TCI Regional Policy Design Stakeholder Submissions

Material submitted through the TCI Public Input form from April 2019-February 2021 is viewable here. View input submitted from March 1, 2021 forward here. All material submitted on this page informed the participating jurisdictions in the 2019-2020 TCI regional policy design process. Click on the column headings to sort the submissions.

Date	First	Last	Affiliation	City	State	Input	File
1/6/2021	Jenna	Van Donselaar	Young Evangelicals for Climate Action	Willimantic	Connecticut	Cap and invest is proven to work. In order for this initiative to be just, however, the policy must make sure that low-income communities receive investment in good transportation options. Public... read more Cap and invest is proven to work. In order for this initiative to be just, however, the policy must make sure that low-income communities receive investment in good transportation options. Public transit must be effective in order to be useful.	-
2/10/2020	Sara	Schultz	Sierra Club Niagara Group	Williamsville	New York	It is imperative, in order to reduce GHGs 40% by 2030, that we transition to EVs and BEBs as well as expand light rail and improve our public transportation systems. New car buyers need to be... read more It is imperative, in order to reduce GHGs 40% by 2030, that we transition to EVs and BEBs as well as expand light rail and improve our public transportation systems. New car buyers need to be incentivized to buy electric. We need to continue the NY State rebates as well as pass legislation to have the first $30K of the EV purchase be tax free. We need to move more quickly on the infrastructure of fast chargers along all of our highways. This would encourage those who still have range anxiety that q quick charge is available everywhere across the state. Expanding light rail in NYs larger cities will take many cars off the road, reduce commute time and bring economic development along it's corridors. We need to provide more grants for our transit authorities to transition to BEBs as well as our school systems. This is an environmental justice issue as well as a way to improve our air quality. Since the transportation sector generates up to 40% of all GHGs in NY State with over 60% coming from light passenger vehicles improving accessibility and reliability in our public transit systems is of utmost importance in the equation. Buffalo residents without cars have long waiting periods between buses, sometimes dangerous stops due to snow pile up and not enough routes for outer city jobs. These are all ways to improve transportation while addressing goals to reduce GHGs.	-
11/4/2019	Kevin	Conti	Vermont Resident	Williamstown	Vermont	The Transportation Climate Initiative sets out a framework that imposes an unfair burden on all vehicle owners and thousands of businesses. I am opposed to the TCI plan as outlined... read more The Transportation Climate Initiative sets out a framework that imposes an unfair burden on all vehicle owners and thousands of businesses. I am opposed to the TCI plan as outlined: Capping sales of gasoline and diesel, requiring suppliers to purchase allowances in order to sell motor fuel, and having consumers pay higher prices at the pump in order to subsidize electric vehicles. This proposal negatively impacts low income Vermonters, particularly those that live in rural areas of the state. It would only help those who are considering purchasing a new electric vehicle and/or those that live in urban areas with access to public transportation. Furthermore, while some consumers may be able to choose public transportation or an electric car to avoid the increased cost in gasoline, there is no viable option for businesses that need diesel trucks. In Vermont, 25% of the motor fuel sold is diesel— and we need diesel trucks to haul milk, logs and other products that benefit our agricultural economy. Diesel is also sold with increasing blends of renewable biodiesel, which is critical for Vermont and the Northeast to meet our energy goals. We ask you to slow down this process and consider taking diesel fuel out of TCI.	-
2/15/2020	Curt	Johnson	Citizen of MA	Williamstown	Massachusetts	The TCI is a sound and important initiative to try to advance regional public transportation and cut back on fossil fuel emissions - two of the most important isses we face. The TCI is a sound and important initiative to try to advance regional public transportation and cut back on fossil fuel emissions - two of the most important isses we face.	-
2/25/2020	Josiah	Klingler	Vermonter	Williamstown	Vermont	Vermont really needs to do more to reduce emissions. A carbon tax would be great. Vermont really needs to do more to reduce emissions. A carbon tax would be great.	-
