3/14/2021 |
Giovanni |
DiBianco |
Taxpayer |
Prospect |
Connecticut |
I would like to know what the TCI does to help the American Taxpayer/ homeowner. If we are to pay more for the price of fossil fuels which we use to heat our homes and get to work. I would like to... read more I would like to know what the TCI does to help the American Taxpayer/ homeowner. If we are to pay more for the price of fossil fuels which we use to heat our homes and get to work. I would like to know what the reward is or the benefit of us paying more. I would greatly appreciate a reply. Thank you |
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5/4/2021 |
David |
Dickinson |
Virginia Citizen |
Fredericksburg |
Virginia |
This is one of the worst ideas dreamed up. The cost is extremely high and the return is nil. Virginia should not participate. This is one of the worst ideas dreamed up. The cost is extremely high and the return is nil. Virginia should not participate. |
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5/7/2021 |
Hal |
Donahue |
retired energy executive |
Great Falls |
Virginia |
Remember acid rain? Many of you may not as it is no longer poisoning our earth and water. One way this problem was so dramatically and quickly solved was a proposal similar to TCI-P. ... read more Remember acid rain? Many of you may not as it is no longer poisoning our earth and water. One way this problem was so dramatically and quickly solved was a proposal similar to TCI-P.
Companies were paid to reduce emissions by polluting companies unable to reduce emissions quickly. When proposed, the affected industries screamed that the compliance costs would destroy them and their 'projections' indicated that it could. Meanwhile, the advocates for change indicated costs would be low. The result was that the regulations and fees to comply were well below the lowest projections. It was, and is, a truly outstanding success.
We must move to a modern transportation system and a clean-energy economy. Those changing first will reap the most benefits and the lowest costs. Economically, it will strengthen our economy, reduce greenhouse gas, and provide funding to create a leading edge business climate to further create jobs and profitable ideas. |
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4/3/2021 |
Russell |
Donnelly |
JCAN |
FRAMINGHAM |
Massachusetts |
I find the proposed structure of this proposal dubious and annoying.It seems to posit that through a complicated structure that pressures the sources of transportation carbon emission we will... read more I find the proposed structure of this proposal dubious and annoying.It seems to posit that through a complicated structure that pressures the sources of transportation carbon emission we will decrease carbon emissions while protecting lower income folks.Simultaneously its proponents,like Governor Baker, downplay any affect upon the actual price of gasoline and diesel fuel. If you want to do this,I suppose it's better than nothing,unless it's an ineffectual distraction. What is the goal,anyway?The goal is to copy Norway and S.Korea,which will outlaw the sale of gasmobiles in 2025. How is Norway doing this?It's quite simple.When one visits the car dealership in Norway one is presented with two versions of the same car,one electric,one gasoline.The electric one is cheaper to drive off the lot.(Not even considering cost of ownership,lack of repair,etc).So,it's not rocket science.By 2025 in Norway buying a gasmobile will be like now,in the US,buying a Blackberry instead of an I-phone.I suppose it's possible to buy a Blackberry,but why would you? My proposal to add to the TCI? Every day I drive on the Turnpike and see cars,at least as expensive as mine to buy,consuming gasoline.Are they quicker than my car?Likely not.Safer? Likely not,since my car is the safest.Are they more in a hurry and needing to drive 200plus miles without stopping to refuel.Likely not. So here is my proposal,which should not affect lower income folks.Anyone rich enough to buy a gasoline car,new,in 2021 for more than $35,000 should have to pay a yearly pollution tax of $1000 .We don't want pollution,right?(as opposed to employment,investment,etc).We are indirectly paying for all this pollution now.These polluters are increasing my risk of Alzheimer's disease and heart attack.If they want to pollute,let them pay for the privilege.
