BILL NUMBER:  AB 2147
  VETOED	DATE: 09/29/2010




To the Members of the California State Assembly:

I am returning Assembly Bill 2147 without my signature.

This bill would expand the list of factors to be used when rating
Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program proposals to include the
consideration of the benefits to a low-income school, and the degree
to which the proposal reflects the participation, input and
priorities of various community stakeholders.  Additionally, this
bill would clarify that school districts are included among the
government entities eligible to apply for SRTS funds.

While this bill is intended to enhance the position of low-income
communities to compete for SRTS funds, based on the recent success of
those communities receiving SRTS program funding, this bill may be
unnecessary.  A recent review of the SRTS Program determined that
low-income schools, which compromise approximately one-third of
California schools, have received 35 percent and 44 percent of all
SRTS grants awarded over the past five years through the state and
federal programs, respectively.

Additionally, to the extent funding is provided to weaker proposals
receiving additional credits by benefitting low-income schools, this
bill could have a negative impact on project delivery and may not
result in the intended long-term increases in walking and biking that
the program funds are intended to encourage.

For these reasons I cannot sign this bill.

Sincerely,



Arnold Schwarzenegger