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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5/6/2021 |
Marcia |
Geyer |
private citizen |
Charlottesville |
Virginia |
Virginia should join the TCI because the program is focused to decrease the harmful effects of climate change that humanity is inflicting on the earth. It is really that simple. Virginia should join the TCI because the program is focused to decrease the harmful effects of climate change that humanity is inflicting on the earth. It is really that simple. |
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5/6/2021 |
Charles |
Gerena |
Drive Electric RVA |
Richmond |
Virginia |
Individual choices for driving electric are good, but states need to work together to make bigger, better choices for our collective future. The electrification of transportation in the TCI region... read more Individual choices for driving electric are good, but states need to work together to make bigger, better choices for our collective future. The electrification of transportation in the TCI region and the pricing of pollution will go a long way to cleaning the air and combating climate change. |
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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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5/5/2021 |
Kenneth |
Gehan |
N/A |
Fairfax City |
Virginia |
I firmly REJECT any tax increase ! That is the LAST thing we need or want !!! Times are tough enough without MORE TAXES !! :o( I firmly REJECT any tax increase ! That is the LAST thing we need or want !!! Times are tough enough without MORE TAXES !! :o( |
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5/5/2021 |
Beth |
Gayman |
? |
Charlottesville |
Virginia |
This will certainly depress the economy in Virginia. There is no way this is helpful or useful. We cannot throw money at a vague concepts that are not understood and vastly overstated for some as... read more This will certainly depress the economy in Virginia. There is no way this is helpful or useful. We cannot throw money at a vague concepts that are not understood and vastly overstated for some as yet undeclared purpose. |
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5/5/2021 |
Beth |
Gayman |
? |
Charlottesville |
Virginia |
This will certainly depress the economy in Virginia. There is no way this is helpful or useful. We cannot throw money at a vague concepts that are not understood and vastly overstated for some as... read more This will certainly depress the economy in Virginia. There is no way this is helpful or useful. We cannot throw money at a vague concepts that are not understood and vastly overstated for some as yet undeclared purpose. |
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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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5/5/2021 |
Stuart |
Gardner |
Generation180 |
Charlottesville |
Virginia |
Hello. I support Virginia's adoption of the Transportation & Climate Initiative (TCI). Transportation is the largest contributor of carbon emissions in the Commonwealth. TCI provides... read more Hello. I support Virginia's adoption of the Transportation & Climate Initiative (TCI). Transportation is the largest contributor of carbon emissions in the Commonwealth. TCI provides the opportunity for all Virginian's to have a cleaner, healthier, more efficient, and more equitable transportation system. Feel free to contact me to further discuss how TCI can enable many ambitious projects to realize a better future for Virginia. Thank you.
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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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5/10/2021 |
Lester |
Gabriel |
individual |
Fredericksburg |
Virginia |
I am opposed to this scheme as I am all interstate compacts, which are unconstitutional unless authorized by the U.S. Congress. It is not about fighting climate change, which could be done by... read more I am opposed to this scheme as I am all interstate compacts, which are unconstitutional unless authorized by the U.S. Congress. It is not about fighting climate change, which could be done by employing many different free-market approaches. Instead, it is about controlling more of the lives of U.S. citizens. |
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5/6/2021 |
Jeff |
Fromuth |
Resident within TCI jurisdiction |
Washington |
District of Columbia |
Please find comments attached. Please find comments attached. |
Comments on TCI-P Draft.docx |
5/6/2021 |
david |
foster |
RAIL Solution |
SALEM |
Virginia |
RAIL Solution is a 501(c)(3) rail advocacy group, promoting the energy, economic, and environmental advantages of railroad transportation.
Decarbonization of the transportation sector is a... read more RAIL Solution is a 501(c)(3) rail advocacy group, promoting the energy, economic, and environmental advantages of railroad transportation.
