Staff
Helen Kerstein
(916) 319-8364
Air Quality, Energy, Climate Change, and High-Speed Rail
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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Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicles: An Option to Finance Transportation Projects

August 18, 1999 - Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicles (GARVEE bonds) are a financing instrument that enables states to fund transportation projects based on anticipated receipt of future federal funds. (Cal Update)


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Analysis of the 1999-00 Budget Bill, Transportation Chapter

February 16, 1999 - Analysis of the 1999-00 Budget Bill, Transportation Chapter


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Smog Check Program - An Overview

February 16, 1999 - Smog Check Program - An Overview


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(1) Settlement on Contracting Out for Seismic Retrofit, and (2) Economic and Revenue Developments

January 21, 1999 - Settlement on Contracting Out for Seismic Retrofit (Cal Update)


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What the New Federal Act Means for California Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century

August 26, 1998 - We review the 1998 Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA 21) which reauthorized the federal transportation program. The TEA 21 authorized $217 billion to be invested in highway and transit infrastructure in the United States over the next six years.


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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