3/28/2020	George	Forsen	retired	Williamstown	Massachusetts	Climate change and global warming are existential threats to future generations. My stake in this initiative is as a private citizen concerned about our planet and its species. Not taking... read more Climate change and global warming are existential threats to future generations. My stake in this initiative is as a private citizen concerned about our planet and its species. Not taking mitigating actions in the near future will have dire consequences. The rail corridor will remove thousands of polluting automobile trips on this intensely traveled route. I heartily endorse your efforts.	-
9/2/2020	Sofia	Barandiaran	Williams College '20	Williamstown	Massachusetts	Please see attached. Please see attached.	TCI public comment_Sofia Barandiaran.pdf
2/25/2020	Lauri	Moon	none	Williamsport	Pennsylvania	Design a regional low-carbon transportation policy proposal that would cap and reduce carbon emissions from the combustion of transportation fuels through a cap-and-invest program or other pricing... read more Design a regional low-carbon transportation policy proposal that would cap and reduce carbon emissions from the combustion of transportation fuels through a cap-and-invest program or other pricing mechanism and complete the policy development process within one year, after which each jurisdiction will decide whether to adopt and implement the policy.	-
1/16/2020	David	Fisher	Fisherd co op	Wilkinsburg	Pennsylvania	Washington DC has it's own issues with transportation and the mess the public leaves behind 4 their street crews and garbage depts...in June of 2020 the American Solar Energy Society will... read more Washington DC has it's own issues with transportation and the mess the public leaves behind 4 their street crews and garbage depts...in June of 2020 the American Solar Energy Society will hold conference near a university in W. DC that is of the best introduction they can do for the Nationals that support ASEA efforts. June is a beautiful month of the year regardless of climate conditions because they really don't get to far fluctuated in much of any direction. Possibly the logistics of The UCS Chicago Dept. efforts would make a move over here where I am doing this desktop message as it is a quaint little or medium size town that has many pluses that the average joe would not appreciate as much without more scientific facts perhaps. Recently WTAE channel 4 here in this Wilkinsburg 15221 town emphasized science @ math for the youngsters to take interest in w/ ads and commercials on the tv, this action has prompted me to ask the UCS Chicago Dept. to place a type of storefront branch of the UCS here in Wilkinsburg for the people to consider as a fine drop-off center or club or after school activity....venue or hangout toward their goals of future (employment perhaps) aspirations and cleaner environment for the sake, it seams, of their parents own problems. It would have been really cool if their was a place for or of science when I was young to drop by to and I would like to see the facility prosper the area here east of downtown Pittsburgh, (which I like to call Pittsburgh-east) as we @ the UCS would be a part of. Luv is on the way., your supporter and friend in Pa. , David P Fisher. Ph. (412) 403-2584 thanks guys	-
2/25/2020	Heath	Eddy	Luzerne County Department of Planning and Zoning	Wilkes-Barre	Pennsylvania	Transit expansion and effective subsidization is the most critical way to counteract CO2 emissions at the local level. Coupled with effective land use planning and management, and honest financial... read more Transit expansion and effective subsidization is the most critical way to counteract CO2 emissions at the local level. Coupled with effective land use planning and management, and honest financial decision making by local officials, can promote a more resilient local economy and also achieve the objective of a carbon-free society.	-
1/16/2020	Robert	Wasilewski	An Automobile Driver	Wilkes Barre	Pennsylvania	I support the Obama era, or stricter, clean car standards. Climate change deniers must not be allowed to weaken vehicle efficiency standards. We already are suffering the consequences of climate... read more I support the Obama era, or stricter, clean car standards. Climate change deniers must not be allowed to weaken vehicle efficiency standards. We already are suffering the consequences of climate change. Our leaders must take advantage of every means to halt and reverse the upward trend in global temperatures and to lessen the effects of the changing climate.	-
