1/16/2020 |
Mark |
Creighton |
Concerned Resident |
East Greenbush |
New York |
Transportation is our largest source of global warming emissions (regionally and nationally).
I am requesting that New York state formally join the plan to reduce emissions.... read more Transportation is our largest source of global warming emissions (regionally and nationally).
I am requesting that New York state formally join the plan to reduce emissions.
The policy has to have a strong component of equity by prioritizing clean investments in areas overburdened by pollution and/or for those who don't have access.
I am glad for the bipartisan nature of this project, moving us forward while the federal government takes us backward.
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1/16/2020 |
Steve |
Robey |
concerned resident |
Vinahaven |
Maine |
I really believe we need to reduce pollution from transportation. I request that maine formally join the plan to reduce emissions. Please ensure that the policy includes strong component of equity... read more I really believe we need to reduce pollution from transportation. I request that maine formally join the plan to reduce emissions. Please ensure that the policy includes strong component of equity by prioritizing clean investments in areas overburdened by pollution and/or for those who don't have access. I appreciate the bipartisan nature of this project, moving us forward while the federal government takes us backward
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1/16/2020 |
Tony |
Moureilles |
Concerned Resident |
Plymouth |
Massachusetts |
The Northeast region needs to set an overall limit on pollution from transportation through a regional “cap-and-invest” program, similar to the program the region implemented for electricity-... read more The Northeast region needs to set an overall limit on pollution from transportation through a regional “cap-and-invest” program, similar to the program the region implemented for electricity-related emissions. This program would begin to hold oil companies accountable for their emissions and provide funding for clean mobility for Northeast residents.
This is no longer a luxury — we need to enact bold change.
It is through actions like these that we in the Northeast can show the whole country that we can lead again. We can create a better, cleaner transportation system for Northeast residents through investments in public transportation and new technologies such as electric vehicles. |
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1/16/2020 |
Jacqueline |
Birnbaum |
concerned resident |
Bronxville |
New York |
I am very concerned about reducing pollution from transportation, which is our largest source of global warming emissions. I request that New York State formally join the plan to reduce emissions... read more I am very concerned about reducing pollution from transportation, which is our largest source of global warming emissions. I request that New York State formally join the plan to reduce emissions and 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 appreciate the bipartisan nature of this project, moving us forward while the federal government takes us backward. |
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1/16/2020 |
Brenda |
Uhler |
concerned resident |
Landisburg |
Pennsylvania |
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... read more 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. |
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1/16/2020 |
Ted |
Neumann |
concerned resident |
Altamont |
New York |
Having enjoyed nature's beauty for 70 years I feel the need to preserve it for future generations by doing all we can to reduce pollution due to transportation fuel combustion. My state... read more Having enjoyed nature's beauty for 70 years I feel the need to preserve it for future generations by doing all we can to reduce pollution due to transportation fuel combustion. My state should join in any plan that seeks to reduce emissions and invest in clean alternatives. |
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1/16/2020 |
Aaron |
Moulin |
Concerned Resident |
Elmhurst |
New York |
We as a region, and indeed, the nation as a whole need to more quickly combat the dangers of climate change. Here in NYC, too many are stuck taking forever to commute on polluting, traffic... read more We as a region, and indeed, the nation as a whole need to more quickly combat the dangers of climate change. Here in NYC, too many are stuck taking forever to commute on polluting, traffic creating busses because the subway is overcrowded and can't get you everywhere. Our state needs these cap and trade reinvestments in our transit infrastructure to curb these dangerous emmissions, improving commute times and air quality. Therefore NYS should formally join this bipartisan plan. Thank you! |
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1/16/2020 |
Michael |
Banta |
Concerned Resident |
New York |
New York |
I support a strong plan to combat GHG emissions from transportation, and I want to see New York State formally join such a plan. I support TCI's stated goal of prioritizing clean investments... read more I support a strong plan to combat GHG emissions from transportation, and I want to see New York State formally join such a plan. I support TCI's stated goal of prioritizing clean investments in areas overburdened by pollution and/or for those who don't have access. As a voter, I also value the bipartisan nature of this project. |
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1/16/2020 |
Ann |
Rosenkranz |
concerned resident |
Vineyard Haven |
Massachusetts |
We need a strong emissions reduction policy to swiftly reduce our carbon footprint in an attempt to reverse global warming within the next 10 years to a 50% reduction and by 100% by 2050! ... read more We need a strong emissions reduction policy to swiftly reduce our carbon footprint in an attempt to reverse global warming within the next 10 years to a 50% reduction and by 100% by 2050!
