Our Transportation Future

Who opposes the #TransportationClimateInitiative? The people who run this NE US refinery & every other regional fossil fuel interest that doesn't want us to fix our broken, dirty transportation system. Our gain (reduced congestion, cleaner air & lower health costs) is their loss.

.@TransitMatters' @jarjoh on what it means and costs to electrify the @MBTA_CR on @NBC10Boston: ⚡️ Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions 🚊 Faster & improved service 🚆 Increases reliability nbcboston.com/news/local/the… #mapoli #regionalrail

Major companies and investors have been calling for strong vehicle emissions standards. Today, @EPAMichaelRegan's @EPA delivered for #cleanercars: ceres.org/news-center/pr…

Op-ed: Southern New England states must honor commitment to cutting transportation pollution By Sen. @AlanaDimario and Rep. @TerriCortvriend rilegislature.gov/pressrelease/_…

Gas markets are volatile—that’s no secret. Passing #TCI would actually help insulate CT residents from these swings by providing more transportation alternatives. @GovNedLamont @CTSenateDems

Demand for #TCI is growing because municipal leaders, businesses & CT residents know it means local transportation improvements, smoother supply chains, cleaner air & good jobs. Call for a special session to pass it, @GovNedLamont.

"Rather than reducing the need for #TCI-P, this federal spending will make TCI-P even more critical as a source of state or local matching funds for federal grant programs," according to the analysis. 👀@CTDems @GovNedLamont 👀 ctexaminer.com/2021/11/12/tci…

“#TCI means more electric school 🚌, less polluting and more reliable transit service, expanded complete streets investments, a more robust broadband network to support telecommuting, and broader access to the benefits of the clean transportation future.” ctmirror.org/category/ct-vi…

The #CT General Assembly has an opportunity to advance health equity through passage of #TCI. Such an initiative can save 300 lives a year!  Join us & @HealthEquityCT today at 6 PM for an exhilarating virtual panel on TCI and health equity. Register: ecs.page.link/MEuiz

Listen as Tony Sheridan, President & CEO of the @ChamberECT, explains how #TCI and transitioning away from fossil fuels will “improve our economic standing enormously” It's time to #AdoptTCI, @CTDems!

Listen to Michaela Barratt as she explains why she and her colleagues at @RACCEWtby are pushing CT leaders to adopt an equitable Transportation & Climate Initiative program #TCI #AdoptTCI @CTDems

Communities of color and low-income communities are disproportionately affected by air pollution and related health issues like cancer, lung disease, and cardiovascular disease. #TCI #HealthEquity @CTSenateDems @CTSenateGOP @cthouserules @CTHouseDems

"We see (#TCI) as a tremendously important building block to moving forward" Listen as Bruce Marsh, Director of Corporate Public Policy at @DHL, explains why the Northeast region should fully adopt the Transportation & Climate Initiative #adoptTCI

“We support #TCI because it is a foundation to ensure sustainable transportation reaches underserved communities” Listen as @SiemensUSA's Director of External Affairs, Ryan Dalton, explains one reason why Siemens supports Transportation & Climate Initiative Program.

"In Connecticut, we have some of the worst ozone pollution in the eastern half of the country" Listen to @LungAssociation's Director of Advocacy, Ruth Canovi, as she explains why efforts to improve air pollution, like #TCI, are so necessary in the Northeast region.

"We have the wherewithal to take Connecticut from a laggard ... to a leader in this massive transition (away from fossil fuels)" Paul Vosper, President & CEO of @JuiceBarEV, on why CT elected officials should support #TCI @CTDems, it's time to take action and #PassTCINow

“The #TCI is an important regional effort for @SiemensUSA ” Listen as @SiemensUSA's Director of External Affairs, Ryan Dalton, explains why Siemens is all in on the Transportation & Climate Initiative Program cc @CTDems

Two realities we are facing: 1. We are moving to an electric transportation system 2. We can't afford to keep burning fossil fuels Paul Vosper, President & CEO of @JuiceBarEV, on why Eastern states should adopt the #TCI program.

“In South Providence, 1000s of families live in close proximity to RT 95 and other transportation infrastructure. They suffer the worst asthma rates in our state, which already has the worst asthma rates in the nation” - Rhode Island Sen @MeghanEKallman ecori.org/transportation…

Lawmakers in CT, RI and MA behind the multi-state Transportation & Climate Initiative want residents to rally support to pass the measure #TCI "A handful of phone calls can make all the difference" ctpublic.org/news/2021-10-1…