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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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1/6/2021 |
Sam |
Sampieri |
CTDEEP |
Hartford |
Connecticut |
I'm all for cutting fossil fuels for as so long as the middleclass is not taxed. In addition it is time for corporate America to stop ripping us off. Another words, all cars should be... read more I'm all for cutting fossil fuels for as so long as the middleclass is not taxed. In addition it is time for corporate America to stop ripping us off. Another words, all cars should be electric for the same cost as a combustion Engine. I'm sick and tired of Car Companies giving me the same old narrative that it cost an extra 20K... Also to supplement this initiative-keep people working at home even after this Pandemic is defeated. With technology, there is no reason to drive into big cities with traffic jams causing more pollution. With that being said, we cannot control our weather or climate which is ok; therefore, adaptation is the remedy. Not increase taxes into fooling ourselves that we can change our climate. The technology is here! Lets all work together! Thank you. |
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2/26/2020 |
Arline |
Culp |
CTLCV |
Quaker Hill |
Connecticut |
Own an electric vehicle and would enjoy seeing charging station expansion, perhaps out in the 2 quiet corner areas. Perhaps add a few
plugs in to all the stations that seem to be... read more Own an electric vehicle and would enjoy seeing charging station expansion, perhaps out in the 2 quiet corner areas. Perhaps add a few
plugs in to all the stations that seem to be undergoing massive renovations anyway. |
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1/29/2020 |
Royal |
Graves |
CTLCV - member |
Wethersfield |
Connecticut |
There is a climate crisis. It is the responsibility of everyone to limit the creation of greenhouse gases (GHG). This is especially important for those people living in industrialized modern... read more There is a climate crisis. It is the responsibility of everyone to limit the creation of greenhouse gases (GHG). This is especially important for those people living in industrialized modern economies that have historically and continue to emit large amounts of GHG.
In Connecticut transportation is the greatest single emitter of greenhouse gases (GHG). We must work to implement the many good options for reducing GHG from transportation in CT. I support a transportation plan that:
⦁ Encourages bus transit, rail, walking, and biking;
⦁ Stops investing in a sprawling, unsustainable suburbs and supports the development of clean multi-use sustainable cities and town centers.
⦁ Reduces investment in roads (including interstates) and increases support for CT farms.
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2/17/2020 |
Beverly |
Propen |
CTLCV, Sierra Club |
Orange |
Connecticut |
As an environmentalist and wildlife advocate, as well as a grandparent, I want a sustainable planet for all future generations. I believe we need
to design a regional low-carbon... read more As an environmentalist and wildlife advocate, as well as a grandparent, I want a sustainable planet for all future generations. I believe we need
to 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 .
The Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) states are developing a regional policy for low-carbon transportation . Electric vehicles, bicycles and other low carbon emitting transportation are essential
Green house gases and carbon emissions are taking a toll on our planet. We need to do everything possible to reach zero emissions as soon as possible. |
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2/22/2020 |
Doug |
Willians |
CTPA |
Easton |
Connecticut |
Yes let’s expand electric buses and the green initiative Yes let’s expand electric buses and the green initiative |
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2/22/2020 |
Claire |
Matthews |
CTSI |
Essex |
Connecticut |
A plan to reduce carbon from transportation is overdue. The time for saving the planet is shrinking. We can not delay any longer. Everyone at every level of society must act now. Please... read more A plan to reduce carbon from transportation is overdue. The time for saving the planet is shrinking. We can not delay any longer. Everyone at every level of society must act now. Please proceed with great haste to put a solid plan out there and to apply necessary resources to complete it. CT needs to put tolls on their highways like most of the other states in the project. Fossil fuel emissions need to be taxed higher. Public transportation needs more investment... This isn't tomorrows problem.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to comment. |
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1/2/2020 |
Paul |
Kenyon |
Cumulus Engineering, LLC. |
Bridport |
Vermont |
the TCI should be engaged provided 1.) the tax isn't regressive, that is that those most able to pay carry the burden, 2.) provided the most basic due diligence is done, that is, that the... read more the TCI should be engaged provided 1.) the tax isn't regressive, that is that those most able to pay carry the burden, 2.) provided the most basic due diligence is done, that is, that the data that overwhelmingly supports the thesis that it is CO2, one of the fossil fuels combustion products, that is the primary driver of climate, and that this is ascertained and made clear and public 3.) that the CO2 increase constitutes a "climate crisis" demonstrated by data, not just "studies," or hearsay from other sources, that is made public, 4.) that the CO2 increase benefits--greater harvests of all agricultural sorts and others--are out weighed by the damages it causes, 5.) that it's shown that the reduction in CO2 will have a measurable benefit to life and out weigh the benefits that the use of fossil fuels have brought the world and remain to come to those peoples who have lacked these developmental benefits thus far. This is a list of minimum requirements. Others will appear and must also be considered.
