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5/7/2021 |
Mark |
Eakin |
retired |
Silver Spring |
Maryland |
Transportation is the biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the region, as well as dangerous particulates that cause health problems like asthma. Particulate emissions especially impact... read more Transportation is the biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the region, as well as dangerous particulates that cause health problems like asthma. Particulate emissions especially impact those near major roads, which often include lower income and minority communities. To solve these problems we need to move to a clean transportation system, and a clean-energy economy. TCI-P will greatly help the region do this – 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.
I support a strong TCI-P Model Rule that (1) ensures meaningful climate action to address the largest driver of our climate crisis, (2) directs significant investments to correcting historic inequities in overburdened and underserved communities; and (3) affords 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 receive a greater-then-proportional share of investments from the program, (2) integration of air quality commitments across the region, and (3) robust empowerment of state equity advisory bodies |
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5/11/2021 |
Gregory |
McHugo |
retired |
Strafford |
Vermont |
Vermont needs to take the lead among New England states in dealing with the transportation infrastructure. We need widespread and equitable access to transportation of many types, and we need to... read more Vermont needs to take the lead among New England states in dealing with the transportation infrastructure. We need widespread and equitable access to transportation of many types, and we need to develop it in a way that vastly reduces our reliance on fossil fuels. It's now or never. It's also time to insure that the legacy of the Scott administration is favorable to future generations. Please stop aligning with big business and do what is right for the people of Vermont. |
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8/3/2021 |
Margaretha |
Eckhardt |
Retired |
Waltham |
Massachusetts |
Attractive, convenient public transportation is needed throughout the Boston area, which requires increased frequency and additional train and bus lines. I believe SMART growth principles can... read more Attractive, convenient public transportation is needed throughout the Boston area, which requires increased frequency and additional train and bus lines. I believe SMART growth principles can bring housing and business into a configuration in which shared transportation is more efficient. Maintenance and upgrade of bridges and tracks used by trains is critical. |
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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 |
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5/5/2021 |
MaryScott |
Gyory |
resident of Virginia |
Culpeper |
Virginia |
Virginia should not join TCI. It will unnecessary cost to all the products I need. Virginia should not join TCI. It will unnecessary cost to all the products I need. |
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4/27/2021 |
Kathleen Voigt |
Walsh |
Resident of Vermont |
Winooski |
Vermont |
In any and all plans, it is a MUST that all communities be brought to the table. By this I mean, community-specific outreach must be made to communities whose voices in the past have been absent... read more In any and all plans, it is a MUST that all communities be brought to the table. By this I mean, community-specific outreach must be made to communities whose voices in the past have been absent due to inequities of income, class, education, occupation, race, and culture. In our community of Winooski, the most diverse in Vermont, it took Students to educate the Schools on racial equity, for example!
Attention to Equity in addressing Climate and Energy is essential for our country's future. Whether farmer, hourly service worker or caregiver, immigrant, tradesperson, or businessperson, educator, or what have you, some people will be more apt to show up in this kind of questionnaire. If groups of people are not being heard from, reach out to them. I believe this will result in the most effective and just changes going forward.
Thank you,
Kathleen Voigt Walsh
Winooski, VT 05404 |
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4/27/2021 |
Karen |
Hibbard |
Resident |
Burlington |
Vermont |
Dear Governor Scott,
Please support legislation for changing our industries and transportation methods to stop the destruction of our precious planet.
Thank you,
Karen J... read more Dear Governor Scott,
Please support legislation for changing our industries and transportation methods to stop the destruction of our precious planet.
