TCI Regional Policy Design Stakeholder Submissions

Material submitted through the TCI Public Input form from April 2019-February 2021 is viewable here. View input submitted from March 1, 2021 forward here. All material submitted on this page informed the participating jurisdictions in the 2019-2020 TCI regional policy design process. Click on the column headings to sort the submissions.

Date	First	Last	Affiliation	City	State	Input	File
10/28/2019	Debbie	Petrin	Working person	Jackman	Maine	What the hell is this women doing. I am totally against this...i can't use a battery operated car. Where i live...why are they forcing this deal down our throats..janet open your eyes. It... read more What the hell is this women doing. I am totally against this...i can't use a battery operated car. Where i live...why are they forcing this deal down our throats..janet open your eyes. It's hard enough to make a living in the poor part of maine...aka western mountains..why are you trying to make it harder...didnt vote for you....and encourage people not to support you...	-
1/17/2020	Debbie	Freeman	Human being	Roanoke	Virginia	Let’s clean up transportation! Let’s clean up transportation!	-
1/21/2020	Debbie	von Rechenberg	None	Waltham	Massachusetts	I applaud this initiative, especially if it encourages the development and expansion of public transportation, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and non-carbon electricity production. I am a... read more I applaud this initiative, especially if it encourages the development and expansion of public transportation, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and non-carbon electricity production. I am a bit concerned that the "affected fuels" are limited to diesel and gasoline, while the topic of what fuels might be used to generate electricity to power cars and buses has been left unaddressed. I'm by no means an expert, however, and I applaud this as a good first step. We need to move away from the car culture that was carefully cultivated beginning in the 1950s, and anything that helps with that is welcome progress indeed. If this is seen as a first step, I'm all in; however, more needs to be done.	-
2/26/2020	Debbie	Brent	Ms.	Columbia	Maryland	Climate change is real and people need to organize and enact measures to reduce carbon and other pollutants to slow and hopefully reverse global warming and climate change before it is too late.... Climate change is real and people need to organize and enact measures to reduce carbon and other pollutants to slow and hopefully reverse global warming and climate change before it is too late.	-
12/17/2019	Deborah	Murphy	None	Rumford	Maine	Please do NOT put this through for the State of Maine. As a tax preparer, I see so many families that are struggling to support their families. This is nothing but bad news for those hard... read more Please do NOT put this through for the State of Maine. As a tax preparer, I see so many families that are struggling to support their families. This is nothing but bad news for those hard working families in Maine. In our area especially, I have so many clients that travel for work. Whether they are in the construction field, or travel to BIW, or to other towns for work, this is only going to hurt these families. If you care anything for the hard working class in Maine you will NOT put this through. I truly believe if Governor Mills forces this additional tax on us, she will never get re-elected. She better think long and hard about the ramifications!	-
1/11/2020	Deborah	Hommer	Citizen	Dunn Loring	Virginia	When polled consistently the majority state that the amount of regulations and goals are not worth the cost When polled consistently the majority state that the amount of regulations and goals are not worth the cost	-
1/16/2020	Deborah	Devers	none	York	Pennsylvania	By changing the transportation industry we can help mitigate the Climate Emergency. Hopefully more and better transportation will be accessible to people where it was not before. By changing the transportation industry we can help mitigate the Climate Emergency. Hopefully more and better transportation will be accessible to people where it was not before.	-
1/17/2020	Deborah	Herath	Mrs.	Southwick	Massachusetts	Climate change is REAL and we must make changes to our transportation. Low emissions are a must - we won't have a second change to save our planet's coral reefs, seaside properties,... read more Climate change is REAL and we must make changes to our transportation. Low emissions are a must - we won't have a second change to save our planet's coral reefs, seaside properties, animals and yes, humans.	-
2/19/2020	Deborah	Martin	Vermont Voter	Norwich	Vermont	Dear Governor Scott, Our nation has neglected climate change to the point of imminent crisis proportions. Our "brave little state" and every one of us needs to step up and change... read more Dear Governor Scott, Our nation has neglected climate change to the point of imminent crisis proportions. Our "brave little state" and every one of us needs to step up and change the things we can. The TCI addresses 40% of our emissions and is a perfect place for you to start. Please, please, please do not follow Sununu's and trump's anti-environmental examples. Do not be just another spineless, Republican lackey. Vermont and Vermonters are counting on you. Sincerely, Deborah Martin Norwich, Vermont	-
2/24/2020	Deborah	Stahler	retired chemist	Mount Vernon	Maine	We need to do everything we can to cut greenhouse gas and polluting emissions. Please support clean vehicles! I support the TCI. We need to do everything we can to cut greenhouse gas and polluting emissions. Please support clean vehicles! I support the TCI.	-
2/25/2020	Deborah	Felmeth	none	Waltham	Vermont	YES! TCI jurisdictions have designed a workplan with the goal of developing a policy that accelerates the transition to a low-carbon transportation future, YES! and delivers a better, cleaner,... read more YES! TCI jurisdictions have designed a workplan with the goal of developing a policy that accelerates the transition to a low-carbon transportation future, YES! and delivers a better, cleaner, more resilient transportation system YES! that benefits all our communities, YES! particularly those underserved by current transportation options and disproportionately burdened by pollution, YES! while making significant reductions in greenhouse gases YES! and other harmful air pollution across the region. The time is now, the need is great.	-
