On December 17, 2019, a bipartisan group of Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states that make up the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) invited the public to provide feedback on a new draft proposal for a regional program that would establish a cap on global warming pollution from transportation fuels and invest millions annually to achieve additional benefits through reduced emissions, cleaner transportation, healthier communities, and more resilient infrastructure.
The draft “Memorandum of Understanding” (Draft MOU) builds on a program framework made public on October 1, 2019. A final MOU is expected in the Spring of 2020, following additional public input and analysis. At that time each of the 12 TCI states and the District of Columbia will decide whether to sign the final MOU and participate in the regional program, which could be operational by 2022.
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2020 Public Meeting Schedule
Throughout January and February 2020, Vermont state officials and regional planning commission staff are hosting four public information meetings to discuss the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI). The meetings will feature a brief overview of TCI and provide detailed information about the specific proposals in the draft regional MOU and the associated modeling results. After the initial presentation, state officials will take questions and ask for feedback on the draft MOU.
Here’s more information about the upcoming public meetings:
TCI Public Meeting
January 29, 2020 | 6:00 – 8:00pm
NVDA Conference Room
36 Eastern Ave
St. Johnsbury, VT
Contact: Doug Morton dmorton@nvda.net
TCI Public Meeting
January 30, 2020 | 7:00 – 9:00pm
Hunter Room
Manchester Community Library
138 Cemetery Ave
Manchester Center
Contact: Jim Sullivan jsullivan@bcrcvt.org
TCI Public Meeting
February 6, 2020 | 6:00-8:00 pm
Contois Auditorium, Burlington City Hall, 149 Church Street
Burlington
Contact: Charlie Baker cbaker@ccrpcvt.org
TCI Public Meeting
February 13, 2020 | 6:00 – 8:00pm
Selectboard Chambers (3rd floor)
Town of Springfield Offices
96 Main Street
Springfield, VT
Contact: Tom Kennedy tkennedy@swcrpc.org
You can also provide feedback using the TCI online form. Feedback is welcomed on all aspects of the potential program and comments about the draft MOU will be accepted through Friday, February 28, 2020. If you’d like the Vermont team to respond to your comment or question, please add a note to your entry asking for a response from Vermont officials
