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California's Transportation System
An LAO Primer

Staff
Helen Kerstein
(916) 319-8364
Air Quality, Energy, Climate Change, and High-Speed Rail
Luke Koushmaro
(916) 319-8355
Mass Transportation, Traffic Enforcement, Statewide Planning and Infrastructure
Frank Jimenez
(916) 319-8324
Highways and Roads, Recycling, and Toxics
Rachel Ehlers
(916) 319-8330
Deputy Legislative Analyst: Environment and Transportation

Publications

Transportation

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A Primer on the Vehicle License Fee

June 17, 1998 - The VLF is a fee on the ownership of a registered vehicle that provides nearly $4 billion in annual revenues. This report is intended to answer a number of questions related to the VLF.

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California Counties A Look at Program Performance

May 21, 1998 - We compile the best information available on county program outcomes--and give Californians a snapshot view of county performance.

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After the Transportation Blueprint: Developing and Funding an Efficient Transportation System

March 5, 1998 - In order to close the gap between transportation demand and revenue, the Legislature should consider not only policies to increase the supply of transportation capacity, but also those that restrain growth in demand.

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Analysis of the 1998-99 Budget Bill, Transportation Chapter

February 18, 1998 - Analysis of the 1998-99 Budget Bill, Transportation Chapter

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Smog Check Program

February 18, 1998 - Smog Check Program

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Funding Outlook for State Transportation Programs 1998-99

February 18, 1998 - Funding Outlook for State Transportation Programs 1998-99

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A Perspective on the Vehicle License Fee

February 18, 1998 - A Perspective on the Vehicle License Fee

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(1) Will California Meet the TANF Maintenance-of-Effort Requirement? And (2) $2.5 Million Deal Funds Toll Bridge Seismic Retrofit

September 22, 1997 - (1) Will California Meet the TANF Maintenance-of-Effort Requirement? And (2) $2.5 Million Deal Funds Toll Bridge Seismic Retrofit

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Funding Outlook for State Transportation Programs 1997-98

February 19, 1997 - Funding Outlook for State Transportation Programs 1997-98

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Analysis of the 1997-98 Budget Bill, Transportation Chapter

February 18, 1997 - Analysis of the 1997-98 Budget Bill, Transportation Chapter

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(1) California’s New Earthquake Program, and (2) Economic and Revenue Developments

January 21, 1997 - (1) California’s New Earthquake Program, and (2) Economic and Revenue Developments

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(1) California’s Transportation Finance Bank, and (2) Economic and Revenue Developments

August 13, 1996 - (1) California’s Transportation Finance Bank, and (2) Economic and Revenue Developments

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Analysis of the 1996-97 Budget Bill, Transportation Chapter

February 21, 1996 - Analysis of the 1996-97 Budget Bill, Transportation Chapter

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Seismic Retrofit

February 21, 1996 - Seismic Retrofit

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Intercity Rail Program

February 21, 1996 - Intercity Rail Program