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.

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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
4/28/2021	Wolfger	Schneider	BetternotbiggerVT.org	Charlotte	Vermont	As I read between the lines of the TCI-P proposal, its effect will be to raise the price of fuel at the service station. This would of course burden the low income public that may need... read more As I read between the lines of the TCI-P proposal, its effect will be to raise the price of fuel at the service station. This would of course burden the low income public that may need transportation to make a living. How about a proposal that does not effect the price of fuel at the pump but does provide incentives for different mobility purchase choices? A recent report noted that "....higher emissions from the market shift to larger, more powerful vehicles have swamped potential CO2 reductions from electric vehicles by a factor of five." Maybe it's time to tax fuel inefficient cars, upon purchase, for the price of lifetime CO2 generation above that of a fleet equivalent EV. Consider: with the social cost of CO2 at $50/ton, and each gallon of gasoline creating 20 lbs of CO2, the social cost of CO2 is about 1$/gal. An EV with a 100 mpge rating would thus create a CO2 social cost of $2000 over a lifetime of 200,000 miles. A vehicle getting only 25 mpg would create a social cost of $8000, $6000 more the the EV. That would be the tax upon purchase. Inclusion of this real cost to the environment might motivate purchasers of new cars to consider buying an EV over a gas guzzler. Revenue raised could be used to offset EV purchases. Low income people don’t typically buy new cars and would thus not be burdened by this extra cost upon purchase of a used car that has already paid the CO2 charge. For cars driven in VT but purchased outside the State, an age proportional charge would be asessed.	-
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.	-
5/5/2021	Stuart	Gardner	Generation180	Charlottesville	Virginia	Hello. I support Virginia's adoption of the Transportation & Climate Initiative (TCI). Transportation is the largest contributor of carbon emissions in the Commonwealth. TCI provides... read more Hello. I support Virginia's adoption of the Transportation & Climate Initiative (TCI). Transportation is the largest contributor of carbon emissions in the Commonwealth. TCI provides the opportunity for all Virginian's to have a cleaner, healthier, more efficient, and more equitable transportation system. Feel free to contact me to further discuss how TCI can enable many ambitious projects to realize a better future for Virginia. Thank you. Stuart Gardner	-
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	Audrianne	Welborn	Private citizen	Charlottesville	Virginia	I am totally opposed to Virginia joining the TCI. This has been a devastating year for Virginia families and businesses, and most are just now beginning to regain a somewhat normal life again.... read more I am totally opposed to Virginia joining the TCI. This has been a devastating year for Virginia families and businesses, and most are just now beginning to regain a somewhat normal life again. The financial impact of this last year on both individuals and businesses has also been very difficult, and the last thing we need are rising gas prices, that will further negatively impact family incomes, trucking transportation prices, making the cost of goods and services escalate. Please do not join.	-
5/5/2021	Audrianne	Welborn	Private citizen	Charlottesville	Virginia	I am totally opposed to Virginia joining the TCI. This has been a devastating year for Virginia families and businesses, and most are just now beginning to regain a somewhat normal life again.... read more I am totally opposed to Virginia joining the TCI. This has been a devastating year for Virginia families and businesses, and most are just now beginning to regain a somewhat normal life again. The financial impact of this last year on both individuals and businesses has also been very difficult, and the last thing we need are rising gas prices, that will further negatively impact family incomes, trucking transportation prices, making the cost of goods and services escalate. Please do not join.	-
5/5/2021	Caroline	Taylor	Retired	Charlottesville	Virginia	I am opposed to VA joining the TCI. It will cost businesses and consumers too much at the gas pumps. I am opposed to VA joining the TCI. It will cost businesses and consumers too much at the gas pumps.	-
5/5/2021	ut	nguyen	none	charlottesville	Virginia	I’m opposed to Virginia joining the TCI. It will cost consumers and businesses too much at the gas pump. I’m opposed to Virginia joining the TCI. It will cost consumers and businesses too much at the gas pump.	-
5/5/2021	Mary	Bunn	Citizen	Charlottesville	Virginia	I’m opposed to Virginia joining the TCI. It will cost consumers and businesses too much at the gas pump. I’m opposed to Virginia joining the TCI. It will cost consumers and businesses too much at the gas pump.	-