Use the fee collected to pay for ev rebates for lower income folks. Or for electric school buses. In 2022 raise the fee to $2000 yearly,2023 to $3000,etc. This only applies to cars selling for more than $35,000.That use gasoline.The alternative to paying such fees,for a car costing new $35,000,after rebate,doesn't take a Google search. This would not affect lower income folks,although ultimately,as is true now,low mileage used ev cars will become more available. What will happen to gasoline prices?Unclear.Fewer people will be driving gasomobiles,less demand? But if everyone drives an ev,who will care what gasoline is?Or will we care more to not put up with its stink?And tax its pollution accordingly? |
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6/6/2021 |
Russell |
Donnelly |
HPS |
Framingham |
Massachusetts |
I have just read that Conn. seems to be leaving the TCI process too.It seems that they are afraid that adding $.05-$.06 to the price of gas will be just too much .According to Wood Mackenzie and... read more I have just read that Conn. seems to be leaving the TCI process too.It seems that they are afraid that adding $.05-$.06 to the price of gas will be just too much .According to Wood Mackenzie and some other sites (international?)in order to have any hope of keeping global warming to 1.5 degree Celsius,the price of carbon has to move from $22 per ton to $150 per ton by 2030.That's roughly $1.25 more per gallon of gasoline.Big deal.But for Conn. adding a nickel more to the price of a gallon is too much.As far as I can see we are laboring to produce a mouse of a change,instead of an elephant. The whole premise of this initiative is flawed.It's based on the idea that magically by pressuring producers of gas and diesel on their carbon output they will somehow decrease it,provide funds to incentivize renewables for local groups,etc.,and it won't translate to higher prices at the pump which will hurt lower income groups. There are so many better ways to do this.Such as a carbon fee and dividend returned progressively. Or,we could apply the same tax policy we use for everything else in order to find money to fund desired ends.Do we use the Pigou theory of taxation? No,we use the Willy Sutton theory of taxation. Willy Sutton,the bank robber of the thirties,when asked why he robbed banks,he answered-that's where the money is. Now,regarding the federal income tax,we apply this principle.We tax the rich,because that's where the money is. So,if the goal is to move to a carbon free future,we should tax rich polluters.Tax those who choose to commute. So,anyone who can buy a new gasmobile car,in 2021,should pay $1000 for the privilege to pollute.In 2021.In 2022 he should pay $2000 per year.In 2023 he will pay $3000 per year ,and so on.O any car selling for more that $35,000,new. Use the money collected to buy ev school buses first. |
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5/6/2021 |
William |
Dove |
UVA Health |
North Garden |
Virginia |
1) I’m opposed to Virginia joining the TCI. It will cost consumers and businesses too much at the gas pump.
2) Virginia should not join TCI. It will impact average citizens, truckers... read more 1) I’m opposed to Virginia joining the TCI. It will cost consumers and businesses too much at the gas pump.
2) Virginia should not join TCI. It will impact average citizens, truckers and businesses alike.
3) Virginia cannot afford to join the TCI. The cost to the energy sector will trickle down and impact all Virginians using fuel.
4) This will slow the economic recovery from the COVID crisis
5) I fear the funds from such a liberal minded action will not be well used for the public good.
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4/30/2021 |
Akara |
Draper |
none |
East Dummerston |
Vermont |
Dear Governor Scott,
I feel that it is imperative that Vermont join the TCI-P. The program needs to achieve three critical needs: it must strengthen the Vermont economy, reduce carbon... read more Dear Governor Scott,
I feel that it is imperative that Vermont join the TCI-P. The program needs to achieve three critical needs: it must strengthen the Vermont economy, reduce carbon pollution, and address equity – specifically the needs of communities that are overburdened by fossil fuel pollution and underserved by cleaner transportation options. Please support this.
Thank you for all that you do! Akara Draper |
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5/4/2021 |
Rick |
Drom |
Lawyer |
Spotsylvania Courthouse |
Virginia |
I strongly support efforts to address the existential threat posed by greenhouse gases by an "all of the above" strategy. The stakes are too high for Virginians to be worried about 20%... read more I strongly support efforts to address the existential threat posed by greenhouse gases by an "all of the above" strategy. The stakes are too high for Virginians to be worried about 20% increases in the cost of a gallon of gasoline. To fail to take all possible steps to address climate change is to doom future generations to incurring much higher costs than a $0.50/gallon tax. |
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5/7/2021 |
Barbara |
Duerk |
CONNECT NOW |
Roanoke |
Virginia |
Climate and air quality are directly related to a healthy community. Community design should be walking and bicycling friendly. HEALTHY community includes neighborhood schools where children can... read more Climate and air quality are directly related to a healthy community. Community design should be walking and bicycling friendly. HEALTHY community includes neighborhood schools where children can walk or bicycle to school. HEALTHY communities need village centers where people can access jobs, services, medical care and entertainment. HEALTHY communities provide alternative multimodal Greenways, Blueways, and activities to breakdown barriers and build bridges between communities.
Promote CAR FREE days. Provide incentives for TAKE TRANSIT. BIKE TO WORK DAY during BIKE MONTH.
Note: Electric cars are dangerous for cyclists because they can not be heard. It is better to encourage other programs to eliminate (at least reduce) transportation congestion and medigate air quality. Community design and walking and bicycling would make a huge difference.
Thank you for listening,
Barbara N. Duerk
2607 Rosalind Ave., S.W., Roanoke, VA 24014 |
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5/7/2021 |
Nicole |
Duimstra |
Virginia Conservation Network |
Richmond |
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. |
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5/7/2021 |
Philomena |
Dunkl |
University of Virginia |
Charlottesville |
Virginia |
I oppose Virginia joining the TCI. The policies of the TCI to reduce carbon emission will result in increased costs for energy and gasoline. These costs will be a burden to businesses and... read more I oppose Virginia joining the TCI. The policies of the TCI to reduce carbon emission will result in increased costs for energy and gasoline. These costs will be a burden to businesses and consumers, costs which will impact negatively on low income Virginia residents. The resulting increases in taxes and consumer prices will be a act as a flat tax on all residents. More businesses and residents will leave Virginia for low-tax, business friendly states. |
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5/7/2021 |
Mark |
Eakin |
retired |
Silver Spring |
Maryland |
Transportation is the biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the region, as well as dangerous particulates that cause health problems like asthma. Particulate emissions especially impact... read more Transportation is the biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the region, as well as dangerous particulates that cause health problems like asthma. 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 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.
