View Public Input on TCI-P

This page shows public input on the TCI-P development and implementation process received through the online TCI-P Public Input Portal. You can submit your input here.

For more information on how to reach out to your jurisdiction directly, see the TCI Jurisdiction Points of Contact page.

All public input on the TCI-P development and implementation process received through the online TCI-P Public Input Portal since March 1, 2021 appears on this page. You can view public input from the 2019-2020 policy development process here.

Date	First	Last	Affiliation	City	State	Input	File
5/5/2021	vera	mason	Retired	Chalottsville	Virginia	I observed how happy Americans were, and how the country thrived, when gas prices were lower. Raising gas prices hurts businesses and families. The USA does more than most... read more I observed how happy Americans were, and how the country thrived, when gas prices were lower. Raising gas prices hurts businesses and families. The USA does more than most countries to develop and maintain a clean environment.	-
5/5/2021	denis	masonunneccary	private citizen	Charlottesville va	Virginia	As a senior on fixed income I oppose this unnecessary tax. As a senior on fixed income I oppose this unnecessary tax.	-
5/7/2021	Mary	Mathena	LCV	Virginia Beach	Virginia	I would like to see an emphasis on electric vehicles and more power stations as we get closer to 2030. This should be extended to public transportation of all kinds, including paratransit. I would like to see an emphasis on electric vehicles and more power stations as we get closer to 2030. This should be extended to public transportation of all kinds, including paratransit.	-
8/12/2021	Thomas	Matuszko	Berkshire Regional Planning Commission	Pittsfield	Massachusetts	Attached is BRPCs comment letter on the Model Implementation Plan, Framework for Public Engagement and Strategies for Regional Collaboration. Our concerns relate to rural areas being specifically... read more Attached is BRPCs comment letter on the Model Implementation Plan, Framework for Public Engagement and Strategies for Regional Collaboration. Our concerns relate to rural areas being specifically mentioned as an overburdened and underserved community, the unique challenges facing rural areas and maximizing the use funds for actual emission reductions.	TCI_P MIP Comment Letter v2 signed.pdf
5/7/2021	Kirk	McCauley	WMDA/CAR	Bowie	Maryland	I have uploaded comments I have uploaded comments	Comments on Proposed TCI Model Rule.pdf
5/4/2021	Kim	McClellan	private citizen	Fredericksburg	Virginia	This seems like a terrible idea to me and will only serve to punish average citizens who do not want nor can they afford an electric vehicle. My job is 5 miles north, my kids go to school 10... read more This seems like a terrible idea to me and will only serve to punish average citizens who do not want nor can they afford an electric vehicle. My job is 5 miles north, my kids go to school 10 miles east and my husband works 50 miles away in DC. How exactly is increased transit going to efficiently and effectively deliver us all where we need to be? It won't, and the increased tax to purchase gasoline due to the TCI will be a huge burden to my family and others like us. The worst part is that the science is clear that electric vehicles are not the environmental panacea that the media would have us believe. They are carbon-intensive to produce and leave behind toxic used batteries. The most disgusting part of this is that it will yield so little positive impacts and seems to be just be yet another government overreach intended to control the way people live and take away any sort of individual decision-making.	-
5/5/2021	stephen	mcdermott	American	King George	Virginia	I'm against a carbon tax. read more I'm against a carbon tax.	-
5/5/2021	Richard	McElfresh	Business owner	Charlottesville	Virginia	Virginia should not join TCI. It will impact average citizens, truckers and businesses alike. We can not afford to pay these suggested fuel prices. Virginia should not join TCI. It will impact average citizens, truckers and businesses alike. We can not afford to pay these suggested fuel prices.	-
5/5/2021	Nathan	McFarland	Generation180	Charlottesville	Virginia	I support a strong TCI-P Model Rule that (1) ensures meaningful climate action to address Virginia's largest driver of our climate crisis, (2) directs significant investments to correcting... read more I support a strong TCI-P Model Rule that (1) ensures meaningful climate action to address Virginia's largest driver of our climate crisis, (2) directs significant investments to correcting historic inequities in overburdened and underserved communities; and (3) affords Virginia the opportunity for a cleaner, healthier transportation system.	-
