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
1/5/2021	Joel	LaChance	The Goatville Cyclesmith llc, New Haven Public Schools (retired)	New Haven	Connecticut	I applaud all the efforts to promoted alternative transportation methods. So much so that I believe education and training in these methods must become part of the curriculum in public schools... read more I applaud all the efforts to promoted alternative transportation methods. So much so that I believe education and training in these methods must become part of the curriculum in public schools, as they are in schools in many other countries in Europe and Asia, as well as Washington D.C. Cycling specifically, if we hope to see more diverse participation, must be recognized as an essential skill, and included in the physical education curriculum, beginning in kindergarten. There seems to be a serious effort to grow the active transportation culture, that's what schools are for, training the next generation for the challenges they will face. For a healthier more self-reliant republic teach the children to ride bikes and incentivize the practice.	-
1/6/2021	Sam	Sampieri	CTDEEP	Hartford	Connecticut	I'm all for cutting fossil fuels for as so long as the middleclass is not taxed. In addition it is time for corporate America to stop ripping us off. Another words, all cars should be... read more I'm all for cutting fossil fuels for as so long as the middleclass is not taxed. In addition it is time for corporate America to stop ripping us off. Another words, all cars should be electric for the same cost as a combustion Engine. I'm sick and tired of Car Companies giving me the same old narrative that it cost an extra 20K... Also to supplement this initiative-keep people working at home even after this Pandemic is defeated. With technology, there is no reason to drive into big cities with traffic jams causing more pollution. With that being said, we cannot control our weather or climate which is ok; therefore, adaptation is the remedy. Not increase taxes into fooling ourselves that we can change our climate. The technology is here! Lets all work together! Thank you.	-
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.	-
2/21/2020	Chris	Gassman	Resident	Loveland	Colorado	Transportation is the largest source of air pollution in the region, and we need to build a modern, clean, safe, and accessible transportation system for the 21st century. The more we limit... read more Transportation is the largest source of air pollution in the region, and we need to build a modern, clean, safe, and accessible transportation system for the 21st century. The more we limit pollution from motor fuels, the more jobs we create, the more the economy grows, the healthier our air becomes, and the more lives we save. Colorado should join TCI to fund better transportation infrastructure, reduce traffic, and make my community a cleaner, safer place to live.	-
2/26/2020	John	Weil	Democrat	Denver	Colorado	The time is overdue for our state, and the rest of our nation, to take major steps to clean our air and water. This is important for those living today, and future generations. The time is overdue for our state, and the rest of our nation, to take major steps to clean our air and water. This is important for those living today, and future generations.	-
2/26/2020	Kimberly	Grubert	Citizen	Westminster	Colorado	To Whom it May Concern: I am a strong supporter of the The Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI), a collaboration of twelve states and D.C. that would cap transportation... read more To Whom it May Concern: I am a strong supporter of the The Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI), a collaboration of twelve states and D.C. that would cap transportation emissions and auction emissions allowances. This is a once in a generation opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and raise much needed revenue to modernize our transportation system on a regional scale. I recently moved away from Maryland, but as a resident for over five years, I thank Governor Hogan for his leadership in supporting TCI and request that Maryland formally join the program. I ask that leaders of the TCI choose the most aggressive greenhouse gas reduction targets- as current scientific studies show that we need. I also urge that the policy prioritizes clean investments in all of Maryland's communities overburdened by pollution and for those who do not have access to transportation choices. Thank you for your time, Kimberly Grubert	-
10/14/2020	Annie	Dawid	University of Denver	Westcliffe	Colorado	We must move to low-emission/no-emission transportation for the sake of our children and grandchildren. Now. We must move to low-emission/no-emission transportation for the sake of our children and grandchildren. Now.	-
10/14/2020	Kenneth	Rowe	American Legion	Loveland	Colorado	We need to keep our air clean & climate change under control any bit will help. We don’t want Colorado to be come like some of the big cities around the country. We need to keep our air clean & climate change under control any bit will help. We don’t want Colorado to be come like some of the big cities around the country.	-
10/14/2020	Moneca	Dunham	none	Evergreen	Colorado	You must fight to protect the wilderness and climate instead of yielding to selfishness capitalistic greed. You must fight to protect the wilderness and climate instead of yielding to selfishness capitalistic greed.	-
10/14/2020	Torunn	Sivesind	individual	Denver	Colorado	I am writing to ask for the following: -A cap on carbon emissions of at least 25% by 2032 -An increase in the minimum investment in overburdened and underserved communities... read more I am writing to ask for the following: -A cap on carbon emissions of at least 25% by 2032 -An increase in the minimum investment in overburdened and underserved communities (>35%) -Request that investments be put towards active transportation like better sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, and high quality public transit	-
11/5/2019	Sam	Wade	Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas	Sacramento	California	Please see our attached comment letter. Please see our attached comment letter.	191105 RNGC Comments on TCI Program Design Framework.pdf