5/5/2021	Michelle	Laird	na	CHARLOTTESVILLE	Virginia	Virginia cannot afford to join the TCI. The cost to the energy sector will trickle down and impact all Virginians using fuel. Virginia cannot afford to join the TCI. The cost to the energy sector will trickle down and impact all Virginians using fuel.	-
5/5/2021	John	Gress	American's for Prosperity	Charlottesville	Virginia	I’m opposed to Virginia joining the TCI. It will cost consumers and businesses too much at the gas pump. It will impact average citizens, truckers and businesses alike. The cost to the energy... read more I’m opposed to Virginia joining the TCI. It will cost consumers and businesses too much at the gas pump. It will impact average citizens, truckers and businesses alike. The cost to the energy sector will trickle down and impact all Virginians using fuel.	-
5/5/2021	Charles	Winkler	None - private citizen	Charlottesville	Virginia	I oppose Virginia joining the TCI. It will raise gasoline prices too much for consumers - ordinary citizens - and businesses alike, and will negatively impact those who must commute long... read more I oppose Virginia joining the TCI. It will raise gasoline prices too much for consumers - ordinary citizens - and businesses alike, and will negatively impact those who must commute long distances to work.	-
5/5/2021	Nancy	Lauer	none	Charlottesville	Virginia	This is so unfair to people on fixed incomes, low wage earners who need to travel, and the average family. This is so unfair to people on fixed incomes, low wage earners who need to travel, and the average family.	-
5/5/2021	Nancy	Brown	earth citizen	Charlottesville	Virginia	Say "NO" to Virginia joining the TCI. The cost is too high at the gas pump, and there are other, better ways to protect the climate. read more Say "NO" to Virginia joining the TCI. The cost is too high at the gas pump, and there are other, better ways to protect the climate.	-
5/5/2021	Beth	Gayman	?	Charlottesville	Virginia	This will certainly depress the economy in Virginia. There is no way this is helpful or useful. We cannot throw money at a vague concepts that are not understood and vastly overstated for some as... read more This will certainly depress the economy in Virginia. There is no way this is helpful or useful. We cannot throw money at a vague concepts that are not understood and vastly overstated for some as yet undeclared purpose.	-
5/5/2021	Beth	Gayman	?	Charlottesville	Virginia	This will certainly depress the economy in Virginia. There is no way this is helpful or useful. We cannot throw money at a vague concepts that are not understood and vastly overstated for some as... read more This will certainly depress the economy in Virginia. There is no way this is helpful or useful. We cannot throw money at a vague concepts that are not understood and vastly overstated for some as yet undeclared purpose.	-
5/5/2021	David	Marotta	Private Citizen	Charlottesville	Virginia	Why would you think that essentially a tax on gasoline would be good for Virginians? Why use the poor object of taxation to gather more for the government coffers? Why not just raise the sale tax... read more Why would you think that essentially a tax on gasoline would be good for Virginians? Why use the poor object of taxation to gather more for the government coffers? Why not just raise the sale tax? Please stop meddling with additional tax. Tax one thing and tax it well enough to cover your budget. This is a ridiculous idea which only results in a regressive tax on local people purchasing anything requiring local transportation. It is a regressive tax. And it is stupid.	-
5/6/2021	Barbara	Moore	private citizen	Charlottesville	Virginia	Virginians cannot afford to join the TCI. This is all well and good on paper--save the planet, etc. But in reality it's to line the pockets of certain people at the expense of the average... read more Virginians cannot afford to join the TCI. This is all well and good on paper--save the planet, etc. But in reality it's to line the pockets of certain people at the expense of the average citizens. It will cost the regular Virginians too much at the pump, when we're already struggling. You serve us! Think of the cost/benefit and don't join.	-
5/6/2021	Charles	Craddock Jr	Citizen/Taxpayer	Charlottesville	Virginia	Virginia should not join TCI. It will impact average citizens, truckers and businesses alike. Virginia should not join TCI. It will impact average citizens, truckers and businesses alike.	-
5/6/2021	Michael	Basile	Citizen	Charlottesville	Virginia	Reduce taxes period. Especially on transportation. Most people make less money, so don’t suggest our state government needs more. You need less. Screw your “cut” criminals. There... read more Reduce taxes period. Especially on transportation. Most people make less money, so don’t suggest our state government needs more. You need less. Screw your “cut” criminals. There are reports that solar activity is diminishing at this time and we are entering a global cooling period. This BS tax is theft. Don’t raise taxes, lower them.	-

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