you! Please do whatever is in your power to help us & future generations breathe easier & be healthy.
Thank you! |
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2/28/2020 |
Cameron |
Davis |
Ms |
Charlotte |
Vermont |
I support a “…design (for) a regional low-carbon transportation policy proposal that would cap and reduce carbon emissions from the combustion of transportation fuels through a cap-and-invest... read more I support a “…design (for) a regional low-carbon transportation policy proposal that would cap and reduce carbon emissions from the combustion of transportation fuels through a cap-and-invest program or other pricing mechanism… [and]… to complete the policy development process within one year, after which each jurisdiction will decide whether to adopt and implement the policy.” Electric vehicles for both public transportation and individual use with abundant charging stations throughout the region are needed to support these goals. |
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2/28/2020 |
Frona |
Vicksell |
Ms |
Concord |
Massachusetts |
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2/28/2020 |
Deborah |
Crosset |
Ms |
Granby |
Connecticut |
I think it is very important to join regionally to make an effective, low-carbon, diverse policy. All of the areas involved are connected so any transportation planning should be done jointly to... read more I think it is very important to join regionally to make an effective, low-carbon, diverse policy. All of the areas involved are connected so any transportation planning should be done jointly to ensure it is as well integrated as it can be. I applaud the Transportation and Climate Initiative and look forward to seeing it implemented. Thank you. |
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2/28/2020 |
Susan |
Blain |
Ms |
Gardner |
Massachusetts |
Massachusetts does better than many states in terms of environmental initiatives, but we are a long way from where we could be. We are working against a clock that seems to be accelerating (as is... read more Massachusetts does better than many states in terms of environmental initiatives, but we are a long way from where we could be. We are working against a clock that seems to be accelerating (as is the climate crisis). We need to speed up our productive responses. |
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2/28/2020 |
Elana |
Katz |
Ms |
Sharon |
Massachusetts |
Please make climate change your top priority. Please make climate change your top priority. |
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2/28/2020 |
Mary |
Slaughter |
Ms |
Silver Spring |
Maryland |
I vehemently oppose the proposed widening of I495, I270, and building a third Bay Bridge. As a native Californian, I have repeatedly experienced the increased congestion that inevitably follows... read more I vehemently oppose the proposed widening of I495, I270, and building a third Bay Bridge. As a native Californian, I have repeatedly experienced the increased congestion that inevitably follows road expansion. Let's learn from their experience and build our public transportation.
In addition, widening and building roads will removed huge numbers of trees that help to mitigate climate change. We should be planting trees instead of cutting them down. Let's get out of our cars and go public! |
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2/29/2020 |
Kara |
Skipper |
Ms |
Columbia |
Maryland |
Maryland should make a make a firm
commitment to adopt a regional transportation
policy that achieves a minimum 40 percent
reduction in transportation sector climate
... read more Maryland should make a make a firm
commitment to adopt a regional transportation
policy that achieves a minimum 40 percent
reduction in transportation sector climate
pollution by 2030, to keep us on track to meet
the climate goals updated by the General
Assembly in 2016.
Investment and policy decisions should be
made based on pollution reduction and
equity goals, as well as robust engagement
opportunities from the public‒particularly
those most overburdened by transportation
pollution and undeserved by our current
transportation system. Please support the Transportation and Climate Initiative. |
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3/2/2020 |
Petra |
Reitz |
Ms |
East Bridgewater |
Massachusetts |
Needs to be more streamlined/lower emissions commuting; easier biking/hiking alternative transportation. Less accentuation on making roads easier for business and more on people. Needs to be more streamlined/lower emissions commuting; easier biking/hiking alternative transportation. Less accentuation on making roads easier for business and more on people. |
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5/28/2019 |
Liz |
Robberson |
Ms. |
Portsmouth |
Rhode Island |
My name is Liz Robberson, I live in Portsmouth, RI, I am an educator, mother and concerned citizen of our climate.
I am requesting that the policy have a price high enough to effectively... read more My name is Liz Robberson, I live in Portsmouth, RI, I am an educator, mother and concerned citizen of our climate.
I am requesting that the policy have a price high enough to effectively reduce emissions according to the latest science. Also that the policy have a strong component of social equity and doesn't hurt rural or low/moderate income people.
Thank you for the bipartisan nature of this project. |
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10/25/2019 |
Susan |
Drucker |
Ms. |
Bowdoinham |
Maine |
Maine needs an ambitious plan to reduce climate-changing transportation pollution that is coordinated with neighboring states.
Public transportation is often prohibitively... read more Maine needs an ambitious plan to reduce climate-changing transportation pollution that is coordinated with neighboring states.
