1/16/2020 |
Donald |
Weigt |
Union of Concerned Scientists |
Bloomfield |
Connecticut |
We need to take strong actions to minimize the climate impact of our transportation system now, to reach zero carbon emissions in a decade or two! Half measures are NOT enough. We should be adding... read more We need to take strong actions to minimize the climate impact of our transportation system now, to reach zero carbon emissions in a decade or two! Half measures are NOT enough. We should be adding charging stations for electric cars and trucks, electrifying our buses and railroads so they don't pollute in cities and can be powered by electricity from renewable energy. This is not a time for incrementalism, it's a time for big, bold measures. |
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1/16/2020 |
Tom |
Mathews |
Construction Management Consultant |
Hamden |
Connecticut |
Strong reductions of carbon emissions and a hardening of our infrastructure is imperative. A sustainable future is at risk without decisive actions now, not differed. Strong reductions of carbon emissions and a hardening of our infrastructure is imperative. A sustainable future is at risk without decisive actions now, not differed. |
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1/16/2020 |
Kristin |
Vyhnal |
None |
Storrs |
Connecticut |
I strongly support a regional low carbon transit plan and transit system, with cap-and-invest as a component of the plan. I strongly support a regional low carbon transit plan and transit system, with cap-and-invest as a component of the plan. |
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1/16/2020 |
Q |
Holmes |
concerned student |
Connecticut Area |
Connecticut |
We need to make changes now. We cannot keep putting the lives of future generations at risk. What is convenient to you know will suffocate your great grand kids. Please look beyond the convenience... read more We need to make changes now. We cannot keep putting the lives of future generations at risk. What is convenient to you know will suffocate your great grand kids. Please look beyond the convenience of fossil fuels to a sustainable alternative in which kids can breathe fresh air and don't have to worry like I do today. |
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1/16/2020 |
winn |
wilson |
CT Resident |
willimantic |
Connecticut |
As transportation is our largest source of global warming emissions (regionally and nationally), I request that Connecticut formally join the plan to reduce emissions. This policy must have a... read more As transportation is our largest source of global warming emissions (regionally and nationally), I request that Connecticut formally join the plan to reduce emissions. This policy must 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 encouraged by the bipartisan nature of this project, moving us forward while the federal government takes us backward.
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1/16/2020 |
edwardl |
boynton |
Mr. |
Madison |
Connecticut |
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1/17/2020 |
A |
Diamond |
citizen |
New Haven |
Connecticut |
We have to come to terms with the fact that human beings are destroying our planet. We must start by seriously reducing our dependence on and use of fossil fuels. We have to come to terms with the fact that human beings are destroying our planet. We must start by seriously reducing our dependence on and use of fossil fuels. |
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1/17/2020 |
Peter |
Roper |
Mystic, CT resident. |
Mystic |
Connecticut |
This sounds like a good plan. More efficient transportation makes sense. This sounds like a good plan. More efficient transportation makes sense. |
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1/18/2020 |
<Lisa |
Gras |
Ms |
West Haven |
Connecticut |
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1/18/2020 |
Regina |
Mastrogiacomo |
Union of concerned scientists |
Southington |
Connecticut |
It is the right thing to do for all future generations to end our dependence on dirty fuels and have great transportation. It is the right thing to do for all future generations to end our dependence on dirty fuels and have great transportation. |
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1/19/2020 |
Pamela |
Hohberger |
Salutation* |
Danbury |
Connecticut |
Where I live I have 30,000 cars pass every day. I hate this road and all the fast moving traffic. The speed limit is 45, but does anyone ever do 45? NO it more like 80 and 90mph. If you put up... read more Where I live I have 30,000 cars pass every day. I hate this road and all the fast moving traffic. The speed limit is 45, but does anyone ever do 45? NO it more like 80 and 90mph. If you put up radar traps then you would have enough money in a year to fix all the roads State by State. I also have trouble renting my home because of all the noise and filth from the traffic! We have to breath all this filth and it makes me ill. I used to be able to sit outside in the summer but not anymore! I have traveled 9,000 miles across America on a camping trip recently just to see all the National Parks and thank God they are still there, but soon the rest of America will become cemented over and all the lovely wild animals will be killed off on these dreadful highways and all the trees will be cut down because it's called progress. I realize it is a vast country but why can't we manage our transportation system more like in Europe with electric trams? So much cleaner!!! Why do we have to build huge concrete and glass buildings everywhere, so many ugly places sprawled out eating up the fields and meadows, and then we wonder why the birds and the bees are dying at a record pace!!! STOP and REFLECT the long term consequences. |
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1/20/2020 |
Marianne |
McNallen |
Ms |
Norwich |
Connecticut |
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1/28/2020 |
Elizabeth |
Gibbs |
CT Fund for the Environment |
Norwalk |
Connecticut |
I support TCI because Connecticut’s transportation sector is the biggest single emitter of greenhouse gas emissions in the state at 38% of the total. This is a climate crisis, and we must... read more I support TCI because Connecticut’s transportation sector is the biggest single emitter of greenhouse gas emissions in the state at 38% of the total. This is a climate crisis, and we must immediately work to address the greatest challenge of our generation. |
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1/28/2020 |
Stephen |
Lewis |
Self |
South Windsor |
Connecticut |
I endorse the goals of the TCI to reduce carbon emissions from transportation in our region. This is vital since transportation is the largest source of our carbon emissions. I endorse the goals of the TCI to reduce carbon emissions from transportation in our region. This is vital since transportation is the largest source of our carbon emissions. |
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1/28/2020 |
Jeffrey |
Gross |
Sierra Club |
Storrs |
Connecticut |
The structure of a program like TCI is highly targeted on the actual problem - carbon emissions -- while also providing resources for policies and programs to mediate the problem at a root cause... read more The structure of a program like TCI is highly targeted on the actual problem - carbon emissions -- while also providing resources for policies and programs to mediate the problem at a root cause level. TCI will need to be in force over many years, with consistent and predictable changes in its cost impacts in order to modify market behavior in a non-disruptive way. I believe the market will be receptive to the spirit and financial incentives of TCI.
