2/28/2020 |
MALCOLM |
FITZPATRICK |
Vermont |
Braintree |
Vermont |
TCI Comments 2.28.20
I believe that we are not doing enough to address climate change. Whether TCI will accomplish the intended results is very uncertain. For example, expecting electric... read more TCI Comments 2.28.20
I believe that we are not doing enough to address climate change. Whether TCI will accomplish the intended results is very uncertain. For example, expecting electric vehicles to significantly reduce climate change gases [cgc] is not certain, since it depends on the energy source of the electric recharge, which is dependent on the time of the 24-hr day cycle. The most efficient recharge would come directly [I.e., direct current] from a solar panel. However, for various bureaucratic reasons this cannot be done.
Uncertainty is also caused by the fact that major fracking is occurring across the US, except the east coast itself and New England. This fracking is producing significant cgs, which are carried eastward, and northerly, by the predominant air flows. TCI will do nothing to address this problem from fracking, as well as the other problems from fracking.
Needed is a comprehensive model of how to address not only climate change but also create sustainability. This model has to demonstrate how the collective “we” can move society in a short period of time from a consumptive society to a sustainable one, with low carbon waste gases. It will address social and environmental justice, by moving each of us higher on the Maslow model, resulting in a culture that has a higher quality of life for all.
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TCI Comments 2.28.20.pdf |
2/28/2020 |
Katharina |
Miguel |
Isles, Inc. |
Trenton |
New Jersey |
Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback. Comments are included in the attached document. Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback. Comments are included in the attached document. |
Comments by Isles on TCI Draft MOU.pdf |
2/28/2020 |
Dan |
Bowerson |
Alliance for Automotive Innovation |
Southfield |
Michigan |
Please find the attached comments from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents 99% of cars and light trucks sold in the U.S., tier-one original equipment suppliers, as well as... read more Please find the attached comments from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents 99% of cars and light trucks sold in the U.S., tier-one original equipment suppliers, as well as technology and other automotive-related companies.
In summary, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation recommends that in order to accomplish the goals of the TCI, the program should:
• Establish consistent policies across regional and state lines
• Reduce the carbon intensity of liquid fuels
• Reduce the cost barrier with vehicle incentives for electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles
• Build out electric vehicle charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure
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Auto Innovators Comments_TCI MOU_200228.pdf |
2/28/2020 |
Patricia |
McMullin |
Conference of Boston Teaching Hospitals |
Boston |
Massachusetts |
Thank you for the opportunity to comment. On behalf of the Conference of Boston Teaching Hospitals, I am grateful for this opportunity and have attached a letter. Thank you, Patricia McMullin... Thank you for the opportunity to comment. On behalf of the Conference of Boston Teaching Hospitals, I am grateful for this opportunity and have attached a letter. Thank you, Patricia McMullin |
200219 TCI Letter.FINAL_.pdf |
2/28/2020 |
Katherine |
Rainone |
Hampton Roads Planning District Commission |
Hampton Roads |
Virginia |
Thank you for providing the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission and Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization with the opportunity to comment on the Transportation and Climate... read more Thank you for providing the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission and Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization with the opportunity to comment on the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) Draft Memorandum of Understanding, and thank you for your continued leadership towards the development of a robust and equitable regional clean transportation policy. Please see attached for our comments on the MOU. |
HRPDC_HRTPO TCI MOU Comments.pdf |
2/28/2020 |
Anthony |
Modafferi |
New York Municipal Utilities Associate |
Syracuse |
New York |
Please see attached. Please see attached. |
Final - MEUA NYMPA TCI Comments 2-28-20.pdf |
2/27/2020 |
Connor |
Wertz |
VPIRG |
Middlebury |
Vermont |
The TCI is a critical initiative that will demonstrate the regional leadership we need to actually tackle the climate crisis. I'm a student, and increasingly growing frustrated with... read more The TCI is a critical initiative that will demonstrate the regional leadership we need to actually tackle the climate crisis. I'm a student, and increasingly growing frustrated with government inaction or moderation. The TCI is the first step, and it needs both complimentary legislation and language that will support low income residents who may be affected by the TCI. Attached is a joint letter by orgs in Vermont that demonstrate the urgency of this bill.