Public transportation is often prohibitively expensive (trains, for example, are never a cost effective option; buses are often not viable as well); an affordable choice would certainly help people public options over cars.
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10/28/2019 |
Jenny |
Scheu |
Ms. |
Portland |
Maine |
Development of low carbon public transportation is incredibly important to our city of Portland ME and our region....
AND to our global future. Thanks for your work on this implementation... Development of low carbon public transportation is incredibly important to our city of Portland ME and our region....
AND to our global future. Thanks for your work on this implementation. |
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10/31/2019 |
Irene |
Blanchard |
Ms. |
Fryeburg |
Maine |
I oppose Governor Mills serving yet another blow to the success Maine has had. No more taxes. California is visual proof that increasing taxes will only hurt Mainers. I oppose Governor Mills serving yet another blow to the success Maine has had. No more taxes. California is visual proof that increasing taxes will only hurt Mainers. |
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11/2/2019 |
Jennifer |
Niese |
Ms. |
Kennebunk |
Maine |
I'm writing to voice my strong support for the Transportation and Climate Initiative, which I learned about through the Maine Conservation Voters. In my own town of Kennebunk, I see... read more I'm writing to voice my strong support for the Transportation and Climate Initiative, which I learned about through the Maine Conservation Voters. In my own town of Kennebunk, I see tremendous opportunities for improved transportation. We have an old train station which, if reactivated, could bring tourism dollars to the community and could allow workers and students to commute to Portland or Boston and access the opportunities in those cities without the aggravation of driving personal vehicles. Other mass transit options such as buses or trolleys would also be welcome. In terms of individual vehicles, we own a plug-in Toyota Prius which is a delight to drive and competes with the best of the fossil-fuel powered vehicles. I wrote a grant a number of years ago to bring two electric vehicle charging stations to town, and I'm delighted to see the stations are in regular use by residents and tourists! I strongly support this initiative to improve Maine's transportation infrastructure in a way that helps address global climate change. |
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11/2/2019 |
Lee |
Humphreys |
Ms. |
Rockland |
Maine |
I am100% behind efforts to find solutions to reduce carbon emissions. I've lived in 3 less developed countries without a car, relying only on public transportation. These countries offered... read more I am100% behind efforts to find solutions to reduce carbon emissions. I've lived in 3 less developed countries without a car, relying only on public transportation. These countries offered a variety of transportation, both small and large buses, subways, ferries and pedicabs. The fares were very reasonable. To own a car in these countries was always more expensive than using public transport. In Rockland we now have a bus with a sensible schedule that takes passengers on a route that begins at Walmart and continues to PenBay hospital. This is a good start. I believe a fleet of small electric buses would offer enormous flexibility, serve all ages, and would give the biggest bang for the buck. Small buses could also serve and connect rural communities. Yes, I would also love to see more trains, trams, safe bike lanes and pedestrian streets. Thank you for considering my comments.
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11/2/2019 |
Taumi |
Conohan |
Ms. |
Portland |
Maine |
I support all public transportation going green. There is no time to waste, when considering and preparing for our childrens' futures. read more I support all public transportation going green. There is no time to waste, when considering and preparing for our childrens' futures. |
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11/4/2019 |
Anne |
Novosel mileski |
Ms. |
Belchertown |
Massachusetts |
I look forward to better public and side walks and road conditions for public transportation, the ability to walk or bike to the belchertown court house, library, senior center, grocery store and... read more I look forward to better public and side walks and road conditions for public transportation, the ability to walk or bike to the belchertown court house, library, senior center, grocery store and. Town buildings. I look forward to incentives and education of preventing clear cutting and innovative controlled new building renovation laws with solar panel or new technologies for all government town and state building, new construction and renovations, protect all conservation areas and field and forests. Solor and new technology use over parking lots private and public and buildings. Protection of all wetlands and vernal pools. Dprotction of underground water. |
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11/4/2019 |
Diegoli |
Diegoli |
Ms. |
Springfield |
Vermont |
I am in favor of the Transportation & Climate Initiative (TCI) because:
it is a multi-state effort;
it would use the cap-and-invest version of carbon pricing to modernize our... read more I am in favor of the Transportation & Climate Initiative (TCI) because:
it is a multi-state effort;
it would use the cap-and-invest version of carbon pricing to modernize our transportation system;
it could, if well designed and properly implemented, generate millions of dollars for public transit, bike paths, EV incentives and infrastructure.
TCI could help achieve a stronger economy, equity for low-income and rural Vermonters, and a reduction in carbon pollution.
Thank you for your attention. |
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