2/28/2020 |
Karen |
Saunders |
PhD candidate, Environmental Studies, Antioch University New England; also a resident of Brattleboro, Vermont |
Brattleboro |
Vermont |
I urge that Vermont participate in the Transportation and Climate Initiative as a step toward reducing our transportation carbon footprint. We may be a small state, but we do have an impact, and... read more I urge that Vermont participate in the Transportation and Climate Initiative as a step toward reducing our transportation carbon footprint. We may be a small state, but we do have an impact, and with 44% of our carbon emissions coming from transportation, this is a critically important step.
Traveling regularly to Keene, NH, I am constantly aware of the insufficiency of our public transportation system. If we had buses traveling between Brattleboro and Keene, I would be taking them. TCI could mean that all of us would have better public transportation infrastructure, and fewer of us would have cars on the road.
I'm aware that there is resistance to TCI because of the burden that increased prices on gas would put on poorer Vermonters, who often must drive to jobs that are often far from home, and who can't afford to buy an electric vehicle, even with incentives. If done right, TCI can ease these issues, rather than becoming an added burden for poor Vermonters. I urge that funds received by Vermont through TCI be directed into programs that help poor Vermonters with transportation needs. This means that public transportation should be treated as a public good and be free or very inexpensive, incentives for fuel efficient cars should be means-weighted enough so that someone who is driving a third-hand gas-guzzler can afford to replace it. Vermonters with accessibility needs (who are often among the poorest of us) must also have their needs put foremost, and accessibility should be a primary consideration in building out new transportation infrastructure.
Again, I urge that Vermont formally join TCI, and take this critically important step toward a cleaner energy future and an improved transportation infrastructure that will benefit us all.
Sincerely,
Karen Saunders
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7/1/2020 |
Bradley |
Kennedy |
University of Copenhagen |
Brattleboro |
Vermont |
I recently returned to the US after nearly three years living in Copenhagen. European cities have already solved the problem of bicycling, so let's not try to reinvent the wheel. How do you... read more I recently returned to the US after nearly three years living in Copenhagen. European cities have already solved the problem of bicycling, so let's not try to reinvent the wheel. How do you build a bicycle-based city? You make bicycles the easiest, fastest, and cheapest way to get around. How do you do that? Put a *separated* bicycle lane on the side of every road. It is simple, safe, and everyone gets it. Grandmas, kids, foreigners, everyone. That's it! Let's do it. |
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2/25/2020 |
Jennifer |
Bentsen |
PA resident |
Breinigsville |
Pennsylvania |
I am thrilled to anticipate the joining of the states in our region (in cooperation with whatever organizations that can help) to implement the reduction of carbon emissions. Way to go! I am thrilled to anticipate the joining of the states in our region (in cooperation with whatever organizations that can help) to implement the reduction of carbon emissions. Way to go! |
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2/21/2020 |
Emily |
Blank |
self |
Brentwood |
Maryland |
We desperately need action to save our planet. Plus, not everyone has a car. People need good public transportation everywhere! We desperately need action to save our planet. Plus, not everyone has a car. People need good public transportation everywhere! |
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10/9/2019 |
Kathryn |
Jovanelli |
none |
Brewer |
Maine |
I am totally against this. Maine is already a poor rural state and most working people need to drive and can't afford any increase in associated costs. Please do not do this to our state.... read more I am totally against this. Maine is already a poor rural state and most working people need to drive and can't afford any increase in associated costs. Please do not do this to our state. |
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11/5/2019 |
Charles |
Stevens |
Concerned citizen |
Brewer |
Maine |
The people cannot afford to spend more money our budgets are pushed to the limit as it is. If we keep giving things away to immigrants and we pay this State will definitely go straight into the... read more The people cannot afford to spend more money our budgets are pushed to the limit as it is. If we keep giving things away to immigrants and we pay this State will definitely go straight into the hole again. |
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1/18/2020 |
Brian |
Burt |
None |
Brewer |
Maine |
