5/7/2021 |
Edward |
Long |
Longhill Technologies |
Waynesboro |
Virginia |
As a Ph.D. Physicist I am technically aware of the burdensome cost and technically ineffectiveness of the Transportation Climate Initiative (TCI.)
Virginia should not join the TCI because... read more As a Ph.D. Physicist I am technically aware of the burdensome cost and technically ineffectiveness of the Transportation Climate Initiative (TCI.)
Virginia should not join the TCI because the people of Virginia can not afford the burdens the TCI would impose.
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5/7/2021 |
Edward |
Long |
Longhill Technologies |
Waynesboro |
Virginia |
As a Ph.D. Physicist I am technically aware of the burdensome cost and technically ineffectiveness of the Transportation Climate Initiative (TCI.)
Virginia should not join the TCI because... read more As a Ph.D. Physicist I am technically aware of the burdensome cost and technically ineffectiveness of the Transportation Climate Initiative (TCI.)
Virginia should not join the TCI because the people of Virginia can not afford the burdens the TCI would impose.
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5/7/2021 |
Carolyn |
Lyle |
VA resident |
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... 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."
Please submit a comment today before it's too late!
Thank you for improving the TCI-P Model Rule,
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5/7/2021 |
Lisa |
McLaughlin |
VCN |
MIDLOTHIAN |
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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5/7/2021 |
Lisa |
McLaughlin |
VCN |
MIDLOTHIAN |
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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5/7/2021 |
JeVerna |
Haynes |
private citizen |
Fredericksburg |
Virginia |
Transportation & Climate Initiative Program (TCI-P) This program must go forward. This area has so much traffic, thus so much pollution, that my grandmother was afraid to even go outside in... read more Transportation & Climate Initiative Program (TCI-P) This program must go forward. This area has so much traffic, thus so much pollution, that my grandmother was afraid to even go outside in the 1980s. We made improvements, then Trump took us backward, when we hadn't gone nearly far enough as it was. We must, must, must see this happen. |
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5/7/2021 |
Elizabeth |
Ende |
Virginia Democracy Forward |
McLean |
Virginia |
I am writing to support a strong TCI-P Model Rule that can make a sizeable difference towards climate action since transportation is one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions and... read more I am writing to support a strong TCI-P Model Rule that can make a sizeable difference towards climate action since transportation is one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions and particulate pollution in Virginia and the DMV area. The TCI-P Model Rule addresses racial injustice as it invests in underserved communities and will help provide a cleaner, healthier transportation system for Virginia. Investing in a clean economy for Virginia, is a win as 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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5/7/2021 |
Cynthia |
Wackerbarth |
Knox Presbyterian Church |
Falls Church |
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. Thank you for your consideration of this important issue for our future generations.
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5/7/2021 |
Steve |
Banashek |
Self |
Alexandria |
Virginia |
Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions and a significant source of particulate pollution in Virginia and that is why I support a strong TCI-P Model Rule that (1) ensures... read more Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions and a significant source of particulate pollution in Virginia and that is why 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.
Overburdened and underserved communities have historically borne a disproportionate burden from transportation emission impacts including diesel exhaust from heavy duty vehicles that traverse their communities. As such, I would like 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.
Thank you for your consideration. |
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5/7/2021 |
David |
Peabody, FAIA |
Alexandria Citizen |
Alexandria |
Virginia |
It is time that Virginia, long crippled by special interest lobbies manipulating people to vote against their own best interests, finally steps up on the existential threat posed by a changing... read more It is time that Virginia, long crippled by special interest lobbies manipulating people to vote against their own best interests, finally steps up on the existential threat posed by a changing climate. I strongly support the TIC-P Model Rule, with its focus upon the largest driver of greenhouse gas emissions and upon underserved communities. It is time to come together to think about our children and grandchildren and forget about politics. |
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5/7/2021 |
jennifer |
schutt |
na |
henrico |
Virginia |
put a brake on carbon emissions while investing in cleaner, more equitable and resilient transportation systems put a brake on carbon emissions while investing in cleaner, more equitable and resilient transportation systems |
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5/7/2021 |
John |
Wise |
Rockbridge Area Conservation Council |
Lexington |
Virginia |
To whom it may concern,
I support a strong TCI-P Model Rule that:
(1) Ensures meaningful climate action to address Virginia's largest driver of our climate crisis,... read more To whom it may concern,
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;
(3) Affords Virginia the opportunity for a cleaner, healthier transportation system.
For too long business interests and lobbyists have steered public policy. It is time for things to change before it is too late.
