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
2/25/2020	Carol	Poleno	none	New Castle	Pennsylvania	Since climate change has already caused so much destruction, I urge you to join the Transportation and Climate Initiative. Please take all the action that you can to protect our earth. Our economy... read more Since climate change has already caused so much destruction, I urge you to join the Transportation and Climate Initiative. Please take all the action that you can to protect our earth. Our economy is far less important than our climate. Public transit investments that could be made with TCI proceeds would be valuable. Please choose the aggressive greenhouse gas reduction target that the most recent climate science tells us we need. Please do all that you can to stop the cracker plants that will cause pollution to make plastic that we can't even get rid of. Leave it in the ground.	-
2/25/2020	Robert	Depew	Mr.	Newtown	Pennsylvania	Gasoline and diesel powered vehicles are collectively the largest source of carbon dioxide emissions in this country. In as much as our federal government apparently believes that excessive... read more Gasoline and diesel powered vehicles are collectively the largest source of carbon dioxide emissions in this country. In as much as our federal government apparently believes that excessive amounts of carbon dioxide being released into the atmosphere is a good thing, it is incumbent on state governments to take action to reduce the emissions. I am in favor of the TCI states developing a regional transportation policy to address this problem. Responsible government action is desperately needed at the state level in light of the federal government's abysmal environmental record. Thank you.	-
2/25/2020	Chris	Stanton	Human being	Rutledge	Pennsylvania	Money we invest should be in reducing use of carbon fuels, not in producing carbon fuels. Transportation is one of the biggest sources of greenhouse gasses. Give people ways to get themselves and... read more Money we invest should be in reducing use of carbon fuels, not in producing carbon fuels. Transportation is one of the biggest sources of greenhouse gasses. Give people ways to get themselves and their stuff around without driving cars.	-
2/25/2020	Jeffrey	Friedman	Philadelphia Resident	Philadelphia	Pennsylvania	The planet is in peril and we need to do all we can to lower carbon dioxide and other GHS emissions. We need to leverage the full power of the market in order to do so. I support this effort 137... The planet is in peril and we need to do all we can to lower carbon dioxide and other GHS emissions. We need to leverage the full power of the market in order to do so. I support this effort 137%.	-
2/25/2020	Marc	Karasek	Democrat	Media	Pennsylvania	I support whatever means the state can employ to maximize low-carbon transportation. For example, I would support: -Maximum investment in battery electric buses -Incentives and fees... read more I support whatever means the state can employ to maximize low-carbon transportation. For example, I would support: -Maximum investment in battery electric buses -Incentives and fees to promote battery electric delivery vehicles, garbage trucks, construction vehicles, etc. -Tax credits for battery electric or plug-in hybrid electric car buyers -Incentives for dealerships to sell battery electric or plug-in hybrid electric cars -Elimination of all subsidies to fossil fuel companies -Corporate carbon taxes and/or caps -Higher gasoline tax -Fees for businesses and homeowners generating excessive landfill waste -Subsidies to expand public transportation accessibility and desirability I live 7 miles from my workplace and enjoy the privilege of riding my bicycle to and from work. Otherwise I drive a gasoline car. I would ride more often if there were more desirable bicycle routes or roads with bicycle lanes. I would also take public transportation if there was a bus running every 15-20 minutes that would not require 1 or more transfers. Lastly, I would drive an electric vehicle if I could afford one.	-
2/25/2020	Janet	Powers	Mediation Services of Adams County	Gettysburg	Pennsylvania	I urge the TCI group to seek the recommended greenhouse gas reduction targets and to pursue those aggressively. This goal and other investments with TCI funds are crucial for the survival of our... read more I urge the TCI group to seek the recommended greenhouse gas reduction targets and to pursue those aggressively. This goal and other investments with TCI funds are crucial for the survival of our planet.	-
2/26/2020	Ron	Carlson	All Aboard Erie, Railway Passenger Association	Erie	Pennsylvania	Yes, the HSR potential of the NEC is a must. However, higher-speed rail — 90 to 125 mph — is a perfect solution for underserved regions the like Great Lakes, Cleveland-Pittsburgh corridor, as well... read more Yes, the HSR potential of the NEC is a must. However, higher-speed rail — 90 to 125 mph — is a perfect solution for underserved regions the like Great Lakes, Cleveland-Pittsburgh corridor, as well as Ohio’s long-delayed 3C project.	-
2/26/2020	Blair	Malcom	Engineer	State College	Pennsylvania	We need to electrify our transportation infrastructure as soon as possible to mitigate the effects of the Climate Crisis. It's time for battery powered busses, trucks, cars, etc. Please... read more We need to electrify our transportation infrastructure as soon as possible to mitigate the effects of the Climate Crisis. It's time for battery powered busses, trucks, cars, etc. Please choose aggressive greenhouse gas reduction targets that the most recent climate science tells us we need. Prioritize clean investments in areas overburdened by pollution and/or for those who don’t have access to transportation choices. Reducing pollution from transportation is a key component to reducing Pennsylvania's emissions! Thanks	-