11/5/2019	Ashley	Remillard	Agility Fuel Solutions	Costa Mesa	California	Please see attached for Agility Fuel Solutions' comments on the draft framework. read more Please see attached for Agility Fuel Solutions' comments on the draft framework.	Agility Fuel Solutions - Comment Letter re TCI Framework (Nov 5 2019).pdf
11/18/2019	Colin	Murphy	UC Davis Policy Institute for Energy, Environment & the Economy	Davis	California	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.... 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.	ITS Davis - TCI Preliminary Design Comment.pdf
11/22/2019	Kenji	Tabery	Paired Power	Campbell	California	Please find below Paired Power's comments as it pertains to TCI jurisdictions policy measures to implement low-carbon transportation models. As TCI jurisdictions have designed a workplan with... read more Please find below Paired Power's comments as it pertains to TCI jurisdictions policy measures to implement low-carbon transportation models. As TCI jurisdictions have designed a workplan with the goal of developing a policy that accelerates the transition to a low-carbon transportation future and delivers a better, cleaner, more resilient transportation system that benefits all communities, while making significant reductions in greenhouse gases and other harmful air pollution across the mid-Atlantic and Northeastern region, Paired Power would like to comment that renewable energy, such as on-site solar systems, can be deployed to support electric vehicle charging infrastructure for resilient multi-modal transportation needs (e-bike, passenger vehicle, private and public fleets, electric buses, etc.). Please see World Resource Institute working paper attachment titled "Using Renewables For Electric Vehicle Demand" for more information on this cost-effective policy measure to achieve low-carbon transportation goals and eliminate GHG pollution for the region. Please let us know if we can clarify or add to any part of this submission. Thank you.	USING RENEWABLES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE DEMAND_World Resource Institute Working Paper.pdf
1/16/2020	Lawrence	Sullivan	Retired, Department of Public Health, City & County of San Francisco	Emeryville	California	The rapid climate change due in large part to rapidly increasing human fossil fuel use is an existential threat to all life on earth. Thus all ways of reducing fossil fuel use are urgently needed... read more The rapid climate change due in large part to rapidly increasing human fossil fuel use is an existential threat to all life on earth. Thus all ways of reducing fossil fuel use are urgently needed. Improving publicly available mass transit and regional transit systems is an excellent way to do this. In addition, it will make affordable transportation readily available to many more people. I have traveled extensively in other parts of the world, many of which have far better public transit systems then does the United States. The city of Budapest, Hungary is an excellent example. As a city of 2 million people, not wealthy, it has nonetheless built extensive, readily available subway, light rail, and electric bus mass transit that is affordable. Even large cities in India are rapidly developing local and regional affordable mass transit such as light rail systems. Where available they are preferred transport given how difficult it is to drive automobiles. I grew up in the Boston, Massachusetts area and so was used to one of the earliest and most extensive subway and light rail public transit systems in the United States. It is still very effective.	-
2/13/2020	Maria	Van Dusen	ELM	Berkeley	California	I support this initiative as a practical and needed way to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. I am now using an electric bike for my errands and buses and subways for longer distances. I am... read more I support this initiative as a practical and needed way to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. I am now using an electric bike for my errands and buses and subways for longer distances. I am pleased to not need to buy another car and hope changes in transportation infrastructure will make this possible for others as well.	-
2/26/2020	IRVIN	DAWID	Planetizen.com	BURLINGAME	California	Very supportive of the plan. We need to end the "carbon externalithy." However, adding to the price of gasoline and diesel can be politically a tough sell. I hope you will allow those... read more Very supportive of the plan. We need to end the "carbon externalithy." However, adding to the price of gasoline and diesel can be politically a tough sell. I hope you will allow those states that opt to implement the initiative to do so, and those states that opt not to will have the option to join later, perhaps when political changes occur, and climate change becomes more of a concern and action item.	-
2/26/2020	Dan	Esposito	Individual	Manhattan Beach	California	Please reduce emissions, and invest in a cleaner transportation system. Thank you. Please reduce emissions, and invest in a cleaner transportation system. Thank you.	-
2/26/2020	LONNA	RICHMOND	concerned resident	Muir Beach	California	We need polluters to pay their fair share for the damage they are causing, and we need to act now! Please join the plan to reduce transportation emissions. It is important that the... read more We need polluters to pay their fair share for the damage they are causing, and we need to act now! Please join the plan to reduce transportation emissions. It is important that the states take action on the climate crisis now. We demand a strong program that invests in public transportation, biking, walking, and prioritizes equity.	-
2/26/2020	Claire	Perricelli	Mrs.	Eureka	California	We MUST refigure our methods of transportation to account for emissions. I hope we are embracing all possible solutions. More charging stations, more mass transit, electric buses, rail, etc... read more We MUST refigure our methods of transportation to account for emissions. I hope we are embracing all possible solutions. More charging stations, more mass transit, electric buses, rail, etc.	-

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