Transportation is responsible for 40% of our carbon emissions in the Northeast. Therefore, I request that Massachusetts formally join the plan to reduce emissions in the transportation sector thereby showing a strong commitment to be a leader in fighting global warming. We need investments in clean public transportation, new technologies such as electric cars, trucks, buses, trains and ferries, and a cap and invest policy to incentivize industry to move away from the polluting of our air and water and the warming of our atmosphere caused by CO2 emissions.
Furthermore, I urge you to make sure that any policy formulated will have a strong component of equity by prioritizing CLEAN investments in areas overburdened by pollution as well as prioritizing protection and inclusion for those who do not have access.
I commend the bipartisan nature of this project, with both parties taking the initiative to move us forward on a local basis as a region while the federal government proceeds in the opposite direction with more harvesting, transporting and burning of fossil fuels, including coal, oil, nuclear and gas. We need to do this and we can, with or without federal cooperation and support. |
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1/16/2020 |
Roger |
Freidinger |
Concerned Resident |
Rose Valley |
Pennsylvania |
I am a scientist who follows developments in climate science and a grandparent concerned about the future for my grandchildren due to climate change. I believe it is important as soon as possible... read more I am a scientist who follows developments in climate science and a grandparent concerned about the future for my grandchildren due to climate change. I believe it is important as soon as possible to reduce pollution from transportation which is the largest source of global warming emissions. Pennsylvania should formally join the plan to reduce emissions. The policy should have a strong component of equity by prioritizing clean investments in areas overburdened by pollution and/or for those who don't have access. I am grateful for the bipartisan nature of this project, moving us forward while the federal government takes us backward. |
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1/16/2020 |
Francisco |
Velez |
Concerned Resident |
Bronxville |
New York |
Our transportation system is stuck in the dark ages. Traffic congestion from millions of cars and trucks are polluting our lungs and planet more than ever before. But as we enter this new decade,... read more Our transportation system is stuck in the dark ages. Traffic congestion from millions of cars and trucks are polluting our lungs and planet more than ever before. But as we enter this new decade, we have an opportunity modernize how we get from point A to point B. Request that your state formally join the plan to reduce emissions. We need a policy that has a strong component of equity by prioritizing clean investments in areas overburdened by pollution and/or for those who don't have access.
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1/16/2020 |
Chet |
Voorhees |
Concerned resident |
Plymouth |
Massachusetts |
I enthusiastically support your initiative to reduce emissions associated with transportation. To do so I hope you will include generous tax incentives for businesses and individuals to switch to... read more I enthusiastically support your initiative to reduce emissions associated with transportation. To do so I hope you will include generous tax incentives for businesses and individuals to switch to electric vehicles. I also would like to see more charging stations in municipal parking areas and at T stations. These two initiatives would address the biggest hurdles to increased acceptance of electric vehicles. Thanks for listening.
Chet Voorhees
Plymouth, MA |
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1/16/2020 |
Annette |
Coomber |
Concerned resident |
Ringwood |
New Jersey |
Pollution from transportation is our largest source of global warming emissions (regionally and nationally).
I am requesting that New Jersey formally join the plan to reduce emissions.... read more Pollution from transportation is our largest source of global warming emissions (regionally and nationally).
I am requesting that New Jersey formally join the plan to reduce emissions.
I 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.
Thank you for the bipartisan nature of this project, moving us forward while the federal government takes us backward. |
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1/16/2020 |
Colin |
VETTIER |
Concerned resident |
Astoria |
New York |
I am watching, with increasing worry, our world go up in smoke - quite literally recently. As I read more books and article on the subject, it appears to me that the issue of transportation is one... read more I am watching, with increasing worry, our world go up in smoke - quite literally recently. As I read more books and article on the subject, it appears to me that the issue of transportation is one of the major ones. And I am very glad to see that a bipartisan project is looking into the matter - while our President insist on taking us back, further and further.
