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
2/25/2020	kevin 050016161 117 wentworth way 301	leveret	none	white river jct	Vermont	Vermont’s House approved HB 688 (the “Global Warming Solutions Act) by a vote of 105-37 on February 20th. They’re also working on the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI). But, Vermont’s a... read more Vermont’s House approved HB 688 (the “Global Warming Solutions Act) by a vote of 105-37 on February 20th. They’re also working on the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI). But, Vermont’s a little State and the atmosphere's a big parcel to fix. We need help from enlightened, national leaders. Trump? (Get serious). Liz warren has plans for that, but Bernie has been vested in climate for a long time & his movement is ready for action! We need to increasingly replace the fossil fuel economy with a renewable-energy based one. We must switch out the good ole boy status-quo politics with a more progressive government. We must disrupt the 1% and embrace the power of the people: We, the People, must bury Big Oil, Big Agriculture, and Big Pharma!	-
10/25/2019	natasha	mayers	union of maine visual artists	whitefield	Maine	Our state needs an ambitious plan to reduce climate-changing transportation pollution,. Working together with neighboring states makes sense. Maine should use TCI as an opportunity to... read more Our state needs an ambitious plan to reduce climate-changing transportation pollution,. Working together with neighboring states makes sense. Maine should use TCI as an opportunity to invest in local transportation solutions that help Maine people get to where they need to go in an affordable way that’s good for our environment. Mainers deserve creative new choices and new investments to meet our transportation needs; the one thing we know is that pouring pollution into the atmosphere and sending our hard-earned money out of state for the oil that causes that pollution are NOT the way forward. Maine can see significant economic, health, and environmental benefits by transitioning to cleaner and more efficient transportation options through adoption of TCI.	-
10/26/2019	Tony	Marple	Farmer	Whitefield	Maine	To protect our children and grandchildren, we absolutely MUST electrify all transportation. People view this as an expensive solution, but EV prices will decline dramatically as sales rise. As we... read more To protect our children and grandchildren, we absolutely MUST electrify all transportation. People view this as an expensive solution, but EV prices will decline dramatically as sales rise. As we have learned from our Chevy Bolt, the electricity cost is less than that of America’s underpriced gasoline and there is almost no maintenance other than “rotate tires “.	-
10/31/2019	Pamela	Richards	Maine resident	Whitefield	Maine	This would bring harm to the Maine residents. Another reason for people to leave Maine. This would bring harm to the Maine residents. Another reason for people to leave Maine.	-
10/31/2019	Lori	Bartlett	Taxpayer	Whitefield	Maine	Poor people cannot stand up under these additional cost. We already can't hardly afford to survive. Many of us make choices everyday what we'll be going without to make it through the... read more Poor people cannot stand up under these additional cost. We already can't hardly afford to survive. Many of us make choices everyday what we'll be going without to make it through the month. Adding fees, taxes to gas is simply horrendous. Maine is a long distance state, we travel 30-50mi easy from one to another. We cannot afford be moneyed out of our cars buy these fees. We can't afford the luxury of electrical cars, it's too Beyond our means. Don't make Mainers worse off. Stop this foolishness, we cannot afford, we are Not California.	-
11/2/2019	Hilary	Holm	resident of Maine	Whitefield	Maine	Our outdated transportation system is Maine’s largest source of climate pollution—and it doesn’t even meet the needs of Maine people. I support every effort to reduce transportation... read more Our outdated transportation system is Maine’s largest source of climate pollution—and it doesn’t even meet the needs of Maine people. I support every effort to reduce transportation pollution and if it is based on a proven model such as RGGI all the better. Maine people deserve clean, modern, affordable transportation options that deliver economic, health, and climate benefits to local communities. Cities should have electric public transportation fleets. There should be clean-fuel public transportation between our cities, with logical stops along the way, and perhaps e-bikes for rent at the hubs so visitors can get to their final destination still using clean fuel. It makes sense for Maine to work with neighboring states through TCI’s bipartisan, proven policy model. Applying a “cap and invest” approach to transportation would help Maine redirect some of the $5 billion a year we send out of state to fossil fuel companies into our local communities and sustainable transportation solutions. Wow, think what other public problems we could solve if we had $5 billion a year to work with!	-
2/24/2020	natasha	mayers	environmental artist	Whitefield	Maine	Maine can’t miss this opportunity to invest in solutions to help Maine people safely get to where they need to go that are both affordable and good for the environment. ... read more Maine can’t miss this opportunity to invest in solutions to help Maine people safely get to where they need to go that are both affordable and good for the environment. Mainers deserve new options that result in cleaner air and healthier choices. Pouring pollution into the air and sending our hard-earned money out of state to line the pockets of the fossil fuel industry is not the best path forward for our economy. Maine needs an ambitious plan to reduce climate-changing transportation pollution. Working together with neighboring states to give Maine hundreds of millions of dollars it can invest here at home just makes sense. Maine will realize economic, health, and environmental benefits by transitioning to cleaner and more efficient transportation options through adoption of TCI.	-
