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11/1/2019 |
Lynn |
Keffer |
Crossroads Fuel Service Inc |
Chesapeake |
Virginia |
Crossroads Fuel Service Inc, which employees 57 people is strongly opposed to the "framework for a draft regional proposal" which seeks to expropriate the petroleum marketing industry.... read more Crossroads Fuel Service Inc, which employees 57 people is strongly opposed to the "framework for a draft regional proposal" which seeks to expropriate the petroleum marketing industry. In time, this plan proposes to move Virginia from simple rationing and new taxes to the ultimate prohibition of fossil fuels. The impact of these proposals will not be solely on fuel suppliers & retail gas stations. Every business & individual in the state will be affected directly or indirectly by the higher cost of doing business. Many businesses will not be able to survive & many individuals will be out of work & dependent on the state. |
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1/16/2020 |
Vanda |
Jaggard |
sentara |
Chesapeake |
Vermont |
Millions of fossil fuel burning sources are polluting our planet and making us ill. We have an must act. Millions of fossil fuel burning sources are polluting our planet and making us ill. We have an must act. |
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2/21/2020 |
Alex |
Pierschalla |
Citizen |
Chesapeake |
Virginia |
I support the Transportation and Climate Initiative. Modernizing the regional transportation system in Southeastern Virginia is overdue. This system desperately needs attention to reduce air... read more I support the Transportation and Climate Initiative. Modernizing the regional transportation system in Southeastern Virginia is overdue. This system desperately needs attention to reduce air pollution and traffic accidents, while helping us reduce Virgina's impact on climate. Each day, we have thousands of military commuters who need reliable and efficient transportation to bases. Each day, we see more and more shipping vehicles on our streets. Most people in our area live in one city and work in another, placing additional burdens on roads and air quality. There are a variety of vehicles spewing clouds of pollutants into our air - I see this every single day. Citizens are not protected from the toxic air quality in our region. We need strong policies that hold fossil fuel industries accountable for the pollution that they are creating, while making our cities healthier. These industries should not be allowed to make profits by contributing to asthma and lung disease in our citizens without taking responsibility and paying for clean and modern transportation solutions that benefit everyone. |
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2/21/2020 |
Carol |
Warren |
Retired |
Chesapeake |
Virginia |
Sustainable and convenient transportation is greatly needed. We need to get more cars off our roads to help reduce carbon emissions. Convenient and reliable public transportation is needed to... read more Sustainable and convenient transportation is greatly needed. We need to get more cars off our roads to help reduce carbon emissions. Convenient and reliable public transportation is needed to help our citizens who cannot afford or have problems maintaining a personal vehicle. I have recently downsized to one vehicle for our household and would use public transportation more if it was convenient. Let's reduce the number of cars on our highways to help with climate change and the stress that congestion brings to our citizens. |
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2/21/2020 |
Judy |
Hinch |
self |
Chesapeake |
Virginia |
I am very concerned with our childrens future with warming from the burning of fossil fuels. A price on carbon pollution is what we need. Since a great percentage of carbon pollution comes from... read more I am very concerned with our childrens future with warming from the burning of fossil fuels. A price on carbon pollution is what we need. Since a great percentage of carbon pollution comes from the transportation sector, something has to change. Please take the actions recommended in TCI. Thanks, Judy HInch |
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2/21/2020 |
Karen |
Jones |
Future User |
Chesapeake |
Virginia |
Implementing public transportation is beneficial to the environment and people of all economic levels. It would decrease traffic congestion, transit times, pollution levels and enable citizens... read more Implementing public transportation is beneficial to the environment and people of all economic levels. It would decrease traffic congestion, transit times, pollution levels and enable citizens without a vehicle to have improved access to so many things. |
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6/22/2020 |
Judith |
Hinch |
Sierra Club, League of Women Voters VA, |
Chesapeake |
Virginia |
Thank you Virginia for joining and working on this. The convergence of three revolutions will be important to encourage in the right direction- ride sharing/bike/car sharing; AVs and EVs. Shuttles... read more Thank you Virginia for joining and working on this. The convergence of three revolutions will be important to encourage in the right direction- ride sharing/bike/car sharing; AVs and EVs. Shuttles/multi-occupancy vehicles that are electric (with an electric grid that is low-carbon) but don't forget autonomous vehicles. Our transit company, Hampton Roads Transit, has trouble finding and keeping drivers, so is keeping an eye on AV technology, as are a lot of other heavy hitters, and the state of Michigan. Michigan is providing grant $ to address mobility and fund solutions (PlanetM.com). This plan will help small businesses with economic recovery post-covid and address the challenges of mobility in a more sustainable way. Grand Rapids has an autonomous vehicle initiative, with a shuttle fleet of AVs from a public-private partnership. Even the little city of Crozet VA I heard has an AV shuttle, made right here in this state. |
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1/16/2020 |
Jeffrey Scott |
Johnson |
None |
Cheshire |
Connecticut |
I'm just adding my support for taking sensible measures to improve overall transportation and reduction of emissions. read more I'm just adding my support for taking sensible measures to improve overall transportation and reduction of emissions. |
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1/16/2020 |
Peter |
Traub |
Cheshire Planning Board |
Cheshire |
Massachusetts |
Future generations need an environment that they can survive in. Let us do our part to provide an environment that will do that. Future generations need an environment that they can survive in. Let us do our part to provide an environment that will do that. |
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2/13/2020 |
Peter |
Traub |
none |
CHESHIRE |
Massachusetts |
We need to have a plan to keep the our environment safe for future generations. We need to have a plan to keep the our environment safe for future generations. |
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11/13/2020 |
Peter |
Traub |
Cheshire Planning Board |
Cheshire |
Massachusetts |
I am concerned about the cost increase gasoline to persons on fixed incomes and low income groups. What is the potential percent cost increases verses the percent decease in carbon emissions? What... read more I am concerned about the cost increase gasoline to persons on fixed incomes and low income groups. What is the potential percent cost increases verses the percent decease in carbon emissions? What is the percent reduction in carbon emissions goal? What was the increase in electricity costs verses reduction in carbon emissions under the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative? |
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1/9/2020 |
phillip |
mulligan |
chelsea energy committee |
cheslea |
Vermont |
I support the enactment of the TCI and ask Governor Scott to do the same. Our transportation sector is and energy hog and working w/ neighboring states towards a solution is timely and important... read more I support the enactment of the TCI and ask Governor Scott to do the same. Our transportation sector is and energy hog and working w/ neighboring states towards a solution is timely and important.
