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
2/26/2020	Vincent	Berube	none (Republican )	Sutton, ma	Massachusetts	NO TCI TAX ! NO TCI TAX !	-
11/4/2019	Lynn	Lazdowski	Massachusetts Resident	Swampscott	Massachusetts	What is the cost to consumers? I assume that not providing said information is because it is going to be more than most are able and/or willing to pay. Crushing your constituents with taxes... read more What is the cost to consumers? I assume that not providing said information is because it is going to be more than most are able and/or willing to pay. Crushing your constituents with taxes and fees is out of control.	-
12/12/2019	Frances	Lynch	none	Swampscott	Massachusetts	I oppose the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) gasoline tax. TCI is attempting to bypass the democratic process by pushing through a tax increase without forcing the legislature to take... read more I oppose the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) gasoline tax. TCI is attempting to bypass the democratic process by pushing through a tax increase without forcing the legislature to take a vote. Eliminating legislative procedure is a very slippery slope for Massachusetts. Whether you support this California style gas tax hike or not, and I do not, it’s wrong for Governor Baker to pursue a tax increase without a legislative vote. Lawmakers are being completely excluded from the process, despite this being the exact task they were elected to carry out.	-
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.	-
1/11/2020	ANDREW	LAROCQUE	citizen	Swanton	Vermont	Please understand; I understand what the TCI wants to do and why. What I don't understand is why it has to be on the backs of rural people, like here in Vermont. We need our cars and pickup... read more Please understand; I understand what the TCI wants to do and why. What I don't understand is why it has to be on the backs of rural people, like here in Vermont. We need our cars and pickup trucks to grocery shop, go to work, do charitable work, basically live. We didn't ask for this to be this way, it was ordained for us by the greed of the automotive industry and the gasoline/fuel oil industry and now we are stuck with it. Granted there are more vehicles going "green" but we are not there yet. To just start with a carbon tax will not only hurt the peoples pocket book, but will eventually hurt the Vt economy too and will not help the environment one bit. NO CARBON TAX.	-
2/27/2020	Deanna	Hessert	Rep	Swanville	Maine	This is a complete outrage to do to the citizens of Maine. We already have to travel bigger distances to get to work school Etc because most of Maine is still rule. For you too implement a $0.17... read more This is a complete outrage to do to the citizens of Maine. We already have to travel bigger distances to get to work school Etc because most of Maine is still rule. For you too implement a $0.17 gas tax is absolutely ridiculous. I only put 9 to 10,000 miles a year on my vehicle where in the heck do you think I can cut back? If you think you can show me where to do that please come to 62 East Eagle Lane in swanville and follow me for a week and see just how little I drive. Janet Mills knows nothing about running a household let alone a state.	-
12/18/2019	Joseph	Paolilli	Citizen	Swanzey	New Hampshire	I object to being regulated in the ability travel by and on my own conveyance of choice. We are country that is made up of a free market system and what you are suggesting and implementing is... read more I object to being regulated in the ability travel by and on my own conveyance of choice. We are country that is made up of a free market system and what you are suggesting and implementing is contrary to that way of life. This nothing more than "People Control" under the cult of Environmentalism.	-
2/24/2020	Edmond	Jaoudi	Mr.	Swarthmore	Pennsylvania	I'm writing to express my support for the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI). It's about time we implement policies and funding to support ways to transition away from... read more I'm writing to express my support for the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI). It's about time we implement policies and funding to support ways to transition away from fossil-fueled and inefficient modes of transportation. Support for Mass Transit and alternative-fueled modes of transportation have been shown to greatly decrease carbon emissions.	-
10/15/2020	Christine	Dolle	none	Swarthmore	Pennsylvania	I would like my children (and all children!) to be able to learn, and play, and grow in areas free from noxious emissions from idling school buses, cars, and other forms of transportation. I would like my children (and all children!) to be able to learn, and play, and grow in areas free from noxious emissions from idling school buses, cars, and other forms of transportation.	-
