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
1/17/2020	Worth	Gretter	Union of Concerned Scientists	Menands	New York	There are so many possible ways to begin addressing the impact of transportation on climate change, but the important thing is that we begin somewhere. I favor: more charging stations for electric... read more There are so many possible ways to begin addressing the impact of transportation on climate change, but the important thing is that we begin somewhere. I favor: more charging stations for electric cars and trucks; increased gasoline taxes; and increased support for public transportation, especially high speed rail as an alternative to airplane travel. These are just the low hanging fruit. I hope that many more ideas will emerge.	-
1/17/2020	Kathleen	Vieweg	Union of Concerned Scientists	Brookline	Massachusetts	I am strongly in favor of the Transportation and Climate Initiative. The transportation in the Boston, MA area is frightful. We have too many cars on the road, a failing subway system, buses... read more I am strongly in favor of the Transportation and Climate Initiative. The transportation in the Boston, MA area is frightful. We have too many cars on the road, a failing subway system, buses which are often late, and bad roads with many potholes. I went to Japan last year and their transportation system is marvelous--clean roads without potholes and spotless trains which run on time--to the minute! We should have such a system that is also low carbon emitting. We are talking about a cap and trade system and it needs to happen. Thank you.	-
1/18/2020	Regina	Mastrogiacomo	Union of concerned scientists	Southington	Connecticut	It is the right thing to do for all future generations to end our dependence on dirty fuels and have great transportation. It is the right thing to do for all future generations to end our dependence on dirty fuels and have great transportation.	-
1/22/2020	Robert	Travaline	Union of Concerned scientists	Bridgeton	New Jersey	design 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... read more design 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.”	-
1/16/2020	Mark	Levin	Union of Concern Scientists	Plymouth Meeting	Pennsylvania	Please design 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... read more Please design 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. It is very important that steps be taken now to lower pollution from transpiration systems. This will help with the climate crisis that the world is facing. Since the federal government is not doing anything to limit emissions the states must take the lead. I am very concerned about the health of my family since many members suffer from asthma. Pollution in any form will cause them to suffer. Please expedite this policy. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.	-
11/8/2019	Brian	Murphy	Unenrolled voter	Paxton	Massachusetts	These ' Initiatives ' generally result in extreme programs that do not result positive and practical solutions. read more These ' Initiatives ' generally result in extreme programs that do not result positive and practical solutions.	-
11/12/2019	Todd	Burke	Unenrolled	Wilbraham	Massachusetts	This is unconstitutional This is unconstitutional	-
11/12/2019	Massachusetts	Voter	Unenrolled	Melrose	Massachusetts	No. TCI is a gas tax. More money for politicians to waste. Money is distributed to 10,000+ EBT people that don't exist. If the politicians want more money to spend, then clean up the fraud in... read more No. TCI is a gas tax. More money for politicians to waste. Money is distributed to 10,000+ EBT people that don't exist. If the politicians want more money to spend, then clean up the fraud in EBT (encourages illegal immigration) and stop giving your relatives "no-show" jobs.	-
11/12/2019	Michelle	Oriola	Unenrolled	Pembroke	Massachusetts	I oppose. Represent me. I oppose. Represent me.	-
11/12/2019	Dorothy	Clorite	Unenrolled	North grafton	Massachusetts	No. No. And again No. Since when does our govt bypass our democratic process and institute a tax with no chance for input from the tax payers? I vote and my Rep and State Senator will be hearing... read more No. No. And again No. Since when does our govt bypass our democratic process and institute a tax with no chance for input from the tax payers? I vote and my Rep and State Senator will be hearing from me.	-
11/12/2019	Natalie	Giudici	Unenrolled	Waltham	Massachusetts	I think what I am about to say SHOULD go without saying...clearly since our government is trying to slide through this "initiative" disguised as a tax. This plan will not fight climate... read more I think what I am about to say SHOULD go without saying...clearly since our government is trying to slide through this "initiative" disguised as a tax. This plan will not fight climate change. This is a tax on gas. When gas prices in any state go up, the price of EVERYTHING goes up. I oppose this "initiative" 110%. I am in full support of real initiative to prevent climate change...ones that actually work...ones that are not thinly veiled taxes on working individuals already living in a state where the cost of living is OBJECTIVELY far too high.	-
11/12/2019	Colleen	Forti	Unenrolled	Worcester	Massachusetts	I am against TCI and reject the State of MA. attempt to bypass the legislature by instituting this policy without a vote. I’m requesting that your organization do the right thing by making... read more I am against TCI and reject the State of MA. attempt to bypass the legislature by instituting this policy without a vote. I’m requesting that your organization do the right thing by making a legislative vote or referendum a requirement for each state before they can proceed.	-
11/13/2019	Paul	Kelly	Unenrolled	Dedham	Massachusetts	We already said NO to increasing fuel taxes. To Charlie Baker and our representatives, just stop this nonsense. It'll increase the cost of everything!!! read more We already said NO to increasing fuel taxes. To Charlie Baker and our representatives, just stop this nonsense. It'll increase the cost of everything!!!	-
11/25/2019	John	Harris	Unenrolled	Northborough	Massachusetts	ABSOLUTELY NO NEW TAXES, FEES OR OTHER COSTS TO BE IMPOSED ON THE BELEAGURED TAX PAYERS AND DRIVERS OF MASSACHUSETTS ABSOLUTELY NO NEW TAXES, FEES OR OTHER COSTS TO BE IMPOSED ON THE BELEAGURED TAX PAYERS AND DRIVERS OF MASSACHUSETTS	-
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.	-
12/3/2019	Lisa	Morton	Unenrolled	West Boxford	Massachusetts	The residents of MA have already voted no on the gas tax! TCI is another attempt at a gas tax in disguise. The residents of MA have already voted no on the gas tax! TCI is another attempt at a gas tax in disguise.	-
12/4/2019	Douglas	Knox	Unenrolled	Reading	Massachusetts	I believe there are many aspects to this proposal that are not equitable or fair. The burden will be borne by people who are forced to find affordable housing away from cities where the jobs are... read more I believe there are many aspects to this proposal that are not equitable or fair. The burden will be borne by people who are forced to find affordable housing away from cities where the jobs are located. I am concerned about climate change, but once again the wealthy that live in the cities or expensive homes that are not fuel efficient or use more fuel with a single private jet flight than the low and middle class consume. I appreciate the need to act, but I am concerned about the long term impact of electric car batteries, particularly in third world nations where they are dumped. Car MPG has improved tremendously and emissions have been reduced as well. Great progress has been made. In my opinion, this is attempt to circumvent the constitution to tax the people with the least influence without proportionally affecting all. The state has spent billions on public transportation without increasing capacity or convenience. The lack of seating and frequent delays force people into their cars. There are many ways the environment could be improved without causing inequitable impact on the citizens of the state	-
12/15/2019	Michael	Vernava Jr.	unenrolled	Swampscott	Massachusetts	As a retiree living on a fixed income the LAST thing I need is a tax increase by any other name. As a retiree living on a fixed income the LAST thing I need is a tax increase by any other name.	-
1/12/2020	david	benoit	unenrolled	wareham	Massachusetts	As a senior on a fixed income I oppose this unfair tax. I will not support any politician including Gov. Baker that approves this rip off. As a senior on a fixed income I oppose this unfair tax. I will not support any politician including Gov. Baker that approves this rip off.	-
1/13/2020	Juan	Mendoza	Unenrolled	Sterling	Massachusetts	Use the funds from the last 2 years of billion dollar surplus from the state budget! Use the funds from the last 2 years of billion dollar surplus from the state budget!	-

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