5/7/2021 |
Judy |
Gayer |
citizen |
McLean |
Virginia |
I am strongly in favor of this program. TCI-P would decrease air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, improve community health, and generate revenue to promote faster progress toward a clean-... read more I am strongly in favor of this program. TCI-P would decrease air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, improve community health, and generate revenue to promote faster progress toward a clean-energy economy. Any increase in gas prices is expected to be minimal (and, frankly, even that would not be a bad thing in terms of incentivizing people to drive less). In my view, there are no good arguments to be made against the program. We are facing a climate crisis - we need to do this! |
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5/7/2021 |
Eric |
Goplerud |
Faith Alliance for climate Solutions |
Fairfax |
Virginia |
It’s essential that we have Strong transportation leadership to address climate change It’s essential that we have Strong transportation leadership to address climate change |
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5/7/2021 |
Cathy |
Saunders |
Lewinsville Faith in Action |
Arlington |
Virginia |
The plan strikes me as a sensible step toward reducing particulate emissions, especially in communities near highways (which tend to be minority and/or low income) and toward reducing greenhouse... read more The plan strikes me as a sensible step toward reducing particulate emissions, especially in communities near highways (which tend to be minority and/or low income) and toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Any increase in gas prices would be small in comparison to the normal fluctuations, and the combined revenue and cost savings in other areas (including health care) would more than offset those costs. I strongly favor the plan. |
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5/8/2021 |
Steven |
Vogel |
Citizen (retired) |
Falls Church |
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. |
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5/8/2021 |
Steven |
Vogel |
Private Citizen (retired) |
Falls Church |
Virginia |
I call for the TCI-P Model Rule to include the following:
(1) A minimum investment amount to ensure overburdened and underserved communities in Virginia receive a greater-then-... read more I call for the TCI-P Model Rule to include the following:
(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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5/8/2021 |
James |
Cooper |
Concerned citizen |
Daleville |
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. |
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5/8/2021 |
Daniela |
Ochoa |
Old Presbyterian Meeting House |
Alexandria |
Virginia |
"I, Daniela Ochoa Gonzalez 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... read more "I, Daniela Ochoa Gonzalez 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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5/8/2021 |
Kate |
Soderman |
private citizen |
Charlottesville |
Virginia |
I believe it is important for the TCI-P Model Rule to include a minimum investment amount to ensure overburdened and underserved communities in Virginia receive a greater-then-proportional share... read more I believe it is important for the TCI-P Model Rule to include a minimum investment amount to ensure overburdened and underserved communities in Virginia receive a greater-then-proportional share of investments from the program, integration of air quality commitments across Virginia, and robust empowerment of Virginia's Equity Advisory Body. |
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5/8/2021 |
Suanna |
Bruinooge |
Self |
Alexandria |
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. |
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5/8/2021 |
Michael |
Town |
Virginia League of Conservation Voters |
Richmond |
Virginia |
The Virginia League of Conservation Voters supports a strong TCI-P Model Rule that (1) ensures meaningful climate action to address Virginia's largest driver of our climate crisis, (2)... read more The Virginia League of Conservation Voters supports 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, (3) meaningfully empowers Virginia's Equity Advisory Body, (4) integrates air quality commitments across Virginia and (5) affords Virginia the opportunity for a cleaner, healthier transportation system." |
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5/8/2021 |
Michael |
Town |
Virginia League of Conservation Voters |
Richmond |
Virginia |
The Virginia League of Conservation Voters supports a strong TCI-P Model Rule that (1) ensures meaningful climate action to address Virginia's largest driver of our climate crisis, (2)... read more The Virginia League of Conservation Voters supports 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, (3) meaningfully empowers Virginia's Equity Advisory Body, (4) integrates air quality commitments across Virginia and (5) affords Virginia the opportunity for a cleaner, healthier transportation system." |
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5/8/2021 |
Brian |
Hires |
Sierra Club |
Alexandria |
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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5/8/2021 |
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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5/8/2021 |
Ramona |
Sanders |
Muhlenberg Lutheran Church |
HARRISONBURG |
Virginia |
Put the brakes on carbon emissions. Put the brakes on carbon emissions. |
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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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5/8/2021 |
Laurence |
Williams |
Old Presbyterian Meeting House |
Alexandria |
Virginia |
transportation is the biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Virginia and the region, as well as dangerous particulates that cause health problems like asthma.
• particulate... read more transportation is the biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Virginia and 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 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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5/8/2021 |
jeffrey |
parnes |
us citizen |
oak hill |
Virginia |
I saw neither definitions of overburdened nor underserved, which make up the basis for section xx-3. I assume that overburdened refers to that segment of the population which is taxed at a higher... read more I saw neither definitions of overburdened nor underserved, which make up the basis for section xx-3. I assume that overburdened refers to that segment of the population which is taxed at a higher rate than a specified percentage of the median burden rate. |
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5/8/2021 |
Eric |
Goplerud |
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax (VA) |
RESTON |
Virginia |
For a decade, the UU Congregation of Fairfax has acted to address climate change and environmental injustice. We believe that climate change is the moral, ethical and spiritual challenge of our... read more For a decade, the UU Congregation of Fairfax has acted to address climate change and environmental injustice. We believe that climate change is the moral, ethical and spiritual challenge of our age that must be confronted -- not only for the health and welfare of ourselves, our children and grandchildren, but also for the whole interconnected web of life that is threatened by humanity's burning of fossil fuels. Transportation accounts for a huge proportion of greenhouse gases. To sharply curtail this pollution that is forcing climate chaos already, governments must act to disincentivize carbon pollution and incentivize alternative, non-polluting transportation.
Consequently, I strongly urge Virginia's adoption of the TCl. It will reduce carbon emissions in the transportation sector in Mid-Atlantic and New England states, and the TCI-P will establish a “cap-and-invest” program. TCI-P will decrease air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, improve public health, and generate substantial revenues to promote environmental justice and enable swifter progress toward a clean-energy economy. I understand that there may be small increases in gasoline prices. Those small increases will be more than offset by the benefits of the TCI-P in moving the commonwealth off fossil fuels and into a non-polluting economy. |
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5/8/2021 |
Rick |
Galliher |
Virginia Bottle Bill Organization |
Reston |
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. Think long term cleaner air, not short term financial gain. Thanks, Rick |
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