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O / S o t 990 Palm Street ■ San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 ■ 805/781-7119
April 22, 2013
VIA FACSIMILE ONLY (916) 319-2135
The Honorable Katcho Achadjian
California State Assembly
State Capitol
Sacramento, CA 94249
RE: AB 574. Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund: Sustainable Communities
Strategies (as amended April 15, 2013)
NOTICE OF SUPPORT
Dear Assembly Member Achadjian
The City of San Luis Obispo is pleased to support AB 574, which would create the
Sustainable Communities Infrastructure Program and allocate funding from the transportation -
related Cap and Trade revenues to integrate transportation and public infrastructure investments
to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
As the closest level of government to citizens, our city plays a role in taking action to
meet state climate and energy goals promoting public awareness. We can work together with
partners on projects to integrate investments in new mobility, new and improved infrastructure,
and new jobs, all while creating healthy communities and a better quality of life.
However, due to the recent economics, our city budget for such projects is limited. AB
574 will support the implementation of SB 375 and other GHG-reducing plans that require
rebuilding aging infrastructure within urban infill and rural areas targeted for more intense
development. Transportation investments can yield cost-effective GHG reductions, especially
when combined with thoughtful land use strategies.
For these reasons, the City of San Luis Obispo supports AB 574.
Sincerely,
Jan Marx
Mayor
cc: City Council
City Manager
John Webster, Transit Manager
Assembly Member Bonnie Lowenthal, fax: (916) 319-2170
Jennifer Whiting, League of CA Cities, fax: (916) 658-8240
David Mullinax, League of CA Cities