Decarbonization of the transportation sector is a vital endeavor. Unfortunately efforts are uniformly targeted at highway vehicles and railroad electrification is consistently ignored. It is proven technology, in widespread use worldwide except in North America. Billions are being spent to develop electric delivery vans, trash trucks, and school buses, all of which operate very limited miles and hours daily. Meanwhile diesel locomotives by the thousands operate tens of thousands of miles across America every day. This is the proverbial low-hanging fruit. Rail is already about four times more energy efficient than over-the-road trucking. Less fuel consumed means less pollution created, lowered greenhouse gas emissions, and less impact on climate change. It follows that as much surface freight transportation should move by rail as possible. Carrying the trucks on trains instead of driving each one is where the real benefit lies. Electrification has the potential to double rail's advantage. It's time to go there. It's shovel ready! |
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4/13/2021 |
Eleanor |
Fort |
Dream Corps Green For All |
Boston |
Massachusetts |
Please see Green For All's attached public comment in response to the Draft TCI-P Model Rule and Update on Public Engagement Planning documents. Thank you for your consideration. read more Please see Green For All's attached public comment in response to the Draft TCI-P Model Rule and Update on Public Engagement Planning documents. Thank you for your consideration. |
GFA Model Rule and Update on Public Engagement Planning Comment Letter 4_13_21 (1).pdf |
4/20/2021 |
Sean |
Flynn |
Flynn's Truck Plaza |
Shrewsbury |
Massachusetts |
Please see the attached for our comments on Massachusetts and the TCIP Please see the attached for our comments on Massachusetts and the TCIP |
TCIPPublicComments.pdf |
5/5/2021 |
Sylvia |
Flood |
Retired |
Afton |
Virginia |
Coming out of a 14 month pandamic, you are proposing an increase to our gas that is already seen a $.50 increase because of our President's careless actions to restrict the oil and gas... read more Coming out of a 14 month pandamic, you are proposing an increase to our gas that is already seen a $.50 increase because of our President's careless actions to restrict the oil and gas industry. My husband and I live on a fixed income, one that cannot absorb a $1.00 increase in gas. We do not have the infrastructure to move away from gas driven vehicles, even if we wanted to. You govern a state that is not 100% left and you need to consider the fact that almost half of the state is conservative and this is an election year.
We do not need to belong to any organization that increase the costs in our daily life without having any direct improvement in the environment, by the way, the US is one of the cleanest countries in the world. Stop this crazy action. |
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5/7/2021 |
Irwin |
Flashman |
Virginia League of Conservation Voters supporter |
Reston |
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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5/4/2021 |
Jacob |
Fish |
AFP-VA |
Fredericksburg |
Virginia |
We should take steps to be better stewards of the environment, but the Transportation Climate Initiative (TCI) is not an effective way to do that. The TCI would increase gas taxes to pay for... read more We should take steps to be better stewards of the environment, but the Transportation Climate Initiative (TCI) is not an effective way to do that. The TCI would increase gas taxes to pay for corporate welfare handouts for favored industries and is not responsible public policy.
Our goal should be to remove barriers to innovation and empower people in communities and business to be better stewards of the environment. Subjecting consumers, businesses and entrepreneurs to taxes, mandates, and regulations will undermine the kind of ingenuity needed to achieve that goal.
Even if Virginia enters the TCI, the effect on transportation emissions would be negligible. In 2017, emissions from the transportation sector in Virginia were 15% lower than their peak in 2006. And even TCI proponents acknowledge that transportation-related emissions are set to decline an additional 19% in the TCI region without their regressive tax. Private sector innovation unhindered by government intervention and red tape is the better path forward to keep reducing our emissions. |
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5/15/2021 |
Elaine |
Fischer |
citizen |
Roanoke |
Virginia |
We ALL need Clean Air!
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-... read more We ALL need Clean Air!
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 |
Heather |
Firth |
Self |
Stafford |
Virginia |
This is important to me. We desperately need cleaner transportation in our area, especially in underserved communities and areas. It is vital they states/regions work together to address... read more This is important to me. We desperately need cleaner transportation in our area, especially in underserved communities and areas. It is vital they states/regions work together to address transportation, air quality, and continuing impacts to climate instability.
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 also 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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