Thank you,
Karen J Hibbard
Burlington |
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5/7/2021 |
Pamela |
Burke |
Resident |
Crozet |
Virginia |
I am opposed to Virginia joining the TCI. It will cost consumers and businesses too much at the gas pump. This will impact all citizens in some way including the "disenfranchised" you... read more I am opposed to Virginia joining the TCI. It will cost consumers and businesses too much at the gas pump. This will impact all citizens in some way including the "disenfranchised" you continue to say you are going to help. It will impact all via food cost increases due to higher delivery truck fuel costs and each and every citizen of this commonwealth who must drive to their job or medical care thereby increasing the tax of your coffers. This is the most hypocritical action you could take to supposedly help all citizens and especially those struggling the most! |
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8/16/2021 |
Raymond |
Daskoski |
Republican/conservative |
Chelsea |
Maine |
It's just another way/excuse to get money that can be spent recklessly. The Last thing Americans need is to have more or high taxes, this especially includes new taxes
read more It's just another way/excuse to get money that can be spent recklessly. The Last thing Americans need is to have more or high taxes, this especially includes new taxes
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9/30/2021 |
Kent |
A Bourgault |
republican |
Fitchburg |
Massachusetts |
I would like to submit my disapproval for the Commonwealth of Massachusett's participation in the TCI. read more I would like to submit my disapproval for the Commonwealth of Massachusett's participation in the TCI. |
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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. |
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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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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.” |
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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.” |
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5/8/2021 |
Steven |
Vogel |
Private Citizen (retired) |
Falls Church |
Virginia |
I call for the TCI-P Model Rule to include the following:
(1) A minimum investment amount to ensure overburdened and underserved communities in Virginia receive a greater-then-... read more I call for the TCI-P Model Rule to include the following:
(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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5/4/2021 |
Jeffrey |
Williams |
Private citizen |
Fredericksburg |
Virginia |
As noted in the Free Lance-Star, this is an "all pain and no gain" proposal for drivers, especially low income rural and those who commute distances because they can't afford to... read more As noted in the Free Lance-Star, this is an "all pain and no gain" proposal for drivers, especially low income rural and those who commute distances because they can't afford to live in high cost cities. This proposal would take away critical funds needed to maintain roads that are still needed even if electric vehicle usage is increased, and cause hardship due to the prices increases passed on to consumers, all for .000018 degree C reduction in global warming (according to Dr. David Schnare, a 34 year veteran of the EPA). Add that to the madness of pushing electric vehicles which have a massive production impact on global warming and the environment that takes years to break even on from reduced emissions, and it is clear to see how the TCI-P is a bad idea. |
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5/4/2021 |
Kim |
McClellan |
private citizen |
Fredericksburg |
Virginia |
This seems like a terrible idea to me and will only serve to punish average citizens who do not want nor can they afford an electric vehicle. My job is 5 miles north, my kids go to school 10... read more This seems like a terrible idea to me and will only serve to punish average citizens who do not want nor can they afford an electric vehicle. My job is 5 miles north, my kids go to school 10 miles east and my husband works 50 miles away in DC. How exactly is increased transit going to efficiently and effectively deliver us all where we need to be? It won't, and the increased tax to purchase gasoline due to the TCI will be a huge burden to my family and others like us. The worst part is that the science is clear that electric vehicles are not the environmental panacea that the media would have us believe. They are carbon-intensive to produce and leave behind toxic used batteries. The most disgusting part of this is that it will yield so little positive impacts and seems to be just be yet another government overreach intended to control the way people live and take away any sort of individual decision-making. |
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5/4/2021 |
Gary |
Blevins |
Private Citizen |
Fredericksburg |
Virginia |
This is not a good idea. It is just the way to try to get more money from the citizens of Virginia to pay for miniscule environmental benefits. DO NOT APPROVE THIS. It is a terrible idea for... read more This is not a good idea. It is just the way to try to get more money from the citizens of Virginia to pay for miniscule environmental benefits. DO NOT APPROVE THIS. It is a terrible idea for Virginia in EVERY way possible. |
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5/4/2021 |
Steven |
Stone |
private citizen |
Brattleboro |
Vermont |
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... read more 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.
One area where the TCI-P could be stronger is its emphasis on equity.
Governor Scott please Support an Equitable TCI-P |
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5/5/2021 |
Audrianne |
Welborn |
Private citizen |
Charlottesville |
Virginia |
I am totally opposed to Virginia joining the TCI. This has been a devastating year for Virginia families and businesses, and most are just now beginning to regain a somewhat normal life again.... read more I am totally opposed to Virginia joining the TCI. This has been a devastating year for Virginia families and businesses, and most are just now beginning to regain a somewhat normal life again. The financial impact of this last year on both individuals and businesses has also been very difficult, and the last thing we need are rising gas prices, that will further negatively impact family incomes, trucking transportation prices, making the cost of goods and services escalate. Please do not join. |
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