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2/17/2020 |
Susan |
Dion |
Tax payer |
Bridgewater |
Massachusetts |
As a tax payer in this state I do not think it is up to the governor to make this decision. We should be able to vote on it. As a tax payer in this state I do not think it is up to the governor to make this decision. We should be able to vote on it. |
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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! |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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! |
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2/17/2020 |
Charles |
Weedon |
Weedon Design Build LLC |
Pomfret |
Connecticut |
This TCI can be a good part of the many needed tools to reduce GHG emissions. The goal over ten years should be at least a 50% reduction. This TCI can be a good part of the many needed tools to reduce GHG emissions. The goal over ten years should be at least a 50% reduction. |
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2/17/2020 |
Kim |
Bova |
Kim Bova Photography |
Storrs Mansfield |
Connecticut |
I feel very strong that now is the time to make all city transit buses electric, make the roads safer for bicycles and pedestrians to get to and from work and play. Job creation in these sectors... read more I feel very strong that now is the time to make all city transit buses electric, make the roads safer for bicycles and pedestrians to get to and from work and play. Job creation in these sectors will help our economy as well, from maintenance to other related jobs that can arise from this transition to clean power and energy. Light electric rail lines are needed out to UConn from the coast and Hartford. There is a large commuter population that drives only! Tap our local college grads and hire local throughout the state to keep these grads in CT and raise their families. We are loosing by people because of the high cost of living. My children cannot afford to live here!
Underground or electric wires need to be contained in some kind of ground level system that is safe and easy to repair. We don’t have to bury them. The existing lines are wasteful and dangerous during storms.
Solar needs to be addressed in new and better ways including the ability to install our own panels or Co-op share in neighborhoods.
I agree that action going forward need to be bold and agressive to turn CT into a climate leader and create new jobs in ALL of our communities: black, Latino and white. Let’s lead the way.
Thank you.
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2/16/2020 |
Kim |
Hart |
Tax payer |
Fitchburg |
Massachusetts |
NO TO A TAX. This is a farce to create more regulations costing businesses more and passing this it on to consumers. Another do nothing government department designed to tax its citizens. You are... read more NO TO A TAX. This is a farce to create more regulations costing businesses more and passing this it on to consumers. Another do nothing government department designed to tax its citizens. You are a complete joke.
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2/16/2020 |
Robert |
Cote |
None |
North Attleborough |
Massachusetts |
After careful consideration of several aspects of the TCI I have several comments.
The verbiage around the act and it’s purpose is light on details about funding formulae and the... read more After careful consideration of several aspects of the TCI I have several comments.
The verbiage around the act and it’s purpose is light on details about funding formulae and the amount of control given each organization. Will representation be pro rata - with New York and Pennsylvania controlling most of the money or will it be an organization of equals- where Rhode Island is on equal footing with New York.
Although the carbon fees, which let’s face it are taxes, are punitive. Most of the benefits for this will be the urban areas where there are more transportation options. People living in rural or exurban areas tend to have to spend more for motor fuels because of the need to travel greater distances. This group receives the least benefit but will probably pay more per vehicle. I also did not see an exemption for farm uses of diesel and gasoline.
Politically, their may be issues with the state governments allowing the fees to be collected and turned over to a non-governmental entity over which they do not exercise direct control. Also there does not seem to a sunset clause that would require the agreement be actively voted on for renewal. And, in the past, Massachusetts politicians have been less than honest about which programs will actually receive the money from certain taxes.
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2/16/2020 |
Judith |
Black |
Sustainable Marblehead, 350MASS, JCAN |
Marblehead |
Massachusetts |
In so much as transportation is responsible for our greatest load of CO2 into the greenhouse gas system, this seems like a no brainer.
Please support his well thought out plan. In so much as transportation is responsible for our greatest load of CO2 into the greenhouse gas system, this seems like a no brainer.
Please support his well thought out plan. |
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2/16/2020 |
James |
Donegan |
None |
Hinesburg |
Vermont |
Governor Scott,
Please sign the TCI. We need to take action on climate change now! Governor Scott,
Please sign the TCI. We need to take action on climate change now! |
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2/16/2020 |
Greg |
Braun |
resident, voter |
Holliston |
Massachusetts |
We need to transition away from our petroleum-based economy as soon as possible. The TCI is a step in the right direction. I encourage Governor Baker and the legislature to formally join the TCI... read more We need to transition away from our petroleum-based economy as soon as possible. The TCI is a step in the right direction. I encourage Governor Baker and the legislature to formally join the TCI program as soon as possible. Revenue from the TCI should target clean investments into communities with the greatest environmental burden and public transit. |
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2/16/2020 |
David |
Gosselin |
Independent |
Fitchburg |
Massachusetts |
How much more do you corrupt politicians plan to steal from us. We don't want ANY more of your F*****g taxes. read more How much more do you corrupt politicians plan to steal from us. We don't want ANY more of your F*****g taxes. |
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2/16/2020 |
Kieran |
Edraney |
Vermont Resident |
Burlington |
Vermont |
We need to make major moves if we're to act on climate change. Please don't punish my generation by failing to act. read more We need to make major moves if we're to act on climate change. Please don't punish my generation by failing to act. |
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2/16/2020 |
Anne |
Damrosch |
Retired |
Burlington |
Vermont |
I strongly support TCI. Climate Change is the number one challenge for our times. if we don't address it, all other measures we take to improve the lives of the people of New England will be... read more I strongly support TCI. Climate Change is the number one challenge for our times. if we don't address it, all other measures we take to improve the lives of the people of New England will be for nothing. Future generations depend on us to take this action as one step forward.
Thank you,
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2/16/2020 |
David |
Chapdelaine |
self |
Chicopee |
Massachusetts |
This TCI proposal is nothing more than tax increases disguised as "doing good". Raising the gas tax for a supposed carbon reduction is a hoax, pure and simple. No evidence has been... read more This TCI proposal is nothing more than tax increases disguised as "doing good". Raising the gas tax for a supposed carbon reduction is a hoax, pure and simple. No evidence has been shown that this gas tax increase will reduce carbon emissions, just speculation. How will this money be used? I think we all know the answer to that: WASTED!! Also, the legislature should be involved in this, as the people's representatives, not some executive order at the request of some unknown organization. Is the legislature being cut out because TCI knows it will fail? I believe that is the case. Masschusetts' taxpayers and residents should not be forced to pay for something that is not proven and not substantiated. |
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2/16/2020 |
Lisa |
Grasso |
Citizen |
Clinton |
Massachusetts |
Reducing pollution from emissions is a public health concern and one we should attend rigorously. There is a clear difference between the urban areas of my state and the rural areas relative to... read more Reducing pollution from emissions is a public health concern and one we should attend rigorously. There is a clear difference between the urban areas of my state and the rural areas relative to air quality and temperature. Industry and commerce will mostly be located in urban centers, and so our recourse is to do whatever we can to limit emissions from transportation by leveraging technology when possible, and rethinking the movement of people and goods.
I would like to thank Governor Baker for his leadership and request that Massachusetts formally join the program.
Please choose the most aggressive greenhouse gas reduction target that the most recent climate science tells us we need. We don't have time to waste.
Please ensure that the policy prioritizes clean investments in areas overburdened by pollution and/or for those who don’t have access to transportation choices.
Finally, let's please continue to be a state that leads at the national level when it comes to policies such as this - policies that will help turn the tide on climate change, and help us find better ways for choices for people when it comes to cleaner transportation across the Commonwealth.
Thank you.
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