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5/7/2021 |
Marcia |
Keener |
Environmental Policy Consultant, Keener Consulting |
Fredericksburg |
Virginia |
I urgently believe that the Transportation and Climate Initiative Program (TCI-P) is necessary to address our key regional sources of pollution. With each governance innovation, we must better... read more I urgently believe that the Transportation and Climate Initiative Program (TCI-P) is necessary to address our key regional sources of pollution. With each governance innovation, we must better steer our public and private investments to creating an efficient, better, truly sustainable transportation systems.
As our region's transportation emissions are a huge contributor in our changing climate, we can address nearly one-half of Virginia’s carbon output. We need environmental justice principles embodied in strategies that address toxic air pollution that falls disproportionately on low-income or politically disconnected populations.
We must use the funding provided by the TCI-P to help with ongoing efforts to put more electric vehicles and infrastructure in play in Virginia along with equitably distributed charging stations across the state.
We must target a higher attainable goal, beyond the model rule - for at least 35 percent of TCI proceeds going toward frontline, impacted communities. The TCI-P can drive investments in a cleaner transportation system in the populations and communities that have suffered the most from vehicle pollution. Let's invest at least half of our TCI revenue in programs and infrastructure that will truly lower the disproportionate pollution burdens on our people.
Thank you for soliciting and analyzing these comments and engaging the public on this critical measure. We must meet the moment for our collective health and future.
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5/7/2021 |
Patrick |
Kelly |
API |
Washington |
District of Columbia |
See attached. See attached. |
API Comment TCI 5.7.21.pdf |
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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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5/5/2021 |
Lisa |
Kent |
Democrat |
Shelburne |
Vermont |
Please, let’s see Vermont join the other states in the TCI-P. It makes so much sense for our environment AND our people. Please, let’s see Vermont join the other states in the TCI-P. It makes so much sense for our environment AND our people. |
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5/2/2021 |
Jennifer |
Kleindienst |
Self |
Middletown |
Connecticut |
Please see attached testimony. Please see attached testimony. |
2021 05 TCI-P Model Rule Public Comments.pdf |
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4/27/2021 |
Judith |
Kniffin |
citizen |
Bennington |
Vermont |
Our house is heated by solar energy, and our car is electric. The more and sooner committed we are to separating from fuel-fired energy, the better. And a firm and stated commitment encourages... read more Our house is heated by solar energy, and our car is electric. The more and sooner committed we are to separating from fuel-fired energy, the better. And a firm and stated commitment encourages those people who would otherwise "wait and see." |
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5/7/2021 |
David |
Kuebrich |
Our revolution Falls Church |
Fairfax |
Virginia |
The proposed Transportation and Climate Initiative Program should be adopted immediately.
The TCI-P is an excellent initial plan for cutting vehicle emissions in Virginia (and... read more The proposed Transportation and Climate Initiative Program should be adopted immediately.
The TCI-P is an excellent initial plan for cutting vehicle emissions in Virginia (and surrounding states). It will promote an increase in electric vehicles and the needed charging infrastructure to support this revolutionary transformation of transportation.
This initiative, plus the complementary steps being taken by our federal government, will provide thousands of well-paying new jobs for Virginians, especially in front-line communities. Even more important: it will help save our endangered planet, so future generations can survive and thrive.
