TCI Regional Policy Design Stakeholder Submissions

Given the imminent threat of the climate crisis, we need to take immediate action to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. The revenue from the TCI program could be used to modernize our transportation system on a regional scale. I thank Gov. Baker for his leadership and encourage Mass. to join this program.

I recently became aware of the Transportation and Climate Initiative and am writing to you to voice my thanks and support for our continued participation. Climate change is an extremely urgent matter that we must act on immediately to stop and try to reverse. Reducing vehicle pollution is a key element of any greenhouse gas reduction strategy.

I thank you, Governor Baker, for your leadership on climate change. I heard you on Boston Public Radio today and believe you are a champion on fighting for our climate.

We must aggressively reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the commonwealth. Rush hour traffic in our area adds to pollution as thousands of cars creep through our town on their clogged commutes. Expansion of public transportation in communities like mine that are outside the MBTA bus and train routes would be a great help. Increased incentives for electric vehicles and investment in infrastructure to increase the availability of vehicle charging stations would be very helpful as well.

Thank you,
Nicola Payne
Sudbury, MA

Since human-driven climate change is, scientifically acknowledged, the greatest danger to life on our tiny little rock in this enormous universe then it is imperative that intelligent decisions must be made in all areas. You have the chance and responsibility to design and enforce a drastic reduction of
the pollution emitted by the burgeoning number of combustion-powered vehicles on our already crowded roads.
A fifth major extinction on our planet may not be reversible but, for the sake of ALL of earth's lifeforms, please make every effort to reduce all forms of dangerous pollution. Amen.

As a garden designer concentrating on environmental responsibility, I care about reducing pollution from transportation. I appreciate Governor Baker's ongoing leadership on the environment, and request that Massachusetts formally join the program.
I hope that decisionmakers choose the most aggressive greenhouse gas reduction target that the most recent climate science tells us we need. Our state's policy should prioritize clean energy investments in areas overburdened by pollution and/or for those who don’t have access to transportation choices.

I strongly support both the collaborative approach and the mission of TCI. If we're to survive as a planet, we must reduce greenhouse gas emissions and modernize our transportation system. I applaud your commitment to capping transportation emissions and placing a fee on fuel imports.

It is hugely important that we adopt and implement TCI so we can reduce emissions and combat climate change. THANK YOU GOVERNOR BAKER for your leadership on this issue. I request that Massachusetts formally join TCI, and that the leadership chooses the most aggressive greenhouse gas reduction target that the most recent climate science tells us we need. TCI is modeled after an existing program (RGGI) that WORKS and has actually brought costs down over time. TCI is not a tax--it is a market-based solution that will drive change; change we MUST embrace if we are to avert this climate crisis. What's more, the policy will enable funds to be directed to improve transportation - these should prioritize clean investments in areas overburdened by pollution and where there is not much access to transportation.

I care about reducing pollution from transportation because it contributes to climate change.
Thank you Governor Baker for your leadership. I request that Massachusetts formally join the program.
I ask that the leadership chooses the most aggressive greenhouse gas reduction target that the most recent climate science tells us we need.
I urge that the policy prioritizes clean investments in areas overburdened by pollution and/or for those who don’t have access to transportation choices.

We need responsible action to reduce emissions for clean air. I ask this for me, but more importantly for my children and grandchildren. Clean and efficient transportation is vital. Climate change is science, is real, and is a huge threat to all, world wide. Let us be leaders in this effort. Thank you.