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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 |
JeVerna |
Haynes |
private citizen |
Fredericksburg |
Virginia |
Transportation & Climate Initiative Program (TCI-P) This program must go forward. This area has so much traffic, thus so much pollution, that my grandmother was afraid to even go outside in... read more Transportation & Climate Initiative Program (TCI-P) This program must go forward. This area has so much traffic, thus so much pollution, that my grandmother was afraid to even go outside in the 1980s. We made improvements, then Trump took us backward, when we hadn't gone nearly far enough as it was. We must, must, must see this happen. |
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5/10/2021 |
Lester |
Gabriel |
individual |
Fredericksburg |
Virginia |
I am opposed to this scheme as I am all interstate compacts, which are unconstitutional unless authorized by the U.S. Congress. It is not about fighting climate change, which could be done by... read more I am opposed to this scheme as I am all interstate compacts, which are unconstitutional unless authorized by the U.S. Congress. It is not about fighting climate change, which could be done by employing many different free-market approaches. Instead, it is about controlling more of the lives of U.S. citizens. |
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5/5/2021 |
Kim |
Jemaine |
Chesapeake Climate Action Network |
Glen Allen |
Virginia |
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... read more 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.
Overall, we support a rule which ensures meaningful climate action and sets forth significant investment in historically overburdened communities. |
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5/7/2021 |
Robert & Janet |
Chesnut |
Presbyterian Church |
Glen Allen |
Virginia |
We support the TCI-P Rule giving more support to challenged and undeserved communities and to environmental safeguards. We support the TCI-P Rule giving more support to challenged and undeserved communities and to environmental safeguards. |
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5/5/2021 |
Joshua |
Raimundo |
American |
Great Falls |
Virginia |
Please, VA, do not join the TCI. As a long time Virginia tax pair, I don't want to see my taxes increase. But beyond that, there are people who are struggling in a pandemic right now where... read more Please, VA, do not join the TCI. As a long time Virginia tax pair, I don't want to see my taxes increase. But beyond that, there are people who are struggling in a pandemic right now where cents on the dollar at the pump means a meal for their children, or getting to work that day or not. Gas taxes are often associated with spending on corporate welfare, the last thing we need. So please do not join the TCI! |
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5/7/2021 |
Hal |
Donahue |
retired energy executive |
Great Falls |
Virginia |
Remember acid rain? Many of you may not as it is no longer poisoning our earth and water. One way this problem was so dramatically and quickly solved was a proposal similar to TCI-P.
... read more Remember acid rain? Many of you may not as it is no longer poisoning our earth and water. One way this problem was so dramatically and quickly solved was a proposal similar to TCI-P.
Companies were paid to reduce emissions by polluting companies unable to reduce emissions quickly. When proposed, the affected industries screamed that the compliance costs would destroy them and their 'projections' indicated that it could. Meanwhile, the advocates for change indicated costs would be low. The result was that the regulations and fees to comply were well below the lowest projections. It was, and is, a truly outstanding success.
We must move to a modern transportation system and a clean-energy economy. Those changing first will reap the most benefits and the lowest costs. Economically, it will strengthen our economy, reduce greenhouse gas, and provide funding to create a leading edge business climate to further create jobs and profitable ideas. |
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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. |
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5/5/2021 |
Dale |
Greywolf |
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Harrisonburg |
Virginia |
Virginia should not join TCI. Especially at this point in time with the recovery from Covid barely underway, it will impact average citizens, truckers and businesses alike. Virginia should not join TCI. Especially at this point in time with the recovery from Covid barely underway, it will impact average citizens, truckers and businesses alike. |
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5/6/2021 |
Margaret |
Coffman |
AFP |
Harrisonburg |
Virginia |
I’m opposed to Virginia joining the TCI. It will cost consumers and businesses too much at the gas pump.
Virginia should not join TCI. It will impact average citizens, truckers and... read more I’m opposed to Virginia joining the TCI. It will cost consumers and businesses too much at the gas pump.
Virginia should not join TCI. It will impact average citizens, truckers and businesses alike.
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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5/7/2021 |
Virginia |
Bethune |
retired |
HARRISONBURG |
Virginia |
Please put a brake on carbon emissions while investing in cleaner, more equitable and resilient transportation systems. Please put a brake on carbon emissions while investing in cleaner, more equitable and resilient transportation systems. |
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5/7/2021 |
Alexander |
Pellegrino |
CCAN |
Harrisonburg |
Virginia |
I am writing in broad support of this model rule with a few specific recommendations for incorporation. Overall, TCI represents an important step for our commonwealth to be better regional... read more I am writing in broad support of this model rule with a few specific recommendations for incorporation. Overall, TCI represents an important step for our commonwealth to be better regional stewards of our climate and receive financial benefits. Especially by adopting TCI and incorporating strong equity provisions, we can ensure that emissions are reduced and communities that are disproportionately impacted by the climate crisis receive disproportionate health and financial benefits.
Specific recommendations:
Air quality monitoring commitments should be integrated into the Model Rule.
Each Participating Jurisdiction should establish air pollution reduction targets.
Establish an equity advisory board
TCI-P decision-makers must attribute the same weight and urgency to comments from
overburdened and underserved communities discussing impacts of TCI-P on those communities
as they do to comments regarding technical program design.
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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 |
Jenny |
Hansbrough |
Healthcare |
Harrisonburg |
Virginia |
I strongly oppose the plan to increase the cost of gas for this project. Families and businesses are already hurting from the “government free money” plan - no one wants to work! Now you want to... read more I strongly oppose the plan to increase the cost of gas for this project. Families and businesses are already hurting from the “government free money” plan - no one wants to work! Now you want to add a tax to gas? This will increase the costs of all services. |
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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 |
Margaret |
Arbogast |
Peaked Mountain Farm |
Harrisonburg |
Virginia |
Virginia cannot afford to join the TCI. The cost to the energy sector will trickle down and impact all Virginians using fuel including farmers who produce your food. Thank you, Margaret Arbogast... Virginia cannot afford to join the TCI. The cost to the energy sector will trickle down and impact all Virginians using fuel including farmers who produce your food. Thank you, Margaret Arbogast |
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5/8/2021 |
Ramona |
Sanders |
Muhlenberg Lutheran Church |
HARRISONBURG |
Virginia |
Put the brakes on carbon emissions. Put the brakes on carbon emissions. |
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5/5/2021 |
Dean and Janet |
Welty |
Retired |
Harrrisonburg |
Virginia |
I’m opposed to Virginia joining the TCI. It will cost consumers and businesses too much at the gas pump and have a negative impact on average citizens, truckers, and businesses alike. This has... read more I’m opposed to Virginia joining the TCI. It will cost consumers and businesses too much at the gas pump and have a negative impact on average citizens, truckers, and businesses alike. This has the same effect as a 50 cent direct tax at the pump for every gallon of gas for all Virginians using fuel and a consequent dampening effect on our economy. Please do not sign on to this TCI Initiative.
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5/7/2021 |
Matt |
Macunas |
Connecticut Green Bank |
Hartford |
Connecticut |
Letter attached Letter attached |
CGB Input_TCI Model Rule 050721.pdf |