I strongly oppose being part of TCI. While Maine roads and infrastructure remain in embarrassing conditions, slamming Maine's poor and middle class workers with more taxes to fund nefarious... read more I strongly oppose being part of TCI. While Maine roads and infrastructure remain in embarrassing conditions, slamming Maine's poor and middle class workers with more taxes to fund nefarious and doubtful reductions in “carbon foot print” is an insult to the great, hard working people of Maine. I wish that Governor Mills would listen and respond to the opposition of “we the people”, instead of playing wild and free with our money! |
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1/19/2020 |
Kathryn |
Jovanelli |
None |
Brewer |
Maine |
I am an independent voter and I am totally against this new “progressive” tax that will only harm Maine residents. Maine is a large, (land-wise) rural state with a small population. There are no... read more I am an independent voter and I am totally against this new “progressive” tax that will only harm Maine residents. Maine is a large, (land-wise) rural state with a small population. There are no public mass transportation systems. The people here are not wealthy and depend on their vehicles to get to work. I urge Gov. Mills to consider the people of the state and the adverse impact this hated new tax will have on them. This will not be forgotten at re-election time. |
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2/28/2020 |
Patrick |
Lessard |
Maine citizen |
Brewer |
Maine |
As the most rural state, we know that it will be difficult for most Mainers to drive less or switch to electric vehicles. For one, there’s no large used-electric-vehicle market.
We also... read more As the most rural state, we know that it will be difficult for most Mainers to drive less or switch to electric vehicles. For one, there’s no large used-electric-vehicle market.
We also know that people who rent their homes/apartments, as well as those on a fixed income, likely do not have the ability or the money to install equipment to charge electric vehicles overnight at home. This makes finding a place to charge their vehicle a daily burden, not just an occasional inconvenience.
Fully electric cars might be fine for quick trips around the city for people who can afford to install a charger in their home, but they are not ready for longer commutes in the cold on rural roads where fast chargers are not readily available.
The biggest challenge for is the winter. Batteries lose charge faster in our colder weather.
A recent Wall Street Journal video featured the many challenges of driving electric vehicles In her road-test from Detroit to the Canadian border, a Michigan reporter’s usual 10-hour round-trip TOOK 30 HOURS IN 25 DEGREE WEATHER.
She spent 19 HOURS CHARGING HER CAR on a trip about the same distance as Brunswick to Presque Isle and back. The cold not only drained the battery faster but also slowed recharging. Janet Mills is a Marxist POS and this gas tax is just a stupid idea as she is! She's a one term gov. at best! We are now seeking her removal through the off of the President of the Undited States! |
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11/8/2019 |
ADAM |
LANGE |
Mr. |
BREWSTER |
Massachusetts |
Any increase in fuel prices would be disastrous to the Massachusetts commercial fishing fleet. The earth has increased in temperature 0.8 degrees Celsius since the 1800s. Charging working... read more Any increase in fuel prices would be disastrous to the Massachusetts commercial fishing fleet. The earth has increased in temperature 0.8 degrees Celsius since the 1800s. Charging working families more for fuel will do nothing to change the earth's temperature, but will take money away from our families and lower our standard of living. |
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11/12/2019 |
Dan |
Secor |
none of your damn business |
Brewster |
Massachusetts |
Where have I seen this before? An issue so unpopular that it would never pass as legislation so a work around is the only way. Wait! I remember! Same sex marriage! This bad idea was already... read more Where have I seen this before? An issue so unpopular that it would never pass as legislation so a work around is the only way. Wait! I remember! Same sex marriage! This bad idea was already addressed by Geoff Diehl and defeated as his signature legislation. Can anybody tell me what has brought it to the fore again just when the national economy is booming? DJT has taught us all what a tax reduction can do to a stumbling economy. Why would we hobble ourselves with a confiscatory gas tax? That just gives the bureaucrats more money to spend. |
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12/1/2019 |
ADAM |
LANGE |
Mr. |
BREWSTER |
Massachusetts |
