11/2/2019 |
Geoffrey |
Marshall |
none |
Little Deer Isle |
Maine |
Maine’s population is aging. We need reliable rural transportation for those who can no longer safely drive. Maine’s population is aging. We need reliable rural transportation for those who can no longer safely drive. |
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11/2/2019 |
Dieuwke |
Zolas |
Mrs. |
Brunswick |
Maine |
Climate initiative needs to be handled from all kinds of different angles. An important one is the ability to bring back sidewalks in neighborhoods and bike paths in towns and cities. Children... read more Climate initiative needs to be handled from all kinds of different angles. An important one is the ability to bring back sidewalks in neighborhoods and bike paths in towns and cities. Children living close to their school should be able to walk or bike safely to their schools, less school buses. Yes in wintertime it is difficult but somehow for many decades we were able to get our kids to school without school buses.
Education of the public to combine errands. |
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11/2/2019 |
Rachael |
Alfond |
MCV |
Portland |
Maine |
Our outdated transportation system is Maine’s largest source of climate pollution—and it doesn’t even meet the needs of Maine people.
Maine people deserve clean, modern, affordable... read more Our outdated transportation system is Maine’s largest source of climate pollution—and it doesn’t even meet the needs of Maine people.
Maine people deserve clean, modern, affordable transportation options that deliver economic, health, and climate benefits to local communities.
It makes sense for Maine to work with neighboring states through TCI’s bipartisan, proven policy model. |
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11/2/2019 |
Vesa |
Wuoristo |
None |
Bangor |
Maine |
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11/2/2019 |
Lee |
Humphreys |
Ms. |
Rockland |
Maine |
I am100% behind efforts to find solutions to reduce carbon emissions. I've lived in 3 less developed countries without a car, relying only on public transportation. These countries offered... read more I am100% behind efforts to find solutions to reduce carbon emissions. I've lived in 3 less developed countries without a car, relying only on public transportation. These countries offered a variety of transportation, both small and large buses, subways, ferries and pedicabs. The fares were very reasonable. To own a car in these countries was always more expensive than using public transport. In Rockland we now have a bus with a sensible schedule that takes passengers on a route that begins at Walmart and continues to PenBay hospital. This is a good start. I believe a fleet of small electric buses would offer enormous flexibility, serve all ages, and would give the biggest bang for the buck. Small buses could also serve and connect rural communities. Yes, I would also love to see more trains, trams, safe bike lanes and pedestrian streets. Thank you for considering my comments.
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11/2/2019 |
Ryan |
Merritt |
Maine army national guard |
Littleton |
Maine |
Do not raise taxes on gas and fuel! Do not raise taxes on gas and fuel! |
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11/2/2019 |
Judith |
Soleil |
citizen |
Hope |
Maine |
Our outdated transportation system is Maine’s largest source of climate pollution and doesn’t meet the needs of Maine people.
We neede clean, modern, affordable transportation... read more Our outdated transportation system is Maine’s largest source of climate pollution and doesn’t meet the needs of Maine people.
We neede clean, modern, affordable transportation options that deliver economic, health, and climate benefits to local communities.
It makes sense for Maine to work with neighboring states through TCI’s bipartisan, proven policy model.
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11/2/2019 |
Michael |
Chaplin |
Texas Instruments |
Standish |
Maine |
We should not add a tax to gas because it is regressive and hurts low income people the most We should not add a tax to gas because it is regressive and hurts low income people the most |
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11/2/2019 |
Corinne |
Sternlieb |
Retired |
Houlton |
Maine |
I am in favor of this proposal. Maine, especially Aroostook county, suffers mightily from a lack of public transit. It affects everyone and limits the economic growth of the area, especially of... read more I am in favor of this proposal. Maine, especially Aroostook county, suffers mightily from a lack of public transit. It affects everyone and limits the economic growth of the area, especially of services such as medical, recreational, educational and shopping. A thoughtfully-designed system would be a great help to elders and others by reducing isolation, enabling employees of all kinds of companies, and aid and health workers to reach rural areas, etc. of course it will vastly improve air quality which impacts everyone’s health. I do realize it may necessitate increases in fuel taxes, but I think we need to see the bigger picture: the era of a car in every garage is rapidly coming to a close and causes more pollution and expense for most people. As generations age, elders become unable to drive, and that is a serious problem too. |
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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! |
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11/2/2019 |
Kevin |
O'Carroll |
Aquaduck Divers, Inc. |
Harpswell |
Maine |
The reasons are obvious: Protecting our environment and the Ecosystems that are vital to all of us. Thank you, The reasons are obvious: Protecting our environment and the Ecosystems that are vital to all of us. Thank you, |
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11/2/2019 |
Christopher |
Earhart |
Dixie Gas & Oil Corp. |
Verona |
Virginia |
Our company has been in business for over 73 years and is a supplier of both propane and petroleum products. We support efforts for a cleaner environment but it must be with a balanced approach... read more Our company has been in business for over 73 years and is a supplier of both propane and petroleum products. We support efforts for a cleaner environment but it must be with a balanced approach to be both effective and affordable. Electricity is not the answer to it all. As you know, there have been great strides in both gasoline and diesel technologies. Propane is a clean fuel, is readily available in the United States, and can effectively and economically provide energy today in a number of key areas. |
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11/2/2019 |
David |
Boyer |
Mr. |
Belfast |
Maine |
TCI is needed to both improve the transportation infrastructure in Maine and to aid in the necessary transition away from carbon-fueled private transportation. We will need much more low or no... read more TCI is needed to both improve the transportation infrastructure in Maine and to aid in the necessary transition away from carbon-fueled private transportation. We will need much more low or no carbon mass or public transit to enable Mainers to adapt to a changing ecology. It is tempting for older adults (I am 80) to have only a short term view of the future, but our imagination must take us to fully consider the world our grandchildren and their families will inhabit. An adequate adaptation to climate change must begin now in all phases of our lives. |
