Options for Increasing State Funding for Transportation [Publication Details]

Jan 24, 2017 - Options for Increasing State Funding for Transportation [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3536

The 2017-18 Budget: Overview of the Governor’s Transportation Budget

Jan 18, 2017 - The California State Transportation Agency has jurisdiction over most of the state ’s transportation departments and programs. Total Proposed Spending of Roughly $20  Billion in 2017 ‑18. The Governor ’s budget for 2017 ‑18 proposes a total of $20.2  billion in expenditures from various fund sources —the General Fund, state special funds, bond
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3533

Road Charge Pilot Program Update

Sep 15, 2016 - Most state funding for highways and roads in California comes from excise taxes on gasoline. Essentially, the gas excise tax serves as a proxy charge for road usage, as taxes paid roughly correspond with miles driven.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3499

Road Charge Pilot Program Update [Publication Details]

Sep 15, 2016 - In 2014, legislation was enacted that requires the California State Transportation Agency to conduct a road charge pilot program to study the feasibility of charging individuals for each mile they drive as an alternative to fuel taxes. The road charge pilot program officially began in July 2016 and will continue through March 2017. In this post, we provide an update on the pilot program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3499

Review of High-Speed Rail Draft 2016 Business Plan

Mar 17, 2016 - In 2014, the state began providing cap –and –trade auction proceeds to HSRA for the high –speed rail project. Cap –and –trade auction proceeds are revenue generated by the state from the sale of emission allowances as part of the state ’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3394

Review of High-Speed Rail Draft 2016 Business Plan [Publication Details]

Mar 17, 2016 - On February 18, 2016, the California High–Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) released a draft of its 2016 business plan, as required by state law. The plan provides updated information on the project and proposes changes to the project’s construction plan.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3394

The 2016-17 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 23, 2016 - The Legislature could change state law in order to keep these revenues in the MVA. Caltrans Caltrans is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing the development and operation of the state ’s transportation system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3366

The 2016-17 Budget: Transportation Proposals [Publication Details]

Feb 23, 2016 - The Governor’s budget provides a total of $17 billion from various fund sources for all departments and programs under the California State Transportation Agency in 2016–17. This is an increase of $664 million, or 4 percent, over the estimated current–year expenditures.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3366

Overview of State Highway and Road Programs and Funding [Publication Details]

Jul 6, 2015 - Overview of State Highway and Road Programs and Funding [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3286

The 2014-15 Budget: Capital Outlay Support Program Review [Publication Details]

May 14, 2014 - Significant reductions to the size of the program and increases in the level of external oversight are necessary in order to ensure the state's limited transportation funds are used wisely. We recommend that the Legislature take a first step to address the COS overstaffing problem in the 2014-15 budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3015