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
5/12/2021	Lisa	Huffman	Virginia resident	Charlottesville	Virginia	I am against Virginia joining the Transportation Climate Initiative. I believe it would have a negative impact on consumers and especially small businesses. I am against Virginia joining the Transportation Climate Initiative. I believe it would have a negative impact on consumers and especially small businesses.	-
5/4/2021	Anne	Riordan	Virginia Resident & Tax Payer	Fredericksburg	Virginia	Studies and research project that this initiative (TCI) will only reduce global temperature by a minute amount; while costing Virginians an exorbitant (regressive) carbon tax on the fuel they need... read more Studies and research project that this initiative (TCI) will only reduce global temperature by a minute amount; while costing Virginians an exorbitant (regressive) carbon tax on the fuel they need to travel all the while - reducing the revenue needed to maintain our roads. Electric vehicles' manufacturing process result in its own pollutants for a long time, and EV batteries are toxic and currently not being disposed of safely. There is no 'cost-benefit' to this proposed rule. As always, any increases in costs to companies will simply be passed along to their consumers. I am against this proposed rule and TCI. It flies in the face of logic.	-
5/4/2021	Edwin	LaBarre	Virginia resident and tax payer	Stafford	Virginia	Based on articles I have read and other research the TCI would cost Virginians hundreds of millions of dollars per year and billions of dollars over the coming decades. The projected benefit is... read more Based on articles I have read and other research the TCI would cost Virginians hundreds of millions of dollars per year and billions of dollars over the coming decades. The projected benefit is about hundred-thousandth of a degree over the remainder of this century. There is absolutely no way I can support the extremely high cost of this climate initiative for such an infinitesimally small benefit.	-
5/7/2021	Greg	Singleton	Virginia resident concerned about climate change	Springfield	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.	-
4/27/2021	Saly	Roth	VPIRG	Bristol	Vermont	Vermont MUST join the Transportation and Climate Initiative Program Vermont MUST join the Transportation and Climate Initiative Program	-
4/27/2021	Pam	Piper	Vpirg	Warren	Vermont	Please do whatever you can to provide green transportation to reduce carbon emissions. Thanks Pam Please do whatever you can to provide green transportation to reduce carbon emissions. Thanks Pam	-
4/27/2021	Philip	Hadley	VPIRG	Middlebury	Vermont	Please join the TCI-P. Aside from the overt climate advantages, this will stop the flow of money leaving Vermont's economy for the purchase of fossil fuels. We need to push toward more... read more Please join the TCI-P. Aside from the overt climate advantages, this will stop the flow of money leaving Vermont's economy for the purchase of fossil fuels. We need to push toward more sustainable modes of transportation ASAP. Thank you!	-
4/27/2021	William	April	VPIRG	Waterbury Ctr	Vermont	We need the TCI-P to create and manage a more equitable and inexpensive public transit system. We need to add more electric powered vehicles- vans, buses, and cars. We need to cut down the green... read more We need the TCI-P to create and manage a more equitable and inexpensive public transit system. We need to add more electric powered vehicles- vans, buses, and cars. We need to cut down the green house gases for all our health.	-
4/29/2021	Catherine	Cooke	VPIRG	Burlington	Vermont	I believe clean, equitable transportation is a necessity for Vermont. There are many areas without regular public transportation which would allow people to commute to employment and also allow... read more I believe clean, equitable transportation is a necessity for Vermont. There are many areas without regular public transportation which would allow people to commute to employment and also allow elders and others who do not drive to visit and shop outside their neighborhoods. thank you for putting time into this endeavor. Catherine Cooke	-
5/4/2021	William	April	VPIRG	Waterbury Ctr	Vermont	I support the TCI-P because WE will not reap the regional benefits if WE are not part of it. This program will keep the region in its' best position to control pricing and distribution of... read more I support the TCI-P because WE will not reap the regional benefits if WE are not part of it. This program will keep the region in its' best position to control pricing and distribution of funds. Please support it.	-
5/5/2021	Jacob	Hansen	VPIRG	Starksboro	Vermont	I strongly agree with the TCI-P, as it will advance protection of our environment both here in Vermont and across all of New England. I urge you to act on the TCI-P to improve our lifestyle... read more I strongly agree with the TCI-P, as it will advance protection of our environment both here in Vermont and across all of New England. I urge you to act on the TCI-P to improve our lifestyle while advancing care for our creation.	-
