5/7/2021 |
Jane |
Pellegrino |
Virginia Interfaith Power and Light |
Norfolk |
Virginia |
Efficient mass transportation is an important part of a climate conscious future. Efficient mass transportation is an important part of a climate conscious future. |
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5/5/2021 |
Connie |
Perrin |
Virginia Registered Voter |
Ruckersville |
Virginia |
Virginia can’t afford the TCI. It will be a financial burden to drivers of every financial class, anyone who purchases any form of goods that will be impacted by shipping costs, etc., at a time... read more Virginia can’t afford the TCI. It will be a financial burden to drivers of every financial class, anyone who purchases any form of goods that will be impacted by shipping costs, etc., at a time when trickle down tax increases from the federal government are also being planned. None of these cost increases are economically sound. |
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5/4/2021 |
Caitlin |
Perry |
Citizen |
Milton |
Vermont |
Dear Phil Scott,
I urge you to join the transportation and climate initiative program. We need cleaner energy and transportation NOW! Not in 2050. Invest in these changes now and our state... read more Dear Phil Scott,
I urge you to join the transportation and climate initiative program. We need cleaner energy and transportation NOW! Not in 2050. Invest in these changes now and our state will be among leading states in renewable energy technology and legislation. This is needed. Jobs in renewable energy will replace the ones that everyone is scared of losing in the fossil fuel industry. We need to make this shift soon so we are not behind, for jobs and economic reasons as well as for the health of the environment in Vermont and our planet.
Thank you for your considerations,
Caitlin |
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5/8/2021 |
Scott |
Peterson |
Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions |
VIENNA |
Virginia |
I am writing to you as a co-founder of Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions (FACS). Our organization started in a church basement in Oakton, Virginia seven years ago. Today, we have close to 3,000... read more I am writing to you as a co-founder of Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions (FACS). Our organization started in a church basement in Oakton, Virginia seven years ago. Today, we have close to 3,000 supporters drawn from nearly 100 congregations, temples, and mosques throughout Northern Virginia. No matter our faith traditions, FACS activists believe that addressing climate change is an urgent moral responsibility.
We know that transportation is one of the biggest sources of greenhouse gas (GhG) pollution in Virginia and the region. Dangerous particulates that cause health problems like asthma flow from gasoline and diesel. Particulate pollution especially impacts those near major roads, which often include lower income and minority communities.
We need to move to a clean transportation system and a clean-energy economy.
FACS strongly supports a muscular TCI-P Model Rule that both ensures meaningful climate action to address Virginia's GhG pollution from the transportation sector, directs significant investments to correcting historic inequities in overburdened and underserved communities; and affords Virginia the opportunity for a cleaner, healthier transportation system.
TCI-P will greatly help Virginia and the region improve air quality, lower health care costs, reduce GhG pollution, and generate revenue for other environmental initiatives to further accelerate our progress.
For these reasons, we urge the adoption of a strong TCI-P Model Rule and urge you to act for the benefit of all generations.
Scott Peterson |
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5/8/2021 |
Scott |
Peterson |
Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions |
VIENNA |
Virginia |
I am writing to you as a co-founder of Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions (FACS). Our organization started in a church basement in Oakton, Virginia seven years ago. Today, we have close to 3,000... read more I am writing to you as a co-founder of Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions (FACS). Our organization started in a church basement in Oakton, Virginia seven years ago. Today, we have close to 3,000 supporters drawn from nearly 100 congregations, temples, and mosques throughout Northern Virginia. No matter our faith traditions, FACS activists believe that addressing climate change is an urgent moral responsibility.
We know that transportation is one of the biggest sources of greenhouse gas (GhG) pollution in Virginia and the region. Dangerous particulates that cause health problems like asthma flow from gasoline and diesel. Particulate pollution especially impacts those near major roads, which often include lower income and minority communities.
We need to move to a clean transportation system and a clean-energy economy.
FACS strongly supports a muscular TCI-P Model Rule that both ensures meaningful climate action to address Virginia's GhG pollution from the transportation sector, directs significant investments to correcting historic inequities in overburdened and underserved communities; and affords Virginia the opportunity for a cleaner, healthier transportation system.
