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
2/26/2020	Walter	Tsou	Physicians for Social Responsibility Penna	Philadelphia	Pennsylvania	The goal of reducing the carbon footprint of transportation is increasingly evident as we try to meet or exceed the Paris agreement. Despite the Trump Administration's refusal to participate... read more The goal of reducing the carbon footprint of transportation is increasingly evident as we try to meet or exceed the Paris agreement. Despite the Trump Administration's refusal to participate in the Paris goals, it is abundantly clear the the scientists are correct and that CO2 and methane are potent greenhouse gases that are warming the planet and causing enormous climate disasters across the globe. We are very much as risk of excess flooding that threaten vital infrastructure. Our sea level rise can increase the risk of flooding at Philadelphia International Airport, the water treatment plant for Philadelphia and flooding in parts of South Philadelphia and the river wards near Fishtown. Salt water can encroach on the intake valve of the Delaware River jeopardizing the water supply of the city. And that is just Philadelphia. Other East Coast cities are in even more precarious postiions. Heat levels that are dangerous for workers and the vulnerable, elderly unable to escape their homes for air conditioning. I could go on and on. That is the end result of too much carbon in our atmosphere. We strongly support the TCI effort and we believe the money should be used to transform electrifying automobiles, creating charging stations widely, solar panel garages at workplaces and public spaces, and allowing EVs to be plugged into the electric grid at night which can then act as both a charger, but also a source of electricity at night when the sun and wind are not present. More incentives need to be considered moving toward heat pumps and induction stoves as how we heat our homes and cook our food. In short we need to stop burning fossil fuels and dramatically fund the electrification of everything.	-
2/26/2020	Robin	Rothman	Audubon VT	Danville	Vermont	Anything we can do to counteract the depredations and denial of a brain-dead administration in D.C. is fine with me. Anything we can do to counteract the depredations and denial of a brain-dead administration in D.C. is fine with me.	-
2/26/2020	Marco	Pardi	CDC (ret) GSY (ret)	Lawrenceville	Georgia	The science is clear. The effects are already manifest. I am acting primarily on behalf of my daughter and grandchildren but all life on this planet is at risk unless we make the appropriate... read more The science is clear. The effects are already manifest. I am acting primarily on behalf of my daughter and grandchildren but all life on this planet is at risk unless we make the appropriate choices now.	-
2/26/2020	Amanda	Yobbagy	Johnson Matthey	Audubon	Pennsylvania	"The United States constitutes 5% of the world population and contributes to 22% of world’s carbon emission." It is crucial that our state takes control of the climate crisis immediately... read more "The United States constitutes 5% of the world population and contributes to 22% of world’s carbon emission." It is crucial that our state takes control of the climate crisis immediately. These are pathetic statistics for a country that is one of the most developed in the world. The effects of climate change are having a dangerous impact OUR environment. We have seen astronomical increases in sea levels, hurricanes, wild fires, melted arctic ice, and other natural disasters because of climate change. If we do not do anything about this disaster we are rapidly killing off forestation, wildlife, and HUMAN LIFE, and will continue to do so. (There is an average of 600,000 deaths/year related to climate change. Specifically in developing & 3rd world countries). We demand that our state takes action by joining the plan to reduce transportation emissions, and develops a strong program that invests in public transportation, biking, walking, and prioritizes equity. If we don't help take control of this crisis ACTIVELY, we only have ourselves to blame when it's too late.	-
2/26/2020	Diane	Luck	none	Portland	Oregon	I urge you to support clean transportation development! We must move quickly toward sustainable energy if we are to avoid catastrophic effects of climate change. Thank you. I urge you to support clean transportation development! We must move quickly toward sustainable energy if we are to avoid catastrophic effects of climate change. Thank you.	-
2/26/2020	Annie	McCann	EDF	Bensalem	Pennsylvania	Reduce carbon emissions. We need clean energy plans only!!! Reduce carbon emissions. We need clean energy plans only!!!	-