2/25/2020	Robert	Wasilewski	None	Wilkes Barre	Pennsylvania	I am writing to express my support for the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI). Transportation is responsible for much of Pennsylvania's, and the nation's,... read more I am writing to express my support for the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI). Transportation is responsible for much of Pennsylvania's, and the nation's, contribution to climate change. Hence, reducing pollution from transportation is a key component of reducing Pennsylvania's total greenhouse gas emissions, and investing in public transportation would greatly help to reduce such emissions. For example, in Luzerne County, the Luzerne County Transportation Authority has several hybrid buses in its fleet. However, although such vehicles produce fewer harmful emissions, electric buses would eliminate emissions. Investing TCI funds in public transportation could help counties, like Luzerne, purchase electric buses. TCI funds also could be used to improve public transportation in currently under-served communities and in communities that experience the worst vehicle pollution. Hence, I ask that Governor Wolf and other leaders join together to from the TCI, and I urge those leaders and policy makers to choose the most aggressive greenhouse gas reduction targets that the most recent climate science tells us we need to meet in order to adequately reduce Pennsylvania's, and the nation's, substantial carbon footprint. Thank you for considering my comments.	-
11/12/2019	Todd	Burke	Unenrolled	Wilbraham	Massachusetts	This is unconstitutional This is unconstitutional	-
11/22/2019	Jayme	Sharpe	Concern Citizen	Wilbraham	Massachusetts	This is just another tax on citizens. Massachusetts leadership are not fiscally responsible. MA. citizens get screwed enough. This is just another tax on citizens. Massachusetts leadership are not fiscally responsible. MA. citizens get screwed enough.	-
11/22/2019	LEONARD	REMALY	Independent	Wilbraham	Massachusetts	I am strongly opposed to the TCI, to substantially increasing the gas tax, to avoid the people and legislature of Mass to weigh in on the TCI. I have lived on a 2.2 acre plot of land where we had... read more I am strongly opposed to the TCI, to substantially increasing the gas tax, to avoid the people and legislature of Mass to weigh in on the TCI. I have lived on a 2.2 acre plot of land where we had a garden, berry scrubs, trees, etc. that convert carbon dioxide into oxygen for 20 years. Increasing the gas tax will not convert carbon dioxide into oxygen. In addition, if the level of carbon dioxide increases, the growth rate of plants will increase and the conversion of CO2 to Oxygen will increase countering "global warming". Lets not give the Governor of Massachusetts and the state the power to increase gas taxes with out input from the people.	-
12/1/2019	Anne	Abbott	None	Wilbraham	Massachusetts	This bill is another example of “the elite” robbing more hard earned money from the working public, for a supposed good cause. Stop overspending on all infrastructure projects and “pretend” that... read more This bill is another example of “the elite” robbing more hard earned money from the working public, for a supposed good cause. Stop overspending on all infrastructure projects and “pretend” that you are a private run business.	-
12/27/2019	Michael	Dane	TAXPAYER	Wilbraham	Massachusetts	I see this as an intrusion into my way of life, an attack on my freedom and a burden on my family. We are already being abused with top tier electric rates in the country thanks to the RGGI.... read more I see this as an intrusion into my way of life, an attack on my freedom and a burden on my family. We are already being abused with top tier electric rates in the country thanks to the RGGI. PLEASE ABORT THIS FOOLISH PROPOSAL	-
11/12/2019	Ed	Lomasney	Independent	Whitman	Massachusetts	I’m 100 percent against TCI I’m 100 percent against TCI	-
11/12/2019	Rich	Fairfull	Citizen	Whitinsville	Massachusetts	Please pursue your goals by making an open, honest, case and let the voters decide. The people must decide by voting. Please pursue your goals by making an open, honest, case and let the voters decide. The people must decide by voting.	-
2/8/2020	Marsha	Evans	Undeclared	Whitinsville	Massachusetts	Please don't raise the price of gas by adding more tax on top of what we are already paying!! People outside of Boston are really struggling, and it seems that those in Boston think that... read more Please don't raise the price of gas by adding more tax on top of what we are already paying!! People outside of Boston are really struggling, and it seems that those in Boston think that salaries outside of the city are as high as those in the city. Consider the impact of a new tax on ALL of the citizens!!!	-

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