TCI-P will greatly help Virginia and the region improve air quality, lower health care costs, reduce GhG pollution, and generate revenue for other environmental initiatives to further accelerate our progress.
For these reasons, we urge the adoption of a strong TCI-P Model Rule and urge you to act for the benefit of all generations.
Scott Peterson |
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5/6/2021 |
Wendy |
Philleo |
Generation180 |
Charlottesville |
Virginia |
We support a strong TCI-P Model Rule that moves Virginia toward a cleaner, healthier and more equitable transportation system as quickly as possible. We must address transportation as the largest... read more We support a strong TCI-P Model Rule that moves Virginia toward a cleaner, healthier and more equitable transportation system as quickly as possible. We must address transportation as the largest source of CO2 emissions in the state and we must do so within a timeframe which will address the magnitude of the climate crisis. We call for the Model Rule to ensure that overburdened and underserved communities in Virginia receive a greater-then-proportional share of investments from the program, integrates air quality commitments across Virginia, and empowers Virginia's Equity Advisory Body. |
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4/27/2021 |
Pam |
Piper |
Vpirg |
Warren |
Vermont |
Please do whatever you can to provide green transportation to reduce carbon emissions.
Thanks
Pam Please do whatever you can to provide green transportation to reduce carbon emissions.
Thanks
Pam |
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5/8/2021 |
Carla |
Post |
Self |
McLean |
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
- transportation is the biggest source of greenhouse .
• particulate emissions especially impact those near major roads, which often include lower income and minority communities.
• to solve these problems we need to move to a clean transportation system, and a clean-energy economy.
• TCI-P will greatly help Virginia and the region do this – it will improve air quality, lower health care costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and generate revenue for other environmental initiatives to further accelerate our progress. |
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5/5/2021 |
Paul |
Prager |
Citizen of Va |
Spotsylvania |
Virginia |
The environmental cost creating batteries for the electric cars that will be produced with the money raised is worse than the gas powered cars. Since none of the money will go to supporting the... read more The environmental cost creating batteries for the electric cars that will be produced with the money raised is worse than the gas powered cars. Since none of the money will go to supporting the roads the battery powered cars will drive on where are you going to drive them. This tax hurts everyone |
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5/13/2021 |
Deborah |
Pruett |
ACPS |
Charlottesville |
Virginia |
NO to Virginia joining TCI. The cost will be passed onto consumers, who ALWAYS are affected. Another tax would hurt the economy trying to get back. This tax will affect truckers which will then... read more NO to Virginia joining TCI. The cost will be passed onto consumers, who ALWAYS are affected. Another tax would hurt the economy trying to get back. This tax will affect truckers which will then raise the cost of EVERYTHING!
No! No! No! to TCI |
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5/7/2021 |
Bill |
Pugh |
individual resident of TCI state |
Alexandria |
Virginia |
I strongly support the model-rule for the TCI program. A regional cap-and-trade program is essential to lower climate emissions of the biggest source here in my home state of Virginia. ... read more I strongly support the model-rule for the TCI program. A regional cap-and-trade program is essential to lower climate emissions of the biggest source here in my home state of Virginia.
Improvements to the as proposed rule would be:
- A more stringent cap to result in even larger GHG reductions. This is a nickel or dime on the cost of gas, which is already too cheap.
- A minimum investment in revenues to make sure overburdened and underserved communities in VA get more-then-proportional share of investments from the program.
- Acknowledgement that sufficient reductions require additional measures by TCI jurisdictions to reduce VMT and electrify their auto and truck fleets.
- Inclusion of affordable housing near transit as an eligible investment for TCI revenues.
Thank you.
Bill Pugh
Alexandria, VA |
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8/13/2021 |
Bill |
Pugh |
Coalition for Smarter Growth |
Washington, DC |
District of Columbia |
See attached comments by the Coalition for Smarter Growth on the draft TCI-P documents released June 10, 2020.