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11/2/2019 |
Richard |
Esten |
None, retired |
DEER ISLE |
Maine |
It's imperative that America's states and nation need to begin the development of far more environmentally responsible transportation alternatives. America is clearly falling far behind... read more It's imperative that America's states and nation need to begin the development of far more environmentally responsible transportation alternatives. America is clearly falling far behind many other similar industrialized nations in the world in this respect; that's especially true for long-haul mass transit. America's high-speed rail system is archaic compared to that of most countries in Europe and Asia. Americans should not be flying between cities that are 1,000 miles or so distant from each other. Given all the delays associated with flying, high speed rail would likely get New Yorkers to Chicago sooner by rail than flying and potentially at much less cost and environmental impact. And like Europe, America should be creating cities that are essentially traffic free. And all this should be accomplished utilizing non fossil fuel burning vehicles as any efforts at improving our nation is doomed in the long term if something isn't done soon to reverse the impacts of global warming. And with respect to Global Warming, I question whether scientists are considering the fact that by humans simply wrapping the world in black asphalt roads and parking lots which hold and retain heat since the early 1900s; along with having built tens of thousands of cities with large buildings which also retain heat; all of which has made it harder for earth to return to the latent overnight temperatures of pre industria- age values, isn't also contributing to global warming; and that something needs to be done soon to reduce the heat retaining effects of our roads, bridges, large buildings and other structures whose retained heat has served to gradually increase earth's daytime temperatures because the latent temperatures in the morning have gradually in and of themselves been rising. It just seems common sense that if we started with an essentially prestine world almost devoid of large buildings and roads at the end of the 1800s and since then have added millions of heat retaining structures (roads, bridges, buildings, etc) not to mention heat spewing factories, large ocean liners, etc., that just these structures and other heat retaining/spewing objects that their presence alone would gradually cause the atmosphere's latent temperature to rise over time - forgetting all about the increasing concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere. |
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11/2/2019 |
Jeremy |
Perry |
Republican |
Bangor |
Maine |
Put on the yellow vests and head down to the capital and protest. The Janet needs to go!!! Put on the yellow vests and head down to the capital and protest. The Janet needs to go!!! |
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11/2/2019 |
KATHERINE |
HOLLAND |
NRCM Member |
Warren |
Maine |
As a Maine resident, I am worried about the threats to our state and citizens from climate change such as sea level rise and air pollution. Our transportation system is old, dirty and inefficient... read more As a Maine resident, I am worried about the threats to our state and citizens from climate change such as sea level rise and air pollution. Our transportation system is old, dirty and inefficient, and it is the largest source of climate emissions and health-damaging localized air pollution in Maine. Moreover, the money that Mainers spend on oil and gas ($5 billion) goes to the fossil fuel corporations outside of the state, not benefitting our economy.
I applaud Gov. Mills's participation in the Transportation and Climate Initiative regional design process. I am delighted that this is a bipartisan effort and hope that the latest scientific advances are included in the planning. Rural Maine does not have much in the way of public transportation, so most rely on driving themselves or asking for transport help from friends, thereby adding to the amount of vehicular pollution and wear and tear on the roads. More public transportation options such as electric buses or trollies, safer and more options for cyclists and walkers, incentives for the purchase and charging of electric vehicles - all of these would be healthy and equitable improvements for our citizens, while retaining monies for our state economy. An increased use of internet access to enable patients to attend appointments remotely would help, too. We certainly do not want to hurt the low income folks in our state in the process of trying to fight climate change; they are suffering enough already. |
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11/2/2019 |
Chris & Dorothy |
Beeuwkes |
None |
Mercer |
Maine |
Just another family extremely concerned about global warming and the necessity of adapting to a less fossil fueled based and a more efficient lifestyle...
Your efforts to develop clean... read more Just another family extremely concerned about global warming and the necessity of adapting to a less fossil fueled based and a more efficient lifestyle...
Your efforts to develop clean regional transportation solutions are vital!
Thank you, Chris & Dorothy |
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11/2/2019 |
Kimberly |
Rigano |
None |
York |
Maine |
Our outdated transportation system is Maine’s largest source of climate pollution—and it doesn’t even meet the needs of Maine people.Maine people deserve clean, modern, affordable 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.Maine people deserve clean, modern, affordable transportation options that deliver economic, health, and climate benefits to local communities.It makes sense for Maine to work with neighboring states through TCI’s bipartisan, proven policy model. |
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11/2/2019 |
Jon |
Archer |
Zocalo permaculture center |
Gouldsboro |
Maine |
We need to switch all fossil fuel cars and small trucks to all electric in the next 10-15 years and make
Towns and cities friendly for micro mobility and pedestrian in 5 years We need to switch all fossil fuel cars and small trucks to all electric in the next 10-15 years and make
Towns and cities friendly for micro mobility and pedestrian in 5 years |
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11/2/2019 |
Taumi |
Conohan |
Ms. |
Portland |
Maine |
I support all public transportation going green. There is no time to waste, when considering and preparing for our childrens' futures. read more I support all public transportation going green. There is no time to waste, when considering and preparing for our childrens' futures. |
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