TCI Regional Policy Design Stakeholder Submissions

Attached are PBF Energy's comments in response to the draft Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) regarding the Transportation & Climate Initiative (“TCI”), as proposed by the Georgetown Climate Center (“GCC”).

Regards,
Brendan Williams
PBF Energy

I am pleased to learn of the Transportation and Climate Initiative for states in the Northeast, the Mid Atlantic and DC to work together to reduce pollution from transportation. Since fuel emissions are a major contributor to the growing crisis of climate change, I heartily support the coalition and its aims. I think that a plan that reduces emissions and traffic congestion is a great idea. The pollution from traffic has a major impact on health and contributes to any number of diseases. Some areas are overburdened by pollution and other areas suffer from a lack of access to public transportation which adds both traffic congestion and fuel exhaust from private vehicles to the atmosphere. I urge all of the officials to work together to improve the air in this high traffic, highly densely populated corridor. It is heartening to see efforts by state and local leaders to move us forward by improving conditions and reducing carbon emissions despite the federal government 's efforts to move the country backward.

What we need, and we need it now is a many pronged approach to reverse Climate Collapse.
Gas, Coal, Fracking & Oil, in all their forms, are a deadly addiction, we can no longer afford.
Every step toward eliminating our carbon footprint should be taken and taken now.

Dear Gov. Scott, please join the TCI. It is an important opportunity for Vermont to take responsible, effective action to address our unsustainable use of fossil fuels. Vermonters will end up paying for this regional agreement whether or not you enroll us. We should receive some financial benefit, especially if the benefit is used to help people with low incomes as has been proposed by VPIRG and others. By joining TCI, you would demonstrate your commitment to not only the environment but also to the people in Vermont who most need help. This action could offset some of the negative perceptions you have generated by recent vetoes of parental leave and minimum wage legislation. Thanks very much!

Taxes on climate is a farce, a way to steal money from the taxpayer. If its carbon that you have an issue with plant more trees! Seriously this climate debate is a lie, it was global cooling then global warming make up you minds and stop lying about what this tax really is. We don't need government to regulate gas, once the people have spoken listen or face being voted out.

NJ cannot afford another gas tax increase, especially given the recent TTF renewal which includes automatic increases.

This is a no brainer, the fact that we haven’t completed the KOP connection yet is mind-boggling to me. We need as much high speed, high capacity public transportation as we possibly can get. We are so far behind Europe and Asia is is mind blowing

As a Science Teacher/Environmental Educator, Engineering/STEM Professional, Environmental/Energy/Human Health Advocate, and a concerned citizen, I wholeheartedly support the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) and demand the most comprehensive program possible: we need improved transportation options, we need polluters to pay their fair share for the damage they are causing, and we need to act now!! Climate change is effecting the Earth NOW so it is necessary that we act NOW!!

I demand a strong program that invests in creating safe roads for biking and walking, more frequent and reliable public transportation, greater access to electric vehicles, and a more equitable system with cleaner transportation options for everyone in the region!

I request Minnesota to join the plan to reduce transportation emissions and fight climate change!
Thanks!