TCI Regional Policy Design Stakeholder Submissions

Living in Connecticut, we are taxed to the max.
No more increases - if you don't believe the fuel distributors will not pass on the costs to the end users,
we are not that stupid.
In CT we of course have a sales tax on fuel, plus there is a Petroleum Gross Receipts Tax that has
been in effect for years.
Enough is enough!
Thank you.

Regionally, we need high speed trains like those used for many years in Asia and Europe. We also need to make sure that commuter trains run on schedule so they are convenient for people to use - considering this, we need to balance freight train needs with commuter train needs. On the local level, we need to increase walking, biking and using public transit; regional support or incentives for local changes could help facilitate the changes needed.

Hello, I am staunchly against any and all carbon taxes in the state of vermont. Carbox taxes and credits are designed as a secondary currency, which furthers economic discrimination and reduces opportunities for already struggling families to get ahead. Additionally, these "green" energy solutions have known side effects that can be quite dangerous:
- solar panels have been known to leak dangerous chemicals into homes and buildings on which they have been installed
- wind turbines cannot be recycled and are being buried underground
- electric vehicle batteries are being produced by children in countries with lax pr nonexistent child labor laws.

If we really want green energy, the only acceptable resposes are to work toward Tesla's model of free energy, which would also serve to enrich lives by lessening the financial burden of living, or researching thorium-based nuclear energy.

Pollution is a problem. Carbon is not. Any vote for this initiative loses all respect and trust in government from all citizens who see through the chicanery to the disgusting underbelly of what these initiatives will really do - establish complete government control.

The ITCTC is the MPO for the Ithaca Urbanized Area. A newly developed 20-year plan can be found in our website: http://tompkinscountyny.gov/itctc/lrtp. The plan recognizes the many of the interactions and synergies that are associated with efforts to reduce transportation GHG emissions. Data shows that the bulk of GHG emissions in transportation come from light duty vehicles fulfilling everyday household trip demands. In response, plan policies support efforts and programs that seek to reduce automobile dependency, and particularly, drive-alone trips. Concurrently, it is recognized that there needs to be a concerted effort to shift the vehicle flee to Electric Vehicles. Both strategies are needed, a reduction in trips and a shift to EVs, in order to have significant GHG reductions. Therefore, in addition to EV promotion initiatives, the TCI is urged to support local and regional efforts to enhance transit, bicycling, walking, shared transportation and land use and technology applications that facilitate a modal shift away from cars with a focus on drive-alone trips. The results will enhance equity, reduce GHG emissions and provide for a more diverse and resilient economy.
There also remains an important role for intensive education of technical staff and decision makers at all levels, to better understand the dynamics of transportation as they relate to environmental concerns, economic growth and overall quality of life. Similarly, education of the public, is required to move the needle in an effort that requires individuals to make different day-to-day transportation decisions. In many ways, our challenges are not technical, but political
The ITCTC is available to discuss this issue further and to assist in any way we can the work of the TCI.

Please find attached the ITS-Davis comment on the preliminary design framework. Our apologies for the late submission. Please let us know if we can clarify or add to any part of this submission.

Then TCI initiative is a tax on all of us without representation . It should not be allowed . California is paying gas at $4 plus a gallon and they are falling apart . It is another power grab by you politicians especially without getting the citizens involved .
Please stop this

Our State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) in New York currently focuses on a project's effect on automobile delay (Vehicle Level of Service [LOS]). The State of California, however, has determined LOS does not constitute a significant environmental impact. They are instead now using criteria for determining the significance of transportation impacts to promote: (1) a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions; (2) development of multimodal transportation networks; and (3) a diversity of land uses. A precedent that New York State should follow.

In addition, due to their vastly increased risk of serious injury and fatality, the safety of vulnerable road users (pedestrians and bicyclists) should be given relatively more attention. Improving safety is key to complying with policy and planning priorities that encourage multimodal and low-carbon travel.

The fundamental relationship between VMT and safety is summarized by Yeo et al. (2014): “Multiple traffic safety studies showed that higher VMT was positively associated with the occurrence of traffic crashes or fatalities. The causal relationship between the mileage of total vehicle trips and crash occurrences can be explained by probability. With higher VMT, it is more likely that more crashes will occur.” With pedestrian and bicycle injuries and fatalities at a 30 year high, any investments made towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions should also consider safety.

TCI - is just another name for a tax. We taxpayers demand a say in this matter, this proposal is forced upon us with any representation. Pathetic proposal by those seeking to impart their ideas upon citizens who may disagree with them. We will be watching!!!!