Thanks! |
TCI MOU-Joint VT Comments-Feb 2020.pdf |
2/28/2020 |
Lock |
Wills |
MAPDA |
La Plata |
Maryland |
Please see the attached document. Please see the attached document. |
12 17 2019 Webinar Repor_001.pdf |
2/28/2020 |
Ed |
Potosnak |
New Jersey League of Conservation Voters |
Trenton |
New Jersey |
Please see attached. Please see attached. |
2.27.20 NJLCV TCI COMMENTS Final.pdf |
2/28/2020 |
Jordan |
Stutt |
Acadia Center |
Boston |
Massachusetts |
Please find the attached letter from 21 participating organizations of the MA TCI Table. The letter includes recommendations from health, business, environmental, transportation, justice, academic... read more Please find the attached letter from 21 participating organizations of the MA TCI Table. The letter includes recommendations from health, business, environmental, transportation, justice, academic, and planning organizations to ensure that the TCI program is both environmentally ambitious and equitable.
Thank you for your work to advance a clean, modern transportation system that works for all. |
MA TCI Table __ Comment Letter to TCI Portal_2_28_2020.pdf |
2/27/2020 |
Ethan |
Evans |
U.S. Public Interest Research Group |
Boston |
Massachusetts |
I have attached joint comments on the Transportation and Climate Initiative Draft MOU from U.S. PIRG, Environment America, and their state affiliates in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic region. I have attached joint comments on the Transportation and Climate Initiative Draft MOU from U.S. PIRG, Environment America, and their state affiliates in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic region. |
USP_EA Joint TCI Comments.pdf |
2/27/2020 |
Mark |
Kresowik |
Sierra Club |
Montpelier |
Vermont |
The Sierra Club is sharing the attached 143 comments from our members and supporters in Vermont supporting finalizing the Draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of the Transportation and Climate... read more The Sierra Club is sharing the attached 143 comments from our members and supporters in Vermont supporting finalizing the Draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI). Thank you for helping to design a regional policy to limit climate pollution from motor fuels and invest in a modern, clean, transportation future. The evidence is clear: the more we limit pollution from motor fuels, the more jobs are created, the more the economy grows, and the more lives we save. Please sign on to the agreement to implement a strong, equitable regional climate protection policy through TCI. Invest in the communities that have suffered the most from burning gasoline and have the least access to clean transportation options. Stop sending our hard-earned dollars out of the state to oil companies, and choose to create jobs, grow the economy, and save lives for families and businesses. Thank you. |
VT TCI 143 signers 27 Feb 2020.pdf |
2/27/2020 |
Mark |
Kresowik |
Sierra Club |
Richmond |
Virginia |
The Sierra Club is sharing the attached 547 comments from our members and supporters in Virginia supporting finalizing the Draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of the Transportation and Climate... read more The Sierra Club is sharing the attached 547 comments from our members and supporters in Virginia supporting finalizing the Draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI). Thank you for helping to design a regional policy to limit climate pollution from motor fuels and invest in a modern, clean, transportation future. The evidence is clear: the more we limit pollution from motor fuels, the more jobs are created, the more the economy grows, and the more lives we save. Please sign on to the agreement to implement a strong, equitable regional climate protection policy through TCI. Invest in the communities that have suffered the most from burning gasoline and have the least access to clean transportation options. Stop sending our hard-earned dollars out of the state to oil companies, and choose to create jobs, grow the economy, and save lives for families and businesses. Thank you. |
VA TCI 547 signers 27 Feb 2020.pdf |
2/27/2020 |
Mark |
Kresowik |
Sierra Club |
Providence |
Rhode Island |
The Sierra Club is sharing the attached 87 comments from our members and supporters in Rhode Island supporting finalizing the Draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of the Transportation and... read more The Sierra Club is sharing the attached 87 comments from our members and supporters in Rhode Island supporting finalizing the Draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI). Thank you for helping to design a regional policy to limit climate pollution from motor fuels and invest in a modern, clean, transportation future. The evidence is clear: the more we limit pollution from motor fuels, the more jobs are created, the more the economy grows, and the more lives we save. Please sign on to the agreement to implement a strong, equitable regional climate protection policy through TCI. Invest in the communities that have suffered the most from burning gasoline and have the least access to clean transportation options. Stop sending our hard-earned dollars out of the state to oil companies, and choose to create jobs, grow the economy, and save lives for families and businesses. Thank you. |
