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.

For more information on how to reach out to your jurisdiction directly, see the TCI Jurisdiction Points of Contact page.

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
5/4/2021	Matthew	Voss	UVM student	Burlington	Vermont	Join this initiative! You don't need me to tell you about how huge transportation is as a Vermont issue. It only makes sense that we follow up our other commitments as a state with something... read more Join this initiative! You don't need me to tell you about how huge transportation is as a Vermont issue. It only makes sense that we follow up our other commitments as a state with something like this. Not only that, but it supports our state focus on equity too! Make this happen! Thanks, Matt Voss	-
5/7/2021	Donelle	Sawyer	VA League of Conservation Voters	Vienna	Virginia	Emissions, from a wide variety of vehicles which account for nearly half of Virginia's carbon output, are a huge driver of climate change, while also emitting toxic air pollution that falls... read more Emissions, from a wide variety of vehicles which account for nearly half of Virginia's carbon output, are a huge driver of climate change, 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 positive and welcome step forward to addressing this major source of pollution. The program will spur needed investments in a modern, sustainable transportation system. These investments could 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 direct 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 to at least 50% of TCI revenue in programs and infrastructure that will lower this disproportionate pollution burden. It is my hope, as well as my plea, that this important framework moves forward for the good of our climate, our health and our future.	-
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, --	-
5/7/2021	Phyllis	Cox	VAIPL	Greenville	Virginia	Rural areas continue to lack funding for transportation and the county in which I live, Augusta, is a prime example. Rural areas continue to lack funding for transportation and the county in which I live, Augusta, is a prime example.	-
5/4/2021	Matthew	Ball	VCU	Richmond	Virginia	Please don’t add this tax. We cannot afford a program that yields virtually no benefit. Please don’t add this tax. We cannot afford a program that yields virtually no benefit.	-
5/4/2021	Charles	Hazen	Vermont citizen	Cambridge	Vermont	At a time when government over spending is about to drive society into server inflation, the last thing citizens of the Northeast need is increases in taxes on fossil fuels. The Global warming... read more At a time when government over spending is about to drive society into server inflation, the last thing citizens of the Northeast need is increases in taxes on fossil fuels. The Global warming Solutions Act in Vermont is yet another hamstring move to force our hands into these over the top climate alarmist moves. There are more human centric issues that require our attention. Perhaps spending money on electrical infrastructure first would be a positive move, before you cut off your nose to spite your face.	-
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.	-
5/4/2021	Barbara	Huibregtse	Vermont resident	Danville	Vermont	I support a strong TCI as a response to the climate crisis and the need to decarbonize the economy in a time when transportation shares such a high contribution to emissions. In addition,... read more I support a strong TCI as a response to the climate crisis and the need to decarbonize the economy in a time when transportation shares such a high contribution to emissions. In addition, resources should be allocated in a way that achieves other benefits, too, such as improving air quality in the communities with the worst air now, typically low-income and minority communities, and saving overall healthcare costs for low-income communities, and potentially reducing public health costs as well.	-
5/4/2021	Maja	Jurkiewicz	Vermont resident	Montpelier	Vermont	I think Governor Scott needs to address all of the pollution that will come with the Covid-induced population boom. Why not tax these people who are outbidding local Vermonters on home sales and... read more I think Governor Scott needs to address all of the pollution that will come with the Covid-induced population boom. Why not tax these people who are outbidding local Vermonters on home sales and driving up the prices of housing, taking up all available rentals, good paying jobs, and bringing more vehicles and thereby emissions into the state?	-
5/5/2021	Edward	Heys	Vermont resident	Bennington	Vermont	I urge Vermont Governor Phil Scott and state legislators to support and join our fellow Northeastern states in the TCI-P. It is critical to our area and our country. We must all do what we can to... read more I urge Vermont Governor Phil Scott and state legislators to support and join our fellow Northeastern states in the TCI-P. It is critical to our area and our country. We must all do what we can to reduce carbon emissions, as we do with our PHEV.	-
5/5/2021	James	Burde	Vermonter	Jericho	Vermont	I am writing in support of the Transportation and Climate Initiative Program (TCI-P). TCI-P is a strong, equitable transportation policy that centers low-income and marginalized... read more I am writing in support of the Transportation and Climate Initiative Program (TCI-P). TCI-P is a strong, equitable transportation policy that centers low-income and marginalized communities. TCI-P, like the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), is a regional program that will reduce transportation emissions while allowing participating states to better invest in communities that must not be left out of our transition away from fossil fuels. 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. TCI-P will strengthen the economy. According to Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) – who represents thousands of Vermont businesses – roughly $1.5 billion a year of the $2.0 billion we spend on fossil fuels is sent out of state. TCI-P will allow us to substantially increase deployment of renewable energy, decreasing the amount of money leaving and increasing the number of well-paying jobs for hundreds of Vermont families. With your support we can make sure that the TCI-P program both reduces climate emissions and helps those who need it most. Thank you.	-
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.	-
5/7/2021	Kevin	Weng	VIMS / William&Mary	Richmond	Virginia	I support the Transportation and Climate Initiative. I urge Virginia leaders to join this effort to reduce transport related pollution. I support the Transportation and Climate Initiative. I urge Virginia leaders to join this effort to reduce transport related pollution.	-
5/7/2021	Dianna	Howard	Virginia Beach Tea Party	Virginia Beach	Virginia	I do not appreciate your efforts to increase my cost of living by eliminating cheap energy is favor so called "clean" energy. by making fossil fuels more expensive using cap and trade... read more I do not appreciate your efforts to increase my cost of living by eliminating cheap energy is favor so called "clean" energy. by making fossil fuels more expensive using cap and trade policies that run the price of gas up at the pump. electric cars are expensive and the batteries don't last. The climate has been changing since the beginning of time innovation not rigging the economy with cap and trade is what we need.	-
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	-
5/3/2021	Peter M	Walton	Virginia citizen	Fredericksburg	Virginia	This effort is bad policy for Virginia to adopt. It penalizes those who communte long distance and offers no benefits to either the state's road systems. Studies indicate this regressive... read more This effort is bad policy for Virginia to adopt. It penalizes those who communte long distance and offers no benefits to either the state's road systems. Studies indicate this regressive form of taxation will not have the desired effects on the enviornment, actually providing negligible benefits while disprapotionately imposing higher commuting costs on low and middle income families.	-
5/4/2021	Troy	Nichols	Virginia Citizen	CULPEPER	Virginia	Stop this Carbon Tax push, a tax will ruin our economy and standard of living. Stop this Carbon Tax push, a tax will ruin our economy and standard of living.	-
5/4/2021	David	Dickinson	Virginia Citizen	Fredericksburg	Virginia	This is one of the worst ideas dreamed up. The cost is extremely high and the return is nil. Virginia should not participate. This is one of the worst ideas dreamed up. The cost is extremely high and the return is nil. Virginia should not participate.	-
5/7/2021	Morris	Meyer	Virginia Clean Energy	Sterling	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. 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.	-
5/7/2021	Nicole	Duimstra	Virginia Conservation Network	Richmond	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.	-

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