And, just to check, please answer this question: "In 1950 there were about 5000 of the climate-crisis pin-up icon, endangered polar bears in the Arctic. Mankind having done nothing to address "Climate Change," the polar bear population has been reduced to...how many polar bears? How many of these threatened, iconic bears are there now in the Arctic/" |
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2/21/2020 |
Rolf |
Schulte |
CUNY Graduate Ctr. |
New York |
New York |
just one aspect : how many years - I've lived in N.Y. for over 40 years - has it taken us to finally get rid of polluting MTA buses ? Finally we have, only partially, alas, a fleet of... read more just one aspect : how many years - I've lived in N.Y. for over 40 years - has it taken us to finally get rid of polluting MTA buses ? Finally we have, only partially, alas, a fleet of electric/"clean energy" hybrid vehicles : eliminate those old polluting buses entirely, please ! |
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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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12/29/2019 |
Daniel |
Price |
Daniel Price, Technical and Medical Writing |
Dedham |
Massachusetts |
A recent survey of new EV, PHEV, and hybrid cars listed on autotrader.com within 200 miles of my location (see attached) estimates that these zero and low emission cars amount to around 1% of the... read more A recent survey of new EV, PHEV, and hybrid cars listed on autotrader.com within 200 miles of my location (see attached) estimates that these zero and low emission cars amount to around 1% of the total cars available from these automakers (Honda, Chevrolet, Nissan, Kia, and Hyundai). This means that approximately 99% of the new cars currently available for sale in the New England area are gasoline internal combustion engine vehicles. Thus, one of the greatest obstacles to increased use of zero and low emission vehicles may be the automakers' abilities to make these cars. |
New vehicles available for sale on autotrader.docx |
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10/25/2019 |
David A. |
Woolsey |
David Woolsey Violinmaker |
Ellsworth |
Maine |
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2/26/2020 |
Zohal |
Khan |
DC |
Washington |
District of Columbia |
Climate change is the biggest issue of our time. Our current public transportation infrastructure in the US is quite lacking. We must build extensive public transportation networks and upgrade... read more Climate change is the biggest issue of our time. Our current public transportation infrastructure in the US is quite lacking. We must build extensive public transportation networks and upgrade existing networks to be carbon neutral. |
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2/21/2020 |
Matt |
Lincoln |
DC resident |
Washington |
District of Columbia |
We need a plan that holds large transportation polluters accountable for the pollution they create and invests in clean transportation solutions! We need a plan that holds large transportation polluters accountable for the pollution they create and invests in clean transportation solutions! |
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2/21/2020 |
Sarah |
Fichter |
DC resident |
Washington |
District of Columbia |
I am strongly in favor of transportation ideas that will help reduce carbon emissions and offer all of us better options. We need more public transit and electric vehicle infrastructure in rural... read more I am strongly in favor of transportation ideas that will help reduce carbon emissions and offer all of us better options. We need more public transit and electric vehicle infrastructure in rural areas, as well as expansion of commuter rail, electric vehicles, and streets in the suburbs that are safe, walkable, and bikeable, and especially more sustainable and equitable housing near transit and electric bus fleets in urban communities. In our area, traffic is awful and we need more options for people to commute besides yet more roads with more cars. People won't use public transit unless it is reliable, available, affordable, and gets them where they need to go.
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3/19/2020 |
Daniela |
Ochoa |
DC Sierra Club, Ecomadres Maryland |
Washington |
District of Columbia |
We desperately need a Climate Regional Policy. Now more than ever we need to LIVE, Live our values, take a LEAP and boost ASAP our smarth growht initiatives with clean energy transportation... read more We desperately need a Climate Regional Policy. Now more than ever we need to LIVE, Live our values, take a LEAP and boost ASAP our smarth growht initiatives with clean energy transportation systems, investing in electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, clean public, transportation, walking and biking mobility. Please let me know if you still receive this comment, thanks you! |
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5/27/2019 |
Daniel |
Foskey |
DE Dept. Of Transportation |
Rehoboth Beach |
Delaware |
Hello, Dan Foskey, and I have worked in the highway tolls industry for 25 years now. My main concern is that in our state there is not a big push by either DelDOT or DNREC to promote EV vehicles... read more Hello, Dan Foskey, and I have worked in the highway tolls industry for 25 years now. My main concern is that in our state there is not a big push by either DelDOT or DNREC to promote EV vehicles. I feel we need to have policies in place to start effectively combating carbon fuel emissions that are continuing to cause greenhouse effects in our atmosphere. The policy should set a carbon price high enough to effectively reduce carbon emissions but also be implemented with a social equity component as to not hurt rural communities and low to moderate income people. We would like the policy to further encourage the purchase of EV vehicles by state and local agencies as well as the motoring public. We appreciate the bipartisan effort being made on this project and we hope that a good solution will be the outcome. Thanks sincerely for your time. |
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2/19/2020 |
Charlie |
Garlow |
DEEVA, DE Electric Vehicle Association |
Rehoboth Beach |
Delaware |
In the US and in Delaware, transportation is the largest source of air pollution. We need to build a modern, clean, safe, and accessible transportation system for the 21st century. The more we... read more In the US and in Delaware, transportation is the largest source of air pollution. 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. Delaware should join TCI to fund better transportation infrastructure, reduce traffic, and make my community a cleaner, safer place to live.
Public Health: It is clear that air pollution from cars, trucks, and buses have become a huge detriment to everyone'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 Carney to join TCI and push it to be as ambitious as possible, for the sake of my community’s health and livelihood.
We live in Sussex County which is 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 Delaware to ensure that rural communities aren’t left behind in the green transition and stuck behind the wheel of costly, inefficient vehicles. Governor Carney should push for an ambitious TCI program so that rural communities like mine get the solutions they need.
More electric vehicles, cars, trucks, buses etc.
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2/26/2020 |
Charlie |
Garlow |
DEEVA, DE Electric Vehicle Association |
Rehoboth Beach |
Delaware |
I urge all our TCI states to adopt the most aggressive option of 25% reductions by 2032, or even greater reductions. Climate change is getting worse and we must all put our shoulders to the wheel... read more I urge all our TCI states to adopt the most aggressive option of 25% reductions by 2032, or even greater reductions. Climate change is getting worse and we must all put our shoulders to the wheel to save Planet Earth.
For those concerned about the impact of increasing prices, especially those who are poor, I would ask them to consider who is hurt the worst from climate change? Answer: the poor, who more often than not are located in areas subject to flooding where the rich do not want to live. This is especially true in other countries, about which we should care, countries like Bangladesh. We Americans should lead the way to stop global warming to help those who are most impacted by sea level rise and flooding, but who have done the least to contribute to the problem. |
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5/26/2019 |
Charlie |
Garlow |
DEEVA, Delaware Electric Vehicle Association |
Rehoboth Beach |
Delaware |
My wife and I own our home at 82 Sussex St, Rehoboth Beach, DE. We have solar panels on our roof and an electric vehicle charging station right next to the solar panels in our driveway. We have... read more My wife and I own our home at 82 Sussex St, Rehoboth Beach, DE. We have solar panels on our roof and an electric vehicle charging station right next to the solar panels in our driveway. We have three electric plug in cars. We also bike a lot.
Thank you for your interest in our opinions.
I favor a carbon fee and dividend approach to reducing carbon pollution that causes global warming.
This approach gives all fees on carbon fuels back to the people in a monthly dividend. See HR 763, a bi-partisan bill in the US Congress. I think this works best on a national scale, but a regional scale, like RGGI, could work also.
The dividend approach ensures that almost all people of limited means will be better off financially than without the program, since most richer families use more carbon fuel that poorer families, so the rich will pay more, but everyone gets the same dividend. The REMI study confirms this concept.
It encourages people to use more efficient cars, electric cars, bikes and mass transit. For those lower income families that find that they are not better off, we could devise a program for free bus tickets, or free bicycles, if they would use them. We might be able to sell them used electric vehicles or hybrids that cost less than brand new, at below market prices, which subsidies could be paid out of the carbon fee.
Of course, we would need an educational program that inspires everyone to use low carbon transportation.
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