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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	Luci	Wright	Roanoke Area Interfaith Stewards of the Earth	Roanoke	Virginia	We know from the IPCC that we must eliminate the use of fossil fuels if we want the earth to avert the permanent & disastrous consequences of climate change. Having transportation with fewer... read more We know from the IPCC that we must eliminate the use of fossil fuels if we want the earth to avert the permanent & disastrous consequences of climate change. Having transportation with fewer or zero carbon emissions is imperative. In order to benefit everyone, that transportation needs to be equitable. When one segment of our population is suffering, we all suffer the consequences. For too long we have lacked empathy & been self-focused & profit-driven in this country. It's time to create a sustainable lifestyle for everyone and demonstrate to the world that we have the moral courage to do so. We cannot expect to be a world leader in the global economy when our own country is so divided and inequitable.	-
5/7/2021	Laura	Hartman	RAISE (Roanoke Area Interfaith Stewards of the Earth)	Roanoke	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-than-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-than-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.	-
5/7/2021	Barbara	Duerk	CONNECT NOW	Roanoke	Virginia	Climate and air quality are directly related to a healthy community. Community design should be walking and bicycling friendly. HEALTHY community includes neighborhood schools where children can... read more Climate and air quality are directly related to a healthy community. Community design should be walking and bicycling friendly. HEALTHY community includes neighborhood schools where children can walk or bicycle to school. HEALTHY communities need village centers where people can access jobs, services, medical care and entertainment. HEALTHY communities provide alternative multimodal Greenways, Blueways, and activities to breakdown barriers and build bridges between communities. Promote CAR FREE days. Provide incentives for TAKE TRANSIT. BIKE TO WORK DAY during BIKE MONTH. Note: Electric cars are dangerous for cyclists because they can not be heard. It is better to encourage other programs to eliminate (at least reduce) transportation congestion and medigate air quality. Community design and walking and bicycling would make a huge difference. Thank you for listening, Barbara N. Duerk 2607 Rosalind Ave., S.W., Roanoke, VA 24014	-
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.	-
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.	-
5/7/2021	Bruce	Stambaugh	sefl	Rockingham	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."	-
5/5/2021	Aaron	Moyer	None-Consumer	Ruckersville	Virginia	I’m opposed to Virginia joining the TCI. It will cost consumers and businesses too much at the gas pump. It's idiotic to believe human activity has a significant impact on world climate.... read more I’m opposed to Virginia joining the TCI. It will cost consumers and businesses too much at the gas pump. It's idiotic to believe human activity has a significant impact on world climate. Climate changes due to other factors. As an example, the glaciers in the US disappeared LONG before human industrialization occurred.	-
5/5/2021	Connie	Perrin	Virginia Registered Voter	Ruckersville	Virginia	Virginia can’t afford the TCI. It will be a financial burden to drivers of every financial class, anyone who purchases any form of goods that will be impacted by shipping costs, etc., at a time... read more Virginia can’t afford the TCI. It will be a financial burden to drivers of every financial class, anyone who purchases any form of goods that will be impacted by shipping costs, etc., at a time when trickle down tax increases from the federal government are also being planned. None of these cost increases are economically sound.	-
5/5/2021	CArol	Sarginger	business owner	Ruckersville	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	-
5/5/2021	Brenda	Griswold	Public citizen	Ruckersville	Virginia	If you want to bankrupt the U.S. citizens, go ahead with this tax hike. I vote “No.” If you want to bankrupt the U.S. citizens, go ahead with this tax hike. I vote “No.”	-
5/5/2021	Brenda	Griswold	Public citizen	Ruckersville	Virginia	If you want to bankrupt the U.S. citizens, go ahead with this tax hike. I vote “No.” If you want to bankrupt the U.S. citizens, go ahead with this tax hike. I vote “No.”	-
5/5/2021	Brenda	Griswold	UVA	Ruckersville	Virginia	If you want to bankrupt the U.S. citizens, go ahead with this tax hike. I vote “No.” If you want to bankrupt the U.S. citizens, go ahead with this tax hike. I vote “No.”	-
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.	-
5/5/2021	Heather	Juliussen-Stevenson	Not applicable - submitting as a private citizen	Rutland	Vermont	I support TCI-P and believe that Vermont should join this initiative. It's essential to our survival in a growing climate emergency. Thank you! read more I support TCI-P and believe that Vermont should join this initiative. It's essential to our survival in a growing climate emergency. Thank you!	-
5/4/2021	Carl	Bayer	Ryegate Energy Committee	Ryegate	Vermont	Dear Governor Scott - It is hard to come to grips with the enormity of the Climate Emergency that we are trapped in. Yes, the heating of the planet will rise exponentially in the near future, but... read more Dear Governor Scott - It is hard to come to grips with the enormity of the Climate Emergency that we are trapped in. Yes, the heating of the planet will rise exponentially in the near future, but we have to do what we can now to mitigate and adapt to the assault on the earth's environment and peoples. We also must prepare for a different future for our children and grandchildren then we have lived. GHG's are 40% of the problem and are best dealt with now in a vigorous way. We have waited too long to deal with fossil fuels and programs like TCI are part of the first steps for taking the challenge to mitigate the consequences of our industrial age. And Remember we also have to treat our forests and soils differently. It will take more time to increase the health and sequestration of our working and natural lands, but we need to start now. You followed the science well for the pandemic and the science will be a good guide for Climate Change. Sincerely yours, Carl Bayer	-
5/7/2021	Sam	Wade	Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas	Sacramento	California	Please see our attached comment letter on the Draft Model Rule. Please see our attached comment letter on the Draft Model Rule.	210507 RNGC Comments on TCI Draft Model Rule.pdf
8/13/2021	Vincent	Morales	Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas	Sacramento	California	Dear TCI Leadership, The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition) offers this letter in continued support of the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI). We... read more Dear TCI Leadership, The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition) offers this letter in continued support of the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI). We appreciate the chance to provide input on the Draft Framework for Public Engagement (Guiding Principles), Draft TCI-P Model Implementation Plan for Low Carbon Transportation, and Draft Proposed Strategies for Regional Collaboration (Draft Materials) released on June 10, 2021. The RNG Coalition would like to thank the TCI for the opportunity to provide comments on the Draft Materials. Sincerely, Vincent Morales Manager of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas T: 916.588.3033 \| vincent@rngcoalition.com RNGCoalition.com	210813 RNGC Comments on TCI Draft Materials.pdf
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!	-
6/15/2021	Diane	Ribble	Citizen	Salem	Virginia	I vote NO to TCI - this will put an unnecessary financial burden on Virginians ..our gas prices have already risen a dollar a gallon and we are in major inflation due to Current White House... read more I vote NO to TCI - this will put an unnecessary financial burden on Virginians ..our gas prices have already risen a dollar a gallon and we are in major inflation due to Current White House policies. Virginia does not need TCI -vote no!	-
4/6/2021	Ellen	Kennedy	none	San Diego	California	Please see the attached letter. Please see the attached letter.	TCI-P-Comment Letter-Kennedy.docx

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