5/5/2021	Molly	Feldman	VPIRG	Burlington	Vermont	Governor Scott, Our beautiful state is regarded as a sustainable, forward thinking place that takes bold action to mitigate our present climate crisis. But ultimately, we are... read more Governor Scott, Our beautiful state is regarded as a sustainable, forward thinking place that takes bold action to mitigate our present climate crisis. But ultimately, we are nowhere near our emission goals, and as you well know, we are in a unique moment with immense opportunity to right this ship and secure a livable planet for current and future generations, and do to so in a just manner. Joining the Transportation and Climate Initiative regional program is one of the many steps we need to take in order to implement the promises we keep making to ourselves and to marginalized people who are experiencing the crisis more acutely. You, as the Governor, have the responsibility to lead your administration and our state towards action that meets the needs of the times. Please, along with the General Assembly, join the TCI-P so we can reduce our transportation emissions by up to 26% over 10 years and do so with equity. Also, while I'm here, I urge you to invest at LEAST $200 million in ARPA funds towards climate justice. Thank you!	-
5/5/2021	Tim	Marr	VPIRG member	Bennington	Vermont	Please sign on the TCI-P with other northeastern states, with emphasis on equity and action. Many good paying jobs will result! Thank you. Please sign on the TCI-P with other northeastern states, with emphasis on equity and action. Many good paying jobs will result! Thank you.	-
5/4/2021	faith	bieler	Vt. citizen	waterbury center	Vermont	Please...invest in cleaner more equitable transportation...putting a brake on carbon emissions!! Thanks you, Faith Please...invest in cleaner more equitable transportation...putting a brake on carbon emissions!! Thanks you, Faith	-
5/7/2021	William	Stiles	Wetlands Watch	Norfolk	Virginia	Lowering carbon emissions in the transportation sector is essential. I strongly support the Transportation and Climate Initiative Program and the proposed model rule. The prospect of being able,... read more Lowering carbon emissions in the transportation sector is essential. I strongly support the Transportation and Climate Initiative Program and the proposed model rule. The prospect of being able, through this model rule, to have the cost of fuels include their pollution costs while generating needed income for alternative fuel infrastructure is a win-win. I strongly support this model rule as a way to accelerate our transition to a cleaner future.	-
5/4/2021	Henry	Swayze	Wfvr-GreenZine and member of Being Healthy Soils Coalitions	Tunbridge	Vermont	We must put teeth into fixing the climate. There is no time for postponement. We must put teeth into fixing the climate. There is no time for postponement.	-
5/11/2021	Donna	Casella	Williamsburg Indivisible	Newport News, Va	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.	-
5/4/2021	Kevin	Leveret	with all that is righteous	wrj	Vermont	Why shouldn't agents of ecologic devastation (from litterbugs to corporations) be fined a sum commiserate with the cost of clean-up? Why hasn't such legislation already been enacted ...... read more Why shouldn't agents of ecologic devastation (from litterbugs to corporations) be fined a sum commiserate with the cost of clean-up? Why hasn't such legislation already been enacted ...what are we waiting for... a tipping point? Call or write your representatives, your town government, your governors, neighbors, kith and kin, and don’t forget your president! We Need Climate Action RIGHT NOW!	-
5/7/2021	Kirk	McCauley	WMDA/CAR	Bowie	Maryland	I have uploaded comments I have uploaded comments	Comments on Proposed TCI Model Rule.pdf
3/29/2021	Paul	Verchinski	Zero Emissions Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council (MD), member representing the Public	Columbia	Maryland	I am copying what you are proposing to do. You call yourselves The Metropolitan Group. Well there is a Federally mandated planning group established in all the metropolitan areas of the US that... read more I am copying what you are proposing to do. You call yourselves The Metropolitan Group. Well there is a Federally mandated planning group established in all the metropolitan areas of the US that already do what you are proposing to do. How do I know that? I used to be the Director of Planning for the Federal Transit Administration and all transportation planning and related air quality issues were addressed by the Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO). Each MPO has a Public Advisory Committee that is pulled from communities in their planning areas. I also serve on the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board - Public Advisory Committee representing Howard County, MD. MPOs are also funded by the USDOT to deal with the car and transit areas. Both areas contribute 40% of CO2 emissions. 1. Facilitate critical equity conversations with environmental, climate and transportation justice groups and other stakeholders regarding how to ensure that their considerations are at the center of the implementation phase of TCI-P. 2. Work with communities to co-create and develop a TCI-P model framework for public engagement. 3. Provide technical assistance to equity and environmental justice stakeholders to support their meaningful and informed engagement in the design and implementation of TCI equity proposals, decarbonization strategies and investments. For example, this will include support for enhanced public engagement and communications to ensure equity and environmental justice principles are embedded into TCI-P documents and materials, public engagement processes, targeted investment strategies and proposed projects. 4. Facilitate the collaborative engagement of equity and environmental justice stakeholders in designing, implementing, and participating in TCI-P Equity Advisory Bodies. 5. Create plain language communication materials that seeks to make the Transportation and Climate Initiative Program more understandable and accessible to a broader cross section of stakeholders. Translated materials will also be made available	-

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