9/17/2021	John	McGannon	TVSU	Westbrook	Connecticut	TCI-P is a smart, proactive, fair and innovative piece of legislation that will create jobs & require that polluters do their share to create accountability, economic and environmental... read more TCI-P is a smart, proactive, fair and innovative piece of legislation that will create jobs & require that polluters do their share to create accountability, economic and environmental justice. We should be proud to support TCI-P. Do your homework -- you'll see! It is NOT a tax on gasoline. Businesses support it, 70% of CT residents support it, and we all should let our state senators and legislative leaders know that we want to make our state a leader in fighting climate change and supporting just solutions!	-
5/7/2021	Bridget	McGregor	Virginia resident	Fredericksburg	Virginia	Transportation emissions are a huge driver of climate change, accounting for nearly half of Virginia’s carbon output, while also emitting toxic air pollution that falls disproportionately on low-... read more Transportation emissions are a huge driver of climate change, accounting for nearly half of Virginia’s carbon output, while also emitting toxic air pollution that falls disproportionately on low-income populations and communities of color. The Transportation and Climate Initiative Program (TCI-P) is a welcome step forward to addressing this major source of pollution, while steering needed investments in a modern, sustainable transportation system. Funding provided by the TCI-P could help with ongoing efforts to put more electric vehicles on the road in Virginia along with equitably distributed charging infrastructure across the state. The TCI-P also presents the opportunity to drive investments in a cleaner transportation system in the communities that have suffered the most from vehicle pollution. While the model rule calls for at least 35 percent of TCI proceeds to go toward frontline, impacted communities, here in Virginia I would hope we go above and beyond that benchmark, investing at least half of our TCI revenue in programs and infrastructure that will lower this disproportionate pollution burden. I hope this important framework moves forward for the good of our climate, our health and our future. Bridget McGregor	-
5/11/2021	Gregory	McHugo	retired	Strafford	Vermont	Vermont needs to take the lead among New England states in dealing with the transportation infrastructure. We need widespread and equitable access to transportation of many types, and we need to... read more Vermont needs to take the lead among New England states in dealing with the transportation infrastructure. We need widespread and equitable access to transportation of many types, and we need to develop it in a way that vastly reduces our reliance on fossil fuels. It's now or never. It's also time to insure that the legacy of the Scott administration is favorable to future generations. Please stop aligning with big business and do what is right for the people of Vermont.	-
5/5/2021	Joan	McIntyre	Individual	Arlington	Virginia	I support a strong TCI-P Model Rule that (1) ensures meaningful climate action to address Virginia's largest driver of our climate crisis, (2) directs significant investments to correcting... read more I support a strong TCI-P Model Rule that (1) ensures meaningful climate action to address Virginia's largest driver of our climate crisis, (2) directs significant investments to correcting historic inequities in overburdened and underserved communities; and (3) affords Virginia the opportunity for a cleaner, healthier transportation system. I call for the TCI-P Model Rule to include (1) a minimum investment amount to ensure overburdened and underserved communities in Virginia receive a greater-then-proportional share of investments from the program, (2) integration of air quality commitments across Virginia, and (3) robust empowerment of Virginia's Equity Advisory Body. Rapidly reducing carbon emissions from transportation through more robust public transit and multimodal options and conversion of vehicles to electric or zero-carbon fuels is essential to avoiding the worst consequences of the climate crisis.	-
