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
5/5/2021	Stephen	Szafranski	Citizen	Fredericksburg	Virginia	I oppose any participation in tci by the state of Virginia I oppose any participation in tci by the state of Virginia	-
5/5/2021	Jason	Kaiser	Northern Vermont University	Lyndonville	Vermont	The XX-3.1 Equity investment commitment is critical. The "overburdened and underserved communities" that this subsection refers to -- receiving "no less than 35 percent of the... read more The XX-3.1 Equity investment commitment is critical. The "overburdened and underserved communities" that this subsection refers to -- receiving "no less than 35 percent of the proceeds from the auction of allowances to ensure that overburdened and underserved communities benefit equitably from clean transportation projects and programs" is not a high enough percentage for these communities. Instead, the percent of revenue dedicated to equity investments must exceed the percentage of overburdended and underserved (to later be defined) communities in the state. Unlike a flat percentage, this would ensure that there’s enough money to make meaningful investments in our most vulnerable communities. I am concerned that there is economic risk if Governor Scott and the Vermont Legislature refuse to join TCI-P. Like RGGI, most of the facilities that will have to purchase allowances are located outside of Vermont and, according to Vermont’s lead TCI negotiator, it is “possible and very likely” these companies will pass on their compliance costs to Vermonters regardless if Vermont participates. So, to take advantage of TCI-P’s economic benefits and avoid a situation where Vermonters are paying for modern infrastructure in states outside of Vermont, I urge Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Legislature to support participation in TCI-P from the get-go.	-
5/5/2021	Phyllis	Manning	none	Pirtsmouth	Virginia	I am opposed to TCI I am opposed to TCI	-
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	Carolyn	Sligh	none	Rockingham	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.	-
5/6/2021	Karen	Jumisko	Vermonter	Randoloh	Vermont	I support the Transportation and Climate Initiative Program (TCI-P). We need to take action. I support the Transportation and Climate Initiative Program (TCI-P). We need to take action.	-
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	Richard	Mialki Jr	Virginia Resident	Fredericksburg	Virginia	NO Carbon Taxes. This concept is a fraud and does not help the environment or the consumer. NO Carbon Taxes. This concept is a fraud and does not help the environment or the consumer.	-
5/6/2021	Derek	Grant	Clean Harbors Inc.	New Haven	Connecticut	I fully support all efforts to push people and businesses to reduce their consumption of fossil fuels including diesel and gasoline. I believe fuel taxes should be higher and increase faster than... read more I fully support all efforts to push people and businesses to reduce their consumption of fossil fuels including diesel and gasoline. I believe fuel taxes should be higher and increase faster than all current proposals.	-
5/6/2021	Charles	Craddock	Insurance	Earlysville	Virginia	50 cent a gallon increase for gas will further hurt our already struggling economy. Virginia should not join TCI. It will impact average citizens, truckers and businesses alike. Everything... read more 50 cent a gallon increase for gas will further hurt our already struggling economy. Virginia should not join TCI. It will impact average citizens, truckers and businesses alike. Everything having to do with delivery by truck will skyrocket. We do not want this?	-
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	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.	-
5/6/2021	Jane	Ball	Retired	Fredericksburg	Virginia	I'm opposed to membership in the TCI. read more I'm opposed to membership in the TCI.	-
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.	-
5/6/2021	Carl	Martin	Norwich University	Montpelier	Vermont	Transportation emissions account for almost half of climate pollution in Vermont. In order to meet our requirements under the Global Warming Solutions Act, we must substantially decrease emissions... read more Transportation emissions account for almost half of climate pollution in Vermont. In order to meet our requirements under the Global Warming Solutions Act, we must substantially decrease emissions in this sector. According to TCI-P designers, this program would reduce our emissions 26% over 10 years alone. We need to do more, but that’s not including the additional investments in climate infrastructure we could make with the revenue received. Climate change is also an historical injustice that predominately harms poor and non-white communities. Currently, TCI-P states that 35% of the revenue generated from the sale of fuel credits must be dedicated to equity measures—investments in communities historically underserved by our transportation system. This is more than what’s previously been proposed, but VPIRG believes that the percent of revenue dedicated to equity investments must exceed the percentage of underserved communities in the state. Instead of a flat percentage, this would ensure that there’s enough money to make meaningful investments in our most vulnerable communities. Sincerely, Carl G. Martin	-
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.	-
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.	-
5/6/2021	Ethan	Rogers	UVM 2020 Graduate	Pomfret Center	Connecticut	An increased and robust ability for the public to have transparency available to them regarding public works projects they fund seems a stellar notion. The more transparency the better! An increased and robust ability for the public to have transparency available to them regarding public works projects they fund seems a stellar notion. The more transparency the better!	-
5/6/2021	Margaret	Coffman	AFP	Harrisonburg	Virginia	I’m opposed to Virginia joining the TCI. It will cost consumers and businesses too much at the gas pump. Virginia should not join TCI. It will impact average citizens, truckers and... read more I’m opposed to Virginia joining the TCI. It will cost consumers and businesses too much at the gas pump. Virginia should not join TCI. It will impact average citizens, truckers and businesses alike. Virginia cannot afford to join the TCI. The cost to the energy sector will trickle down and impact all Virginians using fuel.	-
5/6/2021	Chuck	Rockacy	independent	Charlottesville	Virginia	• I’m opposed to Virginia joining the TCI. It will impact average citizens, truckers and businesses alike. The cost to the energy sector will trickle down and impact all Virginians using fuel.... read more • I’m opposed to Virginia joining the TCI. It will impact average citizens, truckers and businesses alike. The cost to the energy sector will trickle down and impact all Virginians using fuel.	-

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