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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. |
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4/1/2021 |
Christopher |
Labosier |
Longwood University |
Farmville |
Virginia |
Please find the attached comments. Please find the attached comments. |
Labosier_CommentLetter_4-1-21.pdf |
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8/5/2021 |
David |
LaFrance |
American |
Berlin |
Connecticut |
Please stop throwing more and more taxes on middle class families. We are all tired, we need tax breaks not yet another tax on top of already crazy high taxes on our transportation costs. There is... read more Please stop throwing more and more taxes on middle class families. We are all tired, we need tax breaks not yet another tax on top of already crazy high taxes on our transportation costs. There is no viable route to electric cars, charging takes too long, gasoline is the only viable energy solution for personal transport needs of the average middle class consumer. Just stop funding your pet projects on the backs of people that can not afford it. |
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5/5/2021 |
Michelle |
Laird |
na |
CHARLOTTESVILLE |
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. |
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5/5/2021 |
Nancy |
Lauer |
none |
Charlottesville |
Virginia |
This is so unfair to people on fixed incomes, low wage earners who need to travel, and the average family. This is so unfair to people on fixed incomes, low wage earners who need to travel, and the average family. |
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5/5/2021 |
Andres |
Lavilla |
This will increase gas prices |
Lorton |
Virginia |
Please do not enter into TCI. This would increase taxes on fuels and disproportionately affect lower-income in minority communities. Virginians can't take another tax hike right now. read more Please do not enter into TCI. This would increase taxes on fuels and disproportionately affect lower-income in minority communities. Virginians can't take another tax hike right now. |
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5/7/2021 |
Fred |
Lavy |
none |
Harrisonburg |
Virginia |
It is especially important to curtail or eliminate the use of highly polluting diesel fuel. It is especially important to curtail or eliminate the use of highly polluting diesel fuel. |
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5/7/2021 |
Kyle |
Lawrence |
Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition |
Harrisonburg |
Virginia |
The Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition 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... read more The Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition 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; and (3) affords Virginia the opportunity for a cleaner, healthier transportation system.
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. |
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5/7/2021 |
Kyle |
Lawrence |
Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition |
Harrisonburg |
Virginia |
The Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition 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... read more The Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition 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; and (3) affords Virginia the opportunity for a cleaner, healthier transportation system.
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. |
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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. |
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4/27/2021 |
Matthew |
LeFluer |
Green Mountain Self-advocates and Special Olympics Vermont athlete! |
Alburgh |
Vermont |
Please. Continue. On. Forward. With. TCI Climate. Change innovation project. For. Everyone. In. These. Amazing And Wonderful. State's Across the United States of America. Please support.... read more Please. Continue. On. Forward. With. TCI Climate. Change innovation project. For. Everyone. In. These. Amazing And Wonderful. State's Across the United States of America. Please support. People, Adults, Children, With. Disabilities in. Communities. That. Got. Hit. The. Hardest. From. Covid-19 Pandemic. And. Climate. Change issues. Effecting. The Way. We. Work,Play,Live. So. Let's. All. Do. This. Work. Together And Move. Forward to. A. Better Future. For Our. Children, Youth, Seniors , Veterans, and Babies, infants ,Toddlers,. A. Better. World. Environment Await. For. Us. All. When. We. Work. Together. |
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7/27/2021 |
Matthew |
LeFluer |
Green Mountain Self-advocates |
Alburgh |
Vermont |
Greeting staff member of TCI my name is Matthew I'm a person with Learning disability. ( Autism spectrum ). People with disabilities around the United States of America need accessible... read more Greeting staff member of TCI my name is Matthew I'm a person with Learning disability. ( Autism spectrum ). People with disabilities around the United States of America need accessible affordable reliable transportation this includes public trains Transit school buses Etc because this is so important for us with disabilities moving forward with TCI meaning more accessibility options to people with disabilities living around the United States of America within 50 States. Plus it will help economic and economy throughout Rural America rural towns cities villages need meaningful and transformable innovation modernization upgrade Bridges roads and Technology, innovations ideals In these rural markets of America. Please continue on behalf of American people with disabilities continue supporting us all that need accessible affordable transportation throughout the United States of America Please continue the efforts on making America the great place to live, Work ,And Play. Thank you all for keeping us in your minds and we look forward on working together around transportation issues throughout the United States of America. |
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4/27/2021 |
Ark |
Lemal |
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Williston |
Vermont |
The sooner we stop paying for fossil fuels to move ourselves around the state, the fewer dollars leave the state and less CO2 ends up in the atmosphere. It's a win-win for VT. Let's get... read more The sooner we stop paying for fossil fuels to move ourselves around the state, the fewer dollars leave the state and less CO2 ends up in the atmosphere. It's a win-win for VT. Let's get on this! Let simultaneously incentivize individual homeowners and communities putting up solar to feed our local grid the power we'll need. Homegrown is the VT way! |
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