2/26/2020	Jon	Levin	Lehigh Valley Audubon Society	Emmaus	Pennsylvania	Reducing pollution from transportation is a key component to reducing Pennsylvania's emissions Public transit investments that could be made with TCI proceeds would be valuable... read more Reducing pollution from transportation is a key component to reducing Pennsylvania's emissions Public transit investments that could be made with TCI proceeds would be valuable Please choose the aggressive greenhouse gas reduction target that the most recent climate science tells us we need. The policy should prioritize clean investments in areas overburdened by pollution and/or for those who don’t have access to transportation choices.	-
2/26/2020	Patricia	Hartigan	Ms.	Glenshaw	Pennsylvania	Where the federal government fails, states are stepping up to lead. I urge you to do all in your power to support low-carbon transportation. Where the federal government fails, states are stepping up to lead. I urge you to do all in your power to support low-carbon transportation.	-
2/26/2020	Gary	LaNoce	Philadelphia Resident	Philadelphia	Pennsylvania	Push us forward into to the 21st Century with a transition to clean energy sources across sectors! Push us forward into to the 21st Century with a transition to clean energy sources across sectors!	-
2/26/2020	Sean	Duffin	resident	Paoli	Pennsylvania	As a PA and Chester County resident I support this initiative to take effective measures to deal with Climate Change. As a PA and Chester County resident I support this initiative to take effective measures to deal with Climate Change.	-
2/26/2020	Greta	Aul	Consumer	Lancaster	Pennsylvania	Climate change is the existential issue. We must do better to save our planet home. Everyone and every industry must cooperate. Climate change is the existential issue. We must do better to save our planet home. Everyone and every industry must cooperate.	-
2/26/2020	Marta	Guttenberg	none	Philadelphia	Pennsylvania	Include municipal building and road construction and repair in the 'costs' column. Prioritize walkable and bicycle friendly design. read more Include municipal building and road construction and repair in the 'costs' column. Prioritize walkable and bicycle friendly design.	-
2/26/2020	E	Harris	Self	Philadelphia	Pennsylvania	Climate change has gone beyond the point of crisis. Transportation is a major contributing factor. Any and ALL steps that can be take to reduce fossil fuel consumption must be taken as fast as... read more Climate change has gone beyond the point of crisis. Transportation is a major contributing factor. Any and ALL steps that can be take to reduce fossil fuel consumption must be taken as fast as possible. There is no time left.	-
2/26/2020	E	Harris	Self	Philadelphia	Pennsylvania	Climate change has gone beyond the point of crisis. Transportation is a major contributing factor. Any and ALL steps that can be take to reduce fossil fuel consumption must be taken as fast as... read more Climate change has gone beyond the point of crisis. Transportation is a major contributing factor. Any and ALL steps that can be take to reduce fossil fuel consumption must be taken as fast as possible. There is no time left.	-
2/26/2020	David	Mindel	Citizen and Pennsylvania resident	Horsham	Pennsylvania	Support for improved public transportation, bike lanes, walking paths/sidewalks, and reduced emissions is required for public safety. Without it, we will continue the current trend towards higher... read more Support for improved public transportation, bike lanes, walking paths/sidewalks, and reduced emissions is required for public safety. Without it, we will continue the current trend towards higher mortality rates, shorter lifespans, and a lower quality of life for us all.	-
2/26/2020	Priscilla	Mattison	resident	Bryn Mawr	Pennsylvania	It's vital that all states, including Pennsylvania, take action on the climate crisis immediately. Joining the plan to reduce transportation emissions is an important part of that process.... read more It's vital that all states, including Pennsylvania, take action on the climate crisis immediately. Joining the plan to reduce transportation emissions is an important part of that process. We must protect public health and the environment from the ravages of climate change. We need a strong transportation program that invests in biking, walking, public transportation, and clean/green technologies for all kinds of vehicles.	-
2/26/2020	Peter	Wolanin	citizen	PHILADELPHIA	Pennsylvania	I strongly support the Transportation and Climate Initiative as we need to do as much as possible to shift now to a low or zero carbon emission transportation system. I strongly support the Transportation and Climate Initiative as we need to do as much as possible to shift now to a low or zero carbon emission transportation system.	-
2/26/2020	Benita J.	Campbell	Citizen	Burgettstown	Pennsylvania	Pricing gimmicks and other "market" schemes are lame and not serious. They merely appease oligarchs--who, by the way, have extensive emergency plans to "escape" the ravages of... read more Pricing gimmicks and other "market" schemes are lame and not serious. They merely appease oligarchs--who, by the way, have extensive emergency plans to "escape" the ravages of the climate disruption (CD) they've foisted upon us by ignoring CD science and funding lying propaganda denying the existence of CD. All this to concentrate wealth into their greedy, sociopathic hands. We need moral leadership in government who will listen to the demands and solutions of the Poor Peoples Campaign to fight ecocide, racism, warmongering, poverty, and christian nationalism. This governmental leadership not only must pass meaningful legislation that embodies those solutions, but must enforce those laws and interpret them so that we all can be free and victorious in overcoming the existential threat of all of us--not just the disgusting oligarchs.	-

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