No engineer could have ever agreed to this plan. Massachusetts currently creates only 1.3% of the nations greenhouse gasses. You can financially punish the citizens to the point we turn off our... read more No engineer could have ever agreed to this plan. Massachusetts currently creates only 1.3% of the nations greenhouse gasses. You can financially punish the citizens to the point we turn off our heat and stop driving our cars and you could never change the temperature of the earth from Massachusetts. Elected officials no longer represent we the people. This fee will disproportionately impact low income people that must commute off Cape Cod each day. And for what? So Charlie Baker earns a green award? |
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12/13/2019 |
Timothy |
Whelan |
MA House of Representatives |
Brewster |
Massachusetts |
As a state legislator in Massachusetts, I firmly believe that any and all attempts to raise taxes (which I view this initiative as) should derive from a recorded vote by myself and my colleagues... read more As a state legislator in Massachusetts, I firmly believe that any and all attempts to raise taxes (which I view this initiative as) should derive from a recorded vote by myself and my colleagues in both branches of the Massachusetts legislature. I have voted for, and against, increases in taxes in my tenure and it is important to me that we legislators make a transparent vote and then answer to our constituents for any measure that would increase their tax burden. Please let the system work, whatever the end result of that vote may be. Thank you for your consideration. |
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2/28/2020 |
Mary |
Price |
Concerned citizen |
Brewster |
Massachusetts |
We need low carbon emissions in our transportation We need low carbon emissions in our transportation |
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6/24/2019 |
P.J. |
Clark |
citizen |
Bridgeport |
Connecticut |
Please design a regional low-carbon transportation policy proposal that would cap and reduce carbon emissions from the combustion of transportation fuels through a cap-and-invest program or other... read more Please design a regional low-carbon transportation policy proposal that would cap and reduce carbon emissions from the combustion of transportation fuels through a cap-and-invest program or other pricing mechanism… [and]… to complete the policy development process within one year, after which each jurisdiction will decide whether to adopt and implement the policy |
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2/21/2020 |
Robert |
Erman |
CT resident and taxpayer who was referred to this site by NRDC |
Bridgeport |
Connecticut |
Morning and afternoon rush hour traffic weekdays, turn sections of Interstate 95 in Fairfield and New Haven counties into a virtual parking lot. Yet little is done to make Metro-North and... read more Morning and afternoon rush hour traffic weekdays, turn sections of Interstate 95 in Fairfield and New Haven counties into a virtual parking lot. Yet little is done to make Metro-North and Shoreline East a more attractive option for commuters. The fares have to come way down to get people out of their cars. Also I'd like to see shuttle service from train stations to area commuter parking lots. |
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1/22/2020 |
Robert |
Travaline |
Union of Concerned scientists |
Bridgeton |
New Jersey |
design a regional low-carbon transportation policy proposal that would cap and reduce carbon emissions from the combustion of transportation fuels through a cap-and-invest program or other pricing... read more design a regional low-carbon transportation policy proposal that would cap and reduce carbon emissions from the combustion of transportation fuels through a cap-and-invest program or other pricing mechanism… [and]… to complete the policy development process within one year, after which each jurisdiction will decide whether to adopt and implement the policy.” |
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10/31/2019 |
Blake |
Bradbury |
Transportation |
Bridgewater |
Maine |
The trucking industry is struggling enough as it is. We can't afford another .20 gal tax on fuels because or new Governor is an idiot! read more The trucking industry is struggling enough as it is. We can't afford another .20 gal tax on fuels because or new Governor is an idiot! |
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11/12/2019 |
Fernanda |
Lobo |
Tax payer |
Bridgewater |
Massachusetts |
I just wanted to voice my opinion that I'm totally against this tax that the government is trying to push through w/out voters having a say. read more I just wanted to voice my opinion that I'm totally against this tax that the government is trying to push through w/out voters having a say. |
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11/12/2019 |
Joseph |
Walsh |
citizen |
Bridgewater |
Massachusetts |
This is a tax. All taxes must be voted upon by each state's legislation read more This is a tax. All taxes must be voted upon by each state's legislation |
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