As an EV owner and rider of public transit I support the MOU as a way evolve our transportation system from carbon-emitting single-rider vehicles to electrified multimodal options. |
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1/28/2020 |
David |
Schneider |
Town Resident |
Branford |
Connecticut |
We need to reduce greenhouse gas on every front to create an environment to meet the basic needs of clean air, pure water, viable soil for plant life and food supply, and David the sustainability... read more We need to reduce greenhouse gas on every front to create an environment to meet the basic needs of clean air, pure water, viable soil for plant life and food supply, and David the sustainability of all life forms that enrich life on Earth. Sound transportation strategies, building strategies, community planning strategies, etc. designed to support the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in order to achieve these objectives for a healthful future for the generations to come. |
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1/28/2020 |
Sarah |
Middeleer |
CTASLA |
Newtown |
Connecticut |
Connecticut’s transportation sector is the biggest single emitter of greenhouse gas emissions in the state at 38% of the total. This is a climate crisis, and we must immediately work to address... read more Connecticut’s transportation sector is the biggest single emitter of greenhouse gas emissions in the state at 38% of the total. This is a climate crisis, and we must immediately work to address the greatest challenge of our generation.
I support a transportation plan that is focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and pollution while investing in sustainable transportation modes. Bus transit, rail, walking, and biking must be improved across the state, especially in cities and town centers.
This transportation plan is also a land use plan, and we must stop investing in a sprawling, unsustainable development model. Future development in the state must be in cities, town centers, and near transit stations.
We should not be investing in expanding interstates. Expanding our interstates in Connecticut both increases emissions in the long term from induced demand and increased driving while putting development pressure on the state’s dwindling forests and farms.
Many cities and towns in the region have shovel-ready plans to improve transit, rail, and active transportation. We must invest in a future with more people on buses, trains, on foot, and riding bicycles. That future includes more transit-oriented development in walkable communities.
Addressing greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles also means immediate health benefits for our most overburdened populations as a result of improved air quality and fewer emissions of localized pollutants responsible for cancer and respiratory and cardiovascular ailments, among other adverse health impacts. |
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1/28/2020 |
Kenny |
Foscue, MPH |
North Haven Clean Energy Task Force |
North Haven |
Connecticut |
Addressing greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles also means immediate health benefits for our most overburdened populations as a result of improved air quality and fewer emissions of... read more Addressing greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles also means immediate health benefits for our most overburdened populations as a result of improved air quality and fewer emissions of localized pollutants responsible for cancer and respiratory and cardiovascular ailments, among other adverse health impacts. |
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1/29/2020 |
Joseph |
Moller |
Resident of MERIDEN - |
Meriden |
Connecticut |
Connecticut’s transportation sector is the biggest single emitter of greenhouse gas emissions in the state at 38% of the total. This is a climate crisis, and we must immediately work to address... read more Connecticut’s transportation sector is the biggest single emitter of greenhouse gas emissions in the state at 38% of the total. This is a climate crisis, and we must immediately work to address the greatest challenge of our generation.
· I support a transportation plan that is focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and pollution while investing in sustainable transportation modes. Bus transit, rail, walking, and biking must be improved across the state, especially in cities and town centers.
· This transportation plan is also a land use plan, and we must stop investing in a sprawling, unsustainable development model. Future development in the state must be in cities, town centers, and near transit stations.
· We should not be investing in expanding interstates. Expanding our interstates in Connecticut both increases emissions in the long term from induced demand and increased driving while putting development pressure on the state’s dwindling forests and farms.
· Many cities and towns in the region have shovel-ready plans to improve transit, rail, and active transportation. We must invest in a future with more people on buses, trains, on foot, and riding bicycles. That future includes more transit-oriented development in walkable communities.
· Addressing greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles also means immediate health benefits for our most overburdened populations as a result of improved air quality and fewer emissions of localized pollutants responsible for cancer and respiratory and cardiovascular ailments, among other adverse health impacts. |
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1/29/2020 |
Lauren |
Gorham |
NA |
Gales Ferry |
Connecticut |
To Whom It May Concern:
I fully support this plan. We need a transportation plan that will work to reduce transportation related emissions; focus funds on improving existing roads,... read more To Whom It May Concern:
I fully support this plan. We need a transportation plan that will work to reduce transportation related emissions; focus funds on improving existing roads, rails, and other infrastructure; and fosters use of alternative means of transportation such as walking, biking, and mass transport.
While these efforts may not reduce global warming, they can reduce local greenhouse emissions and greatly improve air quality and health.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Laurie P Gorham
Gales Ferry, CT |
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