RI TCI 87 signers 27 Feb 2020.pdf |
2/27/2020 |
Mark |
Kresowik |
Sierra Club |
Harrisburg |
Pennsylvania |
The Sierra Club is sharing the attached 487 comments from our members and supporters in Pennsylvania supporting finalizing the Draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of the Transportation and... read more The Sierra Club is sharing the attached 487 comments from our members and supporters in Pennsylvania supporting finalizing the Draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI). Thank you for helping to design a regional policy to limit climate pollution from motor fuels and invest in a modern, clean, transportation future. The evidence is clear: the more we limit pollution from motor fuels, the more jobs are created, the more the economy grows, and the more lives we save. Please sign on to the agreement to implement a strong, equitable regional climate protection policy through TCI. Invest in the communities that have suffered the most from burning gasoline and have the least access to clean transportation options. Stop sending our hard-earned dollars out of the state to oil companies, and choose to create jobs, grow the economy, and save lives for families and businesses. Thank you. |
PA TCI 487 signers 27 Feb 2020.pdf |
2/27/2020 |
Mark |
Kresowik |
Sierra Club |
Albany |
New York |
The Sierra Club is sharing the attached 1,463 comments from our members and supporters in New York supporting finalizing the Draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of the Transportation and... read more The Sierra Club is sharing the attached 1,463 comments from our members and supporters in New York supporting finalizing the Draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI). Thank you for helping to design a regional policy to limit climate pollution from motor fuels and invest in a modern, clean, transportation future. The evidence is clear: the more we limit pollution from motor fuels, the more jobs are created, the more the economy grows, and the more lives we save. Please sign on to the agreement to implement a strong, equitable regional climate protection policy through TCI. Invest in the communities that have suffered the most from burning gasoline and have the least access to clean transportation options. Stop sending our hard-earned dollars out of the state to oil companies, and choose to create jobs, grow the economy, and save lives for families and businesses. Thank you. |
NY TCI 1463 signers 27 Feb 2020.pdf |
2/27/2020 |
Mark |
Kresowik |
Sierra Club |
Trenton |
New Jersey |
The Sierra Club is sharing the attached 631 comments from our members and supporters in New Jersey supporting finalizing the Draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of the Transportation and... read more The Sierra Club is sharing the attached 631 comments from our members and supporters in New Jersey supporting finalizing the Draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI). Thank you for helping to design a regional policy to limit climate pollution from motor fuels and invest in a modern, clean, transportation future. The evidence is clear: the more we limit pollution from motor fuels, the more jobs are created, the more the economy grows, and the more lives we save. Please sign on to the agreement to implement a strong, equitable regional climate protection policy through TCI. Invest in the communities that have suffered the most from burning gasoline and have the least access to clean transportation options. Stop sending our hard-earned dollars out of the state to oil companies, and choose to create jobs, grow the economy, and save lives for families and businesses. Thank you. |
NJ TCI 631 signers 27 Feb 2020.pdf |
2/27/2020 |
Mark |
Kresowik |
Sierra Club |
Raleigh |
North Carolina |