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10/31/2019 |
Marc |
Gagnon |
Independent |
Chester |
Maine |
I believe that this action will be detrimental for the working class people of the State of Maine. Most people who live and work in the rural areas of Maine will have to pay more in fuel costs in... read more I believe that this action will be detrimental for the working class people of the State of Maine. Most people who live and work in the rural areas of Maine will have to pay more in fuel costs in order to make a living,a lot of Mainers travel over an hour each way to get to work, private contractors already have to travel great distances to get to the next job. Most people in Maine can’t afford to buy an electric car and get the equipment installed to charge it. Governor Mills is wrong on this action. The only people who will benefit from this is people from outside the State and the upper class. |
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10/31/2019 |
Kathy |
Javner |
Maine State Representative |
Chester |
Maine |
On behalf of the constituents of District 141: NO NEW GAS TAX! On behalf of the constituents of District 141: NO NEW GAS TAX! |
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2/18/2020 |
William |
Skirbunt-Kozabo |
Resident, Voter |
Chester |
Virginia |
We can cut poverty and pollution at the same time. We urge you to move forward with a regional program that prioritizes the needs of communities overburdened with pollution and underserved in... read more We can cut poverty and pollution at the same time. We urge you to move forward with a regional program that prioritizes the needs of communities overburdened with pollution and underserved in mobility options. |
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2/26/2020 |
Sara |
Holmes |
none |
Chester |
Connecticut |
TCI is a once in a generation opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and re-invest funds to much needed transit improvements, including safe and reliable public transportation, electric... read more TCI is a once in a generation opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and re-invest funds to much needed transit improvements, including safe and reliable public transportation, electric vehicle infrastructure, and "Complete Streets" for bikers and pedestrians. Unreliable transit is taking time residents should be spending at work or with their families. Those without choices have to drive and the resulting traffic congestion is further damaging our environment, public health, and quality of life.
Please choose the most aggressive greenhouse gas emissions cap.
Please make sure the a TCI policy has equity and investment in overburdened and under-served communities as a first and foremost priority.
Thank you. |
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2/27/2020 |
Nicholas |
Tummillo |
Democrat |
Chester Springs |
Pennsylvania |
I support the Transportation and Climate Initiative I support the Transportation and Climate Initiative |
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1/11/2020 |
Scott |
Judd |
Taxpayer |
Chesterfield |
Massachusetts |
Please do not burden working people with another expense that they can’t afford. If you want to make the cities cleaner stop giving tax breaks to corporations to move there. Too many people in... read more Please do not burden working people with another expense that they can’t afford. If you want to make the cities cleaner stop giving tax breaks to corporations to move there. Too many people in concentrated areas is the biggest cause of pollution on the planet. The more comfortable and easier that you make living in the city the bigger the problem gets. |
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1/17/2020 |
Lisa |
Porter |
Daily user of air and water |
Chesterfield |
Virginia |
I would mostly like to see drastically improved investments in, and saturation of, public transportation. I applaud this multi-partisan initiative to focus on our inefficient and dangerous fuel... read more I would mostly like to see drastically improved investments in, and saturation of, public transportation. I applaud this multi-partisan initiative to focus on our inefficient and dangerous fuel consumption and resulting pollution. Our military surely burns a lot, too, we need them to be strong but also not guzzling irresponsibly. Thank you. |
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2/20/2020 |
Hope |
Clark |
Wheelbarrow Productions |
Chestertown |
Maryland |
Transportation is the largest source of air pollution in the region, and we need to build a modern, clean, safe, and accessible transportation system for the 21st century. The more we limit... read more Transportation is the largest source of air pollution in the region, and we need to build a modern, clean, safe, and accessible transportation system for the 21st century. The more we limit pollution from motor fuels, the more jobs we create, the more the economy grows, the healthier our air becomes, and the more lives we save. Maryland should join TCI to fund better transportation infrastructure, reduce traffic, and make my community a cleaner, safer place to live.
It is clear that air pollution from cars, trucks, and buses have become a huge detriment to my community’s health. Air pollution has been linked to a variety of health problems, including asthma, heart disease, and lung cancer, and the more ambitious TCI is, the more our community stands to benefit from a cleaner transportation system. I urge Governor Hogan to join TCI and push it to be as ambitious as possible, for the sake of my community’s health and livelihood.
As a person living in a rural area, I think that TCI is extremely important. When states join TCI, they have the opportunity to invest in rural communities where transportation options are limited. Joining TCI would allow Maryland to ensure that rural communities aren’t left behind in the green transition and stuck behind the wheel of costly, inefficient vehicles. Governor Hogan should push for an ambitious TCI program so that rural communities like mine get the solutions they need.
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