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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	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.	-
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."	-
5/7/2021	Faith	Harris	Virginia Interfaith Power & Light	Richmond	Virginia	VAIPL calls 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 VAIPL calls 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."	-
5/9/2021	Sarah	Vickers	Virginia Interfaith Power & Light	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 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.	-
5/7/2021	Rachel	Levy	Virginia Interfaith Power & Light member	Ashland	Virginia	[I/we] 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/we] 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	Jane	Pellegrino	Virginia Interfaith Power and Light	Norfolk	Virginia	Efficient mass transportation is an important part of a climate conscious future. Efficient mass transportation is an important part of a climate conscious future.	-
5/7/2021	David	Lazarus	Virginia League of Conservation Voters	Newport News	Virginia	With roughly 16% of all deaths worldwide being due to air pollution, it's long past time that we curb air pollution caused by exhaust from poorly maintained vehicles. Emissions needs to be... read more With roughly 16% of all deaths worldwide being due to air pollution, it's long past time that we curb air pollution caused by exhaust from poorly maintained vehicles. Emissions needs to be part of the state inspection and drivers (whether they own or lease) should be required to keep emissions under control. Taking things a step further, the government should actively incentivize the purchase of electric vehicles by making them much more affordable to the working class.	-
5/8/2021	Michael	Town	Virginia League of Conservation Voters	Richmond	Virginia	The Virginia League of Conservation Voters supports a strong TCI-P Model Rule that (1) ensures meaningful climate action to address Virginia's largest driver of our climate crisis, (2)... read more The Virginia League of Conservation Voters supports 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) meaningfully empowers Virginia's Equity Advisory Body, (4) integrates air quality commitments across Virginia and (5) affords Virginia the opportunity for a cleaner, healthier transportation system."	-
5/8/2021	Michael	Town	Virginia League of Conservation Voters	Richmond	Virginia	The Virginia League of Conservation Voters supports a strong TCI-P Model Rule that (1) ensures meaningful climate action to address Virginia's largest driver of our climate crisis, (2)... read more The Virginia League of Conservation Voters supports 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) meaningfully empowers Virginia's Equity Advisory Body, (4) integrates air quality commitments across Virginia and (5) affords Virginia the opportunity for a cleaner, healthier transportation system."	-
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.	-
5/7/2021	Brett	Vassey	Virginia Manufacturers Association	Richmond	Virginia	Please see attached file. Please see attached file.	VMA - TCI Comments - 5-7-21 - Final.pdf
5/7/2021	Mike	O'Connor	Virginia Petroleum & Convenience Marketers Assocation	RIchmond	Virginia	Document attached Document attached	TCI MOU May 7 comments.docx
8/5/2021	Mike	O'Connor	Virginia Petroleum & Convenience Marketers Assocation	Richmond	Virginia	Please see attached document. Please see attached document.	VPCMA Testimony TCI-P August 2021.pdf
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.	-
5/3/2021	Brenda	Miller	Virginia Resident	Fredericksburg	Virginia	I am not in support of this initiative due to the research and the tax/increase in fuel cost. I am not in support of this initiative due to the research and the tax/increase in fuel cost.	-
5/3/2021	Sandra	Cuddy	Virginia resident	Fredericksburg	Virginia	As a resident if Virginia, such a tax would make our retired lives here very difficult. Our income is limited. I’m not sure how we could afford transportation to the supermarket, doctor... read more As a resident if Virginia, such a tax would make our retired lives here very difficult. Our income is limited. I’m not sure how we could afford transportation to the supermarket, doctor appointments, volunteer opportunities, visits to our sons and grandchild who are an hour away, etc. We don’t live next to a main highway with mass transportation. The winters are too cold, the ice too slippery, no sidewalks, distances too far and we are too old to walk everywhere. We might have to move to a state that is more senior-friendly. I can’t even begin to imagine the hardship this will cause: gas or meds, gas or food, gas or internet, gas or life???	-
5/4/2021	Glen	Swain	Virginia resident	Spotsylvania	Virginia	No, this is a terrible idea. One former EPA veteran said of this plan, “In sum, TCI has no environmental benefits but would cost Virginians billions of dollars. That is an ‘all pain and no gain’... read more No, this is a terrible idea. One former EPA veteran said of this plan, “In sum, TCI has no environmental benefits but would cost Virginians billions of dollars. That is an ‘all pain and no gain’ program." No thanks!	-
5/4/2021	Tammy	Snellings	Virginia resident	Spotsylvania County	Virginia	I am against Virginia joining the Regional TCI I am against Virginia joining the Regional TCI	-
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.	-
5/7/2021	Bridget	McGregor	Virginia resident	Fredericksburg	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. Bridget McGregor	-

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