I support a strong TCI-P Model Rule that (1) ensures meaningful climate action to address the largest driver of our climate crisis, (2) directs significant investments to correcting historic inequities in overburdened and underserved communities; and (3) affords 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 receive a greater-then-proportional share of investments from the program, (2) integration of air quality commitments across the region, and (3) robust empowerment of state equity advisory bodies |
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8/3/2021 |
Margaretha |
Eckhardt |
Retired |
Waltham |
Massachusetts |
Attractive, convenient public transportation is needed throughout the Boston area, which requires increased frequency and additional train and bus lines. I believe SMART growth principles can... read more Attractive, convenient public transportation is needed throughout the Boston area, which requires increased frequency and additional train and bus lines. I believe SMART growth principles can bring housing and business into a configuration in which shared transportation is more efficient. Maintenance and upgrade of bridges and tracks used by trains is critical. |
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5/7/2021 |
Leigh |
Eicehr |
Individual |
Henrico |
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... 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. |
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4/29/2021 |
Mason |
Emnett |
Exelon Corporation |
Washington |
District of Columbia |
Attached please see the comments of Exelon Corporation Attached please see the comments of Exelon Corporation |
20210429 TCI-P Comments - Exelon Corporation.pdf |
5/7/2021 |
Elizabeth |
Ende |
Virginia Democracy Forward |
McLean |
Virginia |
I am writing to support a strong TCI-P Model Rule that can make a sizeable difference towards climate action since transportation is one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions and... read more I am writing to support a strong TCI-P Model Rule that can make a sizeable difference towards climate action since transportation is one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions and particulate pollution in Virginia and the DMV area. The TCI-P Model Rule addresses racial injustice as it invests in underserved communities and will help provide a cleaner, healthier transportation system for Virginia. Investing in a clean economy for Virginia, is a win as 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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5/8/2021 |
Bob |
Erdman |
Self |
Potomac |
Maryland |
The cost of climate change will be reduced by programs such as the TCI-P. The longer we wait to mitigate climate change, the more it will cost in the future.
Transportation is... read more The cost of climate change will be reduced by programs such as the TCI-P. The longer we wait to mitigate climate change, the more it will cost in the future.
Transportation is the biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the region, as well as dangerous particulates that cause health problems like asthma. 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 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.
I support a strong TCI-P Model Rule that (1) ensures meaningful climate action to address the largest driver of our climate crisis, (2) directs significant investments to correcting historic inequities in overburdened and underserved communities; and (3) affords 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 receive a greater-then-proportional share of investments from the program, (2) integration of air quality commitments across the region, and (3) robust empowerment of state equity advisory bodies |
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5/7/2021 |
William |
Espinosa |
concerned citizen and member of various organizations ffighting climate change |
Ivy |
Virginia |
No issue is more important than addressing the climate crisis and everything that can reasonably be done to minimize GHG emissions from the transportation sector should be undertaken. Please take... read more No issue is more important than addressing the climate crisis and everything that can reasonably be done to minimize GHG emissions from the transportation sector should be undertaken. Please take into account that proposed actions by the Biden Administration should lessen the burden on the states and localities by providing funding for new infrastructure including charging stations and rail transit. |
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5/5/2021 |
Molly |
Feldman |
VPIRG |
Burlington |
Vermont |
Governor Scott,
Our beautiful state is regarded as a sustainable, forward thinking place that takes bold action to mitigate our present climate crisis. But ultimately, we are... read more Governor Scott,
Our beautiful state is regarded as a sustainable, forward thinking place that takes bold action to mitigate our present climate crisis. But ultimately, we are nowhere near our emission goals, and as you well know, we are in a unique moment with immense opportunity to right this ship and secure a livable planet for current and future generations, and do to so in a just manner. Joining the Transportation and Climate Initiative regional program is one of the many steps we need to take in order to implement the promises we keep making to ourselves and to marginalized people who are experiencing the crisis more acutely. You, as the Governor, have the responsibility to lead your administration and our state towards action that meets the needs of the times. Please, along with the General Assembly, join the TCI-P so we can reduce our transportation emissions by up to 26% over 10 years and do so with equity. Also, while I'm here, I urge you to invest at LEAST $200 million in ARPA funds towards climate justice.
Thank you! |
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5/4/2021 |
David |
Feurzeig |
University of Vermont |
Huntington |
Vermont |
I urge the Vermont Legislature and Go. Scott to sign on to the TCI-P initiative. It is critical we provide momentum to this key effort not just to save the planet, but because it will invigorate... read more I urge the Vermont Legislature and Go. Scott to sign on to the TCI-P initiative. It is critical we provide momentum to this key effort not just to save the planet, but because it will invigorate our economy in the short term as well. I also hope Vermont will join the effort to address disparities by setting aside significant revenue to balance inequities in impact. |
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