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
5/7/2021	Jeff	Schafer	None	Everett	Washington	TCI-P, "According to soil scientists, at current rates of soil destruction (i.e. decarbonization,.....),....we will literally no longer have enough arable topsoil to feed ourselves.... read more TCI-P, "According to soil scientists, at current rates of soil destruction (i.e. decarbonization,.....),....we will literally no longer have enough arable topsoil to feed ourselves." DECARBONIZATION is causing Soil Destruction!!! What we NEED is to take the extra Carbon out of the air & put it directly into the ground, where it is needed. We do not need to fully decarbonize the transportation sector, nor is it desirable as it will CREATE other severe problems like Soil Destruction. We need to cut-out the middlemen, like the transportation sector, & simply use Carbon Capture to take excess CO2 out of the air & inject it into the soil where it is needed most. Way too much emphasis has been put on Carbon in the atmosphere (which is very benign) & not enough focus on gases far more dangerous to Climate Change, from refrigerant used in Air Conditioners to Methane Gas (Methane's "global warming potential is 86 times higher than carbon dioxide when averaged over 20 years"). We NEED Energy Diversity, & not rely on just 1 type of energy (like electricity), to have a BALANCED approach to a Healthy Environment while meeting our Energy Needs in a Common-Sense Clean manner (like with Renewable Gasoline, Renewable Diesel, & other Biofuels for transportation, ALL of which are made from recycled EXISTING CO2). We should NOT be wasting Time nor Money "reinventing the wheel", which creates additional unnecessary pollution. Nor should we go to the extremes of fully decarbonization which will lead to other More Severe Environmental problems. Keep in mind "The current industrial food system is responsible for 44 to 57% of all global greenhouse gas emissions." (The "current industrial food system", NOT transportation.) https://regenerationinternational.org/why-regenerative-agriculture Regards, Jeff	'DECARBONIZATION' is causing 'SOIL DESTRUCTION' (from Regenerative Agriculture site) [WORD version].docx
4/27/2021	Saly	Roth	VPIRG	Bristol	Vermont	Vermont MUST join the Transportation and Climate Initiative Program Vermont MUST join the Transportation and Climate Initiative Program	-
4/27/2021	Kenneth	Stransky	Vermont resident	NORTON	Vermont	I live in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont in the border town of Norton. Our primary industry is maple syrup production and tourism both very dependent on local state managed roads, not the... read more I live in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont in the border town of Norton. Our primary industry is maple syrup production and tourism both very dependent on local state managed roads, not the interstate. I ask for support of local connectivity projects that will help our local economy and improve the local climate impacts.	-
4/27/2021	Judith	Kniffin	citizen	Bennington	Vermont	Our house is heated by solar energy, and our car is electric. The more and sooner committed we are to separating from fuel-fired energy, the better. And a firm and stated commitment encourages... read more Our house is heated by solar energy, and our car is electric. The more and sooner committed we are to separating from fuel-fired energy, the better. And a firm and stated commitment encourages those people who would otherwise "wait and see."	-
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	-
4/27/2021	Eesha	Williams	New Leaf CSA farm	Dummerston	Vermont	to VT governor Scott: join the Transportation and Climate Initiative Program now! to VT governor Scott: join the Transportation and Climate Initiative Program now!	-
4/27/2021	Katherine	Schubart	retired journalist and active citizen	Hinesburg	Vermont	Thank you for reaching out to the public as the Draft Model Rule is in development. I have read a number of comments with attention and, speaking as a Vermonter, it is clear that a regional public... read more Thank you for reaching out to the public as the Draft Model Rule is in development. I have read a number of comments with attention and, speaking as a Vermonter, it is clear that a regional public transportation initiative will benefit Vermont as well as the Northeast in vital ways. I note that as we have a growing older population the value of public transportation will only increase. Well-planned public transportation is of value locally—which cannot be overemphasized, as we are so far behind in this area as a country, but high-speed train service, as in Europe, for longer distances should be included if we want the Northeast to boom economically in the post-fossil fuel age we are entering. What’s more, in a post-Covid era, with office workers likely to work from home much more often, we have a chance to boost rural areas that have been suffering population drain by at long last planning a truly effective network for public transportation. Train—and electrical bus—commuting can, if properly designed, reduce CO-2 emissions, but they alsoo have other benefits, suh as reduced stress and increased effective working hours for those who commute. I speak as someone who commuted by bus and train for ten years. We humans have constructive capacities. This Draft Model Rule reflects that, especially in its regional rather than state-based thinking. It’s time to move on to a healthier and also more economically sound transportation system. I hope Vermont will soon join the coalition.	-
4/27/2021	Matthew	LeFluer	Green Mountain Self-advocates and Special Olympics Vermont athlete!	Alburgh	Vermont	Please. Continue. On. Forward. With. TCI Climate. Change innovation project. For. Everyone. In. These. Amazing And Wonderful. State's Across the United States of America. Please support.... read more Please. Continue. On. Forward. With. TCI Climate. Change innovation project. For. Everyone. In. These. Amazing And Wonderful. State's Across the United States of America. Please support. People, Adults, Children, With. Disabilities in. Communities. That. Got. Hit. The. Hardest. From. Covid-19 Pandemic. And. Climate. Change issues. Effecting. The Way. We. Work,Play,Live. So. Let's. All. Do. This. Work. Together And Move. Forward to. A. Better Future. For Our. Children, Youth, Seniors , Veterans, and Babies, infants ,Toddlers,. A. Better. World. Environment Await. For. Us. All. When. We. Work. Together.	-
