5/6/2021 |
Rachel |
Adams |
American for Prosperity |
Virginia Beach |
Virginia |
More barriers and hurdles for people to jump through isn’t the answer. We need less regulation and more free choice. I oppose this program and am against my taxes being raised to pay for it. More barriers and hurdles for people to jump through isn’t the answer. We need less regulation and more free choice. I oppose this program and am against my taxes being raised to pay for it. |
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5/7/2021 |
Dianna |
Howard |
Virginia Beach Tea Party |
Virginia Beach |
Virginia |
I do not appreciate your efforts to increase my cost of living by eliminating cheap energy is favor so called "clean" energy. by making fossil fuels more expensive using cap and trade... read more I do not appreciate your efforts to increase my cost of living by eliminating cheap energy is favor so called "clean" energy. by making fossil fuels more expensive using cap and trade policies that run the price of gas up at the pump. electric cars are expensive and the batteries don't last. The climate has been changing since the beginning of time innovation not rigging the economy with cap and trade is what we need. |
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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. |
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5/7/2021 |
Donelle |
Sawyer |
VA League of Conservation Voters |
Vienna |
Virginia |
Emissions, from a wide variety of vehicles which account for nearly half of Virginia's carbon output, are a huge driver of climate change, while also emitting toxic air pollution that falls... read more Emissions, from a wide variety of vehicles which account for nearly half of Virginia's carbon output, are a huge driver of climate change, 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 positive and welcome step forward to addressing this major source of pollution. The program will spur needed investments in a modern, sustainable transportation system. These investments could 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 direct 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 to at least 50% of TCI revenue in programs and infrastructure that will lower this disproportionate pollution burden.
It is my hope, as well as my plea, that this important framework moves forward for the good of our climate, our health and our future.
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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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4/27/2021 |
Janice |
SolekTefft |
Member |
Underhill |
Vermont |
We need these initiatives to sustain our state and planet. Please support We need these initiatives to sustain our state and planet. Please support |
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5/4/2021 |
Henry |
Swayze |
Wfvr-GreenZine and member of Being Healthy Soils Coalitions |
Tunbridge |
Vermont |
We must put teeth into fixing the climate. There is no time for postponement. We must put teeth into fixing the climate. There is no time for postponement. |
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5/5/2021 |
William |
Simmons |
RETIRED |
Timberville |
Virginia |
WE DO NOT NEED A 50 CENT INCREASE IN GAS=THEY ARE JUST TRYING TO MAKE US DEPENDENT ON THEM=NO WAY WE DO NOT NEED A 50 CENT INCREASE IN GAS=THEY ARE JUST TRYING TO MAKE US DEPENDENT ON THEM=NO WAY |
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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. |
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5/7/2021 |
Brian |
Moran |
New England Convenience Store & Energy Marketers Association |
Stoughton |
Massachusetts |
New England Convenience Store & Energy Marketers Association New England Convenience Store & Energy Marketers Association |
NECSEMA Comments TCI Model Rule 5-07-21 (FNL).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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5/7/2021 |
Charlotte |
Shnaider |
teacher |
Staunton |
Virginia |
We need to stop fossil fuel equipment We need to stop fossil fuel equipment |
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5/5/2021 |
Jacob |
Hansen |
VPIRG |
Starksboro |
Vermont |
I strongly agree with the TCI-P, as it will advance protection of our environment both here in Vermont and across all of New England. I urge you to act on the TCI-P to improve our lifestyle... read more I strongly agree with the TCI-P, as it will advance protection of our environment both here in Vermont and across all of New England. I urge you to act on the TCI-P to improve our lifestyle while advancing care for our creation. |
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5/5/2021 |
Gretchen |
Stelling |
retired |
Stanardsville |
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. |
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5/7/2021 |
Allison |
Love |
none |
Stanardsville |
Virginia |
There is NOTHING else more important than protecting the air that we breathe and the planet on which we reside. Human beings can change, but to do so, we must put aside greed and selfishness, and... read more There is NOTHING else more important than protecting the air that we breathe and the planet on which we reside. Human beings can change, but to do so, we must put aside greed and selfishness, and make solid changes that protect the Earth and all its inhabitants, great and small. In other words, we must EVOLVE. Transportation must change. Fossil fuels are endangering our welfare, our air, and our lands. We need clean cars, we need better public transportation, we need to get dirty automobiles/trucks off the roads, and increase investments in an equitable, cleaner, and more resilient transportation system. The transportation sector accounts for HALF of Virginia’s carbon footprint, making it our largest contributor by far to climate change, thus, here is where we must begin to change. I hope that the human race is smart enough to act on this. This is our future. |
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5/4/2021 |
Joe |
Gherlone |
self |
Stafford County |
Virginia |
This plan is exceptionally costly, and provides virtually no environmental impact, even with the most optimistic projections. It will impact lower income and minority citizens much more negatively... read more This plan is exceptionally costly, and provides virtually no environmental impact, even with the most optimistic projections. It will impact lower income and minority citizens much more negatively than anyone else. Stop this plan. Virginia at least must avoid this insanity!! |
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5/4/2021 |
Edwin |
LaBarre |
Virginia resident and tax payer |
Stafford |
Virginia |
Based on articles I have read and other research the TCI would cost Virginians hundreds of millions of dollars per year and billions of dollars over the coming decades. The projected benefit is... read more Based on articles I have read and other research the TCI would cost Virginians hundreds of millions of dollars per year and billions of dollars over the coming decades. The projected benefit is about hundred-thousandth of a degree over the remainder of this century. There is absolutely no way I can support the extremely high cost of this climate initiative for such an infinitesimally small benefit. |
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5/5/2021 |
Thomas |
WRAY |
Concerned lifelong Virginia resident |
Stafford |
Virginia |
Adding a tax onto our already skyrocketing fuel prices as Virginians come out of the Pandemic is utterly foolish. Virginia is a state with the majority of residents who must commute to their work... read more Adding a tax onto our already skyrocketing fuel prices as Virginians come out of the Pandemic is utterly foolish. Virginia is a state with the majority of residents who must commute to their work places...often that commute is of long distance or of long time because of the huge volume of traffic on roads not designed for the large numbers of vehicles using them. Virginia does not need to be tied to other states who want to tax their residents heavily. This gasoline tax will have negative inpacts on our economy that will hurt our state's businesses...ie tourism etc. People afe having hard times now. This extra tax is not necessary at all. It's in the best interest of all that Virginia NOT join the other states in burdening their constituents with this unnecessary and misguided TAX. |
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5/6/2021 |
Hyrum |
Robinson |
Self |
Stafford |
Virginia |
Please don't pass TCI in Virginia. As I've lived in Virginia, one of the ways that my family has been able to make ends meet is the affordable energy prices compared to California,... read more Please don't pass TCI in Virginia. As I've lived in Virginia, one of the ways that my family has been able to make ends meet is the affordable energy prices compared to California, specifically gas prices are much more affordable. I understand that revenue raised will go to specific industries that may or may not be effective at discovering better energy efficiency. Also, I've read that there will be marginal climate change prevention. So it's a bad policy. |
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