{"id":15088,"date":"2020-12-23T09:26:56","date_gmt":"2020-12-23T14:26:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/?p=15088"},"modified":"2020-12-23T09:27:24","modified_gmt":"2020-12-23T14:27:24","slug":"massachusetts-signs-on-to-tci-program-heres-what-that-means","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/massachusetts-signs-on-to-tci-program-heres-what-that-means\/","title":{"rendered":"Massachusetts signs on to TCI. Here&#8217;s What That Means"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On Monday, December 21, leaders from Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and the District of Columbia officially signed on to the Transportation Climate Initiative Program (TCI-P). This bold agreement, which is the first of its kind in the nation, will significantly reduce regional carbon emissions, improving air quality and reducing pollution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMass Audubon applauds Governor Baker and his staff for their leadership on TCI-P. This program is urgently needed to address the largest sector of greenhouse gas emissions in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region\u2014the transportation sector,\u201d states David J. O\u2019Neill, President of Mass Audubon. \u201cIn the implementation of the TCI, we also will advocate vigorously for increasing funds to mitigate air pollution and provide more affordable and just transportation options for communities who are most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2020\/12\/13391685115_2fa4466c35_c.jpg\" alt=\"Boston Traffic \/ Robbie Shade - Flickr\" class=\"wp-image-15089\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2020\/12\/13391685115_2fa4466c35_c.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2020\/12\/13391685115_2fa4466c35_c-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2020\/12\/13391685115_2fa4466c35_c-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2020\/12\/13391685115_2fa4466c35_c-624x417.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption>Boston Traffic via Robbie Shade \/ Flickr Creative Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The TCI program raises funds through a cap-and-invest\u202fprogram that requires\u202flarge fuel suppliers to purchase allowances for the pollution caused by the combustion of fuels they sell. These funds will be invested into clean transportation options, including public transit and electric vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The TCI-P also seeks to address decades of inequitable practices that disproportionately impact Brown, Black, and low-income communities. The TCI Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) commits a minimum of 35 percent of the proceeds be dedicated to communities underserved by the transportation system and overburdened by pollution. This is a start, but we know it is not enough to ensure that frontline communities benefit equitably from clean transportation projects and programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The involvement of environmental justice communities is essential in the creation of climate change policies that have lasting economic and public health impacts.&nbsp;While we are pleased to see a commitment to investing in our most climate vulnerable communities and to the Equity Advisory Boards outlined in the MOU, we are disappointed the process that led to the agreement was not an inclusive one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TCI represents the significant strides needed to tackle the climate crisis for both people and wildlife. Given the indisputable science, we cannot afford to miss this opportunity to reduce transportation emissions and invest in clean, equitable mobility solutions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Monday, December 21, leaders from Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and the District of Columbia officially signed on to the Transportation Climate Initiative Program (TCI-P). This bold agreement, which is the first of its kind in the nation, will significantly reduce regional carbon emissions, improving air quality and reducing pollution. \u201cMass Audubon applauds Governor Baker [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":15089,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[2,178],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15088","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advocacy-2","category-climate"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2020\/12\/13391685115_2fa4466c35_c.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p3t87A-3Vm","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":13480,"url":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/2020-a-call-for-climate-advocates\/","url_meta":{"origin":15088,"position":0},"title":"2020: A Call for Climate Advocates","author":"Alexandra Vecchio","date":"January 21, 2020","format":false,"excerpt":"A new year marks a time for reflection and goal setting. What have we accomplished? What does the future hold? When it comes to the climate crisis, those questions invite some concerning responses.\u00a0\u00a0 We know the last decade alone included eight of the\u00a010\u00a0warmest years since measurements began. Hurricanes, wildfires, and\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Climate&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Climate","link":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/category\/climate\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station at Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary in Sharon","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2020\/01\/MooseHillEVCharging.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2020\/01\/MooseHillEVCharging.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2020\/01\/MooseHillEVCharging.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2020\/01\/MooseHillEVCharging.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":13100,"url":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/green-your-transportation\/","url_meta":{"origin":15088,"position":1},"title":"Green Your Transportation","author":"Mass Audubon","date":"September 12, 2019","format":false,"excerpt":"In recent years, the transportation sector has surpassed power plants as the largest source of carbon dioxide emissions in the US. The low cost of fuel, American\u2019s desire for bigger vehicles, and continued sprawling development that requires more individuals rely on automobiles to move around has driven a steady uptick\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Climate&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Climate","link":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/category\/climate\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/09\/EV-Charge-Noya-Fields.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/09\/EV-Charge-Noya-Fields.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/09\/EV-Charge-Noya-Fields.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/09\/EV-Charge-Noya-Fields.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":7353,"url":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/action-alert-support-climate-change-adaptation\/","url_meta":{"origin":15088,"position":2},"title":"Action Alert: Support Climate Change Adaptation","author":"Mass Audubon","date":"March 30, 2016","format":false,"excerpt":"Time is running out! Mass Audubon urges you to contact your Massachusetts House member today and ask them to support climate change preparedness legislation (S.2121). This bill, which would help make sure Massachusetts has a plan in place for adapting to climate change impacts, is a priority for Mass Audubon\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Advocacy&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Advocacy","link":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/category\/advocacy-2\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":12467,"url":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/a-greener-way-to-fly\/","url_meta":{"origin":15088,"position":3},"title":"A Greener Way to Fly","author":"Hillary T.","date":"March 21, 2019","format":false,"excerpt":"Reducing or avoiding air travel is one of the most effective steps we can take as individuals to combat climate change. But, it\u2019s not the most realistic proposition for many of us. Through a new initiative called Jet-Set Offset, when you can\u2019t reduce air travel, you can mitigate the impact\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Climate&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Climate","link":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/category\/climate\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/03\/JSOS_Illustration_Logo_750x500.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/03\/JSOS_Illustration_Logo_750x500.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/03\/JSOS_Illustration_Logo_750x500.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/03\/JSOS_Illustration_Logo_750x500.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":8496,"url":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/now-more-than-ever\/","url_meta":{"origin":15088,"position":4},"title":"Now More Than Ever","author":"Hillary T.","date":"December 8, 2016","format":false,"excerpt":"Will you be a champion for nature? With a new Congress and administration taking shape in Washington, the future of our environment may be in jeopardy. Massachusetts has long been a national leader in the fight to protect the environment. Mass Audubon, as the largest conservation nonprofit in the state,\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Get Involved&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Get Involved","link":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/category\/get-involved\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2016\/12\/HL_kforesto2016-9782.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2016\/12\/HL_kforesto2016-9782.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2016\/12\/HL_kforesto2016-9782.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x"},"classes":[]},{"id":6690,"url":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/mass-audubon-sends-a-message-from-earthtoparis\/","url_meta":{"origin":15088,"position":5},"title":"Mass Audubon Sends a Message from #EarthtoParis","author":"Hillary T.","date":"December 7, 2015","format":false,"excerpt":"UPDATE: \u00a0The summit officially closed on Saturday, December 12. We are happy to share that all 196 nations agreed to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and set standards for monitoring and verification procedures. While the agreement is non-binding, it is still a major step in the right direction. Our friends\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Get Involved&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Get Involved","link":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/category\/get-involved\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2015\/12\/IMG_6976-1024x768.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2015\/12\/IMG_6976-1024x768.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2015\/12\/IMG_6976-1024x768.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2015\/12\/IMG_6976-1024x768.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2015\/12\/IMG_6976-1024x768.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2015\/12\/IMG_6976-1024x768.jpg?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]}],"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15088","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15088"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15088\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15091,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15088\/revisions\/15091"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15089"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15088"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15088"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15088"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}