4/27/2021	Philip	Hadley	VPIRG	Middlebury	Vermont	Please join the TCI-P. Aside from the overt climate advantages, this will stop the flow of money leaving Vermont's economy for the purchase of fossil fuels. We need to push toward more... read more Please join the TCI-P. Aside from the overt climate advantages, this will stop the flow of money leaving Vermont's economy for the purchase of fossil fuels. We need to push toward more sustainable modes of transportation ASAP. Thank you!	-
4/27/2021	Judi	Daly	citizen	Moretown	Vermont	TCI-P- must strengthen the Vermont economy, reduce carbon pollution, and address equity – specifically the needs of communities that are overburdened by fossil fuel pollution and under-served by... read more TCI-P- must strengthen the Vermont economy, reduce carbon pollution, and address equity – specifically the needs of communities that are overburdened by fossil fuel pollution and under-served by cleaner transportation options. Vermont averages $2 billion a year in fossil fuel spending, and roughly 75%, or $1.5 billion, leaves our state’s economy. Conversely, investing in renewable energy and efficiency solutions keeps a much higher portion of our energy dollars here in Vermont, creates family-sustaining jobs, and spurs economic growth. TCI-P offers an historic opportunity to advance solutions that recognize our shared responsibility to take climate action, improve our ailing transportation infrastructure, stimulate our economy, and strengthen our most vulnerable communities.	-
4/27/2021	Ark	Lemal	?	Williston	Vermont	The sooner we stop paying for fossil fuels to move ourselves around the state, the fewer dollars leave the state and less CO2 ends up in the atmosphere. It's a win-win for VT. Let's get... read more The sooner we stop paying for fossil fuels to move ourselves around the state, the fewer dollars leave the state and less CO2 ends up in the atmosphere. It's a win-win for VT. Let's get on this! Let simultaneously incentivize individual homeowners and communities putting up solar to feed our local grid the power we'll need. Homegrown is the VT way!	-
4/27/2021	Kathleen Voigt	Walsh	Resident of Vermont	Winooski	Vermont	In any and all plans, it is a MUST that all communities be brought to the table. By this I mean, community-specific outreach must be made to communities whose voices in the past have been absent... read more In any and all plans, it is a MUST that all communities be brought to the table. By this I mean, community-specific outreach must be made to communities whose voices in the past have been absent due to inequities of income, class, education, occupation, race, and culture. In our community of Winooski, the most diverse in Vermont, it took Students to educate the Schools on racial equity, for example! Attention to Equity in addressing Climate and Energy is essential for our country's future. Whether farmer, hourly service worker or caregiver, immigrant, tradesperson, or businessperson, educator, or what have you, some people will be more apt to show up in this kind of questionnaire. If groups of people are not being heard from, reach out to them. I believe this will result in the most effective and just changes going forward. Thank you, Kathleen Voigt Walsh Winooski, VT 05404	-
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	-
4/27/2021	Karen	Hibbard	Resident	Burlington	Vermont	Dear Governor Scott, Please support legislation for changing our industries and transportation methods to stop the destruction of our precious planet. Thank you, Karen J... read more Dear Governor Scott, Please support legislation for changing our industries and transportation methods to stop the destruction of our precious planet. Thank you, Karen J Hibbard Burlington	-
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.	-
4/27/2021	William	April	VPIRG	Waterbury Ctr	Vermont	We need the TCI-P to create and manage a more equitable and inexpensive public transit system. We need to add more electric powered vehicles- vans, buses, and cars. We need to cut down the green... read more We need the TCI-P to create and manage a more equitable and inexpensive public transit system. We need to add more electric powered vehicles- vans, buses, and cars. We need to cut down the green house gases for all our health.	-
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.	-
4/28/2021	Candy	Jones	350 Rutland County	Rutlaand	Vermont	With only 10 years to drastically reduce our co2 emissions, the TCI must invoke the strongest possible financial consequences for the heaviest emitters, engage in massive public transportation... read more With only 10 years to drastically reduce our co2 emissions, the TCI must invoke the strongest possible financial consequences for the heaviest emitters, engage in massive public transportation overhauls, and collaborate with city planners to shift our cities and towns from auto friendly to pedestrian and bicycle friendly places. Recognizing that marginalized people often bear the brunt of consequences created by our fossil fuel dependence, all planning must include just transition initiatives that benefit those of less economic resources and power.	-
4/29/2021	Catherine	Cooke	VPIRG	Burlington	Vermont	I believe clean, equitable transportation is a necessity for Vermont. There are many areas without regular public transportation which would allow people to commute to employment and also allow... read more I believe clean, equitable transportation is a necessity for Vermont. There are many areas without regular public transportation which would allow people to commute to employment and also allow elders and others who do not drive to visit and shop outside their neighborhoods. thank you for putting time into this endeavor. Catherine Cooke	-
4/29/2021	W	Liepmann	taxpayer, resident, voter	Middlesex	Vermont	Nourishing the VT Environmental warrants equal support with economic development. The environment and development are two equal blades of the shears with which humans carve the future of Vermont;... read more Nourishing the VT Environmental warrants equal support with economic development. The environment and development are two equal blades of the shears with which humans carve the future of Vermont; the future for our water, air, soil, living creatures and humans.	-

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