2/28/2020	Deborah	Childress	no affiliation	Sykesville	Maryland	We all should be doing everything possible to mitigate activities that contribute to climate change and the escalating climate crisis. The Transportation and Climate Initiative is a common sense,... read more We all should be doing everything possible to mitigate activities that contribute to climate change and the escalating climate crisis. The Transportation and Climate Initiative is a common sense, proven effective approach to this monumental problem that can make a real difference to the future health of our environment. There's no reason not to take this action unless all we care about is the profits of a handful of people.	-
2/28/2020	Deborah	Crosset	Ms	Granby	Connecticut	I think it is very important to join regionally to make an effective, low-carbon, diverse policy. All of the areas involved are connected so any transportation planning should be done jointly to... read more I think it is very important to join regionally to make an effective, low-carbon, diverse policy. All of the areas involved are connected so any transportation planning should be done jointly to ensure it is as well integrated as it can be. I applaud the Transportation and Climate Initiative and look forward to seeing it implemented. Thank you.	-
2/28/2020	Deborah	Cohn	constituent	Bethesda	Maryland	See attachment See attachment	RGGI transportation cap and invest system comments.docx
2/28/2020	Deborah	Cohn	constituent	Bethesda	Maryland	See Attachment See Attachment	RGGI transportation cap and invest system comments.docx
3/1/2020	DEBORAH	MURPHY	None	rumford	Maine	As a tax preparer in rural western Maine, I have insight into how this misguided increase in tax will hurt the people of western Maine. I have many clients who have to travel for work, whether it... read more As a tax preparer in rural western Maine, I have insight into how this misguided increase in tax will hurt the people of western Maine. I have many clients who have to travel for work, whether it be to BIW, or in the construction field around and out of state, or to the Lewiston/Auburn area for work, most of these people make low-middle class wages and are struggling to support their families. I also see many college students who travel daily from the Rumford area to UMF and to Auburn to Central Maine Community College. They travel now because it is cheaper than renting an apartment in those areas, but if you add this gas tax then traveling is no longer an option, and also the possibility of furthering their education. Forcing electric vehicles in Maine is not going to help anyone or the environment. Stop trying to hurt the people of Maine with higher taxes! We are already one of the most heavily taxed states!	-
8/19/2020	Deborah	Weaver	Independent	Rowley	Massachusetts	Against any tax without legislation Against any tax without legislation	-
1/21/2020	Debra	O'Roak	Town of Sherman	Sherman	Maine	Good morning - On behalf of the citizens of Sherman, many who travel long distances for employment, I oppose this Initiative. Enactment of this Initiative would be a hardship for... read more Good morning - On behalf of the citizens of Sherman, many who travel long distances for employment, I oppose this Initiative. Enactment of this Initiative would be a hardship for rural Maine. We do not have readily available transportation alternatives. Many of the working class are employed by the woods industry. They have to travel to their place of work daily. Are you aware of the distance that these folks travel for employment? In our community we also have a significant number of elderly citizens who must travel to Bangor for medical treatment. It is 85 miles one way for them to have access to medical care. In addition to the previous concerns that I have mentioned, think about the increased transportation cost to transport goods & services that we all need. How would the people of our State afford to live in the rural areas? Proposals such as this Initiative make me think about the Native Americans & the Trail of Tears - feels much the same for rural Mainers that have lived here their entire lives. Just another way to force us all out of our small hometowns. Thank you, Debra J. O'Roak Town Manager	-
2/27/2020	Debra	Tibbetts	None	Mercer	Maine	This tax is a VERY bad idea! I live in rural Maine. I am retired and on disability. I will not have money to drive to my doctor appointments or buy oil for heat. Please do not do this to us.... This tax is a VERY bad idea! I live in rural Maine. I am retired and on disability. I will not have money to drive to my doctor appointments or buy oil for heat. Please do not do this to us.	-
2/24/2020	Dee	Gish	Vermont resident	Sharon	Vermont	I urge Governor Scott to sign on to the Transportation Climate Initiative. The largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in Vermont is the transportation sector. The increasingly evident... read more I urge Governor Scott to sign on to the Transportation Climate Initiative. The largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in Vermont is the transportation sector. The increasingly evident negative affects of climate change highlight an urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Vermont would benefit from being a part of the TCI to encourage a reduction in carbon emissions from transportation. Proceeds from the TCI would benefit low and moderate income Vermonters and help incentivize public transportation and electric vehicles. As an EV owner, I am aware of the many benefits of EVs, including less vehicle maintenance, no smelly trips to the gas pump, and less expensive operating costs. I would like more Vermonters to have access to EVs.	-

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