2/26/2020	Juliana	Dubovsky	Private Resident	Portland	Maine	As a City & Regional Planner, formerly with the NYCDOT, I strongly support TCI's regional planning efforts to reduce the transportation sector's impact in the New England region.... read more As a City & Regional Planner, formerly with the NYCDOT, I strongly support TCI's regional planning efforts to reduce the transportation sector's impact in the New England region. Regarding the first question: What factors should TCI jurisdictions consider when setting the starting level and the trajectory for a regional cap on carbon dioxide emissions from transportation fuels? Please consider planning and implementing VMT reduction initiatives before setting an arbitrary level for a regional cap. We must see if Americans can and are willing to make this big step, before we commit to capping at the status quo. Plans can be designed for each transect of communities: the urban core, suburban and rural. There are many examples of cities taking these measures across the globe. While places like London and Beijing have made extensive transportation investments, many of these ideas can be implemented in conjunction with smaller, cheaper projects such as Bus Rapid Transit for priority corridors, bicycle infrastructure, and ride sharing with micromodes. Some ideas include: 1. Tolling all roads based on Average Daily Travel and vehicular type 2. Congestion pricing for all urban cores 3. Surge pricing for parking in urban cores and downtowns, to adjust to fluctuations in regional tourism 4. VMT taxes or Pay By Mile Tax combined with incentives for switching to EVs 5. Car free streets, to discourage driving and encourage other travel modes 6. License plate lotteries or a vehicle-permit lottery, to actually cap the number of private vehicles can be put on the road 7. Employer or tax incentives for using EVs, carpooling or using alternative travel modes for commuting. Thank you so much for these regional planning efforts.	-
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.	-
2/26/2020	Jane	Pringle	American college of physicians	Windham	Maine	I live in a state with a large geography and inadequate public transportation systems. We have good progress on developing solar power and wind energy systems. We need to invest in better clean... read more I live in a state with a large geography and inadequate public transportation systems. We have good progress on developing solar power and wind energy systems. We need to invest in better clean public transportation systems for our health and economic opportunities.	-
2/26/2020	RICHARD	STERN	Individual	New York	New York	I request that New York joins the plan to reduce transportation emissions. As a father of a teenage son it is important to me that all states take action on the climate crisis now... read more I request that New York joins the plan to reduce transportation emissions. As a father of a teenage son it is important to me that all states take action on the climate crisis now so that we can ensure the future of this nation and planet. I respectfully request a strong program that invests in public transportation, biking, walking, and prioritizes equity. Thank you.	-
2/26/2020	Elizabeth	Watts	Citizen	Boynton Beach	Florida	Transportation is the country’s and region’s leading source of carbon emissions. I support TCI and demand the most comprehensive program possible: we need improved transportation... read more Transportation is the country’s and region’s leading source of carbon emissions. I support TCI and demand the most comprehensive program possible: we need improved transportation options, we need polluters to pay their fair share for the damage they are causing, and we need to act now!	-
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	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	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	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	Richard	Phillips	Mr.	Plainfield	Vermont	It is clear that Vermont has not and can not reduce transportation related fossil fuel use to meet our emissions reduction goals without a significant new tool to help drive down fuel use and... read more It is clear that Vermont has not and can not reduce transportation related fossil fuel use to meet our emissions reduction goals without a significant new tool to help drive down fuel use and help our conversion to electric vehicles. Without this initiative we will have no monetary incentive for users to cut fuel use and little money to incentivize the conversion to electric cars and public transportation. Unless some other major tool is implemented we can expect conversion away from fossil fuel will occur at a glacial pace as it is now. The carbon tax may have been a useful tool but it has a low chance of passage. We should adopt this system as quickly as we can and protect those who truly can not afford the increased price of fuel. It seems like this system can be implemented only if the Governor agrees. If that is the case, Vermont probably will not be able to take advantage of this new tool. We need to have legislative intervention to override the governor so TCI can be implemented in Vermont	-
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	Michael	Langlais	citizen	prov.	Rhode Island	it's necessary. read more it's necessary.	-
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.	-

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