The official rollout of the Transportation and Climate Initiative began last week, and already three states (Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island) have signed on.
This cap and invest strategy would give participating states the ability to significantly lower carbon emissions from the transportation sector, and create a new revenue stream for Vermont and other states to invest in modern transportation alternatives that prioritize the needs of low-income and vulnerable Vermonters.
VPIRG and a number of our allies in climate action are now calling on Governor Scott to commit Vermont to join the Transportation & Climate Initiative.
Read the full press release below: