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
2/17/2020	Barrett	Robbins-Pianka	Jonah Center	Middletown	Connecticut	As I approach my 75th birthday, I prefer to use public transportation more frequently. Modern highway traffic is challenging and I appreciate the advent of rail transportation between Hartford and... read more As I approach my 75th birthday, I prefer to use public transportation more frequently. Modern highway traffic is challenging and I appreciate the advent of rail transportation between Hartford and New a York City. If only there could be a train all the way to Bradley Field ! What a boon that would be!	-
2/17/2020	Noel	Ireland	Noel Ireland	Colchester	Connecticut	Its time to start protecting planet earth for future generations. Its time to start protecting planet earth for future generations.	-
2/17/2020	Nancy	Urban	concerned citizen	West Hartford	Connecticut	We just purchased an electric car and see the need for further investment in fast charging stations. We also live in an area in which the public transportation system is basically set up for the... read more We just purchased an electric car and see the need for further investment in fast charging stations. We also live in an area in which the public transportation system is basically set up for the commuting workers in and out of Hartford, but is very inconvenient for evenings and weekends and those folks who work a non-9-5 schedule. If we as a nation are to move ahead with clean methods of transport, we need to invest in systems that people can use as an alternative to driving . thank you.	-
2/17/2020	Sharon	Huttner	Branford Clean Energy Committee	Branford	Connecticut	Reducing transportation sector emissions is important to me because I'd like to leave a cleaner Earth for my grandchildren. I would like to thank Gov. Lamont for being involved in the... read more Reducing transportation sector emissions is important to me because I'd like to leave a cleaner Earth for my grandchildren. I would like to thank Gov. Lamont for being involved in the regional design process and request that Connecticut formally sign on to the initiative. We need the TCI leadership to choose the most aggressive greenhouse gas emissions cap since we have already lost precious time in our environmental efforts. I'm also asking TCI policy has to include equity and investment in overburdened and under-served communities as a first and foremost priority.	-
2/17/2020	David	Gephard	1951	Centerbrook	Connecticut	I wish to thank Gov. Lamont for being involved in the design of this process & I would hope that Connecticut will sign the final draft. The cap on transportation emissions & a fee on... read more I wish to thank Gov. Lamont for being involved in the design of this process & I would hope that Connecticut will sign the final draft. The cap on transportation emissions & a fee on fossil fuel imports will allow the region to work on needed safer & more reliable public transportation & safer private transportation. By reducing the admissions, we will help to stop damaging our environment, public health, & our quality of Life.	-
2/17/2020	John W.	Bova	Retired	Storrs-Mansfield	Connecticut	Fighting Climate change means having better, more efficient public transportation and more and better and less expensive electric vehicles. People will buy and use electric vehicles if they... read more Fighting Climate change means having better, more efficient public transportation and more and better and less expensive electric vehicles. People will buy and use electric vehicles if they have better mileage and they can afford them.	-
2/17/2020	Diana	Heymann	Ms.	West Hartford	Connecticut	I live in an area of extreme pollution from transportation sources: right next to I 84 and on the street which empties into I 84. I call it " living between the highway and the freeway... read more I live in an area of extreme pollution from transportation sources: right next to I 84 and on the street which empties into I 84. I call it " living between the highway and the freeway". I notice the remarkable connection between low income, poverty, and homelessness that surrounds this entire area... We need a big switch in priorities to allow all people who share this city to have the same clean air as do those who can pollute more to live farther away from the city by driving their cars further! MORE POLLUTION FOR US!	-
2/17/2020	Donald	Weigt	CT League of Conservation Voters, Union of Concerned Scientists	Bloomfield	Connecticut	Connecticut needs to improve its transporation system. Rather than "more of the same", there should be emphasis on cleaner alternatives. Use of fossil fuels must plummet if we are to... read more Connecticut needs to improve its transporation system. Rather than "more of the same", there should be emphasis on cleaner alternatives. Use of fossil fuels must plummet if we are to prevent the worst effects of global warming. We need more charging stations if electric autos are ever to become mainstream. We need electric school buses and city buses to clean up the air our citizens breath every day and reduce noise in our communities. We need better rapid transit if we're ever going to reduce the traffic in bigger cities and help their centers thrive and prosper. It's especially important for our children's health now and as adults. We should look at electrifying most or all rail lines. Again, it would mean cleaner air and quieter trains. Another big benefit is the electricity can come from green sources, as quickly as they can be brought online. Trains powered by electricity are the norm in Europe and Japan, and there were many here in the US about a century ago, for example in the northern Rockies. We made a poor choice when we switched to diesels, although it seemed to make economic sense at the time. Thank you for your consideration.	-
2/17/2020	LINDA	FERRATO	CONCERNED CITIZEN	WINDSOR LOCKS	Connecticut	We ONLY have one planet & we are destroying it at an extremely fast pace! We MUST STOP & think of future generatons! We ONLY have one planet & we are destroying it at an extremely fast pace! We MUST STOP & think of future generatons!	-
2/17/2020	Alison	Zyla	State resident	Clinton	Connecticut	Being able to breath clean air is a necessity. Being able to breath clean air is a necessity.	-
2/17/2020	Dwight	Stover	None	North Haven	Connecticut	It’s imperative that we proceed ASAP to a sustainable future across the globe. I’ve been driving electric for nearly eight years now. This is just one way to move towards achieving that goal. The... read more It’s imperative that we proceed ASAP to a sustainable future across the globe. I’ve been driving electric for nearly eight years now. This is just one way to move towards achieving that goal. The scientific community is as clear as ever that time is not on our side.	-
2/17/2020	Cyril	May	Better World Magic, LLC	New Haven	Connecticut	I encourage Connecticut to sign on to the TCI and to pursue the creation of an efficient, low/no carbon transportation infrastructure. I encourage Connecticut to sign on to the TCI and to pursue the creation of an efficient, low/no carbon transportation infrastructure.	-
2/17/2020	Marlee	NajamyWinnick	none	Weston	Connecticut	Reducing transportation sector emissions is important to me since this sector is one of the biggest contributors to global emissions. Thanks to Gov. Lamont for being involved in... read more Reducing transportation sector emissions is important to me since this sector is one of the biggest contributors to global emissions. Thanks to Gov. Lamont for being involved in the regional design process. I request that Connecticut formally sign on to the initiative. I urge TCI leadership to choose the most aggressive greenhouse gas emissions cap. I also ask that a TCI policy has equity and investment in overburdened and under-served communities as a first and foremost priority. -Marlee	-
2/17/2020	Richard	Platt	Private citizen	Milford	Connecticut	I am very concerned about global warming. We are now experiencing the warmest winter (so far) within memory. While it's comfortable, I know that this is not good. read more I am very concerned about global warming. We are now experiencing the warmest winter (so far) within memory. While it's comfortable, I know that this is not good.	-
2/17/2020	Michael	Powers	Retired Environmental Engineer	Coventry	Connecticut	This area of the country is particularly impacted by emissions from transportation sources. Our high density population ensures a continuation and increase in this impact on global climate as... read more This area of the country is particularly impacted by emissions from transportation sources. Our high density population ensures a continuation and increase in this impact on global climate as well as human health within the region. Every effort to reduce such emissions, particularly those that are permanent and sustainable, will benefit current populations and the future health and economy of this region as well as the climate of the earth - very desirable outcomes for all concerned.	-
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.	-
2/17/2020	Elizabeth	Kiernan	Mrs	Ridgefield	Connecticut	Reducing our emissions is critical to the health and progress of our future Reducing our emissions is critical to the health and progress of our future	-
2/17/2020	John	Hall	The Jonah Center for Earth and Art	PORTLAND	Connecticut	I won't repeat what others have said. The climate crisis urgently demands that we find ways to live on this planet that reduce carbon emissions and increase carbon absorption. Plus there are... read more I won't repeat what others have said. The climate crisis urgently demands that we find ways to live on this planet that reduce carbon emissions and increase carbon absorption. Plus there are the facts that many people don't drive, can't afford to drive their own cars, suffer from chronic illnesses due in part to lack of exercise, and we are all more or less alienated from the "natural" environment and other forms of life.	-
2/17/2020	Royal	Graves	self	Wethersfield	Connecticut	I am writing to support strong carbon reducing measures in support of CTI goals. I believe there is a climate crisis. Within a few decades the earth will be a miserable place to live if we do... read more I am writing to support strong carbon reducing measures in support of CTI goals. I believe there is a climate crisis. Within a few decades the earth will be a miserable place to live if we do not reduce greenhouse gas pollution and global warming. We are already experiencing more cloudy weather, stronger storms, and greater swings in temperature because of climate change. In much of the northeastern United States transportation carbon emissions are the greatest source of greenhouse gasses. I urge you to take strong action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Some actions I suggest are: higher taxes on transportation fuels, especially gasoline and diesel, with the proceeds going to reduce emissions; Larger tax credits for purchasing electric vehicles; and property tax relief for anyone purchasing electric vehicles. I appreciate the actions that have been taken in the past. These are good steps, but they do not go far enough to address the looming crisis. We should fight for the most aggressive greenhouse emissions cap possible. And this should include a cap that is significantly lower in 2030 than in 2022 or 2025, and much lower still in 2040 and should be at zero before 2050. There is little reason we could not achieve 90% reductions from year 2000 levels by 2040. Connecticut should formally sign on to the TCI. Thank you for considering my comments. Please work to preserve our beautiful planet.	-
2/17/2020	Emily	Alexander	CT Resident	Hebron	Connecticut	We need TCI in CT! It will re-invest funds to help out rural communities as well as urban communities. We need TCI in CT! It will re-invest funds to help out rural communities as well as urban communities.	-

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