10/28/2019	Mikael	Jegreus	- None -	SWEDEN	Maine	The TCI should not be enacted for several reasons. #1 It will not bring any financial gain to the Maine economy. #2 Rural workers cannot afford higher gasoline/diesel prices... read more The TCI should not be enacted for several reasons. #1 It will not bring any financial gain to the Maine economy. #2 Rural workers cannot afford higher gasoline/diesel prices for their work commutes. #3 Forcing Mainers to pay for pollutants carried from other states is almost laughable. This state being mostly rural with few "metropolitan" areas (if one was to call them such) is I dare say one of the 'cleanest air' states in the Nation. The TCI is NOT for Maine nor Mainers.	-
11/3/2019	Jane	Gibbons	Maine resident	Sweden	Maine	Maine needs more public transportation to connect small towns to airports and urban areas. It is impossible to get to the airport from Bridgton or Sweden by public transportation. In... read more Maine needs more public transportation to connect small towns to airports and urban areas. It is impossible to get to the airport from Bridgton or Sweden by public transportation. In addition the roads near where I live are not safe for biking. I would do a lot more biking if there were safer roads. In addition there need to be more electric charge stations in our area. There is one in Bridgton, but it is not convenient to the grocery stores. I have an electric vehicle with limited range. I cannot use it to get to the airport nor grocery stores.	-
2/25/2020	Jane	Gibbons	Sierra Club, Citizens Climate Lobby	Sweden	Maine	Rural Maine is ill-served by public transportation. We have an all-electric car and need more widely spread charging stations. The roads are poorly constructed for bicycle use. There is little... read more Rural Maine is ill-served by public transportation. We have an all-electric car and need more widely spread charging stations. The roads are poorly constructed for bicycle use. There is little bus or train service to small towns from Portland or the Boston area and what is available is so limited that it does not coordinate with air schedules. Climate change is our world's number one problem. We need to address the issues now!	-
2/28/2020	Christine	Pervaiz	Independent-Democrat	Sykesville	Maryland	I want to see a move away from the big oil companies. I want our transportation and other energies to be as clean as possible. We must protect our environment in a preemptive way. In my opinion... read more I want to see a move away from the big oil companies. I want our transportation and other energies to be as clean as possible. We must protect our environment in a preemptive way. In my opinion doing this by 2030 isn't soon enough.	-
2/28/2020	Deborah	Childress	no affiliation	Sykesville	Maryland	We all should be doing everything possible to mitigate activities that contribute to climate change and the escalating climate crisis. The Transportation and Climate Initiative is a common sense,... read more We all should be doing everything possible to mitigate activities that contribute to climate change and the escalating climate crisis. The Transportation and Climate Initiative is a common sense, proven effective approach to this monumental problem that can make a real difference to the future health of our environment. There's no reason not to take this action unless all we care about is the profits of a handful of people.	-
2/18/2020	Audrey	Peltz	Ms	Syosset	New York	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.	-
1/16/2020	David	Kornreich	Concerned Citizen	Syracuse	New York	I care about reducing pollution from transportation, which is our largest source of global warming emissions (regionally and nationally). • New York State should formally join the plan to... read more I care about reducing pollution from transportation, which is our largest source of global warming emissions (regionally and nationally). • New York State should formally join the plan to reduce emissions. • Demand 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 would like to express gratitude for the bipartisan nature of this project, moving us forward while the federal government takes us backward.	-
1/16/2020	Rebecca	Greenblatt	SUNY Upstate Medical University	Syracuse	New York	I strongly support this initiative, and urge the working group to consider high-speed rail between Albany and NYC. I strongly support this initiative, and urge the working group to consider high-speed rail between Albany and NYC.	-
2/21/2020	David	Kornreich	citiznen	Syracuse	New York	More public transit and electric vehicle infrastructure in rural areas Expansion of commuter rail, electric vehicles, and streets in the suburbs that are safe, walkable, and... read more More public transit and electric vehicle infrastructure in rural areas Expansion of commuter rail, electric vehicles, and streets in the suburbs that are safe, walkable, and bikeable Sustainable and equitable housing near transit and electric bus fleets in urban communities	-
2/22/2020	Babette	Puzey	Ms	Syracuse	New York	If we make sustainable transportation more accessible, more people are likely to take advantage of it. If we make sustainable transportation more accessible, more people are likely to take advantage of it.	-
2/28/2020	Anthony	Modafferi	New York Municipal Utilities Associate	Syracuse	New York	Please see attached. Please see attached.	Final - MEUA NYMPA TCI Comments 2-28-20.pdf

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