The Sierra Club is sharing the attached 584 comments from our members and supporters in North Carolina supporting finalizing the Draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of the Transportation and... read more The Sierra Club is sharing the attached 584 comments from our members and supporters in North Carolina supporting finalizing the Draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI). Thank you for helping to design a regional policy to limit climate pollution from motor fuels and invest in a modern, clean, transportation future. The evidence is clear: the more we limit pollution from motor fuels, the more jobs are created, the more the economy grows, and the more lives we save. Please sign on to the agreement to implement a strong, equitable regional climate protection policy through TCI. Invest in the communities that have suffered the most from burning gasoline and have the least access to clean transportation options. Stop sending our hard-earned dollars out of the state to oil companies, and choose to create jobs, grow the economy, and save lives for families and businesses. Thank you. |
NC TCI 584 signers 27 Feb 2020.pdf |
4/29/2019 |
Ezra |
Finkin |
Diesel Technology Forum |
Frederick |
Maryland |
We encourage the Transportation and Climate Initiative to consider advanced diesel technologies and biofuels as a partner to achieve greenhouse gas emission reductions throughout the region.... read more We encourage the Transportation and Climate Initiative to consider advanced diesel technologies and biofuels as a partner to achieve greenhouse gas emission reductions throughout the region. While transportation is the leading source of greenhouse gas emissions, commercial vehicles account for 23 percent of all transportation related emissions. Advanced diesel technology available today is already achieving emission reductions and further refinements in diesel powered medium and heavy duty trucks and biofuels will continue to drive down emissions in the short term. These benefits are achieved at minimum cost.
Today, 98% of large commercial trucks are powered by diesel technology. We are already one year past the final phase in year for the first ever greenhouse gas reduction regulation for commercial vehicles. Between 2014 and 2017, U.S. EPA estimates that technologies designed to make fuel sipping diesel trucks sip even less fuel will reduce GHG emissions by 270 million tons. These are benefits derived from diesel technology readily available today. The second phase of these greenhouse gas reduction regulations for commercial vehicles will kick-in in 2021. U.S. EPA estimates that technology to meet these rules will save 1 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions. A variety of analyses indicate that, while a variety of emerging technologies will be available, diesel technology will still dominate the commercial truck fleet during this time.
Even greater advances are being made in biofuels. Both biodiesel and renewable diesel fuel are considered advanced biofuels by the U.S. EPA that are capable of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50%. Renewable diesel fuel may be used as a replacement to petroleum diesel fuel and reduces the carbon intensity by 86%. In California, the largest source of greenhouse gas emission reductions from the transportation sector has been attributable to the use of biofuels. Since 2011, the use of biodiesel and renewable diesel fuel has eliminated 14 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions while the use of battery-electric vehicles has only reduced emission by 3 million tons.
Relative to zero emission vehicles, the use of advanced biofuels are very cost effective solutions to achieve significant immediate term benefits. The use of these fuels does not require the purchase of a new fleet of expensive vehicles or even the buildout of new fueling infrastructure. Large fleets in the region plan to incorporate more of these carbon cutting fuels into the their fleet soon.
We encourage the Transportation and Climate Initiative to consider the benefit to the region from a higher adoption of advanced diesel technologies including biodiesel and renewable diesel fuel.
Thank you for your consideration of this comment.
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4/30/2019 |
Travis |
Wojcik |
citizen |
Peabody |
Massachusetts |
MA should invest revenue towards electrifying the commuter rail. Diesel locomotives are loud, polluting, slow, and a relic of the past. Obviously, not all lines could be electrified at once.... read more MA should invest revenue towards electrifying the commuter rail. Diesel locomotives are loud, polluting, slow, and a relic of the past. Obviously, not all lines could be electrified at once. Please electrify the Fairmount, Worcester, and Newburyport/Rockport to at least Beverly. Electric multiple units could be used on these high ridership lines while locomotives and coaches are shifted to others. Electrifying the CR provides tens of thousands of riders with an all electric alternative to driving. Service will be faster and more reliable than that which we have today. More of the CR should be electrified with more revenue coming in each year, working until it's completely electrified. |
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