New York state should not let this opportunity pass to be leading the charge against pollution. Neither should it leave anyone behind: climate justice is a central nerve of tackling any climate related issue. This policy should therefore have a strong component of equity by prioritizing clean investments in areas overburdened by pollution and/or for those who don't have access. It would not be ethical to ignore some parts of the population, the poorest ones who are the least heard of and yet, the most impacted by pollution.
Let's have the courage to look towards a brighter future, one where we and our kids can breath clean air and leave in peace, certain that no climate disaster is at bay. |
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1/17/2020 |
Kathleen |
Johnson |
Concerned Resident |
Bloomsburg |
Pennsylvania |
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1/17/2020 |
Dan |
Schwartz |
concerned resident |
Bath |
Pennsylvania |
While living with an asthmatic, and sometimes suffering from poor air quality myself, I think that everything we can do to improve the air quality in our region is important. Reducing air... read more While living with an asthmatic, and sometimes suffering from poor air quality myself, I think that everything we can do to improve the air quality in our region is important. Reducing air pollution from transportation vehicles is an important step, and focusing on public buses such as school buses which still typically use diesel engines which bellow clouds of pollution when running cold or not adjusted properly. Exposing children to these fumes is wrong even if it's saving us taxpayers some dollars in costs, it comes back to us in poor health later in life. We also have increasing congestion in our valley from poor planning focusing mostly on development, and freight trucking. The transportation sector could consider how better about health effects of having too many people in an area.
I'd like to see a future with less air pollution, more public transportation, zero or low emission vehicles and walkable / bicycleable communities.
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1/17/2020 |
Steven |
Vogel |
Concerned Resident |
Falls Church |
Virginia |
I very much care about reducing pollution from transportation, that is our largest source of global warming emissions (regionally and nationally), because I have been treating asthma with... read more I very much care about reducing pollution from transportation, that is our largest source of global warming emissions (regionally and nationally), because I have been treating asthma with prescription medications for 25 years now, and it keeps getting worse.
I formally request that my state of Virginia formally join the plan to reduce emissions.
I 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 am very grateful for the bipartisan nature of this project, moving us forward while the current Federal Government "administration" insists on taking us backward.
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1/18/2020 |
Shadaab |
Kazi |
Concerned resident |
Boston |
Massachusetts |
As a health professional-trainee, and concerned resident, I am submitting this commenting support of an aggressive carbon reduction schedule in regards to designing a low-carbon transportation... read more As a health professional-trainee, and concerned resident, I am submitting this commenting support of an aggressive carbon reduction schedule in regards to designing a low-carbon transportation policy. There are a multitude of benefits from adopting such a schedule for the involved states, including but not limited to, public health benefits from reducing gas burning for children, the elderly, and those with lung conditions - all of whom are among my patients, in lieu of upward trending (rather than downward trending) usage in the last decade. Furthermore, this policy change will enable the further development of electric car infrastructure, which will keep this region economically strong and vibrant in the near future and beyond. Strong rules are necessary to change our direction, and along with many of my peers and community members, I am in favor of this region taking active steps to formulate regulations that take us into a low-carbon future as fast as possible. |
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1/19/2020 |
Margaret |
Doherty |
concerned resident |
Bryn Mawr |
Pennsylvania |
Climate change is one of the greatest problems of our times. Providing efficient tranportation can greatly reduce emissions that harm the environment. This plan is a step in the right direction... Climate change is one of the greatest problems of our times. Providing efficient tranportation can greatly reduce emissions that harm the environment. This plan is a step in the right direction. |
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1/20/2020 |
Jim |
Lindsay |
Concerned Resident |
Arlington |
Virginia |
As a Virginia resident, I have witnessed the increasing vehicle air pollution and periods of dangerous air quality with concern. Reducing vehicle emissions must be a priority for the sake of the... read more As a Virginia resident, I have witnessed the increasing vehicle air pollution and periods of dangerous air quality with concern. Reducing vehicle emissions must be a priority for the sake of the health of area residents, particularly children (with developing respiratory systems), and many with health vulnerabilities. Virginia should formally join the regional initiative to reduce emissions and take direct action to invest in clean solutions to achieve reductions in areas that have high levels of pollution.
I am grateful that this regional bipartisan initiative is taking us forward to cleaner air, while the federal government is moving backwards.
Thank you for your consideration. |
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