In summary, we recommend that TCI-P track and report on Vehicle Miles... read more See attached comments by the Coalition for Smarter Growth on the draft TCI-P documents released June 10, 2020.
In summary, we recommend that TCI-P track and report on Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) by jurisdiction to gauge accountability and progress (in addition to air quality monitoring), and that the region coordination strategies include land use strategies, such as encouraging and coordinating transit-oriented development and affordable housing near transit. |
CSG TCI-P document comments Aug 13 2021.pdf |
4/27/2021 |
SPENCER |
PUTNAM |
Climate Economy Action Center |
Weybridge |
Vermont |
Climate Economy Action Center of Addison County (CEAC) is developing a Climate Action Plan and reducing transportation-related emissions is a key element. We need the TCI-P to help us reach our... read more Climate Economy Action Center of Addison County (CEAC) is developing a Climate Action Plan and reducing transportation-related emissions is a key element. We need the TCI-P to help us reach our goals. |
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3/7/2021 |
brian |
quillia |
self |
Brookfield |
Connecticut |
I oppose the current TCI initiative-based bill because:
- the emissions goals have questionable technical basis and there is little evidence emission reductions would... read more I oppose the current TCI initiative-based bill because:
- the emissions goals have questionable technical basis and there is little evidence emission reductions would benefit “communities that have the most pollution burden.”
and:
noting that estimates for gasoline price increases related to the initiative have ranged from 5 cents to 17 cents to 32 cents per gallon, depending on the projection, showing how vague the potential impacts to the lower and middle class are.
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5/5/2021 |
Joshua |
Raimundo |
American |
Great Falls |
Virginia |
Please, VA, do not join the TCI. As a long time Virginia tax pair, I don't want to see my taxes increase. But beyond that, there are people who are struggling in a pandemic right now where... read more Please, VA, do not join the TCI. As a long time Virginia tax pair, I don't want to see my taxes increase. But beyond that, there are people who are struggling in a pandemic right now where cents on the dollar at the pump means a meal for their children, or getting to work that day or not. Gas taxes are often associated with spending on corporate welfare, the last thing we need. So please do not join the TCI! |
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5/5/2021 |
Hank |
Reardon |
Freedom |
Forest |
Virginia |
Attention commie s$itbags. Stop wrecking virginia with your tax and spend and tax some more initiatives. We already pay more at the pump thanks to your dementia patient president. Let's not... read more Attention commie s$itbags. Stop wrecking virginia with your tax and spend and tax some more initiatives. We already pay more at the pump thanks to your dementia patient president. Let's not pass this too and spend more on gas. Sic Semper Tyrannis! |
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5/7/2021 |
David |
Redding |
EcoVillage Charlottesville |
Charlottesville |
Virginia |
Individual choices for driving electric are good, and states need to work together to make bigger, better choices for our collective future. The electrification of transportation in the TCI region... read more Individual choices for driving electric are good, and states need to work together to make bigger, better choices for our collective future. The electrification of transportation in the TCI region and the pricing of pollution will go a long way to cleaning the air and combating climate change. |
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5/6/2021 |
john |
reese |
Shell Oil Products US |
houston |
Texas |
Please see attached comments on the draft model rule. Please see attached comments on the draft model rule. |
Shell Comments TCI Model Rule Final 5-6-21.pdf |
6/15/2021 |
Diane |
Ribble |
Citizen |
Salem |
Virginia |
I vote NO to TCI - this will put an unnecessary financial burden on Virginians ..our gas prices have already risen a dollar a gallon and we are in major inflation due to Current White House... read more I vote NO to TCI - this will put an unnecessary financial burden on Virginians ..our gas prices have already risen a dollar a gallon and we are in major inflation due to Current White House policies. Virginia does not need TCI -vote no! |
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5/4/2021 |
Charles |
Riley |
Retired |
FREDERICKSBURG |
Virginia |
TCI sounds nice, but won't work while hurting poor families and taking money from road repair. read more TCI sounds nice, but won't work while hurting poor families and taking money from road repair. |
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