10/14/2020	Robert	Kaiser	Self	Whitefish	Montana	A cap on carbon emissions of at least 25% by 2032 An increase in the minimum investment in overburdened and underserved communities (>35%) Request that investments be... read more A cap on carbon emissions of at least 25% by 2032 An increase in the minimum investment in overburdened and underserved communities (>35%) Request that investments be put towards active transportation like better sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, and high quality public transit According to a recently released study by Harvard and other institutions, if the program is designed appropriately, up to 1,100 lives can be saved annually, and the region could see $11 billion in health benefits each year.	-
12/18/2019	Paul	Gitto	Independent	Whiting	New Jersey	This is totally unfair. One again Rural NJ is going to be gas taxed to fund the rich Northern NJ. This is totally unfair. One again Rural NJ is going to be gas taxed to fund the rich Northern NJ.	-
1/12/2020	Robert	Simpson	Taxpayer, voter, consumer	Whiting	Maine	New Hampshire, Vermont and Connecticut have already stepped away from this horrible deal. Mainers shouldn't be forced to pay higher prices just to drive and survive. Gov. Mills, stop the... read more New Hampshire, Vermont and Connecticut have already stepped away from this horrible deal. Mainers shouldn't be forced to pay higher prices just to drive and survive. Gov. Mills, stop the secret meetings with no recordings!	-
2/20/2020	Marge	Peacock	retired	Whiting	Maine	Washington County Maine is one of the largest counties in Maine, 3,258 square miles. Its also one of the poorest with 20% of people in rural areas living below the poverty level. We have a... read more Washington County Maine is one of the largest counties in Maine, 3,258 square miles. Its also one of the poorest with 20% of people in rural areas living below the poverty level. We have a disproportionate number of seniors who travel long distances for medical care, some also have to pay a driver because there is no public transportation to large medical facilities 100 or 200 miles away round trip. The largest VA center is an all day trip there & back. Our basic necessities are more expensive because of transportation costs Our school budgets are higher because of transportation expenses in a geographically isolated area boarded by Canada and the Atlantic Ocean. There has been a huge loss of jobs here and no work for young people who have to move away for work. We are the "other state of Maine" separate from urban centers where the economy of scale can afford more services like public transportation. If our governor lived in the 2nd congressional district or even cared about it she would not propose such draconian measures to save the planet. People here will die for lack of access to necessary transportation at a cost they cannot afford	-
11/12/2019	Rich	Fairfull	Citizen	Whitinsville	Massachusetts	Please pursue your goals by making an open, honest, case and let the voters decide. The people must decide by voting. Please pursue your goals by making an open, honest, case and let the voters decide. The people must decide by voting.	-
2/8/2020	Marsha	Evans	Undeclared	Whitinsville	Massachusetts	Please don't raise the price of gas by adding more tax on top of what we are already paying!! People outside of Boston are really struggling, and it seems that those in Boston think that... read more Please don't raise the price of gas by adding more tax on top of what we are already paying!! People outside of Boston are really struggling, and it seems that those in Boston think that salaries outside of the city are as high as those in the city. Consider the impact of a new tax on ALL of the citizens!!!	-
11/12/2019	Ed	Lomasney	Independent	Whitman	Massachusetts	I’m 100 percent against TCI I’m 100 percent against TCI	-
11/12/2019	Todd	Burke	Unenrolled	Wilbraham	Massachusetts	This is unconstitutional This is unconstitutional	-
11/22/2019	Jayme	Sharpe	Concern Citizen	Wilbraham	Massachusetts	This is just another tax on citizens. Massachusetts leadership are not fiscally responsible. MA. citizens get screwed enough. This is just another tax on citizens. Massachusetts leadership are not fiscally responsible. MA. citizens get screwed enough.	-
11/22/2019	LEONARD	REMALY	Independent	Wilbraham	Massachusetts	I am strongly opposed to the TCI, to substantially increasing the gas tax, to avoid the people and legislature of Mass to weigh in on the TCI. I have lived on a 2.2 acre plot of land where we had... read more I am strongly opposed to the TCI, to substantially increasing the gas tax, to avoid the people and legislature of Mass to weigh in on the TCI. I have lived on a 2.2 acre plot of land where we had a garden, berry scrubs, trees, etc. that convert carbon dioxide into oxygen for 20 years. Increasing the gas tax will not convert carbon dioxide into oxygen. In addition, if the level of carbon dioxide increases, the growth rate of plants will increase and the conversion of CO2 to Oxygen will increase countering "global warming". Lets not give the Governor of Massachusetts and the state the power to increase gas taxes with out input from the people.	-
12/1/2019	Anne	Abbott	None	Wilbraham	Massachusetts	This bill is another example of “the elite” robbing more hard earned money from the working public, for a supposed good cause. Stop overspending on all infrastructure projects and “pretend” that... read more This bill is another example of “the elite” robbing more hard earned money from the working public, for a supposed good cause. Stop overspending on all infrastructure projects and “pretend” that you are a private run business.	-
12/27/2019	Michael	Dane	TAXPAYER	Wilbraham	Massachusetts	I see this as an intrusion into my way of life, an attack on my freedom and a burden on my family. We are already being abused with top tier electric rates in the country thanks to the RGGI.... read more I see this as an intrusion into my way of life, an attack on my freedom and a burden on my family. We are already being abused with top tier electric rates in the country thanks to the RGGI. PLEASE ABORT THIS FOOLISH PROPOSAL	-
1/16/2020	Robert	Wasilewski	An Automobile Driver	Wilkes Barre	Pennsylvania	I support the Obama era, or stricter, clean car standards. Climate change deniers must not be allowed to weaken vehicle efficiency standards. We already are suffering the consequences of climate... read more I support the Obama era, or stricter, clean car standards. Climate change deniers must not be allowed to weaken vehicle efficiency standards. We already are suffering the consequences of climate change. Our leaders must take advantage of every means to halt and reverse the upward trend in global temperatures and to lessen the effects of the changing climate.	-

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