5/2/2021	Heather	McLane	Democrat	MIDDLESEX	Vermont	Hi, I am in support of TCI-P and hope that Gov. Scott joins. His lack of support for climate initiatives is why I didn't vote for him in the last election and I will vote for... read more Hi, I am in support of TCI-P and hope that Gov. Scott joins. His lack of support for climate initiatives is why I didn't vote for him in the last election and I will vote for his opponent in the next election if he misses opportunity. My main concern is how to reimburse Vermonters who live in rural areas and can't switch to electric vehicles for a variety of reasons. Thank you for your efforts to change policy so that we can try to protect our climate and our futures! Thanks, Heather	-
5/7/2021	Lisa	McLaughlin	VCN	MIDLOTHIAN	Virginia	I call for the TCI-P Model Rule to include (1) a minimum investment amount to ensure overburdened and underserved communities in Virginia receive a greater-then-proportional share of investments... read more I call for the TCI-P Model Rule to include (1) a minimum investment amount to ensure overburdened and underserved communities in Virginia receive a greater-then-proportional share of investments from the program, (2) integration of air quality commitments across Virginia, and (3) robust empowerment of Virginia's Equity Advisory Body.	-
5/7/2021	Lisa	McLaughlin	VCN	MIDLOTHIAN	Virginia	I call for the TCI-P Model Rule to include (1) a minimum investment amount to ensure overburdened and underserved communities in Virginia receive a greater-then-proportional share of investments... read more I call for the TCI-P Model Rule to include (1) a minimum investment amount to ensure overburdened and underserved communities in Virginia receive a greater-then-proportional share of investments from the program, (2) integration of air quality commitments across Virginia, and (3) robust empowerment of Virginia's Equity Advisory Body.	-
5/5/2021	Sherrie	Merrow	Natural Gas Vehicles for America (NGVAmerica)	Washington	District of Columbia	Please see letter in attached file. Thank you, Sherrie Merrow NGVAmerica \| smerrow@ngvamerica.org \| 303.883.5121 Please see letter in attached file. Thank you, Sherrie Merrow NGVAmerica \| smerrow@ngvamerica.org \| 303.883.5121	NGVA Comments on TCI-P Draft Model Rule - May 5 2021.pdf
8/12/2021	Sherrie	Merrow	NGVAmerica	Washington	District of Columbia	Submission 1 of 2 Please see the NGVAmerica comment letter on the TCI-P draft materials that is attached. NOTE that I will send a second attachment that is referenced in our letter... read more Submission 1 of 2 Please see the NGVAmerica comment letter on the TCI-P draft materials that is attached. NOTE that I will send a second attachment that is referenced in our letter next (the portal does not seem to allow 2 documents to be attached). Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, Sherrie Merrow NGVAmerica smerrow@ngvamerica.org	NGVAmerica Comments on TCI-P draft materials - Aug 12 2021.pdf
8/12/2021	Sherrie	Merrow	NGVAmerica	Washington	District of Columbia	Submission 2 of 2 Please see the attached letter that is referenced in the just submitted NGVAmerica comment letter on the TCI-P draft materials and let me know if you have any... read more Submission 2 of 2 Please see the attached letter that is referenced in the just submitted NGVAmerica comment letter on the TCI-P draft materials and let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, Sherrie Merrow NGVAmerica smerrow@ngvamerica.org	NGVA 2nd file submission to TCI-P - CA SCAQMD Response letter 080321.pdf
5/7/2021	Morris	Meyer	Virginia Clean Energy	Sterling	Virginia	I support a strong TCI-P Model Rule that (1) ensures meaningful climate action to address Virginia's largest driver of our climate crisis, (2) directs significant investments to correcting... read more I support a strong TCI-P Model Rule that (1) ensures meaningful climate action to address Virginia's largest driver of our climate crisis, (2) directs significant investments to correcting historic inequities in overburdened and underserved communities; and (3) affords Virginia the opportunity for a cleaner, healthier transportation system. I call for the TCI-P Model Rule to include (1) a minimum investment amount to ensure overburdened and underserved communities in Virginia receive a greater-then-proportional share of investments from the program, (2) integration of air quality commitments across Virginia, and (3) robust empowerment of Virginia's Equity Advisory Body.	-

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