John. C. Wise
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5/7/2021 |
Sue |
Gier |
None |
Singers Glen |
Virginia |
l would like for the TCI-P Model Rule to include these three items:
* a minimum investment amount to ensure overburdened and underserved communities in Virginia receive
a... read more l would like for the TCI-P Model Rule to include these three items:
* a minimum investment amount to ensure overburdened and underserved communities in Virginia receive
a greater-then-proportional share of investments from the program,
* the integration of air quality commitments across Virginia, and
* a robust empowerment of Virginia's Equity Advisory Body. |
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5/7/2021 |
April |
Georgelas |
Concerned Citizen and Community Activist |
McLean |
Virginia |
I support putting a "brake" on carbon emissions. This is not accomplished by building more Lanes....such as More Harmful HOTLanes in Northern VA with 495NEXT. More creative transit... read more I support putting a "brake" on carbon emissions. This is not accomplished by building more Lanes....such as More Harmful HOTLanes in Northern VA with 495NEXT. More creative transit ideas must emerge instead.
VDOT & Transurban have long pursued this Land-grab without realistically considering the Significant Climate and Community Impacts.
In a small McLean, VA Area.... from Georgetown Pike (193) to George Washington Parkway....they want to Add 4 New HOTLanes, 2 New Bridges, Wider Elevated Access Lanes, and 3 Elevated Flyover Ramps at the GW Parkway Area.
There are 4 Schools within 1 mile of this proposed HOTLanes Area...with Cooper Middle School immediately Adjacent to 495 Beltway. There is also Langley Open Air Swim Club, with 1000 members, adjacent to 495.....and several adjacent Neighborhoods.
VDOT elected to do only a minimum EA, not and EIS. In-depth Factual Increased Environment Impacts have Not been Considered.
Increased Pollution, Noise and Stormwater are Not being Mitigated.
Construction Silica Dust has not been adequately studied, which poses many health concerns and is especially dangerous for Children.
Requests for Air Monitors for this already Polluted Beltway Area have been ignored. Air Monitors should be in place now and monitored for the Safety of our Children and Community.
The GW Parkway Area is currently a Jammed Merge Area before the American Legion Bridge and causes great Pollution from all the Idling Merging Cars.
Adding More HOTLanes to this Northern Merge Area will create MORE CONGESTION BACKUPS for 495, Local Access Lanes, Local Neighborhoods, McLean CBC, Corridors: 193-123-Old Dominion, TYSONS and the Region.
There are Major Climate Impact Concerns Resulting....along with Social Justice P3 issues.
If the 495Beltway Corridor is Congested with Traffic.... National Security Issues are also of Major Concern.
There must be a Better Solution for our Climate & the Community Wellbeing.
Thank you......April Georgelas
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5/7/2021 |
Susan |
Bartram |
Lewinsville Faith in Action |
McLean |
Virginia |
I support a strong TCIP- Model Rule. The burden climate change places on our communities is steadily worsening. Action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is needed now; we cannot delay any longer... read more I support a strong TCIP- Model Rule. The burden climate change places on our communities is steadily worsening. Action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is needed now; we cannot delay any longer. Additionally, communities are suffering from particulate emissions, with negative health effects on all of us but dis-proportionally impacting lower income and minority communities most often located near major roads.
Transportation is the biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Virginia and the region, as well as dangerous particulates. We can best tackle both of these problems by moving 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 and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It will also generate revenue for other environmental initiatives to further accelerate our progress.
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5/7/2021 |
Jim |
Jewett |
citizen |
Locust Dale |
Virginia |
I oppose Virginia joining the group. This will only add to consumer and business costs and have no impact on CO2 emissions. I oppose Virginia joining the group. This will only add to consumer and business costs and have no impact on CO2 emissions. |
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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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5/7/2021 |
Hal |
Donahue |
retired energy executive |
Great Falls |
Virginia |
Remember acid rain? Many of you may not as it is no longer poisoning our earth and water. One way this problem was so dramatically and quickly solved was a proposal similar to TCI-P. ... read more Remember acid rain? Many of you may not as it is no longer poisoning our earth and water. One way this problem was so dramatically and quickly solved was a proposal similar to TCI-P.
Companies were paid to reduce emissions by polluting companies unable to reduce emissions quickly. When proposed, the affected industries screamed that the compliance costs would destroy them and their 'projections' indicated that it could. Meanwhile, the advocates for change indicated costs would be low. The result was that the regulations and fees to comply were well below the lowest projections. It was, and is, a truly outstanding success.
We must move to a modern transportation system and a clean-energy economy. Those changing first will reap the most benefits and the lowest costs. Economically, it will strengthen our economy, reduce greenhouse gas, and provide funding to create a leading edge business climate to further create jobs and profitable ideas. |
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5/7/2021 |
Sandra |
Whitt |
Virginia Interfaith Piwer and Light |
Christiansburg |
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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5/7/2021 |
John |
Cartmill |
Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions |
Herndon |
Virginia |
The TCI-P is a good way forward on cutting carbon and particulate emissions from the transportation sector on of the biggest polluting sectors in our area. The positive benefits on climate and... read more The TCI-P is a good way forward on cutting carbon and particulate emissions from the transportation sector on of the biggest polluting sectors in our area. The positive benefits on climate and health for our most vulnerable communities are key benefits of this initiative. Cleaner air, more equitable and resilient transportation are admirable goals. |
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